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Tesla ‘full self-driving’ option to get a price bump, Elon Musk says

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Monday that the full self-driving package will receive a $1,000 price bump on July 1. It's the first hike in about a year.
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Check out the results when 1,000 photographers edit the same image

A landscape photographer recently wondered how different photographers would go about editing the same image. The results are as remarkable as they are varied.
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Your next Apple Store visit will be unlike any you have made before

Apple is starting to reopen its retail stores after they were shuttered by the pandemic, and customers are in for a rather different shopping experience.
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SpaceX invites class of 2020 to launch their photos on historic Dragon flight

With graduation events canceled this year due to the virus, SpaceX is offering students the chance to send their photos into space on its historic flight.
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NASA astronauts to begin their historic SpaceX mission in a Tesla Model X

The electric car will take NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the Kennedy Space Center launchpad for their historic SpaceX mission on May 27.
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Facebook’s Messenger Rooms goes global to take on Zoom

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg describes the new video-chat feature for groups as much more serendipitous and fun than similar services -- like Zoom.
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Now is a good time to grab a free copy of Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V was made free on Thursday and demand was so high that it crashed the Epic Games Store. But it now appears to be up and running again.
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Razer to use vending machines to distribute millions of free face masks

The gaming hardware maker will deploy 20 of the machines in Singapore where the authorities have ordered everyone to wear a mask outside during the pandemic.
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Zipcar lets new members drive off within minutes if they send a selfie

Zipcar has reduced the time it takes to sign up to its carsharing service. All it asks for now is a photo of the new member's driver's license and a selfie.
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Zoom video chat rival Google Meet releases free version

The web giant this week announced it has completed work on a free version of its video chat tool -- Google Meet -- and has now rolled it out globally.
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This awesome SpaceX simulator lets you pilot the Crew Dragon in space

The simulator is the same one deployed as part of SpaceX astronaut training for a historic mission later this month to the International Space Station.
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Twitter now lets you easily see retweets with comments. Here’s how

The new feature, which brings retweets with comments into one place, is likely to prove popular among those who see a lot of engagement with their tweets.
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Motorola adds new features to Razr’s outer display with Android 10 update

The outer display on Motorola's $1,500 foldable Razr smartphone has just gained some handy new features that give the 2.7-inch screen a new lease on life.
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Google Play contest challenges teens to design an awesome mobile game

Google Play is challenging teens to create an amazing mobile game in its Change the Game contest. Coding skills are not required -- just a really awesome idea.
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Here’s how Tim Cook and Bill Gates hope to give graduates a boost

With the coronavirus pandemic scuppering many graduation gatherings this year, famous folks have decided to record their commencement speeches this time around.
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A robot dog is telling people to keep their distance during the pandemic

Spot the robot dog — the work of U.S. tech firm Boston Dynamics — is patrolling a park in Singapore, asking people to socially distance during the pandemic.
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Let this daredevil drone take you on a tour of the Mercedes-Benz Museum

Enjoy the unique view of the museum’s amazing collection of automobiles, as well as the stunning design of the award-winning structure in which they’re housed.
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Hackers are trying to sell a haul of more than 73 million user records

A hacking group is trying to sell user data from online services including dating app Zoosk, printing service Chatbooks, and food delivery service Home Chef.
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The online cake recipe that’s proving a hit during lockdown

The BBC has revealed the most popular recipe on its Good Food website over the last month, and it's absolutely perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Waymo puts its self-driving cars back on Arizona roads as lockdown is eased

As Arizona plans to gradually ease its lockdown rules, Waymo is planning to return its self-driving cars to the streets of Phoenix on Monday, May 11.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stops by strangers’ Animal Crossing islands

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has been visiting strangers' islands on the game, and judging by her Twitter posts is loving every minute of it.
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Etsy’s monthly sales doubled in April thanks mainly to one item

Etsy sellers pivoted to offering handmade face masks in response to demand created by the coronavirus pandemic, with no end of customers lining up to buy them.
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Tesla reportedly planning to restart U.S. car plant amid lockdown

Tesla is reportedly planning to restart production at its only U.S. auto plant despite an ongoing shelter-in-place order that means it should stay closed.
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Twitter test lets you reword potentially offensive replies

Twitter is testing a new feature with select users that offers the chance to reword a reply if it uses language that has the potential to cause offense.
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Virgin Galactic, NASA want to fly you between cities in super-quick time

Virgin Galactic has announced a partnership with NASA that will see the pair work together on technology for next-generation, high-speed air travel.
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Lyft is now offering cheaper fares for essential trips

Wait & Save, available in the U.S. and Canada, is now the best-priced fare option for Lyft rides, though you may have to wait a little longer for a driver.
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Spotify playlist offers the familiar sounds of pre-pandemic New York

Created by the New York Public Library, this Spotify playlist is a comforting reminder of the familiar sounds temporarily silenced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Apple starts to reopen its stores, but U.S. shoppers have to wait

Apple closed most of its stores in mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak. But with cases on the decline in some places, it's now starting to reopen them.
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Tom Cruise and SpaceX may be planning a movie shoot in space

A project involving Tom Cruise and SpaceX making a movie in space is reported to be in the early stages. And the idea may not be as crazy as it sounds.
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Zoom with fish: Tokyo aquarium wants people to video chat with its eels

The aquarium is asking folks at home to video chat with its eels to give the fish some company and help them maintain familiarity with humans during lockdown.
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Virgin Galactic readies space tourism trips with first Spaceport America flight

Virgin Galactic has completed its first test flight from Spaceport America, the base in New Mexico from where it will soon launch its space tourism service.
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Uber drivers and riders will soon be required to wear face masks

As shutdown restrictions ease, ridesharing services are expected to pick up again. For safer trips, Uber wants both drivers and riders to wear face coverings.
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E-sports pro tennis tourney gives fans something to cheer

Pro sports schedules have been shredded by the coronavirus pandemic, so e-sports contests are filling the void. Next up, Mario Tennis Aces with big-name stars.
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Tesla Semi faces a longer-than-expected road to production

Tesla has revealed its all-electric Class 8 semi won't go into production until 2021. The truck was unveiled in 2017 and has already missed a 2019 launch date.