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Google and environmental group Environmental Defense Fund on Wednesday unveiled a partnership to expose sources of climate-warming emissions from oil and gas operations that will be detected from space by a new satellite. MethaneSAT will launch next month, one of several satellites that are being deployed to monitor methane emissions across the globe to pinpoint major sources of the invisible but potent greenhouse gas. It is a partnership led by EDF, the New Zealand Space Agency, Harvard… Source link

A few months after sharing initial details and images, Polestar’s flagship smartphone, developed by Meizu in China, has been spotted on Google’s API website as a device compatible with the Play Store. Details of the incoming Polestar Phone remain relatively light, but we can confirm it will run on Android and support Google Play. During a media event in China last fall, Geely and Volvo-owned (at least for now) EV brand Polestar ($PSNY) shared it was following the… Source link

On Friday afternoon, I was able to play a bit with Bing Deep Search, Microsoft’s “enhancement” to Bing Search that provides a “deeper and richer exploration of the web.” And honestly, my quick impression was that I was not too impressed, mostly because some results were not returned and because it took about a full minute for it to provide results. Mikhail Parakhin from Microsoft said they are still testing it. Microsoft announced Deep Search on December 5, 2024 and has… Source link

[unable to retrieve full-text content]‘Ghost’ spotted haunting historic cemetery on Google Street View — see the spooky images  New York Post Source link

A report from The Verge confirms that Google is beta testing support for digital identification cards in the Google Wallet app. Apple Wallet currently supports adding ID cards from three states including Maryland, Colorado, and Arizona. A tipster sent in screen shots to The Verge and shared the process required to add a new ID card to the Wallet. First scan the front of the ID > scan the back > take a short video of your face >… Source link

Two days, two drone delays in the Seattle area. The Seattle Seahawks’ matchup with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was briefly suspended in the fourth quarter after a drone appeared near Lumen Field. The game was only suspended for about eight minutes or so while security cleared the field before play resumed. It’s unclear who was operating the drone, though it is an FAA violation in Seattle to fly a drone near an NFL or MLB stadium during a game, per Fox 8’s P.J. Ziegler. The drone incident… Source link

It’s not every day you’re driving the highways in Los Angeles and come across LeBron James. Combine that with a black mask and it’s all very 2020. A self-described car enthusiast named Alex caught James, named a Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year for a record third time, driving down the 405 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar pulls up and then speeds by. Interestingly, no one in Alex’s vehicle says anything at all. No yelling out the window, no speaking on the… Source link

The baboons at Knowsley Safari Park are reportedly being armed with weapons by visitors keen for ‘a laugh’, the Sunday Times reported. (File picture: PA) Baboons at a popular safari park have been spotted armed with knives, screwdrivers and even a chainsaw, according to reports. The primates at Knowsley Safari Park in Merseyside are already known for their destructive abilities and have been pictures previously pulling things from visitors’ cars. But now, some staff are concerned that the… Source link

Google is reported to be signing up businesses to an unannounced upgraded version of a Google My Business profile. The new service, apparently in testing phase, costs $50/month. It appears to be trust-related badging that can help businesses earn more clients. Local Search expert, Tom Waddington (@tomwaddington8), tweeted about an offer from Google to upgrade a clients Google My Business (GMB) account. The offer was to upgrade it to a $50/month plan that would promote a refund guarantee and… Source link

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, the latest Amazon political action thriller, was just released on August 31st, but Microsoft fans might have an extra reason to watch. We noticed that several of the company’s products, including Surface Studio, Bing, and MSN were blatantly product placed in an episode of the web series. Watching #TomClancysJackRyan and I found some Microsoft product placement. Peep the Surface Studio?? In episode 2, French Connection. When Jack goes to the doctor the doctor marks… Source link