The Morning After: Fines and flying cars
Google got hit for how much?
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.
Google got some bad news, but Terrafugia is ready to make the 'flying car' a real thing. It must be Thursday.
Google fined $5.04 billion for forcing its apps onto Android phones
The EU Commission wrote: "In accordance with the Commission's 2006 Guidelines ... the fine has been calculated on the basis of the value of Google's revenue from search advertising services on Android devices in the EEA [European Economic Area]. The Commission decision requires Google to bring its illegal conduct to an end in an effective manner within 90 days of the decision." Google plans to appeal the decision.
Confused about how all this works? Don't worry, we'll explain.
How 'Mission: Impossible' made the leap to 4K and HDR
To prime audiences for the next film, Fallout, Paramount re-released the entire Mission: Impossible series on 4K Blu-ray last month. The new discs are not only a huge upgrade for cinephiles but also a fascinating glimpse at how studios can revive older films for the 4K/HDR era.
Apple's MacBook eGPU is a step toward winning back creative pros
Many see the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar as a dumb consumer gimmick, and worse, Apple's top-end laptops have failed to keep pace technologically with powerful, well-designed PCs from Microsoft, Dell and others. But this $700 eGPU is a strong sign that Apple hasn't given up on the creators that are most passionate about its products.
You can legally download 3D-printed gun designs next month
Starting August 1st, it will be legal to download the schematics for a 3D-printed gun in the US.
Terrafugia's first flying car should finally go on sale in 2019
The company has announced that the first production models of the Transition will go on sale sometime in 2019.
But wait, there's more...
Fujifilm's oddball XF10 fixed-lens APS-C camera costs only $500
WSJ: Samsung will launch a foldable-screen phone in early 2019
The latest 'BlazBlue' reminds me how impenetrable fighting games can be
Corning claims Gorilla Glass 6 gives phones a better shot at surviving multiple drops
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