Google confirmed today in a blog post that North, the Canadian-based smart glasses maker behind Focals, acquired. The acquisition price was not disclosed, however, early reports suggested it was around $ 180 million. Founded in 2012, North (ex-Thalmic Labs) set out to create Myo, a gesture-based bracelet. Moving from Myo …
Read More »The Brewers Association names the winners of the 2020 Industry Awards
Oscar Wong (Highland Brewing Co.), Brendan McGivney (Odell Brewing Co.) and Adam DeBower (Austin Beerworks) receive honors Boulder, Colo. • June 30, 2020 – The Brewers Association (BA), the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, today announced the recipients of its 2020 Industry Awards. Three …
Read More »China imposes comprehensive national security law as Hong Kong celebrates delivery anniversary
The law took effect in Hong Kong in the run-up to July 1, the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover of British rule to China, and dramatically expands the powers of local and continental authorities to investigate, prosecute, and punish dissidents. In vague language, the law penalizes secession, subversion, terrorism, …
Read More »New York City Council approves cutting $ 1B from NYPD budget
Police union angered by de Blasio’s possible plan to cut New York police budget Fox News’ Aishah Hasnie says New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) plan would cut the New York Police Department’s budget by $ 1 billion if the city council is approved. FOX Business’s David Asman later …
Read More »The rate of transmission of the coronavirus in Nevada is the highest in the United States.
A COVID-19 tracking website created by Instagram co-founders shows that Nevada currently has the highest rate of coronavirus transmission in the country. The rt.live website estimates that each COVID-19 case in Nevada is resulting in 1.56 new infections. The finding comes when the state has been reporting record numbers of …
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