∞ Microsoft to Rebuild Edge based on Chromium
Joe Belfiore, Corporate Vice President of Windows, writes:
Today we’re announcing that we intend to adopt the Chromium open source project in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop to create better web compatibility for our customers and less fragmentation of the web for all web developers.
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We also expect this work to enable us to bring Microsoft Edge to other platforms like macOS.
We live in a different world now, and Microsoft is winning.
∞ Waymo Is Launching Commercial Self-driving Service
John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo:
Today, we’re taking the next step in our journey with the introduction of our commercial self-driving service, Waymo One. We’ll first offer Waymo One to hundreds of early riders who have already been using our technology. Over time, we hope to make Waymo One available to even more members of the public as we add vehicles and drive in more places. Self-driving technology is new to many, so we’re proceeding carefully with the comfort and convenience of our riders in mind.
The future is finally here.
∞ Epic is Launching a Games Store
Soon we'll launch the Epic Games store, and begin a long journey to advance the cause of all developers. The store will launch with a hand-curated set of games on PC and Mac, then it will open up more broadly to other games...
Here is to a brighter future of game developers and players. Hope it becomes a viable Steam alternative. Interestingly, they are also launching a Play Store competitor:
and to Android and other open platforms throughout 2019.
Competitions are always welcomed!
∞ Exponent is Back
I almost jumped when I saw this tweet in my timeline. This long summer break is finally over. Ben and James at their best talk about Apple and antitrust.
∞ Bringing Google Fi to more people on Android and iOS
Big day! I have been a (unsupported) Project Fi iPhone user for a while. When I discovered the team was hiring to add iPhone support, I immediately joined.
It has absolutely been a great journey to work with all the smart people who care deeply about our users. And today, it's launched 🤗
I personally understand the current experience on iPhone isn't perfect yet, so bear with us while we are improving the service.
I’m holding my iPad Mini with both hands now, and just had a weird feeling: wow this thing is actually BIG 🤷♀
What an incredible way of harvesting.
∞ Ryan is Making Ocean Art
Amazing ocean colors captured by photographer Ryan Pernofski. You can buy their prints here.
∞ Hisakata Hiroyuki's Ninja Cats
Fascinating photos by cat photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki.
@littlesteve observing someone:
My sim tray is 100% cut the incorrect way. Even when I've trimmed down the plastic sim (it still gives reception in my iPhone X) and nothing in iPhone XS
I guess this is Apple's winning strategy to promote eSIM.