The Whistleblower Complaint That Set Off The Impeachment Inquiry Is Out
The complaint’s release comes after the White House put out a non-verbatim transcript of Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president where Trump wanted dirt dug up on former Joe Biden.
Eight years after its launch, Twitch is getting a slightly new look
Twitch is getting a new look ahead of this year’s Twitchcon in North America, bringing a new logo, new purple color, and new font to the streaming site’s branding.
The new design has been a year in the making, says Byron Phillipson, the company’s executive creative director. The team went deep, he continued, digging into what makes Twitch Twitch. The idea was to future-proof the brand and to better represent its creator community. “I think the important feature is that we’re not tearing everything down,” says Phillipson. “Twitch is a brand that is loved by a lot of people, and we want to be very considerate to our community.” (He did add that the number of people with the Twitch glitch tattoo made the team give the refresh some extra…
South Korean supplier to build Byton M-Byte at former GM plant – Roadshow
Byton, a Chinese startup, will give the task of production to Korea’s Myongshin.
McDonald’s starts testing Beyond Meat burgers in Canada
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The popularity of the plant-based “meat” trend is only getting bigger, and now, McDonald’s is joining in. The popular fast-food chain is set to test a Beyond Meat burger in 28 restaurants in southwestern Ontario for 12 weeks, according to a report from CNBC.
The test burger will be called the P.L.T. (plant, lettuce, and tomato). It will cost $6.49 CA plus tax (roughly $4.90 USD), and it will be used to determine both demand and practicality of offering the vegan patties.
“This test allows us to learn more about real-world implications of serving the P.L.T., including customer demand and impact on restaurant operations,” commented Ann Wahlgren, McDonald’s vice president of global menu strategy.
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2020 Honda Accord Hybrid keeps things frugal with minor price bump – Roadshow
There’s just one change for the 2020 model year.
Revamped Honda Fit will take the stage at Tokyo Motor Show – Roadshow
This will be the subcompact car’s fourth generation.
How to make exceptions for the Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone
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When you’re watching a movie, in a meeting, or just feeling mellow, you may not want your phone to interrupt whatever you’re doing. That’s where Do Not Disturb settings come in. They temporarily stop calls from getting in the way.
However, sometimes life gets complicated. You may not want your phone to ring if just anyone is calling, but you also don’t want to miss a call from your kid, spouse, best friend, or pet sitter. No problem. Here’s how to get notified of calls and texts while in Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone.
Get calls from a group of contacts
Since iOS 12, it’s been easy to make an exception for a group of contacts on the Do Not Disturb settings screens. To add a group:
- Open Settings
- Tap “Do Not Disturb”
- Toggle Do Not…
Scientists watch a black hole shredding a star
A satellite searching space for new planets gave astronomers an unexpected glimpse at a black hole ripping a star to shreds. The milestone was reached with the help of a worldwide network of robotic telescopes.
Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed
Researchers have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. Their research could lead to the development of new treatments for chronic pain and depression.