Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning.
So sit back, grab a cup, and start your morning off right with a few “Quick Bytes” from Innovation & Tech Today.
Net Neutrality Gets a Win in Californa
A federal judge gave the state’s net neutrality law a final go ahead this week. The law gives the state the ability to enforce a law that prevents internet service providers from metering bandwidth from certain websites. The law has been in limbo since 2018, awaiting a judge’s ruling. Opponents could ask for an appeal, but they have not signaled a plan at this time.
Amazon Luna Gaming Now Open to A Wider Audience
Amazon’s cloud gaming platform, Luna, is now available to a wider audience. The company rolled the platform out to select individuals in late 2020, but has since opened it up to additional users. In addition, the Luna controller is now available to the general public. It had previously only been available with an invitation as well.
New USPS Fleet Mocked By Internet
The USPS announced a new fleet of trucks yesterday, to replace their aging delivery vehicles. USPS, which did not go with electric vehicles, unveiled images of the new truck to internet-wide mockery. It entered a $482 million contract with Oshkosh Defense of Wisconsin. USPS trucks haven’t received a facelift since 1994.
Symbio Working with Toyota, Nissan to Improve Robotic Manufacturing
San Francisco-based artificial intelligence firm Symbio, which officially opened this week, has announced deals with Toyota and Nissan. Symbio will be working with the automakers to help them improve their robotic assembly processes and create better efficiency. The company is backed by approximately $30 million in initial funding.
