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Judge Cuts Tesla Racism Lawsuit Award From $137M to $15M
Judge Cuts Tesla Racism Lawsuit Award From $137M to $15M
A federal judge on Wednesday reduced the nearly $137 million damages award in a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a Black former employee to $15 million.
US District Court Judge William Orrick issued his ruling after a jury in October found that Owen Diaz had been subjected to racist abuse and discrimination while working as an elevator operator at the electric car company's Northern California factory between June 2015 and May 2016. The jury awarded Diaz $130 million in punitive damages and $6.9 million for emotional distress.
Orrick wrote in his 43-page ruling (see below) that while "the weight of the evidence amply supports the jury's liability findings," the jury's $130 million in punitive damages was "unconstitutionally large" and should be reduced to $13.5 million. He also found the jury's $6.9 million in compensatory damages "excessive," saying it should be reduced to $1.5 million, well above the $300,000 that Tesla had advocated for.
Orrick's order gave Diaz 30 days to accept the reduced order or seek a new trial.
Diaz's lawyer in the case said they were exploring their options, adding that he didn't blame the judge for reducing the damages award.
"It's not the judge's fault -- it's the way the legal system has evolved," said Larry Organ of the California Civil Rights Law Group, adding that he was "heartened by the judge's factual findings and his clear disdain for Tesla's denials."
Diaz alleged in his 2017 lawsuit that during his time at Tesla's Fremont, California, factory, he encountered a scene "straight from the Jim Crow era," in which he was subjected to racial slurs and told to "go back to Africa." Diaz's lawsuit alleged that Tesla employees drew swastikas, left racist graffiti and scratched derogatory drawings of Black children around the plant. He contended that supervisors failed to stop the abuse.
Tesla didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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SteelSeries Arena 9 Gaming Speakers Review: Powerful 5.1 Surround for PC
SteelSeries Arena 9 Gaming Speakers Review: Powerful 5.1 Surround for PC
SteelSeries has long been making some of our favorite gaming headsets, but the Arena line of gaming speaker systems represents new territory for the company. It's launching with three models, all available today: the $130 stereo Arena 3, 2.1 channel Arena 7 and $550 5.1 surround Arena 9. And because you don't usually wear a headset with speakers, SteelSeries has also introduced the $100 Arena Wireless Mic, an on-ear boom mic that uses a 2.4GHz dongle-based connection rather than Bluetooth. (Overseas, the Arena 3 is £30 and AU$150, the Arena 7 costs AU$330 and £300 and the 9 is priced at AU$600. The 9 doesn't seem to be available in the UK.)
Yes, that price for the Arena 9 is pretty high, especially given there aren't a ton of 5.1 surround options for gamers, a small pack more or less led by the $400, fan favorite Logitech Z906. The standout novelty of the Arena 9 is its ability to connect to PC and PS5 via USB, in addition to a simultaneous Bluetooth or optical and 3.5mm analog auxiliary jack.
In the case of the PC, USB means you can control and adjust the speaker settings and profiles in a way you can't over other connection types, such as SteelSeries' Sonar software's excellent parametric equalizer and spatial audio adjustments (discussed in my review of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headset).
One big hole in the software (and control pod) that I miss is the ability to manually tweak the balance across some of the channels. For example, you can adjust the equalization parameters for chat on the playback side, but I'd love to be able to tweak where the voice comes from.
Like most gaming audio, though, unless a system specifically supports Dolby Atmos, THX or another third-party architecture, surround flexibility pretty much stops at the PC. In this case, SteelSeries's proprietary Sonar also drops off the map. SteelSeries compensates with a PS5 Upmix toggle on its control pod, which processes the stereo digital signal and turns it back into surround-ish sound.
The simple control pod offers limited adjustment options which max out at custom and preset equalization profiles and a handful of lighting choices. It does have a headset jack.
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While the spatial works well on the PC, the Upmix can be hit or miss, such as in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands where the muddied voices were almost impossible to understand. But in Horizon Forbidden West it did provide a much better experience. I think part of the issue is that the PS5 treats the system as headphones rather than speakers.
Plus at times it seems like Upmix weights the rear channels too heavily and the center channel gets lost. That's too bad, because the system has solid, two-way (separate drivers for high and mid frequencies) center and front satellites. You're probably better off without PS5 Upmix, which burns a little given the price.
The front left and right satellites have rear-facing illumination and a light ring around the base of the stand. You can remove the stand and wall mount them as well.
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Its down-firing subwoofer isn't huge, but it's relatively powerful at 200w with 6.5-inch drivers, capable of producing the thundering bass of Doom Eternal's soundtrack. My front satellites seemed to have a slight disconcerting vibration that I think may be a side effect of the double drivers (which means more surfaces vibrating to produce the sound).
SteelSeries Arena 9
Price
$550
Channels
5.1
Driver material
Fiber and silk
Subwoofer
6.5-inch down-firing
Audio in/out
USB-C, optical in and out, 3.5mm auxillary on sub, 3.5mm headphone on control pod; Bluetooth
Platforms supporting all the important features
Windows
Platforms nominally supported
Universal 2.1 via Bluetooth, analog, optical
The satellites have an organic, functional design that I like, with four-zone illumination on the front satellites that can sync with the content on your screen (once again, that's for PC only). Its rear channel speakers connect wirelessly to the rest of the system, but are tethered to each other and to a power supply, which may limit their placement flexibility a little.
Their stands detach so you can mount them to a wall. Because they're two-way, though, they're bigger than they look in photos. And if you've got a confined space to place them in where they're either completely behind or in front of something something (like your monitors), the illumination can get kind of lost. It made me wish the center channel had lighting, too.
The Arena 9 isn't a gaming speaker system you buy just to get a break from a headset; it's too expensive for that, and a good surround headset delivers a less expensive, albeit more intimate experience. But the flexibility of connections and the high-quality sound may be worth it if you're specifically looking for a full-time speaker system with good software control. As you might expect, the less expensive Arena 7 will probably be the more crowd pleasing model, but there's a boatload of competition for the 2.1-channel buyer.
The Arena Wireless Mic comes with three sizes of ear clips. It includes a foam mic cover as well.
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Arena Wireless Mic
A standalone product intended for speaker listeners, SteelSeries' $100 dongle-connecting wireless boom mic is a good chat alternative with a low-key design that makes it an excellent videoconferencing option as well. It's pretty simple, with a power/pairing button to connect to the dongle and USB-C port for charging and a choice of three, different size snap-in ear clips.
The sound is very crisp and clear by default, plus you can use Sonar's excellent tools for changing equalizer settings (like lowering the highest pitches of your voice, a biggie for me), noise cancellation, noise gating and so on. The dongle allows for a headset-like low-latency connection more suited to gaming than typical boom-mic uses, like teleconferencing.
On the other hand, the mic has two potentially deal-killing pitfalls, depending upon your situation. First, the battery life is short -- it's rated at 4.5 hours, with a 15-minute change giving you an hour of battery. That's not short given the size of the battery, but short for long-running sessions.
The other is that I find it difficult to position properly on my ear -- not impossible, it just takes some two-handed work -- and when it's not in correctly it's too wobbly. Even then I feel like it's going to fall off if I move my head too suddenly. Plus, it's not very glasses friendly when not positioned precisely. Although when it is, the earpiece of the glasses does help decrease the wobble. Once it's settled, it's pretty comfortable.
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Download Disney Plus movies and TV shows to watch offline. Here's how
Download Disney Plus movies and TV shows to watch offline. Here's how
If you haven't had a chance to experience Disney Plus yet, you're truly missing out on all the great movies and shows the streaming service offers. The list includes the Avengers movies, The Mandalorian and Disney's vault of classics. There are even several ways to try it free. As with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and Amazon Prime, you can download Disney's cornucopia of titles to watch whenever you want, even when you don't have a reliable internet connection. Don't see a title you're looking for? You can find out when it's coming to Disney Plus.
Disney Plus is the brand's $6.99-a-month rival to Netflix and other media streaming platforms, including the new HBO Max. With it, Disney wants to control the way it makes money from its massive catalog of titles. Disney also wants to create original programming, following in the footsteps of Amazon, HBO, Netflix and other rivals. Here are some of the biggest Disney Plus titles that come with the new streaming service. You've also got the option to bundle with Hulu and ESPN Plus for $12.99 a month.
What's unique about Disney Plus compared to all the rest is that it's the only one of its kind that makes its entire catalog of films and shows available for download, not just certain titles and episodes. Here's how to start watching your favorite Disney shows offline on iPhones ($500 at Best Buy) and Android devices.
Read more: Best live TV streaming services for cord cutters in 2020
Browse through all the Pixar movies in the Disney Plus app.
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Download Disney Plus movies and shows
1. Install the Disney Plus app for iPhone or Android.
2. Open the app and sign in to or register for your Disney Plus account.
3. Select the title you'd like to watch offline. The app has you download over Wi-Fi by default, but you can go into the settings and also download over data if you prefer. This will count against any monthly data cap you may have.
4. Tap the Download icon -- it's shaped like a down-facing arrow.
Download times may vary, depending on your Wi-Fi or data network strength. As your title is downloading, you'll see a ring going around the download icon. Once the ring has fully circled, a checkmark icon replaces the download icon -- this means you can start watching the movie offline.
Access all of your downloads in the app.
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Where to find downloads
As with Netflix, Disney Plus stores all of your downloads in one place so you can start watching when you're offline.
1. In the Disney Plus app, select the Download icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. From there, you'll see everything you've downloaded. Disney doesn't apply an artificial limit to how much you download. You can download as many titles as your phone's storage space will allow.
You can download any title from the Disney Plus app.
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How to delete a title from your downloads
After you've watched a movie and no longer need it taking up space on your phone, you can remove it from the downloads section.
1. Open the app and select the Download icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Find the movie you want to delete and tap the Checkmark icon, located to the right of the title.
3. Select Remove Download.
If you decide later that you want to watch again, you can always download your film or TV show again.
Want to know more about Disney Plus? Here's the list of movies and shows you can watch now, how to watch free for one year and how to cancel if you decide the streaming service isn't for you.
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Best apps to put on kids' phones to keep them safe online this summer
Best apps to put on kids' phones to keep them safe online this summer
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School systems are formulating reopening plans amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and families are reshaping their summer schedules to adhere to safety regulations. Parents balancing working from home with caring for school-age kids need ways to keep their brood entertained.
Read more:Our favorite back to school picks for 2020
With the surge in digital learning and not being able to visit friends in person, many kids are spending more time on their phones and computers. The safety concerns for kids online haven't lessened, but learning about parental controls and safety apps can help bring some peace of mind to parents.
Here are a few parental control apps we think are a good idea to consider putting on your child's phone or computer.
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Net Nanny
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Net Nanny is an app that uses AI to block questionable or dangerous content before your child sees it. The app can filter certain websites and monitors your child's digital activity, and can also monitor and limit screen time. The software's Family Feed feature can report what your child is searching online and what apps your child uses and can alert you to content such as pornography, weapons and drugs.
Net Nanny is compatible with Android and iOS, as well as Windows, Mac and Fire. The software costs $55 per year to cover PC, Mac and mobile for a five-device family. Net Nanny also offers a $40 annual plan to cover one Mac desktop and a 20-device protection package for $90 per year.
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Net Nanny also offers a dedicated filter to block coronavirus sites and searches to help kids who might feel anxious.
Read more: 7 parental controls you can use right now on your kid's iPhone
Bark
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Bark is another option for parents who want to keep kids safe online. The app monitors texts and emails, along with YouTube and over 30 social media networks for questionable content your child might be searching or viewing. Bark sends parents alerts if it detects signs of cyberbullying, depression, online predators, adult content and more. You can also decide which platforms you want to monitor, if you want to give your child some privacy. The app recently launched a new screen-time management feature so parents can monitor their kids' accounts as well as set screen time limits from the same app.
Bark has a seven-day free trial and then costs $14 a month ($99 annually) per family with iOS and Android devices. You can also subscribe to Bark Jr, the company's entry-level product, for $5 a month ($49 annually). Bark Jr focuses on screen time management, website filtering and location check-ins.
OurPact
OurPact
The OurPact parenting app helps families balance screen time for free on iOS and Android devices. The app lets parents limit access to certain apps, filter websites, enable GPS monitoring, and schedule screen time and recurring activities like bedtime. It also allows parents to block or grant internet and app access at anytime.
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, OurPact said that it's offering three months free access to premium features, normally $7 per month. Premium can manage up to 20 devices, keep tabs on all the apps on your child's device and mark as Always Blocked, Per Schedule and Always Allowed. Premium also enables a spendable screen time allowance, the family locator feature and geo-fence creator for alerts, text blocking and web filters.
Typically, OurPact's base plan is free and offers one schedule, and five blocks and unlimited grants for one device. OurPact also has a Plus plan for $2 per month that offers unlimited schedules, and manual blocks and grants for 10 devices.
SafeToNet
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Kids will be communicating over devices while in lockdown since they can't see their friends. The SafeToNet app, which is now available on iOS and Android in the US, has a safeguarding keyboard powered by AI to judge, guide and advise a child in real time as they search for content and message others. The app's goal is to help the child become more responsible and safe online without feeling like they don't have any privacy.
Parents won't be able to see what's being written, but can view insights like the time of day when high-risk messages are sent and the top five apps used by their child. SafeToNet can show what issues the child most struggles with, too.
The software will flag certain messages if the AI detects bullying, abuse, aggression or sexting, for example. SafeToNet gives the child a moment to pause before sending a message they can't take back. Plus, the app provides breathing exercises when anxiety is detected, lessons about self-esteem and an emotion diary.
To help during the pandemic, SafeToNet is offering its services free to families for the next 30 days.
Google Family Link
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Google Family Link lets you create a Google account for your child (if they're under 13 years old) with access to most Google services, including Gmail and Photos. If your child is over 13, they have to consent to using Google Family Link. The app lets parents keep track of their kid's Google account and guide them to age-appropriate content. Parents can also approve or deny which apps their kids want to download. Family Link shows parents apps that teachers recommend, which parents can add directly to the child's phone.
The service is compatible with Chromebook, iOS and Android. It includes other parental controls such as screen time limits, locking the phone for family time and location tracking.
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Lexus Shares More Photos of Its BEV Sport Concept
Lexus Shares More Photos of Its BEV Sport Concept
Normally, I find it pretty tough to get excited about concept cars. They may look cool or promise significant technological advances, but ultimately most of them go nowhere except the basement at their respective corporate headquarters. However, I am pretty excited about the LexusBEV Sport concept, which debuted in 2021 and which Lexus dropped a bunch of new photos of on Monday.
Why am I excited? Well, first, just look at it. It takes all the best bits of the LC 500 and the still-jaw-dropping-after-all-these-years LFA supercar and makes them lower, longer, cleaner and greener while making performance claims that don't immediately read like science fiction. In other words, it's a concept that could be made real.
Lexus debuted the BEV Sport concept alongside both a sedan and an SUV concept, also battery-electric, and while those were cool, it's the Sport concept that stands out. Lexus estimates that with solid-state battery technology (something its parent company Toyota is investing heavily in), it could achieve a 0-60 time in the low-2-second range and have a maximum mileage of around 430 mph.
The BEV Sedan concept is almost as slick as the Sport concept and the SUV concept definitely has Land Cruiser/LX vibes, which also works for us. The RZ seems like a more futuristic RX, which makes sense and thus it's the least exciting of the bunch, but if any SUV's whole vibe works with an EV version, it's the RX, which is about as calm, comfy and sedate as a midsize SUV gets.
The fact is that Toyota and, by extension, Lexus waited a long time to get into the fully battery-electric vehicle business, which was possibly a mistake. But, if these BEV concepts are the kinds of vehicles we can expect from Lexus, then maybe the wait was worth it.
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Apple Watch Video Calling Is Coming to Wristcam
Apple Watch Video Calling Is Coming to Wristcam
The Wristcam, the $299 (roughly £240, AU$420) Apple Watch accessory that pairs the watch with a wristband camera, is getting updated to include live video calling from your wrist. Wristcam is announcing the update Thursday, and will be rolling out to existing and new Wristcam devices.
The Wristcam, first announced in late 2020, already supports photography and video recording through two cameras: One is a 2-megapixel selfie camera positioned just above the watch face and the other a 8-megapixel forward-facing camera. The camera device itself can be placed inside of a wristband that comes with the Wristcam, with a noticeable bump to accommodate it. The device costs just as much -- if not more -- than the Apple Watch, but also can potentially push the Apple Watch and other smartwatches toward replacing a phone entirely for some people.
I haven't yet tested the Wristcam's video calling myself, but watched it through a demo with Wristcam co-founders Ari Roisman and Matt Frischer. The experience acts much like placing a video call through most apps: You can call both another Wristcam user or call another iOS device that has Wristcam installed. Calling will also work whether your Apple Watch is Wi-Fi only or has LTE cellular connectivity.
Roisman said that the video calling experience is a starting point for Wristcam, and that the company is also announcing WristcamOS to welcome third-party development with the Wristcam in mind. When asked about the possibility of Apple introducing its own version of FaceTime on the Apple Watch, Roisman said that the idea appears unlikely due to the current state of battery technology and rumors that Apple is instead pivoting toward a more rugged Apple Watch.
The Wristcam without the Apple Watch.
Wristcam
"I don't anticipate seeing anything comparable from Apple for at least three generations, and wouldn't be surprised if it was closer to 10," Roisman said.
My colleague Scott Stein first tested the Wristcam last year, noting that he was able to take it into the water since the device is water resistant, with an IP68 rating. The camera has its own separate charger, and to take photos he could use either the app or a physical shutter button.
The wristbands for Wristcam currently come in black and gray for the $299 edition and sage green in a $399 limited edition. Frischer said that additional colors are also on the way, including white and twilight blue.
Wristcam's new announcement comes as wearable tech appears to be developing beyond just watches, including augmented reality glasses and contact lenses. Meta, Snap and many other companies appear to be pushing further into the wearable tech space, targeting product launches over the next few years.
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Pokemon Go Nihilego Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses and More Tips
Pokemon Go Nihilego Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses and More Tips
Day 2 of Pokemon Go Fest 2022 is underway, and it's introduced another new legendary Pokemon to the game. Nihilego, one of the Ultra Beasts from Pokemon Sun and Moon, is making a surprise appearance in raids throughout the event, making this your first opportunity to get one in Pokemon Go.
Here are some tips to help you beat and capture Nihilego before it leaves raids.
Nihilego raid schedule
Nihilego is only appearing during day 2 of Pokemon Go Fest 2022. You'll have a chance to encounter the Ultra Beast in five-star raids from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
Nihilego weaknesses
Nihilego is a rock/poison type -- a combination that's especially susceptible to ground Pokemon. Ground-type attacks will deal quadruple damage to the Ultra Beast, making those your best choices to bring into Nihilego raids.
Nihilego is also weak to water, psychic and steel Pokemon. Although these won't dish out as much damage as ground types, they're good alternatives to use against the Ultra Beast.
Best Nihilego counters
Here are some recommended Pokemon and moves to use when battling Nihilego:
Ground
Groudon: Mud Shot, Earthquake
Rhyperior: Mud-Slap, Earthquake
Garchomp: Mud Shot, Earth Power
Excadrill: Mud-Slap, Earthquake
Golurk: Mud-Slap, Earth Power
Landorus: Mud Shot, Earth Power
Water
Mega Blastoise: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados: Waterfall, Hydro Pump
Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon
Kyogre: Waterfall, Surf
Samurott: Waterfall, Hydro Cannon
Psychic
Alakazam: Psycho Cut, Psychic
Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike
Metagross: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Gallade: Confusion, Psychic
Steel
Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
Dialga: Metal Claw, Iron Head
Cobalion: Metal Claw, Iron Head
Zacian: Metal Claw, Iron Head
Zamazenta: Metal Claw, Iron Head
Day 2 of Pokemon Go Fest ends at 6 p.m. local time, but there are still more events happening in the game this month, including Community Day and a Pokemon TCG crossover. You can catch up on everything going on in Pokemon Go over the next few weeks in our June events roundup.
