Monthly Archives: September 2022

Ford will update BlueCruise driver assist with hands-free lane changing

Ford’s BlueCruise allows for hands-free driving on pre-approved divided highways. | Image: Ford Ford is rolling out its first major update to its BlueCruise advanced driver-assist system, adding hands-free lane changing and several other new features, the company announced Thursday. BlueCruise, which Ford is positioning as a viable competitor to GM’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s…

YouTube launches an ad-free video player for education

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is introducing a handful of new features for creators and institutions using the platform for educational content. In a blog post today, YouTube says it’s launching an embeddable video player for education apps that removes ads, external links, and recommendations so viewers can “avoid distractions.” Having a…

New accessibility and sharing features are coming to Android devices

A host of new features for accessibility and personalization are coming to Android devices. | Image: Google Android is introducing a clutch of new features to improve accessibility, personalization, and productivity across various devices. One of the major announcements is that Nearby Share — Google’s AirDrop competitor — is getting a much-needed update that allows…

Perlmutter Reports to IP Subcommittee on CCB Performance, Deferred Exam Alternatives

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property yesterday held a hearing on “Oversight of the U.S. Copyright Office,” with Register of Copyrights and Director of the Copyright Office, Shira Perlmutter, as the sole witness. Perlmutter updated the senators on a number of projects in process, including how the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), a small…