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Destiny 2 Lightfall will streamline buildcrafting and add loadouts
The next Destiny 2 adventure will be starting soon, taking Guardians to Neptune for the first time. But the Destiny 2 Lightfall expansion, which launches February 28, is also making big changes to parts of the space-goblin MMORPG that players are familiar with already. Bungie has shared new information about how it’s renovated Destiny 2’s buildcrafting systems, streamlining the process and adding long-requested features like multiple loadout slots.
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The Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to streamline space rules
The Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order designed to modernize federal space regulations. According to Reuters, White House officials have hosted multiple “listening sessions” since November 14th. The goal of those meetings has been to hear from private space companies and the rules they would like to see introduced.
Reuters reports the White House wants to simplify licensing and approval procedures for more routine space activities, including things like rocket launches and satellite deployments. Among the measures the Biden administration is considering is an order that would task the Department of Commerce with creating an online tool that would guide companies through the licensing requirements from each federal agency. The team drafting the order is also looking for ways to push Congress to give certain federal agencies oversight of space activities that aren’t covered by current laws, including things like asteroid mining and space junk removal. The order could be ready for President Biden to sign by early next year.
The administration’s push to streamline space regulations comes as companies like Blue Origin prepare to spend billions on projects like Orbital Reef, a space station the firm hopes to start assembling in low Earth orbit by the end of the decade. The next decade is also likely to see a new space race between the US and China play out as the rival superpowers look to put humans back on the Moon. Private space firms are likely to be critical in the outcome of that conflict.
Samsung and Google are working to streamline setting up Matter smart home devices
Following the official release of the Matter protocol earlier this month, today at its annual developer conference Samsung announced a deeper partnership with Google to make it easier for consumers to set up their smart home devices.
Currently, users are often forced to choose between a specific smart home platform like Samsung’s SmartThings or the Google Home app, and trying to get these systems to work with each other can often be quite difficult. Additionally, some devices are only supported on one (but not both) platforms, which means you have to switch between ecosystems to manage all of your gadgets.
But in the future, thanks in part to Matter’s multi-admin capabilities, Samsung says it’s looking to streamline the smart home device onboarding process. For example, for SmartThing users, Samsung claims the app will notify users when it detects devices that have been already set up in the Google Home app and will then provide a simple way of syncing those devices in SmartThings (or vice versa).
This means users won’t have to manually set up gadgets one-by-one on both platforms. And once a device has been onboarded, you’ll be able to control it using both Google’s and Samsung’s smart home apps. And while there isn’t an exact timetable for when this will happen, Samsung says Matter’s multi-admin feature will roll out sometime in the “coming weeks.”
As for the rest of the SmartThings ecosystem, Samsung says Bixby is also getting deeper integration into the company’s smart home platform, which will allow developers to support a wider range of voice-based interface experiences. Meanwhile, on the security front, Samsung also announced a new blockchain-based platform called Knox Matrix that will allow eligible devices to create a “shield” designed to protect connected devices like TVs and appliances from outside hacks.
The company says Knox Matrix will employ mutli-layered mutual monitoring to prevent bad actors from gaining unauthorized access to your devices. Supported gadgets will also be able to share login info and other sensitive data directly with each other in order to simplify the login process between trusted devices. And while it’s still a bit unclear how this system will actually work in the real world, it’s nice to see Samsung thinking about ways to bolster security for a broader range of internet-connected devices that might not get regular security patches like you do on a phone or laptop.
Flatfile Raises $50 Million Series B to Streamline the Data Exchange Process
More than 500 companies already use Flatfile for customer data exchange; new offerings will enable enterprise companies to slash data…
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Slack offers new DocuSign integration to streamline e-signature process
Slack has announced a new contact lifecycle management (CLM) integration with e-signature platform DocuSign, allowing users to navigate the full agreement processes inside their Slack workspace.
Although users already had the ability to send, sign and collaborate on agreements with DocuSign eSignature for Slack, much of the process still required the need for access to multiple, disparate systems, for internal and external stakeholders alike.
The new DocuSign CLM for Slack app instead allows colleagues and customers to navigate the full agreement process, including redlining, reviewing and approving, directly within Slack. This removes the need for signatories to check their emails or switch to different systems in order to receive status updates.
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Walmart to bring in ‘new and easy’ change for customers from TODAY – and it will streamline your shopping experience
WALMART has introduced a change to its membership program that could enhance your shopping experience.
The box store’s membership program is a fan favorite, and includes free shipping, free delivery, special prices on gas, and more.
The Walmart+ membership only costs $12.95 per month or $98 annually.
But now, that price also includes a new service.
Earlier this week, a new rewards program was announced.
“We know our customers and members are mindfully managing their budgets these days,” Chris Cracchiolo, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+, said.
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“That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new member perk that delivers compounding value: Walmart Rewards.”
Similar to other stores’ programs, shoppers with the Walmart+ membership can now earn rewards when they purchase certain items.
Then, shoppers can apply for cash back on future purchases.
Rewards can be used when shopping on the Walmart app or website.
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Be sure to have signed into your Walmart+ account before you shop so that you can then select “clip eligible rewards” when making certain purchases.
These rewards will then be available to apply to future purchases.
You can apply existing rewards online or in-store when you open the Walmart app and tap “Use Walmart Rewards.”
While your earned rewards do not expire, certain items that carry rewards must be purchased before those deals expire.
The announcement of the rewards program comes on the heels of other changes to the Walmart+ membership program.
Walmart has teamed up with InHome Delivery Service to offer a streamlined shopping experience.
Now, members can have their groceries delivered straight to their home – or even their fridge – by a Walmart associate.
The addition of this service to a Walmart+ membership costs an extra $7 per month or $40 per year.
Walmart also just announced that starting next month, members will receive access to the Paramount+ streaming service.
Tech leaders launch open-source project to streamline cybersecurity
AWS, Broadcom, IBM, Cloudflare, Salesforce and others are aiming to boost interoperability between tools for threat detection and investigation.
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