Calling on Google Hangouts now works on Firefox again

After Firefox dropped support for plugins (aside from Flash), making video and audio calls to work using Google Hangouts wasn’t possible on the browser—until today, that is. Hangouts on Firefox now works thanks to the use of WebRTC. This means the app works on the browser without the use of plugins. One caveat though is it only works for the consumer version of Hangouts at the moment, support for Hangouts Meet is coming at a later date.

Source: Android Police

Nokia 9 tipped to get a dual camera front setup

The Nokia 9 got leaked a few days ago supposedly with a 5-megapixel front camera. But now, GSMArena reports there will actually be a dual camera setup for this phone’s front shooter. The FCC listing has a Chicony CKACE16 module, which according to the manufacturer’s site is a dual camera module. The camera comes with an f/2.0 aperture for one of the modules, the other has f/2.4 lens. The f/2.0 supports 1080p video. It also comes with autofocus. No other details about the lens, though. But we should hear more once HMD Global officially launches the phone.

Netflix orders second season of sci-fi thriller ‘Dark’

Considered as “one of [its] most-watched entirely non-English shows,” Dark on Netflix just got an order for a second season. The show has been getting rave reviews online and is said to be an outright amazing sci-fi thriller. The first season has 10 episodes and has been likened to Stranger Things in some respects with the mix of horror and mystery revolving around the idea of disappearing children set in a small German town.

According to the show’s producer Quirin Berg, “Jantje Friese, Baran Bo Odar, our wonderful actors and our fantastic team have put an incredible amount of energy into making Dark a unique and gripping series. We thank all of those who have accompanied us on this path. And we thank Netflix for their trust and for the excellent cooperation. We are extremely happy that Dark has by now received such an overwhelming response, both in Germany and around the world, and we are particularly thrilled about the quick decision by Netflix to take it into a second season. We can hardly wait to continue telling the story!” There is no word yet when we can expect the second season but we can’t wait for it.

Source: The Verge

Ford returning to roots and bringing self-driving and electric vehicle teams to Detroit

Ford Motor Company has plans to move its key autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle business and strategy teams to the city where the company got its start.

Ford is moving the teams to a historic building known as The Factory – a recently refurbished industrial complex with a rich 110-year history – in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. The Motor City location, which will be up and running early next year, will enable Ford teams to immerse themselves in urban mobility challenges and solutions.

“We’re excited to choose this inspirational location in one of Detroit’s resurgent neighborhoods to accelerate our work on electric and autonomous vehicles,” said Jim Hackett, Ford president and CEO. “This move and our exciting Dearborn campus transformation are important steps as we move toward our aspiration to become the world’s most trusted mobility company – designing smart vehicles for a smart world.”

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