The studio behind Fortnite is taking on Steam, and these are the games launching its new sales platform. Epic Games Store launches with Hades, Hello Neighbor, Ashen and free games – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs promised, publisher Epic Games has thrown open the doors to its online store today, with a small selection of PC games on its shelves. The Fortnite developer is hoping to take on Valve’s popular Steam store with its new shop, but it won’t be an easy run. To that end, Epic is offering developers
Read MoreJoker joins the fight. Game Awards 2018: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's first DLC is from Persona – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA co-op, 16-bit inspired Stranger Things game is headed to “all platforms.” Stranger Things 3: The Game revealed at Game Awards 2018 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you want to see the trailer, get over here. Mortal Kombat 11 explodes heads at Game Awards 2018 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePerhaps the best part about Logitech, these days, is the number of products on offer at differing price points. After the company purchased Astro Gaming last summer, it added a high-end line of stellar gaming cans, rivaling anyone in the industry, including Razer, Turtle Beach, and others. And to show off its newfound range in
Read MoreMakena Kelly / The Verge: FTC’s Consumer Protection Bureau head cannot participate in investigations involving 120 companies like Facebook, Equifax, Uber, due to conflict of interest — The list of 120 includes Uber, Twitter, and Equifax — The Federal Trade Commission’s top consumer protection official is prohibited … FTC's Consumer Protection Bureau head cannot participate
Read MorePeople with diabetes have to monitor their blood regularly, and this should not be a shock to anyone, but unless you are in the trenches you may not have an appreciation for exactly what that entails and how awful it can be. To give a quick idea, some diabetics risk entering a coma or shock
Read MoreThe creator of Assassin’s Creed has unveiled some more details about his new project. Game Awards 2018: Watch the first Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey gameplay – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLenovo has found people buy its Qualcomm-powered always-connected PCs more for their long battery life than the fact they’re always connected. People are buying 4G LTE laptops — and then not activating LTE – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Since implementing its own screen time tracking tools in iOS 12, Apple has removed some 3rd-party trackers and parental control apps from the App Store — A number of app developers building third-party screen time trackers and parental control applications are worried that Apple’s increased scrutiny … Since implementing its own
Read MoreThe Avengers are assembling on the Nintendo Switch. Game Awards 2018: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 revealed for Switch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are still viable (and cheaper) phone options than Apple’s 2018 phones. And they need protection. Here’s our picks for the top iPhone 8/Plus cases in 2018. Best iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus cases – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA month ago, Musk said next week’s scheduled opening was “on track.” Elon Musk pushes back opening of Boring Company's LA tunnel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVibhuti Sharma / Reuters: IBM to sell seven of its software products, including BigFix and Unica, to India-based IT services company HCL for $1.8B in a deal expected to close by mid-2019 — (Reuters) – International Business Machines Corp (IBM.N) said on Thursday it will sell some of its software products business … IBM to
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Google Translate’s website, to combat bias, now gives both feminine and masculine translations for some gender-neutral words such as “doctor” in some languages — Google’s making an effort to reduce perceived gender bias in Google Translate, it announced today. Google Translate's website, to combat bias, now gives both feminine and masculine
Read MoreA form of artificial intelligence is being used to surface job candidates with the attributes of a perfect fit, even without conventional credentials. A.I. as Talent Scout: Unorthodox Hires, and Maybe Lower Pay Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJake Swearingen / New York Magazine: Smartphone manufacturers are likely preparing for a global sales decline as replacement cycles lengthen and smartphones approach becoming commodities — From roughly 2007 until 2013, the smartphone market grew at an astonishing pace, posting double-digit growth year after year, even during a global recession. Smartphone manufacturers are likely preparing
Read MoreArtificial intelligence does not yet pose a serious threat to humans, according to the head of the Defense Advanced Research Agency. Though the military is rushing to improve its AI capabilities, DARPA Director Dr. Steven H. Walker said AI remains “a very fragile capability.” DARPA head on AI dangers: ‘It’s not one of those things
Read MoreFaced with a choppy stock market and fears of an economic downturn, Uber and Lyft are moving toward the public markets as other private tech companies also get ready. With the Economy Uncertain, Tech ‘Unicorns’ Rush Toward I.P.O. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreValve today revealed it’d be adding a battle royale mode to its FPS Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. I presume it was feeling left out. The new mode will be automatically added to the files of all existing CS:GO players, and is called “Danger Zone.” You’re welcome for getting the Kenny Loggins song stuck in your head.
Read MoreSolar vehicles are getting more and more common as the price of solar panels comes down, and the availability of motors and controllers for all of these vehicles rises. Making a solar-electric bike from a kit is one thing, but this solar-powered boat is a master class in hacking at all levels, from the solar
Read MoreAfter Tumblr announced, on Monday, that it was invoking the nuclear option to expel NSFW content on the platform, the internet reacted with predictable rage. At TNW, we speculated about whether the move would kill the platform. Yesterday, I scribbled a piece on those stung by the change. To my surprise, that’s primarily women and
Read MoreOne of the oldest and most iconic online competitive shooters now has a battle royale mode, but it’s not a Fortnite clone Counter-Strike GO goes free-to-play with a new battle royale mode – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Amazon Music rolls out new features that let people chat more naturally with Alexa to narrow playlist options and indicate music preferences — Amazon Music, reportedly the third-largest subscription-based music service worldwide, is doubling down on voice. Amazon Music rolls out new features that let people chat more naturally with Alexa
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