Credit: Joe Hindy / Android Authority The Google Clock app still isn’t triggering alarms as expected. It was updated on Wednesday and now defaults to system sounds if Spotify integration breaks. It seems like a full fix will have to wait. Google’s official Clock app for Android may still be failing to set off alarms
Read MoreTwitter today is introducing a new feature that will allow accounts to self-identify as bots by adding a label to their profile. This feature is designed to help people better differentiate between automated accounts — like bots that retweet the news, public service announcements, or other updates — from those operated by humans. It’s not,
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: A number of playlist curators say Spotify is not addressing playlist abuse, letting bad actors report rivals to gain better visibility for their own playlists — A number of Spotify playlist curators are complaining that the streaming music company is not addressing the ongoing issue of playlist abuse …
Read MoreTired of swerving around the same pothole every day but don’t know how to report it to your city? Already reported it but feel like said report was fired off into the ether, never to be read much less fixed? DoNotPay, a company that makes annoying processes less annoying through automation, might be able to
Read MoreImage: Remedy Entertainment Sony debuted the first trailer for Alan Wake Remastered at its PlayStation Showcase on Thursday. I’ve never played any of the games in the Alan Wake series, but I was intrigued by the mysterious and spooky trailer shown during the event. If you’re not familiar with the plot of Alan Wake, here’s
Read MoreInsomniac had a huge hit on its hands when it ventured into the realm of superheroes with Spider-Man. Now, the studio is jumping into another Marvel universe with a game simply titled Wolverine. We don’t know much about it, other than Logan has very hairy knuckles and looks as angry as usual. But given the
Read MoreSpider-Man 2 is officially coming to the PlayStation 5 in 2023, bringing back both Peter Parker and Miles Morales from Insomniac Games’ previous PlayStation Spider-Man titles to face off against a new foe: Venom. Unlike last year’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which was a cross-generational release on both PS4 and PS5, Spider-Man 2 will be exclusive
Read More343 Industries is holding another Halo Infinite multiplayer preview later this month, and this time, it will be open to everyone. The next Halo Infinite multiplayer preview will kick off on Friday, September 24th, and all you need to do is sign up to be a Halo Insider before September 14th to get access. This
Read MoreSony Gran Turismo 7 resurfaced during Sony’s PlayStation Showcase 2021 with a new trailer. Sony’s head of PS Studios Hermen Hulst shared that it’s coming March 4th, 2022, and the trailer shows off more cars that you’ll likely never be able to afford, and lots of them. Inside of the cars, outside of them, and
Read MoreSony We’ve finally got a first glimpse at the newest entry in the “Kratos tries to Dad” series and it looks pretty damn cool. God of War: Ragnarok, first teased almost exactly a year ago with naught more than a logo, finally has a trailer. The new trailer, showcased during Sony’s PlayStation event, features Atreus
Read MoreImage: Sony At its PlayStation Showcase on Thursday, Sony announced Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, a remaster of both Uncharted: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and it’s coming to both PS5 and PC. The collection will be released in early 2022, Sony says, though the PS5 version will be released first while
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Twitter is testing a new “Automated Account” label for profiles to self-identify as bots, intended for “good bots”, and the label will remain opt-in for now — Twitter today is introducing a new feature that will allow accounts to self-identify as bots by adding a label to their profile.
Read MoreHouseparty, the social video chat app acquired by Fortnite maker Epic Games for a reported $35 million back in 2019, is shutting down. The company says Houseparty will be discontinued in October when the app will stop functioning for its existing users; it will be pulled from the app stores today, however. Related to this
Read MoreApple’s TV app centralizes your TV watching experience, and we have the details! While enjoying Apple’s TV app on your best Apple TV is a great way to watch your favorite content, the TV app is actually available on all your Apple devices. So whether you choose to use an iPad, iPhone, Mac, or your
Read MoreHouseparty’s Fortnite mode. | Image: Epic Games Epic Games is going to shut down group video chat app Houseparty, the company announced Thursday. The Houseparty app will be removed from app stores “immediately,” according to Epic, though people who already have the app will be able to use it until the service is fully shut
Read MoreImage: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz has shown off the electric Maybach EQS, an opulent concept car that the company says is a preview of what the future of high-end electric cars may look like. The company revealed the EV SUV at the IAA Mobility show, where it also announced a G-Class SUV concept, and a more attainable
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Epic to shut down Houseparty, the video chat app it acquired in 2019, in October, along with Fortnite Mode, which uses Houseparty for video chats — Houseparty, the social video chat app acquired by Fortnite maker Epic Games for a reported $35 million back in 2019, is shutting down.
Read MoreImage: Porsche AG Porsche is taking inspiration from the world of esports and livestreaming for its next racecar concept. The all-electric Porsche Mission R, first introduced at this weeks’ 2021 IAA Mobility conference in Munich, is what Porsche believes is “the future of customer motorsport.” According to Porsche, the Mission R is designed to create
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: Apple has appointed longtime Apple Watch and Health software chief Kevin Lynch as the new head of its Apple Car project after Doug Field’s departure — – Kevin Lynch replaces Doug Field as head of Apple’s car efforts — Field left Apple’s project after three years to work at Ford
Read MoreFor years, algorithms have driven workers to meet punishing quotas. A state bill trying to reinject humans into the workflow has cleared a big hurdle.
Read MoreA battle between Box and its majority shareholder Starboard Value over control of the board ended today when the company’s slate of directors easily defeated Starboard’s. It culminated months of maneuvering on both sides as they battled for control of the company. Box, in a somewhat generic statement, expressed gratitude for the results: Box appreciates
Read MoreImage: AnandTech When we say a gadget has “blazing-fast speeds,” we don’t mean it literally. But when AnandTech benched one of the first NVMe-based SD card reference designs, it found the tiny plastic-covered rectangle hitting skin-searing temperatures of 96 degrees Celsius (roughly 205 degrees F). Last year, we wrote how this next wave of SD
Read MoreIf you’ve wanted to dip your toe into smart home automation with HomeKit, Eve Energy is the perfect place to start. Apple’s home automation service, HomeKit, has made controlling your home’s devices from your iPhone or iPad easier than ever. One of our favorite HomeKit-enabled smart plugs is Eve Energy. It’s a simple plug that
Read MoreIn 2021, corporations are expected to take a stand on even the most divisive issues.
Read MoreAmit Anand Contributor Share on Twitter Amit Anand is a founding partner of Jungle Ventures and an early pioneer and leader in the development of Southeast Asia’s venture capital industry. Southeast Asian tech companies are drawing the attention of investors around the world. In 2020, startups in the region raised over $8.2 billion, about four
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