Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft’s Xbox consoles are considered a pillar of the industry, part of a trifecta that makes up modern gaming. The first Xbox launched in 2001; the Xbox Series X and S arrived just last year. Today, Xbox is a powerhouse, yet it wasn’t always so. Bloomberg’s Dina Bass
Read MoreThe success of a computer chip maker points to a path for companies like Google and Facebook. A Lesson in Tech Survival Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe company’s 2021 4K and 8K TVs also come with new gaming, fitness and sustainability features, including a solar-powered remote. Samsung QLED TVs take on OLED with Neo Mini-LED precision dimming – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNintendo is winding down support for the Netflix app on the Wii U and 3DS. The app will be shut down for existing users on June 30th, and if you’ve never downloaded it, it isn’t available anymore. You can redownload the app if you’ve downloaded it in the past, however. “Starting Dec 31st, 2020, the
Read MoreColoring books are a classic gift for little kids. And sure, the young child in your life might love a book full of Daniel Tiger characters or action-packed PJ Masks scenes. But often, a child’s taste is more eclectic than that—they have love for a wide range of characters, shows, movies, activities, and interests.… Read
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Intel launches RealSense ID, an on-device facial authentication tool, launching in Q1 2021 for $99 and aimed at smart locks, ATMs, and kiosks — Intel today launched the newest addition to RealSense, its product range of depth and tracking technologies designed to give machines depth perception capabilities. Intel launches RealSense ID,
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The US Department of Labor has finalized a decision that could make it easier for “gig economy” companies to classify their workers as independent contractors, rather than employees that can claim legal benefits. The Trump administration released its final version of the rule today, and it’s set
Read MoreThe Highlander already boasts three rows of seats, so what could Toyota use the “Grand Highlander” name for? Is a larger Toyota Highlander happening? Maybe, judging by a new trademark application – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreHunter Walk / Medium: To help creators avoid burnout, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok need to explore new ideas like rate limiting of posts and paid time-offs — Creator Wellness Will Be A Key Goal of New Products — Being a modern creator is, for many, exhausting. To help creators avoid burnout, platforms like
Read MoreCharlie Harding, the host of the podcast Switched On Pop, noticed something strange when he searched his podcast name on Amazon yesterday: a price tag. An $8.95 price, to be exact, marked as a “limited deal” with the suggestion to buy an Audible subscription to get a discount. Harding’s show, which details the making and
Read MoreIt will label its tech as “fully autonomous” to create a distinction about how the systems work. Waymo shelves 'self-driving' term for its technology to shore up safety – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreEmily Birnbaum / Protocol: As Democrats are poised to win Georgia’s Senate seats, a look at potential tech legislation under a unified government, including a federal privacy bill — As of Wednesday morning, Democrats looked poised to win both Georgia Senate seats, taking back control of the Senate after five years of Republican leadership. As
Read MoreThe British government is replacing this summer’s school-leaving exams in England with teacher assessments, after admitting that the algorithms used in 2021 “did not deliver what they needed.” “This year we’re going to put our trust in teachers rather than algorithms,” said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. The decision will come as a relief to the
Read More{$inline_image} This video on building a DIY desoldering iron says it all right up front: this is stupid and dangerous, and you shouldn’t do it. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work, or that it doesn’t have potential to be turned into something else. The story begins, as it often does these days, on the
Read More2021 features a pile-up of Marvel movies and other blockbusters. Check out the latest release dates here for big films coming out this year (and beyond). New movies coming out in 2021: Marvel, James Bond and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTake your workouts up a notch with affordable pull-up bars, resistance bands, cordless jump ropes and more. 5 great additions to your home gym for or less – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s one of the greatest puzzles in physics. All the particles that make up the matter around us, such electrons and protons, have antimatter versions which are nearly identical, but with mirrored properties such as the opposite electric charge. When an antimatter and a matter particle meet, they annihilate in a flash of energy. If
Read MoreThe Always Pan and a PlayStation Plus subscription lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more… Wednesday's Best Deals: Always Pan, PlayStation Plus, Clinique Sets, Weighted Blanket, Naipo Neck and Back Massager, Aukey Wireless Charging Bank, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWinter, the most wonderful time of the year! Full of festive cheer, family gatherings, ice on the road and frantic holiday shopping. Well, not this winter. This has been a different kind of winter, one in which you probably have some free time on your hands to prep your vehicle for inclement conditions. Stay home,…
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon has pledged to spend more than $2 billion over the next five years to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units in three of the e-commerce giant’s major employment hubs, underscoring the ongoing housing crises affecting parts of the US where large, high-paying tech employers reside.
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft says it will shut down Minecraft Earth, which let users play Minecraft in real life through AR, on June 30, due to the pandemic — The ambitious project to cover the world in blocks is over — Microsoft is closing down its Minecraft Earth mobile game in June, due
Read MoreQueenie Wong / CNET: Facebook updates Pages with a cleaner design, tools for hosting text-based Q&As, a dedicated News Feed, removes the total amount of “likes”, and more — The social network will also remove the total amount of “likes” a Page receives. Facebook updates Pages with a cleaner design, tools for hosting text-based Q&As,
Read MoreAfter years of Elon Musk hinting at the idea, it seems Tesla is finally going to make inroads into India. According to an Economic Times report published at the end of December, India’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari has confirmed the American EV maker will arrive in the country this year. “American auto major Tesla will
Read MoreJesse Pound / CNBC: In a reversal, NYSE says it will go ahead with its plan to delist China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, following Mnuchin criticism — The New York Stock Exchange will delist three Chinese telecommunication giants after all. — The stock exchange will remove U.S.-traded shares of China Telecom … In
Read MoreOne of the digital tasks I love doing on a regular basis—yes, regular—is to wipe my PC and reinstall Windows 10 from scratch. It’s worth spending an hour or two restoring my system to its maximum potential performance, and it couldn’t be any easier to do. Yes, that means you’ll have to spend a little
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