Image: CD Projekt Red Cyberpunk 2077 has already sold more than 13 million copies since its launch two weeks ago, according to the parent company of developer CD Projekt Red. The sales milestone, revealed in an investor note from CD Projekt S.A. on Tuesday, is a remarkable one considering it accounts for some digital and
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In the wake of the groundbreaking Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Facebook, The Washington Post is reporting new details of the company’s negotiations with regulators in the run-up to the case, including an unusual offer to license its code and network to competitors. According to the Post’s reporting,
Read MoreThere’s no question that being able to see who’s at your front door from your computer or mobile device is convenient, which is why the market is currently flooded with video doorbells. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear who else has access to the images these devices capture. Organizations such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation have
Read MoreCongress passed a second COVID-19 relief bill Monday, which includes one-time direct payments that total up to $600 per individual. But how soon will people receive their checks? Here’s what you need to know about direct payments and when you’ll receive them. Read more… How to Get Your Second COVID Relief Check Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by AL DRAGO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Yes, Congress approved a new bill Monday that would classify illegal streaming as a felony offense, but the feds won’t be going after your favorite Twitch streamers, YouTubers, or their subscribers. They’re more interested in services dedicated to streaming pirated content. Monday night, Congress approved an over $2
Read MoreJennifer Epstein / Bloomberg: Biden transition team says Twitter told it current followers of @POTUS won’t carry over to Biden, whose @POTUS account will start at zero, a reversal from 2017 — – Followers were transfered to Trump from Obama in 2017 — First lady, press secretary accounts also reset to zero Biden transition team
Read MoreThe coronavirus aid package approved by Congress late Monday sets aside $7 billion to help Americans connect to high-speed Internet and pay their bills, marking one of the most substantial one-time broadband investments in U.S. history. Millions of low-income Americans will receive Internet access rebates under new billion broadband stimulus plan Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: CD Projekt Red GameStop reportedly sent a memo to employees telling them to accept returns of Cyberpunk 2077, even in the event the physical game box has already been opened, according to Kotaku and Vice reporter Patrick Klepek. GameStop’s return policy typically doesn’t let you return opened games, but GameStop seems to be making
Read MoreFrom the old Gumstix boards to everyone’s favorite Raspberry Pi, common single-board computers (SBCs) have traditionally had at least one thing in common: an ARM processor. But that’s not to say hackers and makers haven’t been interested in an SBC with a proper x86 processor. Which is why the $99 Hackboard 2 is so exciting.
Read MoreTasty e-gift cards that can be printed or emailed right up until the last second. These 9 gift cards are perfect for a foodie – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpanish tortillas—aka eggs stuffed with potatoes and other things—are not difficult to make, especially if you cheat and use potato chips, but they are time-consuming. They take about half an hour to assemble and cook, and they are usually quite large. This is not the best news if you’re a single person with limited… Read
Read MoreUC Berkeley researchers have developed a gesture-detecting wearable that they believe could be used to control prosthetics and electronic devices The device uses a combination of biosensors and AI software to identify the hand gestures a person intends to make by analyzing electrical signals from their arm. It’s far from the first gesture recognition system designed for human-computer
Read MorePaul Page / Wall Street Journal: Logistics startup project44, which helps companies track shipments and spot issues, raises $100M Series D led by Insight Partners — Latest funding round will support expansion of the company’s visibility platform, boosting its services and geographic reach on the way to possible public offering Logistics startup project44, which helps
Read MoreImage: Netflix Remember this time last year, when everyday didn’t bring with it a new horror and people just wanted to talk about The Witcher? Well, now a new video from Netflix is trying to bring back some of that energy, piecing together lyrics from the show’s breakout song, “Toss a Coin to your Witcher,”
Read MoreImage: Netflix If you’ve ever wondered how profanity actually became profane, Nicolas Cage is here to help you out. The actor is no stranger to swearing, but in Netflix’s upcoming show History of Swear Words he’ll be doing it in a more educational way. Though, if the trailer’s indicative of what the show is going
Read MoreA study showed that the devices, which measure oxygen levels in the blood, were three times more likely to give misleading readings in people with dark skin. Pulse Oximeters and Coronavirus: Devices Have Higher Error Rate in Black Patients Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe DOJ’s case against the search giant likely won’t go to trial until late 2023. Google's three antitrust battles: Here's what you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Dmitry Feoktistov / TASS via Getty Images “Trees have a curious relationship to the subject of the present moment,” she said. So I gaze on the present,which is neither here nor there,watching time scatter in the breeze,propagating nothing. But in the forest, this is hope.I close my eyes to hear the birdswho keep
Read MoreHere’s what we know about the two new games that will kick off 2021 and everything else we can’t wait to play. Apple Arcade: New games Spire Blast and Nuts coming in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDana Mattioli / Wall Street Journal: Investigation details Amazon’s campaigns over the years to steamroll rivals and partners, including those on its marketplace, sometimes with Bezos’ involvement — CEO Jeff Bezos still runs the e-commerce giant with the drive of a startup trying to survive, and that strand of its corporate DNA is becoming a
Read MoreMark Bergen / Bloomberg: Google gets regulatory clearance to set up a “cloud region” for GCP in Saudi Arabia via a partnership with oil producer Aramco, risking a backlash from staff — – Deal with Kingdom’s oil giant puts Google in lucrative region — Saudi crown prince met with Google during 2018 U.S. tour Google
Read MoreThe alleged agreement was apparently named after a character from Star Wars. Google and Facebook agreed to team up in antitrust fight over ad tech, report says – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreThe conservative social media personalities who spread baseless rumors of election fraud are starting to focus on the races that will decide control of the Senate. Georgia Senate Runoff Targeted by Misinformation 'Superspreaders' Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s unlocked and compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Mint Mobile and other GSM-powered networks. Flash sale: The 0 dual-screen LG G8X ThinQ phone is on sale for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
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