Personal computing and console gaming revenue growth is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels through 2026 as gamers record fewer hours of playtime, according to research firm Newzoo. From a report: The market is expected to grow 2.7% from 2023-end to 2026, below the 7.2% growth rate from 2015 to 2021, according to the report.
Read MorePhones need to go to notification jail. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Feel that? Your phone buzzing in the pocket of your yoga pants? Better check it. Maybe it’s a request to approve a substitution in your grocery order. Maybe it’s a fraudulent charge on your credit card. Maybe it’s your mom
Read MoreBun 1.1, the latest version of the Bun toolkit and drop-in Node.js replacement for building, testing, and running JavaScript and TypeScript, now supports Windows 10. The latest version is also more compatible with Node.js. To read this article in full, please click here
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge Google just sent out its final reminder that Dropcam and Dropcam Pro cameras and Nest Secure home security systems will stop working next Monday, April 8th. Google first made the announcement a year ago, a month before it rolled out its redesigned Home app. The Dropcam and Dropcam Pro, which came out
Read MoreWeeks after forthcoming Beats Solo 4 headphones were listed in code for the iOS 17.4 beta, a new FCC listing for them suggests that they are nearing their launch. Beats Solo 4 as found in the iOS 17.4 RC A special Alo Yoga edition of Beats Fit Pro is quietly released on Tuesday, but that’s
Read MoreApple has updated its iWork suite of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to version 14.0, bringing some minor changes to its productivity software. Image Credit: Apple All three apps have received identical upgrades for the iPad, iPhone, and Mac. New streamlined in-app notifications inform users when a person joins in on a collaborative document, making it
Read MoreThe White House plans to renew a push in April to convince Congress to extend an internet subsidy program used by 23 million American households just weeks before it runs out of money, officials said. From a report: In October, the White House asked for $6 billion to extend the program through December 2024, but
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A comment made by European Commission head Margrethe Vestager could require Apple to do a massive rewriting of iOS. Vestager’s remark suggests that iPhone owners should be able to uninstall any app and change the default, including the Photos app. The Photos app is system-level software that’s integrated throughout
Read MoreOver the couple of decades or so since it started to be available at an affordable level, 3D printing has revolutionized the process of making custom objects. But as anyone with a 3D printer will know, sometimes the materials don’t quite live up to the application. There is a huge variety of available filaments to
Read MoreThough Truth Social’s valuation makes no sense, Trump fans are still buying it.
Read MoreEquipped with 16GB of unified memory, Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is discounted to $1,599 after an exclusive $200 promo code discount. Plus, save $50 on three years of AppleCare. Save $200 on this best-selling MacBook Pro. The Space Gray spec features Apple’s M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It also has
Read MoreDevelopers who own the Apple Vision Pro can now try out visionOS 1.2 as Apple tests its next build of the headset’s operating system. visionOS The first build of visionOS 1.2 arrives after the public release of visionOS 1.1, which took place on March 7. The new build is number 21O5555e. At this early stage,
Read MoreScreenshot: Chris Welch / The Verge I’ve become almost numb to the deluge of notifications that hit my phone every day. But when an app sends a simple, very human “Hi!” message, apparently that’s enough to stop me in my tracks. And Starbucks just sent exactly that push notification to god knows how many devices
Read MoreFollowing the public release of its operating systems in early March, Apple has started the beta cycle from square one with new builds of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS Sonoma for developers to try out. iOS 17 Developers participating in Apple’s beta program can pick up new builds through the Apple Developer Center or
Read MoreAmazon is phasing out its checkout-less grocery stores with “Just Walk Out” technology. The company’s senior vice president of grocery stores says they’re moving away from Just Walk Out, which relied on cameras and sensors to track what people were leaving the store with. From a report: Just over half of Amazon Fresh stores are
Read MoreRecently, after installing the latest update released for Windows 11, many users have faced problems like Taskbar and Settings not working. If you have just updated your Windows 11 PC and are facing the same problem, continue reading the article. In this article, we have discussed why the problem appears and what can be done
Read MoreCredit: Joe Hindy / Android Authority Microsoft is working on an AI chatbot for Xbox. The chatbot would be a virtual support agent used to automate support tasks for Xbox users. AI-powered Copilots could also be in the cards for safety and moderation tasks on Xbox. As Microsoft continues to explore potential uses for AI
Read MoreA group of Apple employees are urging Apple’s leadership to do more for the Palestinian community, accusing the iPhone maker of punishing workers for taking a public stance on the Gaza conflict. Palestine flag [Pexels/Seyma D.] Apple CEO Tim Cook and other members of the executive team have been called out by a group of
Read MoreApple’s second-gen AirPods still deliver a lot of value for Apple fans given how well they integrate with other iOS devices. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge We don’t often recommend five-year-old earbuds, but Apple’s second-generation AirPods are one of those rare gadgets that have stood the test of time. They’re still
Read MoreCaseology has recently introduced its Athlex case to the Samsung Galaxy series for the first time, starting with the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Drawing inspiration from athleisure apparel, the Athlex case exudes effortless coolness and comfort. Despite this, the case feels more like a flexible accessory designed to mimic the appearance of a down-filled puffer jacket,
Read MoreMultimeters are a bit like potato chips: you can’t have just one. But they’re a lot more expensive than potato chips, especially the good ones, and while it’s tempting to just go get another one when you need to make multiple measurements, sometimes it’s not practical. That’s why something like this 2×4 relay-based multiplexer might
Read MoreYou’re not limited to hovering in FaceTime. | Video: Apple Starting today, Vision Pro personas will be able to do more than hover like a ghost in FaceTime calls. Now, you can use them in SharePlay-enabled apps to collaborate, play games, or watch media with other people. Apple is calling this a “spatial Persona.” The
Read MoreSteam always seems to have some form of sale or discounting event ongoing, and while major sales are a little more spread out, they also happen relatively frequently throughout the year. With the major Spring Sale now behind us we can have a look at what is to come for the rest of the year.
Read MoreDavid Savage of Geotab said that the Government urgently needs to switch gears on its EV strategy ‘into reverse’ and restore grants to their previous levels. Read more: Electric car sales nosedive in Ireland ‘serious cause for alarm’
Read MoreGoogle has agreed to delete private browsing data records of its “hundreds of billions” of Chrome browser users as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement that alleged it tracked people without their knowledge. Google Agrees To Delete Incognito Mode, Browsing Data The terms of the settlement were filed on Monday in the Oakland, California federal court and
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