It’s time for more Marvel Cinematic Universes, more special effects, more families in danger, and more sinister villains, and there’s a bigger role to play for the big inter-movie threat played by Jonathan Majors, Kang the Conqueror, a la Thanos. unfortunately Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania unfortunately it suffers from too many special effects. It […]
Now you can test your racing skills against Sony AI’s GT Sophy when today’s update arrives – who are already sweeping the floor with people who are paid to play it professionally – Big Turismo 7 on PlayStation 5 today. Players will face off against four GT Sophy AI opponents, all with vehicles with slightly […]
Hey, if Twitter is making money from it, why not? Facebook’s parent company, Meta, announced its own Twitter Blue-like subscription, called Meta Verified, on Sunday morning. Mark Zuckerberg took to his newly launched broadcast channel to share the news, saying the subscription service will provide users with a blue badge, additional impersonation protection, and direct […]
PlayStation’s next generation VR headset is here. High spec and boy, high priced. Devindra Hardawar of Engadget says it’s a big step forward from the original PSVR, thanks to its high-resolution displays and innovative features like headset haptics. interaction Back in 2016, when the original was released, VR was making a fresh entry into the […]
HEktopat explorer 2 is a retro-style RPG set in another steampunk-like fantasy world. Square Enix isn’t reinventing the turn-based RPG for this sequel, but instead extends and (slightly) fixes some of the weaker parts of the original. There are new combat dynamics and movements, a well-used round-the-clock gameplay, and shared stories that try to make […]
Samsung, in a few short years the foldable phone company for now. Competitors either failed to launch their own smartphone origami projects, or failed to match the Z-Fold (horizontal folding) or Z Flip (vertical-folding ‘flip-phone’). Oppo is taking notes, however. Last year, it was revealed that its second-generation foldable phones will compete with Samsung in […]
Many people in Japan were outraged by the recent trend of so-called “sushi terrorism.” Videos on social media show people doing all sorts of unhygienic actions, like licking a spoon for a cup of green tea powder. In another video with more than 98 million views on Twitter, it shows a person licking the top […]
Samsung’s flagship phone of 2023 is here – if you don’t count the foldables. The Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at $1,200 and has a big, beautiful OLED display, better cameras, a new chip for even better performance, and some refreshed software. And of course there’s a built-in S Pen for all your drawings and note […]
Netflix is rolling out account sharing changes in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain after testing the change in Latin America. If you live in one of these countries, you must set a primary location for the location you use. Then, if you have friends or family who want to share your account, you’ll need […]
It’s been more than two years since Meta extended former President Donald Trump’s “indefinite” ban from Facebook. Now, the company has reinstated its account. Meta said in a statement that Trump will have access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts “in the coming weeks”, but there will be “new scarecrows to deter repeated crime.” Trump’s […]
The FAA suspended all domestic flights in the US on the morning of January 11, as the NOTAM or Notice to Air Missions system failed. Now we know why: deleted files. It seems that the contractors working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s NOTAM system accidentally deleted some important files. This has caused thousands of US […]
Getty Images announced that it is suing Stability AI, the makers of AI art tool Stable Diffusion, alleging copyright infringement. “Getty Images’ copyrighted images and related metadata owned or represented by Getty Images, where Stability AI illegally copies and processes millions of images to the benefit of Stability AI’s commercial interests and to the detriment […]
Twitter appears to have intentionally cut off third-party clients’ access to its API. Since Thursday evening, many of the most popular apps surfing Twitter without going through the company’s own software, including Tweetbot and Twitterrific, have not worked without official communication from Twitter. On Sunday, a report Information Messages came to the fore from Twitter’s […]
Sure, it might not sound like the hottest title, but Sam Bankman-Fried is in a weird situation to start a Substack. He faces up to 115 years in prison if found guilty on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. Still, the embattled founder of crashed crypto exchange FTX, who pleaded not guilty and was on a […]
The market for percussion massage guns is quite full. So is there room for another? Symbodi hopes so. Vertigun is a silent massager that locks onto a wall mount with patented suction cups. While massage guns feel great, it’s often difficult to reach tricky corners and tight spaces without someone else controlling the device for […]
It seems that Samsung is fed up with mobile screens that simply fold on themselves. At CES 2023 this week, the company revealed the Flex Hybrid OLED mobile display. It folds on one side and slides out on the other. This combination not only increases the size, but also changes the aspect ratio. starting a […]
We pass through the washing machines. As part of its renewed Bespoke line of smart home appliances, Samsung introduced a new high-tech oven. The new range also includes a washer and dryer, so maybe we haven’t quite moved on. Its highlight is the Bespoke AI Oven. It has a seven-inch screen and touch controls, and […]
Welcome to 2023, reader! While some of us are still contemplating New Year’s resolutions (we have the technology to help you), will 2023 be the year you finally leave Twitter? there is. All this chaos caused by Elon Musk has breathed new life into countless Twitter alternatives. Of all, Mastodon was probably the most beneficiary. […]
New York governor Kathy Hochul has finally signed a right to repair bill, more than six months after the state legislature passed it. Microsoft and Apple representatives pressed Hochul’s office, as well as industry association TechNet, which represents several key tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Dell and HP. Critics say the changes will weaken the […]
As the year draws to a close, it’s time for Engadget to round up the tech successes and failures of the past twelve months. While it was easier to point out the confusion made by crypto, Google’s Stadia cloud gaming platform, and, ugh, Twitter, there were some key points as well. These include the ultimate […]
German researchers who purchased biometric capture devices from eBay found sensitive US military data stored on the machine’s memory cards. By New York Timesincluded fingerprints, iris scans, even photographs, names and descriptions of people, most of them from Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the report, many people have worked in the US military and devices […]
LG’s latest updated appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers have far fewer features. In 2023 it takes a more minimalist approach, with less flashy profiles, colors, and apparently controls. While we can’t get a close look at all the dials and buttons, the devices look restrained compared to previous years. In recent years […]
YouTube is ready for some more football. The streaming service has acquired the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package, which provides access to non-market games that air every Sunday on Fox and CBS. DirecTV, the current home of Sunday Ticket, has held the rights since 1994, but the package will be ported to Google’s […]
Could Twitter get any worse? Of course he can. With many of us glued to the World Cup final, the social network made major policy changes by deciding to stop any “free promotion” of competing social media sites. or at least, for a moment it was. Twitter announced yesterday that it will remove links to […]
If you’re jealous of Universal Studios Japan and its Mario-themed space, the US equivalent is almost here. Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World is more of a new space at Universal Studios than a self-contained theme park, and will open on February 17, 2023. – Kart simulator inspired by Nintendo’s racing series. You wear an AR viewfinder […]
By BloombergApple’s software and services teams are redesigning the platform to “unlock the essentials,” says Mark Gurman of . This could lead the company to offer iPhone and iPad users the option to download third-party apps without going through the App Store. Developers can then avoid the company’s notorious 30 and 15 percent commission on […]
All I want for Christmas is for my glasses not to fog up. And Swiss scientists can make that wish come true. ETH Zurich researchers have developed a gold nano-coating that absorbs large amounts of infrared radiation, heating the glass up to 46 degrees Fahrenheit and ensuring your glasses don’t fog up. Most sparing treatments […]
AAfter many delays, Square Enix’s next big game is almost here. forgotten This is the first title from the development team that made it. Final Fantasy XV – A game released in 2016. As Frey, wearing a perky bracelet with a British accent that speaks to her brain, I spent more than five hours exploring […]
While many phone fans in the US were intrigued by the Nothing Phone 1 with its transparent back and flashing glyph design, they couldn’t afford one. At least, it’s not easy. It might be easier for trackers though. interaction Co-founder Carl Pei said nothing CNBC Nothing Phone 1 is not available in the US because […]
We’ve talked a few times about the appeal of capable digital pens and e-ink note-taking. Sure, it’s the perfect study tool? This time Amazon is trying it. The Kindle Scribe, at $340, is more expensive than a basic e-ink reader, but it has pen input, high latency, and a few other tricks. This is Amazon’s […]
The developers at Mysk claim that the anonymous usage data for some of Apple’s in-house apps includes a Directory Services Identifier (DSID) that is uniquely tied to your Apple ID and iCloud data. Mysk states that Apple’s third-party app tracking prevention tool was released in iOS 14.5, so it shouldn’t affect other software you use […]
The next big VR avatar performance will be the late Notorious BIG, East Coast rap legend. Airing on Meta’s Horizon Worlds, the show will use a virtual recreation of ’90s Brooklyn as the backdrop and feature performances by guest artists such as Bad Boy Records founder Sean “Diddy” Combs. It will also include a narrative […]
Twitter could lose even more employees after mass layoffs that cut its workforce in half earlier this month and fired engineers who publicly announced the company’s new owner. Elon Musk gave the remaining staff an ultimatum, asking them to engage in an “extremely tough” Twitter going forward. In an email linking to an online form, […]
Tuvalu’s foreign minister, Simon Kofe, said in his speech at the COP27 climate summit yesterday that Tuvalu will look to the meta-universe to preserve its culture and history. With global temperatures expected to rise by as much as 2.8 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, the Pacific island nation is particularly vulnerable to […]
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The latest iOS update that Apple rolled out in China came with something not included in the release for other regions. By Bloomberglimits a user’s time to receive files from contactless contacts via AirDrop to 10 minutes. Activists and protesters in China are using AirDrop to circumvent the country’s online censorship measures. It was widely […]
There were rumors of the M2 iPad Pro, but yesterday was just the beginning of Apple’s announcements. The company has dropped a ton of new hardware, but let’s start with its most powerful new tablet. Powered by the M2 chip, the iPad Pro ($799) offers up to 15 percent faster performance than the M1, according […]
Netflix’s ad-supported tier finally has a release date. The new Basic with Ads plan will be available in the US from 12:00 ET on November 3 for $7 per month. It will launch in 11 other countries in early November: UK, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Canada (November 1), Mexico (November 1) […]
in 2007, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core it was a side game; Part of targeted cash capture final fantasy 7 Obsessed people looking for something to play on PlayStation Portable. It was a pre-flavored slice of Midgar and FF7 with real-time battles, amazing reels, and enough goodwill and storytelling to make everything work. The story […]
Have you thought that big tech events are over for the year? It’s Microsoft’s turn this week and we’re looking forward to it. This could include a delayed Surface Studio refresh or even a mini-desktop. The first is the Surface Pro 9. It will reportedly use 12th-gen Core i5 and i7 U-series processors (quite faster […]
Google’s big Pixel hardware event kicks off on Thursday, October 6, and we’ll finally hear all the details of the Pixel 7 series and the long teased (and leaked) Pixel Watch. Google first got a glimpse of the next Pixel phone back in May 2022. It retains the camera bar style of last year’s Pixel […]
Building on a successful feature on TikTok’s sister app Douyin in China, the social network is reportedly planning to launch a live shopping TikTok Store in the US later this year. By Financial Times, Douyin hosts nine million live shopping streams per month and has sold more than 10 billion items in a single year […]
Despite denials until mid-2022, Stadia is slowing down. The technically impressive game streaming service that delivers current-gen games via smartphones, computers, tablets and even Chromecast is the latest victim of Google’s long list of service losses. Google said the service was “not gaining traction with users we expect.” This is completely true. Google shut down […]
Netflix is starting its own game studio and wants to go beyond relying on third-party developers to power its game catalog. Based in Helsinki, Finland, the studio plans to create “top-notch” original games without ads or in-app purchases. Netflix’s move into the gaming industry required buying multiple developers, including the game’s creators. oxless, Night School […]
By BloombergNext year’s iPhone may bring a change to Apple’s naming convention, Mark Gurman said. It might name its biggest and most expensive device in 2023 as the iPhone 15 Ultra instead of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Gurman expects the iPhone 15, among other “bigger changes” – which he hasn’t detailed at this point. […]
Google has introduced another streaming dongle. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) device manages to offer many of the features of the $50 4K model at a much cheaper price of $30. Unlike the old $35 Chromecast, it comes with a remote that eliminates the need for a smartphone, but you can still control it […]
New generation iPhones only Only on sale, but enough about them; What will happen to the iPhone 15? According to display analyst Ross Young, the new Dynamic Island found on iPhone 14 Pro models will be standard on all 2023 iPhones, mimicking Apple’s rollout of the display notch that first appeared on the 2018 iPhone […]
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more The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild finally has a name: Tears of the Kingdom. And there’s finally a release date, too: May 12, 2023. This was probably the big reveal of Nintendo’s Direct livestream alongside a Pikmin sequel. We have a very short teaser showing the verticality of the series. BOTW sequel […]
HMD’s Nokia has continued to launch serviceable but unobtrusive smartphones over the past few years. Continuing its efforts to go head-to-head with companies like Samsung and Apple has settled into a trough of rolling out solid mid-range and entry-level smartphones, wireless headphones, and even tablets. Now, a new subscription plan has been announced, which it […]