How the PS5’s DualSense controller is failing disabled players
Two years after PS5 launch, Sony doesn't offer accessible-control alternatives. Enlarge / The DualSense Edge offers some nice improvements for pro PS5 gamers, but not the additional accessibility gamers with disabilities need......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 4, 2024 – iPhone 16 Capture button and more
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9to5Mac Daily: September 3, 2024 – M4 Macs, iOS 18 changes
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Metal bats have pluses for young players, but in the end it comes down to skill
Skill of the hitters was still the biggest factor in how fast the ball came off the bat. Enlarge / Washington State University scientists conducted batting cage tests of wood and metal bats with young players. (credit: YouTube/Ba.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 30, 2024 – Apple and OpenAI talks, more
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Sony is shutting down Concord, refunding players after just two weeks
Team-based shooter eight years in the making had just 25,000 estimated sales. Enlarge / This team-based FPS combat scene was apparently too familiar to attract all that many players to Concord. (credit: Sony) Sony's team.....»»
Queer tabletop roleplaying games provide valuable lessons that even "Dungeons & Dragons" can learn from
By studying how some tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) are putting queerness front and center, Northeastern researchers found ways even "D&D," the biggest TTRPG in the world, can be more welcoming and inclusive for players......»»
One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right
Star Wars Outlaws contains a robot trope that autistic players may be all too familiar with, but it's handled with grace......»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 29, 2024 – New iOS 18.1 features, more
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Razer’s New Xbox Controller is Impressive, but also Expensive
There's a more affordable wired option though. The post Razer’s New Xbox Controller is Impressive, but also Expensive appeared first on Phandroid. Razer’s definitely no stranger to high-end gaming accessories, with a wide array.....»»
EU investigating if Telegram played down user numbers to avoid regulation
The new probe is separate from the French investigation into the platform. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) Brussels is investigating whether Telegram breached EU digital rules by failing to provide accurate user num.....»»
Africa"s "youthquake": Huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope
By 2050, one in every three young people on Earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labor Organization's (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth report. Africa's young people will be key players in the direction of futur.....»»
Concord’s rocky launch is less complicated than you think
Players are jumping through hoops to explain why Sony's Concord is struggling to get off the ground, but maybe the explanation is simpler than it seems......»»
The CRKD ATOM is the Smallest Game Controller that We’ve Seen in a While
It's very "kawaii." The post The CRKD ATOM is the Smallest Game Controller that We’ve Seen in a While appeared first on Phandroid. CRKD is no stranger to the gaming accessory scene – the company’s widely popular Nitro Dec.....»»
Darkest Dungeon II brings its turn-based roadtrip to macOS
Red Hook Studios' "Darkest Dungeon II" is now allowing players of the turn-based roadtrip from Hell to play the game on macOS.A combat screenshot from Darkest Dungeon IIDarkest Dungeon II is a sequel in the Red Hook Studios franchise, which invites p.....»»
PS5 controllers now work even better with your PC
The new PlayStation Accessories app is a revamped version of the existing Firmware Updater for DualSense Wireless Controller......»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 27, 2024 – iPad mini rumors, Apple executive changes
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AT&T failed to notify 911 call centers of outage, pays $950K to settle probe
Technician accidentally disabled a portion of AT&T network during testing. Enlarge / AT&T's stand at Mobile World Congress on February 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | Joan Cros Garcia-Corbis) AT&T.....»»
New Lexus brand "taste" will come from sweeping rework of body rigidity
Lexus says it has found the missing piece in its quest to match the long-lauded driving dynamics of Germany's big premium players — better body rigidity. To deliver a better signature, Toyota's top-shelf marque is reworking ride and handling across.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 26, 2024 – Apple announces iPhone 16 event
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"Humanity is failing": Official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing
The Great Barrier Reef will continue to deteriorate, largely due to climate change, and the window to secure its future is rapidly closing. That is the sobering conclusion of a major new report into the state of the reef......»»