How to use interactive widgets in iOS 17
With iOS 17, Apple has introduced support for interactive widgets, a significant upgrade from the initial version of widgets that debuted with iOS 14. Here's how to use them.Apple redesigned its system of widgets to let users add them to the Home Scr.....»»
Looped raises $7.7M to expand its interactive live event platform
Live events in the age of Covid-19 have largely been moved into the virtual world: we buy tickets (or simply click on a link), go to a site or app, and watch the action unfold on a screen. Your seat or mine might be just as good as that of any other.....»»
iOS 14 widgets: Here’s the 10 best and most useful
Apple's iOS 14 has brought home screen widgets to the iPhone. Here's our roundup of the best and most useful iOS 14 widgets, from the fun to the productive......»»
The best iOS 14 tips and tricks
There are tons of new features in iOS 14, from home-screen widgets to the App Library and App Clips. We offer some tips and tricks for taking advantage of them......»»
How to use Waze: A simple guide
Waze is a free, ad-supported interactive navigation app that calculates travel routes in real time using crowdsourcing to alert you to traffic conditions......»»
What the new James Bond game should (and shouldn’t) take from Hitman 3
IO Interactive's Hitman trilogy has laid a great foundation for its Project 077, but the formula will need to be shaken, not stirred, in order to perfect it......»»
Check out this interactive simulator of upcoming Mars rover landing
NASA's awesome interactive simulator offers a detailed and exciting look at the upcoming entry, descent, and landing stages of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover......»»
Battery-free Game Boy runs forever
Researchers develop first-ever battery-free, energy-harvesting, interactive device. And it looks and feels like a retro 8-bit Nintendo Game Boy......»»
This year"s Super Bowl won"t stream in 4K or HDR
CBS Sports Digital, the division of CBS Interactive that handles coverage on “digital screens,” confirmed the news to The Verge this week. NBC was originally supposed to air the big game this year but elected to let CBS handle it in exchange for.....»»
Lessons from Top Hat’s acquisition spree
Top Hat, a startup that digitizes textbooks and turns them into an interactive experience for college students, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired yet another business: Fountainhead Press. The acquisition marks Top Hat’s third scoop of a p.....»»
Sony partially discontinued PlayStation 4 production in Japan
Japanese gaming blog Game Watch reports that Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that production has ended for most PlayStation 4 models. It has cut production of the CUH-2000 series PS4s. It has also discontinued all CUH-7000 series PS4 Pros. T.....»»
Tappity raises $1.3M for its interactive and educational video library for kids
When kids today want to learn about a new topic they’re interested in, they’ll often turn to YouTube. But the quality of the educational content on the platform can be hit or miss, depending on what specific videos kids happen to come acr.....»»
Turns out iOS 14 hasn’t changed the way I set up my iPhone’s home screens
Apple introduced new widgets with iOS 14, and along with ways to change the look of app icons, your iPhone's screen can be redesigned. But is it worth it?.....»»
Honk introduces a real-time, ephemeral messaging app aimed at Gen Z
A new mobile app called Honk aims to make messaging with friends a more interactive, real-time experience. Instead of sending texts off into the void and hoping for a response, friends on Honk communicate via messages that are shown live as you type,.....»»
How to maximize your iPhone home screen
From widgets to custom icons, you can do a lot more these days to customize your iPhone's home screen. We've got the best methods to get the most out of it......»»
EA is acquiring Codemasters for $1.2 billion
Codemasters, mainly known for their Dirt, F1, and Grid racing series, had recently agreed to be snapped up by Take-Two Interactive in an acquisition that was expected to be complete by the first half of 2021......»»
Maker Faire Rome 2020: Where Innovation Is A Way Of Life
You can tune into the #MFR2020 LIVESTREAM December 10th through 14th on makerfaire.com! Each year Maker Faire Rome brings something fresh to the event—new technology and design for interactive experiences or a commitment to be carbon neutral, as th.....»»