Verizon Message+ is Shutting Down
Verizon has had a text message app called Verizon Messages, that everyone referred to as Verizon Message+, for at least 8 years. The app isn’t something I ever considered using, as it has always been a bit behind in terms of UI trends, but it h.....»»
How SoftBank"s Costly Bet on the "Internet of Things" Backfired at Arm
As Masayoshi Son tried to persuade investors of the wisdom of purchasing one of the most successful chip companies in the world in 2016, the SoftBank chief had one clear message: "For the era of the 'Internet of things,' I think the champion will be.....»»
IBM exec called older workers “dinobabies” who should go “extinct,” lawsuit says
IBM says "dinobabies" comment "does not reflect company practices or policies." Enlarge / Earl Sinclair and Baby Sinclair (not actual IBM employees). (credit: Disney) A former high-level IBM executive wrote an internal message.....»»
Have an unsupported PC? Windows 11 has a message for you
If you're running Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, then be prepared to see a warning message soon......»»
Windows 11 will warn users if their PC doesn"t meet Microsoft"s minimum requirements
Windows Latest has found that in new preview builds, Microsoft has added a warning message in the Settings app to let users know their system doesn’t meet the minimum specifications......»»
Google+ will shut down again in 2023
If you've never heard of Google Currents, it essentially gave every company that signed up a private social media network for their workers and executives to interact in. They could have casual chats, message each other, and publish important (or uni.....»»
U.S. Seeks 5-Year Prison Sentence for Nintendo ‘Hacker’ Gary Bowser
The U.S. Government is seeking a five-year prison sentence for Gary Bowser, a member of the infamous Nintendo modding group Team-Xecuter. The prosecution argues that a tough sentence is needed to send a clear message to other criminals. Bowser's atto.....»»
Steven Soderbergh"s "Kimi" is an electric thriller with an encrypted message of hope
Whether we like it or not, we live in an age rife with nonconsensual surveillance. Be it CCTV, unwanted airtags, tracking apps, third-party data buys, hacked webcams, or virtual assistants, there's always the chance that someone has an eye or ear on.....»»
After 20 Years, the US Army Is Shutting Down Its Recruitment Video Game, "America"s Army"
In the early 2000s, the U.S. Army released America's Army, a video game meant as a recruitment tool. "The free-to-play tactical shooter was wildly successful, reaching 20 million players," reports Fast Company. "But come May 5, the servers will be sh.....»»
This Japanese headrest lets you game in uncomfortable positions
Gizmodo Japan and PC Watch (via Kotaku) highlighted the item, which is essentially two cushions attached to a frame to create a message-table-like experience, with users squashing their face between two pads as they lie on their front. As it stands a.....»»
Twitter Tells US Senator It"s Cutting Ties To Swiss Tech Firm
Twitter told a U.S. senator it is cutting ties with a European technology company that helped it send sensitive passcodes to its users via text message. From a report: The social media firm said in a disclosure to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat f.....»»
Verizon: buy your phone outright or spread it over 36 months
A quick check of Verizon’s website shows the new option applies to all devices, regardless of initial cost......»»
Google Stadia fails to capture consumer interest, gets refocused to businesses
The shutting down of Stadia’s first-party game studio last year strongly hinted at Google’s faltering gaming ambitions with the service. It was also when Google announced that its focus would now be on Stadia’s underlying streaming technology,.....»»
PS5 randomly shutting off? Here"s how to fix it
Is your PS5 randomly shutting off? We’ve got a few solutions on how to fix it that should have you gaming again in no time......»»
Verizon moves to 36-month payment contracts, ditching 24-month and 30-month plans
In the United States, carriers are the place where most smartphones are sold. Rather than buying these devices at their full cost, too, payment plans are usually the go-to for many. This week, Verizon has quietly done away with shorter payment plans.....»»
PSA: Bug in macOS 12.3 beta causes Finder to repeatedly show ‘file can’t be found’ alert
If you’ve been seeing multiple Finder error messages on your Mac recently, you’re not alone. Although macOS Monterey 12.3 beta comes with some great new features, it has also been causing the Finder to repeatedly show an alert message to.....»»
Apple warns MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR users about potential ‘limited brightness’ error
Apple has published a new support document this week focused on a “limited brightness” display message that MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR users might see. This comes several months after the launch of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBoo.....»»
Verizon wants to lock customers in for longer periods
Verizon announced that they will now be only offering 36-month contracts, ditching their 24-month and 30-month options. The post Verizon wants to lock customers in for longer periods first appeared on Phandroid. Typically when you sign a co.....»»
Inside Google"s Plan To Salvage Its Stadia Gaming Service
Google is trying to salvage its failing Stadia game service with a new focus on striking deals with Peloton, Bungie, and others under the brand "Google Stream." Business Insider reports: When Google announced last year that it was shutting down its i.....»»
Prosecutors want admitted Team Xecuter pirate jailed for five years
Feds want to "send a message," but defense argues Bowser "was not the leader." Enlarge / It's-a me, the long arm of the law. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Nintendo / Getty Images) Federal prosecutors say a prominent member of the n.....»»
Mozilla is Shutting Down Its VR Web Browser, Firefox Reality
A top VR web browser is closing down. Today, Mozilla announced it's shutting down its Firefox Reality browser -- the four-year-old browser built for use in virtual reality environments. The technology had allowed users to access the web from within t.....»»