What Are You Paying For in a $300 Chess Set? Mostly the Knights
If you bought a wooden chess set after watching "The Queen's Gambit," the price you paid was most likely dictated by just four pieces. From a report: The knights alone can account for as much as 50 percent of the cost of a nice wooden set. While the.....»»
Star Wars: KOTOR remake developer reportedly sold by Embracer Group
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 studio Saber Interactive is reportedly being sold by Embracer Group......»»
Netflix members with older subscriptions might get cut off if they don’t update
Netflix is severing ties with Apple’s App Store billing system for good. Netflix stopped allowing new and rejoining subscribers to sign up with App Store billing back in 2018, but Netflix subscribers who were paying through Apple at the time were a.....»»
Are Kindle books free? How to read on your Kindle without paying
The Amazon Kindle is an exceptional piece of kit, but it doesn't have to be an expensive one. Here's how to get free books for your Kindle......»»
Racing Driver Arrested as Police Target Thailand’s Largest & Oldest Torrent Site
On Monday, anti-piracy coalition ACE announced the shutdown of SiamBit, an 18-year-old torrent site said to have as many as 100,000 paying members, mostly from Thailand. While those details are unusual, the bigger picture is quite extraordinary. Four.....»»
Google’s Chess Experiments Reveal How to Boost the Power of AI
By rewarding computers that combined different approaches to solve chess puzzles, Google created an enhanced AI that could defeat its existing champion, AlphaZero......»»
How to fix slow upload speeds (common causes and solutions)
If you're experiencing unusually slow upload speeds -- lower than what you’re actually paying for -- then check out our guide on how to fix slow upload speeds......»»
For now, Apple Arcade may be the best place for spatial Apple Vision Pro games
From chess to "Super Fruit Ninja," Apple Arcade is adding a dozen new games designed specifically for the Apple Vision Pro, alongside the existing 250 iPhone and iPad titles.Super Fruit Ninja on Apple Vision Pro in Apple Arcade (Source: Apple)While A.....»»
(HBO) Max free trial: Can you stream for free in 2024?
Looking for a HBO Max free trial? We've got everything you need to know about paying less for the popular streaming service......»»
Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many
Today’s pervasive cyberattacks are forcing the majority of companies to pay ransoms and break their ‘do not pay’ policies, with data recovery deficiencies compounding the problem, according to Cohesity. In fact, most companies have paid a ranso.....»»
RIP Carl Weathers: 3 great movies to watch featuring the action icon
Action icon Carl Weathers has passed away, and we're paying tribute to his legacy with a guide to three of his best movies......»»
Tim Cook says Vision Pro costs $3,500 because it’s ‘tomorrow’s technology today’
It’s Vision Pro launch day and Apple CEO Tim Cook is celebrating in New York City. In addition to paying a visit to Apple Fifth Avenue, Cook also sat down with Good Morning America to talk about Apple’s foray into spatial computing. “I thin.....»»
Apple Music’s Spatial Audio royalties mean a pay cut for Indies, say labels
When Apple Music said it was paying 10% more in Spatial Audio royalties, there were those among us who cynically wondered whether this meant everyone else would be paid less. That seems to be confirmed by a new report today, which says that Apple.....»»
One of the Apple Vision Pro’s first games lets you play tabletop classics
Game Room is one of just a few Apple Vision Pro-first games, and it lets players experience classics like chess or solitaire in mixed reality......»»
Ransomware payments are falling fast as victims refuse to pay
Even those that are paying, are parting with smaller sums as hackers turn to SMBs for ransomware scams......»»
The 4 best cable modems for Xfinity, Spectrum & more in 2024
Tired of paying fees for your modem? Why not ditch the rental and buy a device of your own? Here are seven of our favorite modems, whether you're in need of a budget-based solution or one that comes with Wi-Fi capabilities......»»
Users May Soon be Paying Samsung for Galaxy AI Features
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of Galaxy AI on Samsung’a new lineup of Galaxy S24 devices. It’s completely justified, at least in my mind, as Galaxy AI brings things like generative AI photo editing and real time call.....»»
Apple Music incentivizes artists to release Spatial Audio music with royalty bump
Apple Music hopes to increase its Spatial Audio music offering by paying artists up to 10% more royalties as long as they've published songs in the format.Apple MusicDolby Atmos music, which Apple has dubbed Spatial Audio music, launched in 2021 on A.....»»
The best time to buy appliances (and the worst time to buy)
Need a new dishwasher or dryer? Depending on when you buy, you may end up paying a vastly different price......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s earnings fell by $36M in 2023
Apple is paying its top team huge amounts, hardly a surprise considering the company's success at getting people to buy its devices and sign up to its services......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s earnings fell by $36 million in 2023
Apple is paying its top team huge amounts, hardly a surprise considering the company's success at getting people to buy its devices and sign up to its services......»»