Elon Musk announces $8/month Twitter Blue will include verification, priority status, and fewer ads
Musk confirmed over the weekend that Twitter's entire verification process was being revamped. Reports claimed it would require a subscription to Twitter Blue—the optional $4.99 per month service that gives users extra features—which would increa.....»»
Asrock side panel kit adds an integrated display to your PC case, but there"s a catch
momomo_us, the prolific leaker usually revealing the latest GPUs and CPUs ahead of time, tweeted an image of the Asrock Side Panel Kit. It's a 13.3-inch, 16:9, 60Hz IPS panel (300 nits) that can attach to the transparent glass side panel of most ATX,.....»»
Microsoft"s Activision Blizzard acquisition faces closer examination from the EU
Sources told Reuters and Politico this week that Microsoft opted not to provide any concessions to European Commission regulators regarding its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard. As a result, the EU's examination of the bid will enter phase 2 by n.....»»
Origami-inspired mouse folds flat when not in use
Air.0 claims to be a full-size mouse without the bulkiness of a traditional pointer. Laid flat, it measures just 4.5mm across 97 percent of its surface (the sensor bulge is 10mm) and weighs 40 grams (about 1.4 ounces). Fold it in origami-style and it.....»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II"s opening weekend was the best in franchise history
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II made over $800 million in its first three days on the market, more than any other title in the franchise's 19-year history. According to Activision, that performance beats the opening weekend box office numbers of marq.....»»
Apple employee embezzled $17 million over seven years using supply chain scams
Apple hired Dhirendra Prasad in 2008 to work in its Global Service Supply Chain. His primary responsibility was to purchase services and parts for the company from its various authorized vendors......»»
Audio-Technica resurrects iconic Sound Burger portable record player
Modern amenities include Bluetooth connectivity and up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge (rechargeable via USB-C). Wired playback is also possible using the included 3.5mm to RCA audio cable......»»
New Apple TV 4K is faster and more affordable, read the reviews
The Apple TV 4K 2022 is powered by the A15 Bionic and now supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The Siri Remote also adds a USB-C charging port......»»
Sony announces PSVR 2 price, release date, and 11 new games
As per PlayStation.Blog, that $549.99/€599.99 /£529.99 price—the original PSVR launched at $399—will include the headset, Sense controllers, and stereo headphones. For those who want something to play on their new device, there's a more expens.....»»
Cooling consumer demand results in another down quarter for phones, tablets and Chromebooks
Samsung led the way with 64 million handsets shipped in the third quarter, down 7.8 percent from the same period a year earlier. Apple finished in second with 51.9 million iPhones moved, which represented an increase of 1.6 percent year over year. Xi.....»»
Xiaomi unveils concept phone that supports full-size Leica M lenses
Developed in partnership with German camera giant Leica, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept looks pretty much identical to the Xiaomi 12S Ultra—it was created alongside that flagship—but this version has a second, one-inch 50.3-megapixel sensor in the.....»»
Remedy releases investor update on five projects it has in production
The investor report noted that Alan Wake 2 is the only project close to launch. The sequel to the recently released remaster of the 2010 beloved Xbox 360/PC title is in "full production" but still needs work......»»
Exploding e-bikes caused significantly more fires in New York City this year
The New York City Fire Department reports that as of last week, it has investigated significantly more fires caused by e-bike batteries than in all of 2021. City authorities have proposed multiple solutions, including regulations and partial bans......»»
YouTube launches new streaming hub called "Primetime Channels"
YouTube is no stranger to paid subscription services. The website launched YouTube Premium (formerly called YouTube Red) in 2015, introducing many perks and features to users who decided to pay for it. The service has proven successful for Google, ga.....»»
NASCAR driver advances to championship with a trick he learned in a 2005 video game
A NASCAR racer pulled off an incredible and dangerous maneuver over the weekend at the Xfinity 500 that scored him a spot in the championship. It involved running his car into the outside wall and flooring it over the finish line......»»
The White House is hosting its second international summit against ransomware
For the second time in two years, the White House is hosting an international gathering about the ever-growing ransomware issue. The Second International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit is bringing 36 nations together from around the world, refl.....»»
Amazon Prime members can now shuffle play entire 100 million song catalog
The full catalog is being made available ad-free but only for shuffle play. That means you can add any song or album from the catalog to a custom playlist (or listen to a curated playlist) but you can't choose the order in which tracks play......»»
Tesla not expected to start mass production of the Cybertruck until late 2023
At the start of the year, Tesla confirmed reports that production of the Cybertruck had been delayed until 2023, the result of industry challenges such as the global chip shortage that has hit auto manufacturers particularly hard......»»
Sony will need a monster holiday season - and then some - to meet PS5 sales goals
It's not uncommon for a new console to be difficult to acquire at launch or during its first holiday season. That's par for the course when it comes to the season's most desirable gifts. What's disheartening about this whole situation is the fact tha.....»»