This year’s E3, with press conferences starting on June 8, comes at an unusual time for the industry. Game makers have signaled this will be a lull year, a time just before new consoles from Microsoft and Sony are expected to be released. We’ve already had Google Stadia come and go with new announcements. E3 […]
Bose has introduced its latest flagship model, the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, which features a newly designed stainless steel headband that gives them a more stylish and thinner look than the QuietComfort line. Bose says that the wireless 700s were designed from the ground up and, compared to the QC35 IIs, they also have all-new […]
According to a Financial Times report, Google execs are concerned that banning Huawei could lead to increased security risks. Sources warn that if Huawei is not allowed access to Android updates, it could develop its own, similar software, which would be more susceptible to being hacked. Google is reportedly asking the Trump Administration to delay […]
Get the PlayStation Classic Console for almost half price in one of the year’s most epic gaming deals. For any gamer who loves playing classic retro games then this amazing gaming deal from the likes of Argos is one of the most epic of the year so far. That’s because the UK-based retailer has nearly […]
Google announced last night, as I covered in detail at Search Engine Land, that they released another update earlier this week that finished rolling out yesterday. This update restricts how many times a search results listing can show in the Google search results for most queries. In short – Google said for most queries, they […]
Facebook won’t allow Huawei to pre-install its apps on smartphones anymore, Reuters is reporting. It’s the latest example of Western tech companies cutting ties with the beleaguered Chinese telecom giant after President Trump issued an effective trade ban against it. The decision won’t be as much of a blow to Huawei as Google and Arm […]
Xiaomi senior vice president Wang Xiang tweeted a series of slides that explained more about how the feature actually works, via DPReview. For Xiaomi’s implementation of the feature, the camera is embedded in the top of the device, as usual. But instead of putting a border around it (a notch) or cutting a hole in […]
Sling has a new social watching option in store for you. The co-watching feature is rolling out in beta on Oculus Go. Sling arrived on the virtual reality headset in December. Once you’ve formed a party with your friends, the host can open Sling in the latest version of the Oculus TV app. You can […]
Google isn’t just counting on speed limits in Maps to encourage safe driving it is now showing your actual speed. Android Police has learned that Google Maps is rolling out an optional speedometer that kicks in while you’re using driving navigation. It displays next to the current speed limit and changes color if you are […]
Google Stadia will launch in November, in 14 different territories including the US, UK and Canada, with at least 31 games from 21 different publishers, for an initial “Founder’s Edition” price of $130 for a hardware starter kit with three months of premium service, and $10 a month afterwards. There’s a separate free tier coming […]
The Chinese company announced it’s signed a 5G development deal with MTS, Russia’s biggest mobile operator. Timed to coincide with a three-day visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to Moscow, the deal signals a desire for a closer relationship between the two Asian powers, and it unites the fates of two of their respective leading […]
Google is close from another Stadia launch event, where it’s promising to detail launch games, pricing, and availability. Kotaku reports that a Canadian newspaper has spilled the details a little early. Google’s Stadia game streaming service will reportedly launch in November, priced at $11.99 Canadian dollars ($9) per month. For this subscription you’ll get access […]
Google has been forced to halt the rollout of its latest Android Q beta after some users suffered bootloop borkage. Early-installers have posted to Reddit to complain that the fourth Android Q beta, released on Wednesday, is causing problems. Users – primarily those using Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 3 devices – have moaned that […]
YouTube is swinging the ban hammer hard today as the company looks to delete thousands of videos and channels in an effort to stem all hateful content. YouTube outlined it’s reasoning in a blog post along with a three pronged approach. Here are the three ways that YouTube will attempt to “tackle hate”: Removal of […]
Microsoft has remained tight-lipped about the next Xbox’s name, performance capabilities, and unique features, Sony has been surprisingly forthcoming about the PlayStation 5 (PS5). It’s already confirmed a number of features and hardware details — according to the company, the PS5 will feature support for 8K graphics (presumably at lower FPS), backward compatibility with PlayStation […]