CNBC reports, Virgin has delayed the SpaceShipTwo test flight after determining that it needed extra time for “technical checks” while conducting pre-flight work. The space tourism company didn’t say when it might try again, although it previously said it could try later in February if a hoped-for launch on the 13th wasn’t viable. “We have […]
Rumors have been around for years about Apple’s VR and AR ambitions. Apple does have AR Kit, its augmented reality software development platform, but Apple still hasn’t made hardware of its own. Last week, however, a handful of reports gave us clearer details on Apple’s AR and VR hardware plans than we’ve ever heard before. […]
The Biden administration is planning “aggressive steps” to alleviate the global semiconductor shortage, Bloomberg reports. The chip shortage has impacted the auto industry and contributed to the scarcity of next-generation gaming consoles. The result is companies like Apple, Qualcomm, Sony, and AMD have all cited shortages in recent weeks, with effects ranging from part shortages […]
Popular business communication app Slack is sending out emails asking some of its users to reset their passwords. If you have also received such an email, you might want to reset your password right now. According to a report by Android Police, Slack on Android has been found storing passwords in plaintext. Slack has mentioned […]
HBO Max will finally make its international debut in June, with the streaming service set to launch in Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently, HBO Max is only available in the United States. The Latin America rollout is just the first phase of HBO Max’s international debut. The company promises it will also transition HBO-branded […]
Hackers have reportedly sold the sport supply code and different data stolen from Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 studio CD Projekt Red (CDPR). Cybersecurity agency Kela released screenshots of a put up on the hacking discussion board Exploit allegedly posted by the attackers, saying that they’ve obtained a proposal for the data from outdoors […]
The HP Pavilion x360 14 and 15 have been refreshed with a focus on entertainment. They’re both convertible laptops aimed at consumers that want to game or stream content from anywhere. The Pavilion x360 14 and 15 have been refreshed with modern internals, including Wi-Fi 6, and have an improved design with a higher screen-to-body […]
Google is actively working on bringing a full dark mode to Google Search on desktop. Google Search dark mode will also be able to follow the system theme on your desktop. If you launch an incognito window on Chrome, you might be greeted with a new message on your search. A box points out that […]
Fitbit is making new health data available to Charge 4 users and expanding access to previously paywalled information to more users. Fitbit continues its trend of supporting devices well after launch with feature updates and fixes to keep them fresh. With the update, Charge 4 users will be able to access blood oxygen readings on […]
The DualSense has been singled out as one of the PlayStation 5’s best elements, but some users have reported their controllers are displaying drift—analog sticks detecting phantom inputs. It can make the likes of platformers and first-person shooters almost unplayable. One PS5 owner wrote on Reddit that the drift problem began less than ten days […]
Audi has announced the E-Tron GT, an expensive new high-performance electric sedan built on technology developed for Porsche’s first EV, the Taycan. Due out this spring in Europe, the E-Tron GT will start at €99,800 with a top-spec RS version starting at €138,200. It will then come stateside in the summer, with the base GT […]
Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red tweeted that it’s been hacked and must pay a ransom or code from games like Cyberpunk 2077 and an “unreleased version of Witcher 3” will be revealed. The attackers have also dumped or threatened to dump “documents related to accounting, administration, legal, HR, investor relations and more.” The company said […]
Huawei is looking to overturn a ruling by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that bars a government fund from being used to buy equipment from the Chinese telecommunications giant. Last month, the FCC banned the use of the $8.5 billion a year Universal Service Fund (USF) to purchase equipment and services from companies that […]
Speedtest’s iOS app can now benchmark your internet’s video streaming quality, Ookla announced today. While the service typically checks general connection metrics like maximum download and upload speeds and latency, the new test is focused specifically on video. It attempts to stream at a variety of resolutions, and then measures load times and buffering. Once […]
Today, TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced the formation of what they’re calling an “expanded global alliance.” It’s a continuation and deepening of the agreement that allows TikTok’s massive user base to use songs from UMG artists. “The companies have additionally pledged to experiment with exciting new features,” the companies write in a […]