Garmin is finally giving its users more information about the system outage the company has been dealing with since the morning of July 23rd. Garmin Connect cloud syncing capabilities and other features began late Sunday into Monday morning. “We have no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost […]
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Analogue’s portable Pocket console is delayed until May 2021
Analogue cites “the unfortunate global state of affairs and supply chain challenges outside of our control” as the reason for the delay. But there’s good news. Analogue is starting pre-orders for the handheld very soon; they’ll open up on August 3rd at 8AM PT / 11AM ET. The Pocket, like all of Analogue’s consoles, is […]
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 leaks again in detailed hands-on video
We already knew a few details about Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3, but a new video from TechTalkTV appears to reveal most everything else you need to know. The video shows the smaller 41 mm (1.2-inch) size, though it’s supposed to come in a larger 45 mm version as well. It also reveals a physical rotating […]
The next Oculus Quest headset might arrive in September
Oculus’ rumored sequel to the Quest might be close at hand. There have been several unofficial reports, and it makes sense for Oculus to update the device with a focus on the features it found unexpected success with on the original Quest. There are no guarantees either image set represents a finished product. If they […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 will let you answer calls by clenching your fist
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 3 could answering calls a lot easier XDA reports that Samsung’s newly released Galaxy Watch 3 Plugin app references support for hand gestures, most notably for answering calls. If your watch starts ringing, you just have to clench and unclench your fist to pick up. You can shake your hand to […]
Grand Theft Auto V might be getting the VR treatment
Australian developer Video Games Deluxe (VGD) has posted several job listings on LinkedIn as it gears up to work on what it says will be a “AAA” virtual reality game. “Looking for experienced programmers to help us develop our next AAA Virtual Reality Open World game,” the listing reads. It’s looking for a senior game […]
Microsoft’s Surface Duo looks like it’s ready to launch
Microsoft’s dual-screen foldable, the Surface Duo, is seemingly close to launch. The device has appeared in both FCC filings and, today, the Bluetooth SIG certification page. Recent rumors had suggested the Surface Duo might appear in July, but it’s clear the device isn’t ready to launch this month. Instead, it looks increasingly likely that Microsoft […]
Garmin services and production go down
Having trouble getting your Garmin watch to sync with Garmin Connect? You’re not alone. Early Thursday morning, Garmin experienced a major outage across its services, which is affecting the Garmin Connect mobile apps, website, and Garmin.com. The outage began early in the morning UK time and has continued throughout the day. Garmin’s website indicates that […]
A security breach opened up access to a genealogy site’s DNA profiles
On July 19, a major security breach prompted the owners of DNA analysis service GEDmatch to take the website offline. After a preliminary investigation, it was revealed that a treasure trove of DNA profiles had been made available for law enforcement searches. The incident exposed no less than 1.3 million DNA records from its database. […]
Facebook will pay $650 million to settle facial recognition privacy lawsuit
Facebook will now hand over a total of $650 million to settle a lawsuit over the company’s use of facial recognition technology. The social network added $100 million to its initial $550 million settlement, Facebook revealed in court documents reported by Fortune. The deal was the largest-ever payout as the result of a class-action lawsuit […]
Space Force official logo and motto unveiled
An official logo and motto for the United States Space Force have been revealed, following the announcement of its official seal back in January, and flag in May. The Delta Symbol has been in use since 1961 by the Air Force’s department, and this image explains the various elements that reference the military branches, rockets […]
China successfully launches its Tianwen-1 Mars rover
China has successfully launched its first major interplanetary mission to Mars. The launch begins a long seven-month journey through deep space, and once the mission reaches the Red Planet, China could become just the second nation ever to land and operate a rover on the Martian surface. Designed to check the Red planet’s geology, the […]
Microsoft just had a stellar three months
Microsoft posted fiscal fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, beating Wall Street expectations on both sales and profit for the past three months amid the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Microsoft’s Q4 earnings report reveal that its Xbox content and services business has increased by 65 percent from a year ago. Surface sales, meanwhile, jumped up […]
Leaked specs reveal how Samsung’s regular Galaxy Note 20 falls short of the Ultra
As Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 range nears its August 5 reveal, the leaks surrounding the upcoming flagship lineup have well and truly kicked into overdrive. The latest revelations come from German site WinFuture. The regular Galaxy Note 20 will have a 6.7-inch, 1080p display that tops out at a very traditional refresh rate of 60Hz. […]
AT&T email tells customers they need new phones now
In a recent email, AT&T told some of its customers their phones soon won’t be supported by new network technology. The email urges customers to buy a new phone to ensure they’ll still be able to make voice calls. Under the big, blue, bold, all-caps heading “UPDATE NEEDED,” the carrier is telling some customers that […]