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Turtle Beach Recon 200, Stealth 300 gaming headsets hav... Jun 15 2018 19:05:46	SlashGear
Turtle Beach Recon 200, Stealth 300 gaming headsets have amplified audio Gaming audio company Turtle Beach has introduced a pair of new gaming headsets: the Recon 200 and Stealth 300. The headsets were announced during E3, and the company wasn’t shy about exploiting the battle royale genre’s popularity to hawk the new models, saying they’re “perfectly suited” for games like Fortnite. Both headsets are wired and feature amplified audio. Both the … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Apple and Oprah team up to produce original content Jun 15 2018 18:34:54	SlashGear
Apple and Oprah team up to produce original content It isn’t exactly a secret that Apple wants to become a content creator and provider, but thus far, how it plans to do that has been a bit nebulous. There’s been talk of upcoming original shows from Apple at plenty of points in the past, but little that’s actually concrete. Apple took a big step in that regard today, announcing … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Moment: The best camera lens system for Google Pixel Jun 15 2018 18:11:38	SlashGear
Moment: The best camera lens system for Google Pixel The original Google Pixel has a great camera and a Google Photos deal that lasts forever. When you set the phone up, you can choose to automatically upload photos to Google Photos at original quality without taking any sort of hit on your overall Google account data storage – forever. Those of you out there in the Priceless Pixel club … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
2019 BMW 8 Series official: M850i xDrive packs 523hp V8 Jun 15 2018 18:03:48	SlashGear
2019 BMW 8 Series official: M850i xDrive packs 523hp V8 The 2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe has made its official debut, shedding the camouflage and revealing the 2019 M850i xDrive underneath. First of the all-new 8 Series, the car resurrects an oft-missed nameplate for BMW’s newest grand tourer. In fact, the 8 Series name hasn’t graced a trunklid since 1999, when the last of the old cars were discontinued. Since … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Nintendo 3DS was nowhere to be seen during E3 2018 Jun 15 2018 17:20:13	SlashGear
Nintendo 3DS was nowhere to be seen during E3 2018 Nintendo has been going hard at E3 the past couple of years, kicking things off with a special Direct presentation the leads directly into three days of livestreams. These Treehouse livestreams, as Nintendo calls them, are day-long affairs, giving the company plenty of time to take deep dives into previously announced titles and even reveal a few new ones. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Apple Maps navigation and search is down [Update: it’s ... Jun 15 2018 16:56:11	SlashGear
Apple Maps navigation and search is down [Update: it’s back] Apple Maps is down in several core ways, with search, routing, and navigation all offline this morning. Apple confirmed that there was an ongoing issue with the mapping service this morning, and says it’s investigating the issue. The first signs of the problem were noted at just before 6am PT, Apple says. “Users are experiencing a problem with the service,” … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
If you’ve ever used Steam, you need to see this Jun 15 2018 15:44:11	SlashGear
If you’ve ever used Steam, you need to see this In keeping with the strict General Data Protection Regulation laid down by the European Union, Valve has rolled out a new data portal to Steam users that can only be described as “exhaustive.” This portal puts pretty much every piece of information about your Steam account in one place, serving up boatloads of data you probably never even cared to … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
HoloLens 2 tipped to use Qualcomm XR1 VR chip Jun 15 2018 15:27:49	SlashGear
HoloLens 2 tipped to use Qualcomm XR1 VR chip Inside the Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented/mixed-reality headset is tipped the most major appearance of Qualcomm’s own XR1 VR chip. This processor isn’t technically as powerful as the Qualcomm Snadpragon 845, but according to all the information we have on the XR1 so far, it’s made for and capable of running a device just such as this. The hardware itself is … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
These new Mac ads are Apple’s reminder it hasn’t forgotten Jun 15 2018 15:23:18	SlashGear
These new Mac ads are Apple’s reminder it hasn’t forgotten Apple wants you to know that it’s still gung-ho about the Mac, releasing a quartet of new “Behind the Mac” ads that show how people – some famous, some not – rely on their laptops. The commercials come as Apple’s strategy with its macOS machines faces renewed attention. Many developers had been hopeful that Apple would use WWDC 2018 earlier … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Apple’s iPhone OLED plans reportedly hit the brakes Jun 15 2018 14:39:33	SlashGear
Apple’s iPhone OLED plans reportedly hit the brakes Apple is unlikely to to abandon LCD for its iPhone range any time soon, insiders claim, with bottlenecks in OLED screen supplies putting the brakes on the big switchover. The iPhone X was the first of Apple’s smartphones to use OLED, which typically boasts better contrast than LCD, brighter colors and deeper blacks, as well as being more frugal with … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Instagram lets creepers be creepers by dropping alerts ... Jun 15 2018 14:19:25	SlashGear
Instagram lets creepers be creepers by dropping alerts for Story screenshots Back at the beginning of February, Instagram announced that it would begin notifying users when other people snapped a screenshot of the Stories they shared. Snapchat, which has been a continuous source of inspiration for Instagram, has done something similar for years, so it wasn’t really surprising to see Instagram follow suit in this instance. What is surprising is what’s … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Ford shows off cycling jacket concept that shows when c... Jun 15 2018 12:51:21	SlashGear
Ford shows off cycling jacket concept that shows when cyclists are turning or stopping Ford is showing off a cool invention that might help cyclists navigate around a city and help to show drivers around them when they are turning. The jacket was developed by a group of employees at Ford who like to cycle. The smart jacket concept has sleeves that light up to show when the wearer plans to turn right or … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Stephen Hawking’s voice to be beamed towards black hole Jun 15 2018 12:19:20	SlashGear
Stephen Hawking’s voice to be beamed towards black hole Legendary scientists Stephen Hawking passed away in March of 2018 at the age of 76. Word has now surfaced that Hawking’s family plans to do something that the scientist would have certainly found to be very cool. The family plans to beam a recording of his voice toward a black hole. Some of the most important work that Hawking performed … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
2019 Mazda MX-5 gets 181hp and higher redline Jun 15 2018 11:49:46	SlashGear
2019 Mazda MX-5 gets 181hp and higher redline We heard a while back that the next MX-5 would get a power bump up to 181hp. That rumor first started circulating in March, now the power bump is official for Japan and will indeed mean that the lithe little MX-5 has 181 hp. There are some other tidbits that the 2019 MX-5 will get along with the extra power. … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Siri is about to leave Alexa, Google Assistant in the dust Jun 15 2018 11:18:19	SlashGear
Siri is about to leave Alexa, Google Assistant in the dust Although Siri has been the first popular and widely known voice-controlled smart assistant, it has been shoved to the sidelines by the rapid expansion of the likes of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. At WWDC earlier this month, Apple showed it still had some fight left. It introduced Siri Shortcuts and, more than just catching up with third-party integration, it’s … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Huawei Cloud lets you run Windows 10 on a Huawei phone Jun 15 2018 06:32:51	SlashGear
Huawei Cloud lets you run Windows 10 on a Huawei phone Being able to fit your PC experience in a device that you can fit in your pocket has been one of the more eccentric dreams of the tech industry. But short of futuristic devices and 3D holograms, we are pretty much left to settle with compromises. A few companies have already tried their hand at that compromise but there’s plenty … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Steam Link on iOS won’t allow buying games Jun 15 2018 05:34:32	SlashGear
Steam Link on iOS won’t allow buying games Apple has very strict rules for what apps are allowed on its iOS app store. One of those is that the app shouldn’t offer its own marketplace, be it for other apps or even digital content. That is the reality that Amazon has faced with its Kindle app and that is the same reality Valve will now have to face. … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Nintendo E3 sale for Switch, 3DS is a rare treat Jun 15 2018 04:21:34	SlashGear
Nintendo E3 sale for Switch, 3DS is a rare treat Nintendo is traditionally seen as a slow-moving company, slow to change and slow to jump on new trends. The Nintendo Switch is probably the most radical move it made in years and now it’s making yet another one. Nintendo is having a sale for digital Switch and 3DS games. Admittedly it’s not a huge list with huge discounts but, considering … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Cops, hackers claim to have defeated iOS 12 USB Restric... Jun 15 2018 02:53:58	SlashGear
Cops, hackers claim to have defeated iOS 12 USB Restricted Mode Apple and authorities play a non-ending game of cat and mouse (we leave you to decide which is which) when it comes to iPhones. Apple closes security holes and makes it harder for anyone to compromise an iPhone or an iPad. Law enforcement, on the other hand, are constantly looking for ways to break into encrypted devices in the name … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
It’s official: AT&T now owns Time Warner Jun 15 2018 02:21:37	SlashGear
It’s official: AT&T now owns Time Warner It’s the inevitable conclusion to an acquisition years in the making, especially after a US court gave its thumbs up. AT&T has just proudly announced that it has, at long last, completed its acquisition of Time Warner. This practically puts one of the US’ biggest entertainment companies into the hands of one of the country’s biggest telecom companies, creating a … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Android P rootless custom themes: Google says no Jun 15 2018 01:47:30	SlashGear
Android P rootless custom themes: Google says no Android is a highly customizable operating system but there are still some things that you can’t easily change. Almost ironically, the simplest customization, applying themes, isn’t possible without rooting your device. In Android 8.0 Oreo, however, developers have found a way around that limitation, creating the Substratum app and subsequent themes around it. Starting Android P, however, that workaround will … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Chuwi HiGame mini PC challenges the PC gaming status quo Jun 15 2018 01:16:56	SlashGear
Chuwi HiGame mini PC challenges the PC gaming status quo When you hear about gaming PCs, you will most likely think about hulking towers with neon LED lights. Thanks to progress in technology and manufacturing, however, size is no longer as big a constraint as before. Mini PCs have emerged, some of them even capable for gaming. Chinese manufacturer Chuwi wants to do for this budding market what it has … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Sleep excess, deprivation may both effect body weight: ... Jun 15 2018 00:46:42	SlashGear
Sleep excess, deprivation may both effect body weight: study A new study out of South Korea’s Seoul National University College of Medicine has found weight implications associated with both excess sleep and a lack of sleep. The research, which was recently published in the BMC Public Health journal, evaluated 133,608 individuals aged from 40- to 69-years-old. Too much sleep may negatively effect cholesterol levels, as well. The study evaluated … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Firefly wireless earbuds: ultra-fast charging, ambient ... Jun 15 2018 00:00:00	SlashGear
Firefly wireless earbuds: ultra-fast charging, ambient mode, and more AirPods were arguably the flashpoint for the truly-wireless earbuds industry. The market has seen models launched by big and no-name companies alike, some with nearly perfect functionality, others that are barely usable. Now that these wire-free earbuds are more common and competition is stronger, we’re seeing makers pack increasingly useful features into their own offerings. Firefly is no exception. As … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Arcade Donkey Kong, Sky Skipper games coming to Nintend... Jun 14 2018 23:15:31	SlashGear
Arcade Donkey Kong, Sky Skipper games coming to Nintendo Switch A pair of classic games are heading to the Nintendo Switch: Sky Skipper and the original Donkey Kong. These two arcade games have never before been released (officially, at least) for home consoles, making the addition a rare treat for classic game aficionados. Nintendo announced the launch plans earlier today during an E3 event. The original Donkey Kong arcade game … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
WhatsApp Android Gingerbread and iOS 7 support ends in ... Jun 14 2018 22:26:10	SlashGear
WhatsApp Android Gingerbread and iOS 7 support ends in 2020 WhatsApp has updated its mobile device support page with new details on when support will end for older Android and iOS handsets: February 1, 2020. On that date, the company plans to end support for the tiny sliver of smartphones still running Android Gingerbread, as well as older versions of iOS and the few iPhones still using them. WhatsApp originally … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Black hole spied ripping apart, then spewing, star that... Jun 14 2018 21:38:20	SlashGear
Black hole spied ripping apart, then spewing, star that got too close A supermassive black hole with a mass 20 million times greater than our own Sun was recently spotted shredding a massive star that got too close. The event was directly observed forming and launching a jet of material, marking the very first time such an observation has happened. The star that fell victim to the supermassive black hole had more … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
D-Link’s Covr AC1200 mesh router goes on sale Jun 14 2018 20:48:53	SlashGear
D-Link’s Covr AC1200 mesh router goes on sale D-Link’s first consumer mesh router system, the dual-band Covr AC1200, has gone on sale, promising up to 5,000 square foot of WiFi coverage in a design that’s a little softer than most networking hardware. Announced back at CES 2018, the 3-pack Dual-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System COVR-C1203 includes a trio of triangular units to take on Google Wifi, eero, and … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Samsung 100% renewable energy vow sets two-year deadline Jun 14 2018 20:43:05	SlashGear
Samsung 100% renewable energy vow sets two-year deadline Samsung announced an ambitious new environmental pledge today, revealing that it will transition to 100-percent renewable energy in the United States, Europe, and China. This is an expansion of the company’s existing renewable energy initiative, expanding it to cover Samsung’s total operations in the three aforementioned locations. According to Samsung, the three markets it announced are best equipped with “infrastructure … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
OnePlus 6 Review: It’s pretty darn good Jun 14 2018 20:35:39	SlashGear
OnePlus 6 Review: It’s pretty darn good The OnePlus 6 is a device worth taking a peek at if you’re in the market for a new phone. This is a handset that is at once a high-performer, low cost, and highly capable. It has an abundance of options and it’s very good at what it’s meant to do. For the average smartphone buyer in 2018, OnePlus 6 … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Nintendo eShop weekly update: Guns, bugs, and Deathclaws Jun 14 2018 19:55:44	SlashGear
Nintendo eShop weekly update: Guns, bugs, and Deathclaws It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for another weekly update to the Nintendo eShop. This is a pretty big week, all told, thanks to a number of announcements at E3 2018. In fact, in a departure from the way things usually work over at Nintendo HQ, the company is highlighting many games today that are already available on the … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
PlayStation 5 may use AMD hardware made specifically fo... Jun 14 2018 19:36:40	SlashGear
PlayStation 5 may use AMD hardware made specifically for Sony This week we’re seeing another rumor claiming Sony is working closely with AMD on hardware for its upcoming PlayStation sequel, a console currently (and unofficially) being called the PlayStation 5. According to the cited sources, the PS5 may feature AMD’s Zen and Navi architectures, the latter of which, the sources claim, was created specifically for Sony’s console needs. The claims … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Melting Antarctic ice is a bigger problem than we thought Jun 14 2018 18:55:48	SlashGear
Melting Antarctic ice is a bigger problem than we thought New satellite research has confirmed that Antarctica’s ice is melting, but that it’s more complicated than simply shrinking glaciers. For years, scientists have been concerned about the impact of climate change on ice changes and how that impacts sea level contribution from the continent. However, the sheer scale of Antarctica has made measuring that problematic. “Antarctica is way too big … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Microsoft checkout-free system tipped to take on Amazon Go Jun 14 2018 18:46:47	SlashGear
Microsoft checkout-free system tipped to take on Amazon Go Microsoft is developing its own automatic checkout technology similar to the kind used by Amazon Go stores, according to sources. With this, retailers can equip stores with a system that monitors what consumers put into their basket and automatically bills them for it, eliminating the need to go through traditional checkout lines. Walmart is reportedly interested in Microsoft’s platform. A … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Oculus Venues reveals World Cup VR plans Jun 14 2018 18:25:50	SlashGear
Oculus Venues reveals World Cup VR plans Oculus Venues is only a few weeks old (officially at least) but it’s definitely sprinting out of the gate. Oculus Venues is a way to watch and “attend” live events using your VR headset, and Oculus is getting the ball rolling with perhaps the event to end all events: the World Cup. If you’re trying to discover if there’s an … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Father’s Day gifts 2018: 5 Dad-friendly smartphones Jun 14 2018 17:06:49	SlashGear
Father’s Day gifts 2018: 5 Dad-friendly smartphones Supposing you’ve got a father and you’re planning on celebrating said Dad with a smartphone gift this weekend, you’ll want to have a peek below. Today we’ve got a gift guide for you which encircles 5 of the most excellent smartphones for fathers, comprised of smartphones on the market right this minute. These devices fit in a number of categories, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Elon Musk’s Boring Company gets Chicago airport loop co... Jun 14 2018 16:56:12	SlashGear
Elon Musk’s Boring Company gets Chicago airport loop contract Elon Musk’s Boring Company just netted itself a pretty big contract. The city of Chicago, more specifically the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, has selected The Boring Company to create an underground link that provides express service between O’Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago. Obviously, the goal is to provide quick travel for people going to and from the airport, but the … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Here’s how to find out what Google’s adverts know about... Jun 14 2018 16:56:12	SlashGear
Here’s how to find out what Google’s adverts know about you Google is making it easier to see just what conclusions its ads have come to about you, revamping Google Ad Settings to make it clearer to check – and adjust – the demographic data it uses to personalize the adverts you’re shown. The move comes as tailored advertising becomes both more topical and more controversial, as internet users realize just … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) keeps the S-Pen and adds a... Jun 14 2018 15:51:45	SlashGear
Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) keeps the S-Pen and adds a second camera Samsung has announced a refresh of its Chromebook Plus, which we were first introduced to last year. We shouldn’t expect just a rehash of last year’s model, however, as Samsung seems to making some fairly significant changes in 2018’s device. We also don’t have very long to wait before it’s available, as Samsung is launching the Plus (V2) before the … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Amazon’s DeepLens AI camera is finally shipping Jun 14 2018 15:46:40	SlashGear
Amazon’s DeepLens AI camera is finally shipping Amazon’s DeepLens AI camera has begun shipping, offering developers a turnkey way to get started on deep learning, computer vision, and more, all packaged into a standalone gadget smaller than an Echo. Announced late last year, the AWS DeepLens camera is in reality a compact computer wearing a camera hat, and designed to be a gateway to using Amazon’s various … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Volvo just staked a claim on this cutting-edge driverle... Jun 14 2018 15:22:24	SlashGear
Volvo just staked a claim on this cutting-edge driverless car tech Volvo has inked a deal with LIDAR-maker Luminar, that will see the car company take a stake in the sensor maker for autonomous vehicles. The investment is the first from the newly-founded Volvo Cars Tech Fund, which the Swedish automaker plans to use to to give its upcoming vehicles an edge when it comes to things like driverless technology. Volvo … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Galaxy Note 9 in pictures: If this is it, fans aren’t b... Jun 14 2018 15:13:19	SlashGear
Galaxy Note 9 in pictures: If this is it, fans aren’t buying it We’ve got a collection of pictures of what’s apparently the Galaxy Note 9, for all intents and purposes. There’s little we don’t know about the Galaxy Note 9 at the moment, and all signs seem to point toward a device that’s not particularly different from its predecessor. But hardcore fans are holding out hope: There might be a secret or … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Verizon Above Unlimited adds travel-friendly mix-&-matc... Jun 14 2018 14:26:16	SlashGear
Verizon Above Unlimited adds travel-friendly mix-&-match plan Verizon’s Unlimited plans are getting more flexible – or more confusing, depending on your viewpoint – with three different variations available, all branded as being “unlimited.” Joining Go Unlimited and Beyond Unlimited is the freshly-announced Above Unlimited, which Verizon will allow subscribers to mix-and-match with the other tariffs on their family plan. Above Unlimited is targeting the heaviest of users, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Sony breaks locked Fortnite account silence, and fans a... Jun 14 2018 14:23:32	SlashGear
Sony breaks locked Fortnite account silence, and fans are furious With the extended gameplay trailers it debuted for titles like The Last of Us Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sony had arguably one of the best press conferences of E3 2018. While it would absolutely prefer that folks talk about how much they’re looking forward to those games, the general public is instead talking about one thing … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Panoz to use self-healing paint on cars Jun 14 2018 12:01:33	SlashGear
Panoz to use self-healing paint on cars Nothing is worse for the car guys and gals out there than to get a scratch on their beloved ride. If a scratch happens normally you must have the car buffed well to remove it or perhaps even repaint the car. Panoz is a maker of boutique sports cars and the company has announced that it will be using cool … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
New star has three infant planets growing around it Jun 14 2018 11:26:19	SlashGear
New star has three infant planets growing around it Scientists have been studying a distant exoplanet that is very young. The star is called HD 163296 and is about 330 light years from our solar system. The star is a scant 4 million years old, an infant by astronomical standards. The star is in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius. Observations have been made using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Performance Edition boasts big ... Jun 14 2018 10:53:43	SlashGear
2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Performance Edition boasts big 6.2L V8 GMC has rolled out the Graphite Editions of its Yukon full-size SUV. The big SUV comes in the normal Graphite Edition and the Graphite Performance Edition. Both vehicles are based on SLT trim and can be had in Yukon or Yukon XL 2wd or 4wd configurations. Graphite Edition vehicles include 22-inch bright machined wheels with carbon flash metallic pockets, black … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Resident Evil 2 Remake gameplay: see the stunning new l... Jun 14 2018 03:30:48	SlashGear
Resident Evil 2 Remake gameplay: see the stunning new look in action During its event earlier this week, Sony revealed that Capcom is launching a totally remade version of its hit classic game Resident Evil 2. A trailer for the updated title was showcased during the PlayStation event, but now videos of actual gameplay have made their way to the Internet. Ready to see how stunning the “Remake” looks? The new game, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
NASA flies UAV in public airspace sans safety chaser fo... Jun 14 2018 02:30:22	SlashGear
NASA flies UAV in public airspace sans safety chaser for first time For the first time, NASA has operated an unmanned aircraft without a safety chase plane in public airspace. This is a new milestone for the space agency, which says the flight involved its Ikhana remote-controlled UAV. Though the agency has operated unmanned aircraft in public airspace before, past missions always included a safety plane following it. The UAV is based … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Mario Tennis Aces new characters revealed: here’s how t... Jun 14 2018 01:15:12	SlashGear
Mario Tennis Aces new characters revealed: here’s how to get them The upcoming Mario Tennis Aces game is getting a pair of new playable characters, Nintendo has announced. Even better, the company promises they’ll be totally free for players to download starting this summer. The catch? You have to earn them if you want to be one of the first people to download, otherwise you’ll have to wait until later this … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Grim Fandango Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch Jun 14 2018 00:30:03	SlashGear
Grim Fandango Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch Classic hit Grim Fandango was remastered in the relatively recent past and is currently available for PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and some other platforms. Double Fine Productions, the developer behind the game, announced this week that the remastered version of the game will also soon be available for Nintendo Switch. Grim Fandango was originally announced for Windows back in 1998, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Google Search adds university stats cards to help futur... Jun 13 2018 23:36:23	SlashGear
Google Search adds university stats cards to help future students Google has updated its Search product to help users get all the info they need on colleges and universities. This is a sort of prequel to the job search platform Google introduced last year; you need to get a proper education before you can find a good job, and that’s where this new feature comes in. You don’t have to … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Mozilla reveals Scout voice-controlled web browser project Jun 13 2018 22:52:31	SlashGear
Mozilla reveals Scout voice-controlled web browser project Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, is working on a new Web browser called Scout. Unlike its current bowser, Scout will be created with accessibility in mind, enabling users to access content using voice commands. The company describes Scout as an exploration at this point, having revealed it at an event today. The current Firefox browser works using taps … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Google Pixelbook Windows 10 certification could be coming Jun 13 2018 22:09:02	SlashGear
Google Pixelbook Windows 10 certification could be coming Google could be working on Windows 10 for Pixelbook support, with the Chromebook getting official compatibility with Microsoft’s OS. Launched late last year, the Pixelbook is Google’s latest Chrome OS notebook but, though the initial response was generally positive, some insisted it was a missed opportunity too. Indeed, as we wrote here ourselves, in many ways the Pixelbook hardware would … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Plex live TV channel guide grid view option arrives on web Jun 13 2018 22:06:59	SlashGear
Plex live TV channel guide grid view option arrives on web Personal media server software Plex has updated its live TV interface with a new channel guide. Such a feature seems, on the surface, like it would be a simple thing to offer: it’s just a page of live content. However, Plex points out that it isn’t that simple, not when you factor in the DVR feature and the maker’s multi-layer … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
EA gives Battlefield 5 women backlash a blunt ultimatum Jun 13 2018 21:40:00	SlashGear
EA gives Battlefield 5 women backlash a blunt ultimatum Vocal gamers who aren’t happy with women being included in Battlefield V have an easy solution, EA’s chief design officer has said, but they might not like it even more. Electronic Arts showed off the latest installment in the Battlefield franchise back in late May, and the controversy around its decision to include women on the battlefield has persisted all … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
YouTube break reminder gets precise timer feature Jun 13 2018 21:18:39	SlashGear
YouTube break reminder gets precise timer feature Earlier this year, YouTube launched a break reminder tool on Android, enabling users to set a certain amount of time they could watch videos before getting a reminder to step away. That original tool offered reminder options in specific preset blocks of time, such as 15 minutes and 30 minutes. A new update changes that, making the feature far more … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Galaxy X folding phone: Price tipped for release Jun 13 2018 21:11:02	SlashGear
Galaxy X folding phone: Price tipped for release The Samsung Galaxy X is rumored to be a first in the smartphone market worldwide: folding style. With a display that folds over unto itself, the Galaxy X could revolutionize the way we think about mobile devices. According to analysts in South Korea this week, the price of owning one of these next-gen pieces of hardware is likely quite steep! … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Next-gen Xbox “Scarlet” said to be gaming device family Jun 13 2018 21:07:54	SlashGear
Next-gen Xbox “Scarlet” said to be gaming device family The next-gen Xbox will be a family of new consoles, not just a single successor to the Xbox One X, as the rumor mill works its magic as the backdrop to E3 2018. Although Microsoft launched a new Xbox only last year, work is unsurprisingly underway on its replacement, with an aggressive roadmap for just when we could see fresh … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
HoloLens 2 tipped for Q1 2019: Cheaper, Lighter, and br... Jun 13 2018 20:48:40	SlashGear
HoloLens 2 tipped for Q1 2019: Cheaper, Lighter, and broader AR The new HoloLens is on track for a Q1 2019 release, new leaks have suggested, as Microsoft prepares to skip a generation with its augmented reality headset. The company has been dropping hints about what we can expect from “HoloLens 2” for some months now, as it tries to avoid the mistakes it made in smartphones in the coming age … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
If your iPhone does this, get it fixed ASAP Jun 13 2018 20:40:38	SlashGear
If your iPhone does this, get it fixed ASAP Today we’re having a peek at a little-known sign of an error in a number of iPhones purchased over the past several years. The error appears in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and it shows itself as a “graying out” of apps. Once the graying begins, the phone cannot be shut down, or it becomes stuck in a … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Comcast Fox bid puts Disney on notice: $65 billion all-... Jun 13 2018 20:35:03	SlashGear
Comcast Fox bid puts Disney on notice: $65 billion all-cash in play Following a report alleging as much yesterday, Comcast has officially placed a bid for 21st Century Fox, countering Disney’s own effort to acquire the assets. The company doesn’t shy away from calling its offer “superior” to Disney’s, pointing out that it is putting forward straight cash versus Disney’s own all-stock offer. The business decision was reportedly spurred by the recent … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Keurig’s K-Cafe promises espresso-strong coffee from re... Jun 13 2018 20:26:08	SlashGear
Keurig’s K-Cafe promises espresso-strong coffee from regular pods Keurig’s pod coffee may be controversial, but there’s no denying it’s convenient, and now there’s a new K-Café coffee machine for espresso-style drinks. Promising a stronger cup than usual, along with the ability to make lattes and cappuccinos, the new machines don’t also require you to change your pods of choice. First up is the Keurig K-Café Single Serve Coffee, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
NASA Opportunity rover’s life in limbo as Mars dust sto... Jun 13 2018 20:13:22	SlashGear
NASA Opportunity rover’s life in limbo as Mars dust storm rages on NASA researchers fear the space agency’s Opportunity rover may soon reach the end of its life as a major Mars dust storm continues to blot out the sun. As we reported last week, a Martian dust storm bigger than North America is currently interfering with the rover’s ability to operate on the Red Planet, and the rover has now put … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Netflix gaming coming soon, sort of Jun 13 2018 20:02:47	SlashGear
Netflix gaming coming soon, sort of Microsoft isn’t the only company that wants to tackle game streaming. In fact, the king of streaming is poised to enter the space as well, as Netflix has confirmed that it’s going to begin streaming games in some form. That’s a pretty big announcement, but if you’re big on gaming, you might not want to get too excited. Microsoft actually … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Volvo’s Polestar Engineered trim powers up new 60 Serie... Jun 13 2018 20:00:15	SlashGear
Volvo’s Polestar Engineered trim powers up new 60 Series hybrids Volvo may have spun Polestar out as its electrified sports car brand for the future, but it’s still looking to the EV experts to give its core model range a performance boost. The automaker has confirmed that the new Volvo 60 Series will be available in a Polestar Engineered form, with its hybrid drivetrain given a more aggressive twist. Volvo … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018: the best tech gifts for dad Jun 13 2018 19:37:14	SlashGear
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018: the best tech gifts for dad Father’s Day is June 17, and that gives you just enough time to figure out what to get dad on his special day. Not sure what to get? There’s no shortage of excellent gadgets this year and we’re here to help narrow down the choices. Looking for a wearable, smart clothes, laptop, lifestyle accessories, or something truly unique? This list … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
2018 iPhone fast charging upgrade tipped in leaked rese... Jun 13 2018 19:20:20	SlashGear
2018 iPhone fast charging upgrade tipped in leaked research note Apple may be planning to introduce faster charging in its 2018 iPhone models, according to a leaked research note. The company is expected to launch three new iPhone models this year, those bringing the fast-charging capabilities introduced with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus models. Assuming the report is true, recharging won’t take as long with the upcoming models. … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Twitter puts major focus on news with latest updates Jun 13 2018 18:47:59	SlashGear
Twitter puts major focus on news with latest updates Twitter, if you couldn’t already tell, not only wants to be a place to keep in touch with your friends, but also a platform you can use to keep up with news and other matters that are important to you. We’ve seen Twitter roll out a number of features over the years to achieve these goals, including Moments and the … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Psychedelics may help heal brains marred by depression,... Jun 13 2018 18:32:53	SlashGear
Psychedelics may help heal brains marred by depression, anxiety, and PTSD Some say we’re on the brink of a psychedelics revolution, one that may pave the way for more effective depression and anxiety treatments. Studies on psychedelics are still limited due to the substances’ legal status, but an increasing body of research hints at potentially beneficial mental health effects from psilocybin, ketamine, and more. The latest study indicates psychedelics may “rewire” … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Galaxy S10’s big secret is sound Jun 13 2018 18:26:15	SlashGear
Galaxy S10’s big secret is sound This afternoon there’s word that Samsung and LG will avoid a notch in their next big smartphones. Not because they don’t want to roll with a notch – they don’t seem to have a big issue with that. Because, instead, both Samsung and LG might soon be producing sound-producing OLED display technology. That’ll be weird to experience, no matter how … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
TRON Legacy Light Cycle LEGO Review Jun 13 2018 18:11:18	SlashGear
TRON Legacy Light Cycle LEGO Review Today we’re having a close look at what it means to roll with the LEGO set #21314: TRON Legacy Light Cycle. This is a LEGO Ideas set, working with an original design by a couple of brothers from England. The final design takes what was originally envisioned – a single light cycle, and expands by 2x, bringing about Sam Flynn, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Your Microsoft Office is getting an update: Here are th... Jun 13 2018 17:23:07	SlashGear
Your Microsoft Office is getting an update: Here are the details Microsoft has a new redesign coming up for Office 365 users. Also going live on the Office.com iteration of Microsoft’s productivity suite, this new redesign has three major focuses in all. While two are relatively minor and focus on visuals and efficiency, there’s one major change that even Microsoft knows it needs to tread carefully with. With this initial set … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Android Dark Theme: Fans want a toggle, a Google promise Jun 13 2018 16:26:28	SlashGear
Android Dark Theme: Fans want a toggle, a Google promise This morning Google made an official comment on the fabled Android Dark Theme. “We have added support for a Dark theme to be applied to quick settings and launcher under Settings -> Display -> Device Theme,” said a Google developer representative. “It will be available in a future Android build.” Lucky you, we’ve already got it for you – sort … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Google Translate offline: Your phone is now smart enoug... Jun 13 2018 16:05:50	SlashGear
Google Translate offline: Your phone is now smart enough (AI) Today Google Translate can be used offline with NMT for the first time ever. That’s Neural Machine Translation – artificial intelligence – and until now it’s only been available via the internet, as it was hosted by Google. Now Google’s packaged this top-level set of smarts in software that’s able to fit on your smartphone. Now you no longer need … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Bixby smart speaker details surface Jun 13 2018 15:49:31	SlashGear
Bixby smart speaker details surface For as much talk as there’s been about Samsung’s Bixby smart speaker, the device is still shrouded in mystery. The veil is being lifted ever so slightly today, thanks to new patent filings with the World Intellectual Property Organization and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. These filings give us an idea of the capabilities we might expect from … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Galaxy Note 9’s secret weapon: This is it Jun 13 2018 15:20:20	SlashGear
Galaxy Note 9’s secret weapon: This is it For the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 a key tip was leaked this morning on what’s easily the most important feature for end users: Battery Life. While past iterations of Samsung hero phones have wavered gen-to-gen on battery size, this time Samsung’s going in the right direction, if all goes as tipped. According to Ice Universe, this newest Samsung Galaxy Note … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
New Surface tablets, Xbox Two tipped with tiny details Jun 13 2018 14:44:00	SlashGear
New Surface tablets, Xbox Two tipped with tiny details A whole bunch of new Microsoft Surface devices are just around the corner, and we’re taking a peek at a preliminary list. This set of devices seems to have been leaked to several sources this week. Given Microsoft’s seemingly random process of decision making when it comes to new device reveal event dates, now seems as good a time as … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Garmin Vivoactive 3 gets onboard storage for music Jun 13 2018 14:24:38	SlashGear
Garmin Vivoactive 3 gets onboard storage for music Garmin has announced a new version of the Vivoactive 3, the fitness tracking GPS smartwatch it launched last August. This new version, dubbed the Vivoactive 3 Music, is pretty much the same as the original that debuted last year, but with one key difference: it comes with onboard storage you can fill up with music. At first blush, that might … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Ring Alarm preorders open for DIY smart security with a... Jun 13 2018 13:00:15	SlashGear
Ring Alarm preorders open for DIY smart security with a twist Ring’s take on the DIY home security system, Ring Alarm, is up for preorder, promising the unusual combo of professional monitoring without demanding professional installation. Ring Alarm was announced as Ring Protect back in October last year, but sales were held up after a legal battle. Now, with Ring acquired by Amazon, Ring Alarm is finally ready to ship. Presales … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Facebook knows these things and you might be surprised ... Jun 13 2018 09:00:57	SlashGear
Facebook knows these things and you might be surprised (or not) Given its explicit mission to index the world’s data, you’d think Google would have the most data on you. That may be true but it’s turning out that Facebook comes a very close second. It has come under fire for its mishandling of the Cambridge Analytica matter and was forced to reveal more of its secrets. A whole heap of … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Sonic the Hedgehog Toaster will burn you the perfect br... Jun 13 2018 07:15:38	SlashGear
Sonic the Hedgehog Toaster will burn you the perfect breakfast Breakfast is often the meal that gets thrown out the windows in the name of productivity. And if it’s taken at all, it’s often in a rush. That’s a trend anywhere in the world that even Japan has a trope for rushing off to school or work with a toast hanging off one’s mouth. When it comes to rushing off, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Cortana will helpfully let you break into locked Window... Jun 13 2018 06:15:26	SlashGear
Cortana will helpfully let you break into locked Windows PCs The ubiquity of voice-controlled smart assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and even Microsoft Cortana should probably motivate an audit of our platforms’ security features. Because more often than not, the almost overarching powers given to these virtual assistants come at the price of, well, giving them too much power. Cortana may not be the most famous one … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Android P dark and light theme to get a manual toggle Jun 13 2018 05:27:48	SlashGear
Android P dark and light theme to get a manual toggle Before you get too excited, let’s make this clear: Android P isn’t getting a new dark system theme. Actually, Android Oreo already had that to some extent, limited only to a few pieces of the Android UI. But in Google’s wisdom, it thought users would love just how automated switching between light and dark was. Fortunately, Google has seen the … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 is a VR-friendly 15-inch beast Jun 13 2018 04:01:53	SlashGear
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 is a VR-friendly 15-inch beast Lenovo has a new VR-Ready certified notebook, and while the ThinkPad P52 mobile workstation may not look much different from its ThinkPad siblings, there’s a whole lot going on under the hood. The 15-inch notebook is targeted at mobile workers who need more GPU grunt for their everyday tasks, including AR and VR content creation. So, inside there’s the option … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Chromebooks with Linux can run Windows apps but it’s no... Jun 13 2018 03:34:07	SlashGear
Chromebooks with Linux can run Windows apps but it’s not easy It really seems that Chrome OS is being groomed to be the one OS that runs them all. Well almost all. In addition to its native Chrome-based platform, it now supports Android through Google Play Store and, just recently, Linux. Because of those two, it is also possible to run Windows programs to some extent. CodeWeavers, which develops software for … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
2019 Fortnite World Cup season with its $100M pool star... Jun 13 2018 03:02:24	SlashGear
2019 Fortnite World Cup season with its $100M pool starts in Fall Still don’t believe that eSports is a million dollar business now? Just look at the nine-digit figure Epic Games dropped to fund Fortnite’s competitive season. As one of the two biggest battle royale titles, there is a maddening rush to get players, sponsorship deals, and more between Fortnite and PUBG. Just in time for E3 week, Epic is providing more, … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Chrome will block installing extensions outside its Web... Jun 13 2018 02:31:33	SlashGear
Chrome will block installing extensions outside its Web Store Once upon a time, OK not so long ago, browsers such as Chrome and Firefox fought for supremacy over browser extensions. That war has seemingly simmered down but the remnants threaten the security of at least one of them. Chrome browser extensions have, unfortunately, been one of the major sources of malware for its users. Now Google is stepping in … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Cyberpunk 2077 details: first-person RPG with a “cool” ... Jun 13 2018 01:56:04	SlashGear
Cyberpunk 2077 details: first-person RPG with a “cool” stat CD Projekt earned a name for itself for The Witcher RPG series but, after three mainline titles, it was high time for a change. Cyberpunk 2077 promised to be that change, primarily in setting and treatment. It took more than five years for the game developer to go from teaser concept art to actual trailer but, thankfully, now we have … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Comcast eyes Fox after AT&T gets Time Warner merger app... Jun 13 2018 01:20:59	SlashGear
Comcast eyes Fox after AT&T gets Time Warner merger approval In a massively controversial decision, US District Judge Richard Leon has ruled that AT&T can acquire Time Warner, and do so without any conditions placed on it. This was the biggest antitrust case in many years, potentially paving the way for similar deals among other companies. Now that the ruling has been made, we may soon see the fallout: sources … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Huawei MediaPad M5 available if you still believe in ta... Jun 13 2018 01:09:44	SlashGear
Huawei MediaPad M5 available if you still believe in tablets Google has practically given up on tablets, or rather on Android tablets, but others certainly haven’t. There’s a Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 still coming but if that wait is too long, there’s still Huawei’s MediaPad M5 series. Now the tablets are available in the US and if you’re looking for more up-to-date specs on an Android slate, then this is … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
This pill mimics gastric bypass to treat obesity and di... Jun 13 2018 00:30:26	SlashGear
This pill mimics gastric bypass to treat obesity and diabetes Gastric bypass is a life-saving surgery for some people…assuming they survive the surgery. It’s a drastic procedure with life-altering effects, making it a last resort for many people. The future may hold a better alternative, though, one that comes in the form of a simple pill. Such a development has been detailed in a recently published study. The study was … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Nokia 3.1 budget phone preorders arrive in the US Jun 12 2018 23:46:32	SlashGear
Nokia 3.1 budget phone preorders arrive in the US The Nokia 3.1, one of three new smartphones HMD announced late last month, is now available to preorder in the United States. You won’t get your hands on the phone right away, but preorders have gone live on Amazon with shipping listed as July 2. This budget phone won’t break the bank at $159 USD, but is it worth buying … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
8Bitdo Zero 2 tiny retro controller has Nintendo Switch... Jun 12 2018 23:02:02	SlashGear
8Bitdo Zero 2 tiny retro controller has Nintendo Switch support 8Bitdo has launched multiple new Bluetooth controllers for the Nintendo Switch, all of them with retro designs mimicking the SNES, Game Boy, and more. The smallest and most adorable of the bunch is the Zero 2, a tiny controller about the same width as a Game Boy; you can put it on a keychain and use it whenever you need … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Aston Martin Rapide AMR gives 580hp four-door a racing ... Jun 12 2018 23:00:44	SlashGear
Aston Martin Rapide AMR gives 580hp four-door a racing makeover Aston Martin has given its four-door coupe a 580 horsepower makeover, with the Rapide AMR giving Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and others some serious side-eye. The production version of the Rapide AMR concept shown off at the Geneva Motor Show last year, it’s an even faster twist on Aston Martin’s handsome four-seater. That includes preserving most of the concept car’s visual changes. … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Kingdom Hearts 3 Deluxe Edition detailed: three toys, a... Jun 12 2018 21:54:40	SlashGear
Kingdom Hearts 3 Deluxe Edition detailed: three toys, art and more The Kingdom Hearts 3 Deluxe Edition Bundle has been detailed ahead of its launch, revealing the extra perks buyers will get. Chief among the offerings are three action figures, two of Goofy and Donald Duck, the third of character Sora. The cache is rounded out by a book of artwork, a collective pin, and several other items. Square Enix announced … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Fortnite PS4, Switch issue: Gamers are mad, Sony seems ... Jun 12 2018 21:32:52	SlashGear
Fortnite PS4, Switch issue: Gamers are mad, Sony seems unfazed There’s a bit of a disconnect between the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch when it comes to Fortnite. It became apparent rather quickly after Fortnite for Nintendo Switch was turned ON this week that something was amiss. While cross-play and player progression between platforms is largely available for Fortnite on MOST platforms, those that’ve ever played on PS4 cannot … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Google Translate on-device AI update improves offline t... Jun 12 2018 21:04:51	SlashGear
Google Translate on-device AI update improves offline translations Google has updated its translation service with better offline translations thanks to an infusion of artificial intelligence. The company announced the update to Google Translate today, explaining that it has brought its neural machine translation (NMT) technology to offline translations. With this update, the tech can now run on the mobile device. Google Translate is typically used when the device … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Mew Poke Ball Plus bonus: Here’s what’s up Jun 12 2018 20:36:38	SlashGear
Mew Poke Ball Plus bonus: Here’s what’s up As we were expecting, Nintendo touched on Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee today during its E3 2018 showcase. We didn’t learn very many new things about the games, with Reggie Fils-Aime essentially taking us through a recap of what was announced a few weeks ago. However, he did make a rather big announcement by revealing that Mew is going … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »
Uber Lite 5MB Android app targets emerging markets Jun 12 2018 20:12:09	SlashGear
Uber Lite 5MB Android app targets emerging markets Uber has just targeted emerging markets in a big way with the launch of a new lightweight app called Uber Lite. The ridesharing service currently operates in more than 600 cities around the world, but that’s only a sliver of the user base Uber dreams of. In an effort to draw in more customers, the company has launched a “lite” … Continue reading Read the full article on SlashGear »

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