Netflix says its gaming push will begin with mobile
A report last week hinted at some of Netflix's gaming ambitions. In its Q2 2021 earnings report, the company confirmed some things. First, Netflix says it "will be primarily focused" on mobile at...
View ArticleYouTube’s Super Thanks tipping feature rolls out to more beta users
For years, YouTube streamers have used third-party plugins to allow their fans to donate to them. Starting this week, however, YouTube is taking a step toward making that functionality something that’s...
View ArticleHBO Max starts streaming full episode pilots in Snapchat
HBO Max has a new way for people to check out its library of content. Starting today, you can watch the pilot episodes of select series, including Game of Thrones, Lovecraft Country and Gossip Girl, on...
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Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is happening online on August 11th
Samsung has just announced what feels like itszilliontheventthisyear. But at least this one's something we were expecting. The company just sent out invites to Galaxy Unpacked for August 11th at 10am...
View ArticleAdobe Premiere Pro now runs natively on M1 Macs
Following a beta release in December, Premiere Pro now officially supports M1 Macs. “From launch times to export, everything is faster, and editing is buttery smooth,” Adobe says of the native Apple...
View ArticleValve will replace Big Picture mode with the new Steam Deck UI
The upcoming Steam Deck handheld could shape more than just Valve's hardware fortunes. According to a Steam forum post from a Valve employee, the console's user interface will replace Steam's Big...
View Article'The Last Video Store' is a Blockbuster-inspired game coming to PSVR
People are weirdly fascinated with Blockbuster, even though (or perhaps because) there's only one remaining store in the entire world. You'll soon be able to re-experience that iconic yellow/blue...
View ArticleSelf-driving Ford cars will be available to Lyft customers in Miami later...
Partners Lyft and Ford are laying the groundwork for their driverless ride-hailing plans. Today, the companies announced that Ford's Argo AI-powered cars will be available on Lyft's network later this...
View ArticleUber can deliver your Costco groceries (if you live in Texas)
Uber's grocery deliveries will soon include Costco's bulk-sized foodstuffs, provided you live in the right state. The internet giant is launching a pilot that will deliver Costco groceries from 25...
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The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork
There's never been a better time to be a PC gamer, especially when it comes to laptops. Gaming notebooks are lighter, more powerful and cheaper than ever before. They're particularly useful for...
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How to watch the Tokyo Olympics
After a year-long delay due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the games of the XXXII Olympiad are scheduled to begin in Tokyo this week. Despite Japan’s struggles to contain the virus and athletes...
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'Aliens: Fireteam Elite' is an arcade shooter for the online era
There’s a moment in the 1986 Aliens film when Bill Paxton’s character, William Hudson, turns to his crewmates and says, "Man, it's a shooting gallery down there." After playing though the preview of...
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The Sad Wolverine meme will be immortalized as an action figure
The Sad Wolverine meme, in which a fully costumed Logan from the '90s X-Men: The Animated Series lays in bed, staring longingly at a photo of his beloved Jean Grey and that interloper Scott Summers, is...
View ArticleA single typo locked Chromebook users out of their laptops
Google is apparently learning a hard lesson about the importance of accurate writing. Android Police reports that Google has pulled a briefly available Chrome OS update that broke logins for Chromebook...
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The best student discounts we found for 2021
They say your college years are the best of your life. But they tend to leave out the part where you’re scrounging every dollar for textbooks, food and (if you’re lucky) the occasional weekend outing...
View ArticleNintendo's next SNES Switch Online games include 'Claymates' and 'Jelly Boy'
Where, oh where, are the great SNES games for Nintendo's Switch Online service? That's what I'm wondering after seeing the company's next batch of titles: Claymates, Jelly Boy and Bombuzal, which are...
View ArticleUK man arrested over 2020 Twitter celebrity hacks
Authorities are still cracking down on participants in the July 2020 Twitter celebrity hacks. Spanish National Police have arrested UK citizen Joseph O'Connor at the US' request over his alleged...
View ArticleEpic Games buys 3D asset platform Sketchfab
Epic Games seems determined to give developers everything they need to make games in Unreal Engine without having to look elsewhere for parts. The company has bought Sketchfab, a 3D asset platform."By...
View ArticleNow Instagram can translate Stories text into over 90 languages
With the global popularity of Instagram, there’s a good chance you’ve run into Stories that haven’t been in English or any other language you might know. Until today, you had to go outside of the app...
View ArticleTumblr bloggers can soon charge for access to their posts
Tumblr is giving its bloggers a way to make money directly from their posts. They’ll be able to switch on paid subscriptions and paywall as much of their work as they want.For now, only a few invited...
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