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‘Lower Decks’ mines the weirder corners of the Star Trek universe
The following contains minor spoilers for season two, episode eight of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks.'The subject of “canon” has come up a lot recently. Marvel’s What If…? is a show that plays around but...
View ArticleXbox Cloud Gaming goes live in Australia, Japan, Brazil and Mexico
In the same week it began public tests of Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles, Microsoft is expanding the project formerly known as xCloud in other ways. Cloud Gaming is going live in Brazil and Mexico...
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Apple iPad (2021) review: Another modest update
Apple says the basic iPad is its most popular tablet. And why not? Back in 2017, the company introduced its cheapest-ever iPad as a budget option for schools or people who don't need top-of-the-line...
View ArticleSpotify's quiz will help you find a new podcast based on your listening habits
In the last year alone, almost 1.5 million podcasts have been added to Spotify. Fishing out something good from that ocean of content might not be easy, but Spotify wants to help you find a keeper. To...
View ArticleGoogle's original Nest Hub drops to $40 at Best Buy
If you've wanted to add to your Google Assistant home setup without spending too much money, Best Buy has a new way that you could do that. The retailer has the original Nest Hub smart display for $40,...
View ArticleSony buys remake and remaster studio Bluepoint Games
Sony has acquired Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio best known for remaking Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. Financial terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed. Rumors that Sony was...
View ArticleThe 2021 Game Awards ceremony takes place on December 9th
This year's edition of The Game Awards will take place on December 9th. As always, you'll be able to stream it live in up to 4K on dozens of platforms. After last year's online-only event, Geoff...
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Razer's new entry-level gear was made for streaming newbies
Razer is looking to lower the barrier to entry for live streaming with a budget webcam and capture card. Streaming newbies can add a video feed of themselves to their broadcast with the Kiyo X USB...
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This could be ASUS’ long-rumored RTX 3070 with Noctua fans
For months there have been rumors that ASUS has been working on the stuff of nerd dreams: an RTX 3070 GPU with built-in Noctua fans. This week, an ASUS employee in Vietnam prematurely posted images and...
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Blue Origin is a ‘toxic environment,' current and ex-employees say
A group of former and current Blue Origin employees have accused the company of fostering a "toxic environment." In an essay written by former head of employee communications Alexandra Abrams and 20...
View Article'Monster Hunter Rise' heads to PC on January 12th
After debuting on Nintendo Switch toward the start of the year, Monster Hunter Rise is finally making its way to PC. The latest entry in Capcom’s much-loved action RPG series will make the jump to...
View ArticleCorsair's first gaming monitor is the 32-inch, 1440p Xeneon
Corsair is getting into the monitor business with its first gaming display. The Xeneon 32QHD165 has a 1440p, 32-inch display that has a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. There's support for AMD FreeSync and...
View ArticleNikola signs deal to build hydrogen fueling stations across North America
EV automaker Nikola has signed a memorandum of understanding with Opal Fuels to build and operate hydrogen fueling stations across North America. Under the preliminary agreement, the two companies will...
View ArticleSamsung's digital car keys will soon be available on the Genesis GV60 in Korea
First announced back in January at Samsung's Galaxy S21 event, Hyundai revealed on Thursday that its upcoming GV60 crossover will be the first to work with the phonemaker's newfangled Digital Key — at...
View ArticleNew FCC rules could force telephone companies to block robocalls to 911 call...
Back in 2012, Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a special do-not-call registry to protect 911 call centers from robocalls. The system was never implemented in part...
View ArticleClubhouse finally makes audio shareable with 30-second previews of rooms
One week after introducing a new invite system, Clubhouse is introducing a host of new features. The first of those new is Clips, a tool people can use to share previews of public rooms. When creators...
View ArticleDisney settles Scarlett Johansson lawsuit over 'Black Widow' streaming strategy
Disney and Scarlett Johansson are no longer on the outs. The parties have reached a settlement for the lawsuit Johansson filed over the hybrid release strategy used for Black Widow. If you'll recall,...
View ArticleWaymo and Cruise get DMV approval to offer autonomous rides in California
The California DMV has given both Waymo and Cruise permission to offer the general public autonomous vehicle rides — but only in certain parts of the state and under a set of conditions. Waymo applied...
View ArticleGM's US factories will switch to renewable energy five years ahead of schedule
Earlier this year, GM announced plans to go green by 2035 with the vehicles it produces and by 2030 with how it produces them. Now, the company has announced that it will be well ahead schedule on the...
View ArticleFCC proposes new rules to combat SIM swapping scams
SIM swapping scams have been on the rise these past couple of years, and since most online services these days are tied to people's phone numbers, the technique has the potential to ruin victims'...
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