Fortnite's zero-building mode is here to stay
Epic isn't wasting time in elevating Fortnite's no-build mode. The developer has launched a "Zero Build" format in the Discover page that, as the name implies, takes the game's signature construction...
View ArticleKia's EV9 SUV will move from concept to reality in 2023
If you thought it wouldn't be long before Kia turned the Concept EV9 into a production model, you guessed correctly. The automaker has revealed that a road-ready version of the electric SUV will be...
View ArticleThe NFL may launch its own streaming service
The National Football League is developing its own streaming, according to The Athletic. NFL officials reportedly showed off a service tentatively called NFL+ to team owners at the league’s annual...
View ArticleYouTube TV is testing 5.1-channel audio on Android TV and Roku
YouTube TV should soon add immersive sound to more platforms. The service is now testing 5.1-channel audio on Android TV (including Google TV) and Roku devices, and expects to make surround sound...
View ArticleApple TV+ Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders start April 8th
Apple’s first Friday Night Baseball doubleheader will stream on April 8th. Announced at its recent “Peek Performance” event, the program will see Apple stream two exclusive MLB games every Friday...
View ArticleSennheiser's headphones can now switch modes based on location
Sennheiser just delivered a pair of updates that could make its audio gear more compelling, particularly at the end of a long work day. To start, an upgrade to the Smart Control app for Android and iOS...
View ArticleVerizon says ‘bad actors’ are to blame for sketchy spoofed spam texts
Verizon is aware of a spam campaign that is targeting its customers with their own phone numbers. As first reported by The Verge, some of the carrier’s subscribers have complained in recent days of...
View ArticleMessenger takes a cue from Slack with an @everyone shortcut
Meta is adding a handful of features to the Messenger app that will be familiar to anyone who's used Slack, most notably with a new @everyone function. Starting today, typing @everyone in a chat in...
View ArticleMoment's $100 MagSafe cage makes your iPhone filmmaking a tiny bit more pro
No matter how advanced your smartphone camera is, shaky, wobbly shots can make your videos look amateurish. This is why stabilizing your smartphone — either with a mount or a tripod — is vital to good...
View ArticleHackers swipe nearly $600 million from a 'play to earn' crypto game
Digital thieves just pulled off another major crypto heist. Motherboard has learned hackers stole 173,600 Ethereum (about $591.2 million) from the Ronin blockchain that powers Axie Infinity, a popular...
View ArticleIndie hit 'Unpacking' comes to PS4 and PS5 this spring
The peaceful, zen-like puzzle gameplay of Unpacking (the real game, that is) will soon be available to the PlayStation crowd. As Polygonsays, Witch Beam and Humble Games have announced that Unpacking...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard agrees to pay $18 million to settle its federal sexual...
A judge has ordered Activision Blizzard to pay $18 million to settle a federal lawsuit accusing the company of fostering a sexist, discriminatory workplace. The US Equal Employment Opportunity...
View ArticleNo one asked for a hamburger vending machine, and RoboBurger answered
If a startup from New Jersey has its way, the next Ray Kroc will be a robot. In the last week, a company called RoboBurgerinstalled an autonomous burger chef in Jersey City’s Newport Centre Mall. Over...
View ArticleBungie lawsuit aims to unmask YouTube copyright claim abusers
YouTube's copyright claim system has been repeatedly abused for bogus takedown requests, and Bungie has had enough. TorrentFreakreports the game studio has sued 10 anonymous people for allegedly...
View ArticleLotus unveils its first electric vehicle, the Eletre 'Hyper-SUV'
The electric revolution is no longer limited to daily drivers and eco-commuters. Luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche have already begun augmenting their lineups with EV variants,...
View ArticleDeveloper of 'Loop Hero' encourages Russian fans to just pirate their game
The Russian developer behind the mystical RPG Loop Hero is telling players to just pirate the game if they are barred from buying it due to sanctions on Russia. In a post on Russian social media...
View ArticleApple faces €5.5 billion lawsuit from Netherlands over its app store
A Dutch foundation has hit Apple with a lawsuit over the App Store’s developer fees, seeking €5.5 billion euro in damages for what it alleges is monopolistic behavior. In a press release, the Dutch...
View ArticleMeta reportedly paid political consultants to smear TikTok
Meta's long-running fight against TikTok may have gotten dirty. The Washington Post has obtained emails it says reveal that Facebook's parent company is paying the major political consulting firm...
View ArticleRoli's redesigned Seaboard Rise keyboard offers more precise playing
Roli has been building unconventional musical instruments for nearly a decade now — the company's first product, the rubber-keyed Seaboard piano was first revealed back in 2013. It was originally...
View ArticleLinkedIn is building new analytics and video features for creators
LinkedIn is building more tools for its growing base of creators. A year after introducing a dedicated “creator mode” profile setting, the company is adding a suite of new analytics and video features...
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