Google Cloud outage takes down Spotify, Snapchat, Etsy and more sites (updated)
A Google Cloud networking issue has taken down a handful of prominent websites today, including Spotify, Snapchat, Etsy and Discord. Google says the issue is partially resolved as of 1:17PM ET, but a...
View ArticleRoku now has an 8K channel for TCL TVs
What better way to show off the splendor of 8K visuals than with nature programming? That seems to be Roku's train of thought as it adds the first premium 8K channel to its platform: The Explorers.The...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard workers walk out and demand CEO Bobby Kotick's resignation
Employees at Activision Blizzard are calling for the resignation of CEO Bobby Kotick following new revelations into the role he may have played in creating the toxic workplace culture that has mired...
View ArticleNetflix offers a clearer look at its top 10 rankings
Netflix's definition of a successful show has been opaque at times, to put it mildly, but the company might have just provided some meaningful transparency. The streaming service has launched a "Top 10...
View ArticleMotorola's latest Moto G Power features a 50-megapixel camera
Motorola is refreshing the Moto G lineup with an updated Power model. Like the phone itself, it’s not the most exciting update. The 2022 Moto G Power once again features a 5,000mAh battery Motorola...
View ArticleThe 4th-gen August WiFi smart lock returns to a record low of $180
August's WiFi smart lock is on sale again ahead of Black Friday. Wellbots has the smart home gadget for a record low of $180 when you use the code ENGADLOCKBF at checkout. We've seen the smart lock go...
View ArticleUber's $10 One subscription gives you VIP access to rides and deliveries
Uber is taking another shot at subscriptions, and this latest attempt might make sense if you're as interested in deluxe treatment as you are discounts. The service has launched an Uber One membership...
View ArticleStreamlabs accused of copying material for its console streaming platform
Streamlabs is coming under fire for material used to launch Xbox streaming platform — and beyond. As Eurogamerreports, rivals have accused the company of copying web material, naming schemes and...
View ArticleApple's self service program will let you repair iPhones and Macs yourself
Apple just became much friendlier to do-it-yourself repairs. The company is launching a Self Service Repair program that will let you repair products yourself using official Apple parts and tools. The...
View ArticleMercedes’ EQS sets the bar for luxury EVs
The need to electrify its lineup could have resulted in Mercedes tossing an EV powertrain in its S-Class. Instead, it made the correct decision to create an EV-specific vehicle, the EQS.With nearly all...
View ArticleTidal adds a free tier and brings HiFi audio to its $10 plan
Tidal is adding a free, ad-supported tier as it seeks to expand its user base. The option, which is only available in the US for now, includes access to Tidal's entire library of 80 million songs as...
View ArticleLA's iconic Staples Center will become the Crypto.com Arena
Cryptocurrency will soon be inescapable in Los Angeles, at least for a while. AEG has signed a 20-year rights agreement that will rename LA's Staples Center to the Crypto.com Arena. Yes, the Clippers,...
View Article'Alien: Isolation' is coming to iOS and Android on December 16th
One of the most memorable survival horror games of recent years is coming to smartphones and tablets. Feral Interactive will bring Alien: Isolation to iOS and Android on December 16th.Feral, which also...
View ArticleTascam's Portacapture X8 is a beefy portable recorder with a smartphone-like...
Most portable recorders come with an array of physical buttons, switches and toggles. It’s part of what makes them practical and charming to use. But with its new Portacapture X8, Tascam wants to make...
View ArticleNissan starts taking reservations for its $46,000 Ariya crossover EV
Nissan is finally ready to offer pricing and other tangible details for its electric Ariya crossover. The automaker has started taking reservations for the Ariya beginning at $45,950 for the Venture+...
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Microsoft is replacing Windows Media Player with Media Player for Windows 11
Microsoft has built a new media playback app for Windows 11 to supplant both Windows Media Player, which hasn't really changed since 2009, and the Groove Music app. Windows Insiders can start testing...
View ArticleXbox Game Pass cloud gaming arrives on consoles
Following a limited test in September, Microsoft has begun rolling out cloud gaming support to additional Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While the feature is still in beta, it’s now available...
View ArticleSpotify strikes a multi-year deal with J.J. Abrams' new podcast unit
Spotify's growing podcast ambitions now include a pact with a big studio before it truly gets started. The streaming music service has struck a multi-year deal that gives it "first look" access to...
View ArticleTikTok takes more action against hoaxes and dangerous challenges
TikTok has pledged to do more to combat the spread of hoaxes and dangerous challenges. Many TikTok challenges are harmless and fun. Others are riskier, such as this year's milk crate challenge, which...
View ArticlePlayStation head Jim Ryan criticizes Activision Blizzard response to sexual...
It turns out Blizzard employees weren’t the only ones to express frustration with their company and CEO Bobby Kotick after The Wall Street Journalpublished an explosive report on the ongoing sexual...
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