| LG made a virtual showroom to show off its IFA 2020 lineup Posted: 01 Sep 2020 04:35 AM PDT  The IFA, one of the the first big in-person tech events happening post-lockdown, will open on September 3rd. It's an invite-only affair that's limited to 1,000 people per day, though, which is probably why LG has launched a virtual showroom even thou... |
| The Morning After: Netflix queues up some free samples Posted: 01 Sep 2020 04:24 AM PDT  What do you really need from an alarm clock? Smart displays can be a little extreme to sit by your bedside, but having something that syncs nicely with your phone doesn't hurt. Now Lenovo has followed last year's Google Assistant-connected Smart Cloc... |
| Jabra's Elite 85h ANC headphones are more than half off at $120 Posted: 01 Sep 2020 03:55 AM PDT  Good quality wireless active noise cancellation (ANC) headphones generally aren't cheap, which is what makes Jabra's latest proposition so interesting. It's selling the Elite 85h wireless over-ear headphones for $120, which is over half the normal $2... |
| Walmart's $98-a-year Amazon Prime rival launches September 15th Posted: 01 Sep 2020 03:10 AM PDT  Walmart+ is finally here. On September 15th, customers can hand over $98 a year, or $12.95 a month, to join the membership-and-benefits program. The big perk that Walmart+ offers is unlimited free delivery on orders over $35 from its network of 4,700... |
| FDA approves first automated insulin system for kids Posted: 01 Sep 2020 02:01 AM PDT  Testing blood sugar frequently and administering insulin as needed throughout the day isn't easy, especially if the individual with diabetes is a young child who can't do it on their own yet. Now, there's an FDA-sanctioned device that could make thin... |
| Nintendo now lets gamers cancel Switch eShop pre-orders Posted: 01 Sep 2020 01:06 AM PDT  If you've ever pre-ordered a Switch game and then changed your mind, you'll know that Nintendo aren't great at offering refunds. Nintendo's corporate policy was to charge you the second the pre-order was made and then, if you complain, simply to bell... |
| Apple's fall event could feature four iPhones, two Watches and an iPad Air Posted: 01 Sep 2020 12:44 AM PDT  Apple's next virtual event should be just around the corner and it looks like a big one, according to a report from Bloomberg. To start with, Apple plans to release four new 5G iPhones with OLED screens including basic 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch models, a... |
| Astro explains how its headsets will work with the PS5 and Xbox Series X Posted: 01 Sep 2020 12:01 AM PDT  With a new console generation just over the horizon a big question on the minds of many gamers is, "How much am I going to spend on new accessories?" The cost of the system is often just the tip of the iceberg, as it's possible to spend hundreds of d... |
| Sennheiser's CX 400BT are its most affordable true wireless earbuds yet Posted: 31 Aug 2020 11:00 PM PDT  While some headphone companies have gone all in on true wireless earbuds, Sennheiser has taken a more measured approach. The company has released two versions of its Momentum True Wireless buds thus far, with an improved model debuting back in March.... |
| What's on TV this week: 'Mulan,' 'The Boys,' 'Tony Hawk' and 'NBA 2K21' Posted: 31 Aug 2020 10:42 PM PDT  September has arrived and with it, we're seeing more new games launching for the fall season, as well as some new options for binge watching. The big highlight this week is Disney's "premium VOD" release of its live-action Mulan flick, which will cos... |
| 'Pokémon Go' will stop working on old Android and iOS devices in October Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:33 PM PDT  An upcoming Pokémon Go update for October could mean you won't be able to access the game anymore if you're using an older iPhone or Android device. Niantic has announced that the game will stop supporting devices running Android 5, iOS 10 and iOS 11... |
| Facebook threatens to block all news in Australia Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:15 PM PDT  Facebook users in Australia could lose their ability to share news on the social network, the company is warning. The threat is the result of a proposed law from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that would require Facebook an... |
| Twitter makes sure Quote Tweets are just one click away Posted: 31 Aug 2020 05:34 PM PDT  Twitter's ever-evolving approach to conversation on its platform has another tweak, as now you'll see a Quote Tweet button in between the count of Retweets and Likes when you zoom in on a particular tweet. The standardized quote tweet arrived about f... |
| PayPal has a fraud problem Posted: 31 Aug 2020 02:27 PM PDT  At first glance, the email looks like a textbook phishing attempt. Subject line: "Invoice from Help those affected by the California Wildfires. Body text: "'Help those affected by the California Wildfires' sent you an invoice for $35.00 USD." A butto... |
| Revel's electric mopeds come to San Francisco amid growing safety concerns Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:25 PM PDT  Despite ongoing safety concerns about its platform, Revel is expanding into San Francisco. As The Verge notes, Monday's announcement is not the electric moped rental company's first expansion into the Bay Area; it also operates in Berkeley and across... |
| Ninja and MrBeast are getting 'Fall Guys' skins after $1 million charity contest Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:03 PM PDT  A team that includes Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has won the charity competition to have their likeness included in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, the adorable but deceptively brutal battle royale everyone on Twitch has been playing. At nearly the last minu... |
| Call of Duty League is moving to four-player teams next season Posted: 31 Aug 2020 11:12 AM PDT  The 2020 Call of Duty League (CDL) season wrapped up over the weekend, with Dallas Empire claiming the title and $1.5 million in prize money. But one member of that championship squad could miss out next year. The league is moving from five-player te... |
| Apple's App Store appeals process is now open for developers Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:51 AM PDT  As promised back at WWDC, Apple is now allowing developers to challenge App Store rules. Apps that are already on the App Store will no longer need to resolve guideline violations before Apple approves bug fixes -- unless those violations are related... |
| Google starts displaying licensing details for image results Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:00 AM PDT  Google is making it a lot easier to find images you can legally use for your projects. The tech giant will now mark image results with a badge that says "Licensable" if their publishers or creators have provided their licensing information. You'll ge... |
| 8BitDo is making a customizable arcade stick for Switch and PC players Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:00 AM PDT  It's time to fight with style. 8BitDo has unveiled a new arcade stick that looks like the lovechild of a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Street Fighter V cabinet. The peripheral, which supports PC and Switch, has a bunch of customisation opti... |
| Amazon's Prime Air can officially begin drone delivery trials in the US Posted: 31 Aug 2020 07:20 AM PDT  As of today, Amazon is officially an "air carrier." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Amazon Prime Air the designation, which allows Amazon to begin its first commercial delivery trials in the US, Bloomberg reports. The company will u... |
| Qualcomm's Snapdragon 732G promises more power for midrange phones Posted: 31 Aug 2020 07:00 AM PDT  Midrange phones are on the rise, and Qualcomm is updating its portfolio to power more of them. The company today announced the Snapdragon 732G, which follows up last year's Snapdragon 730G. The newest chipset offers better on-device AI performance as... |
| The Razer Blade 15 with a 4K OLED display is $300 off Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:32 AM PDT  If you have yet to buy a new laptop for school and always wanted a device that can handle both work and play, you can now grab a powerful machine from Razer for less. The Blade 15 gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display is $300 off at Best Buy... |
| Lenovo’s Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop weighs less than four pounds Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:00 AM PDT  As part of its holiday lineup, Lenovo is releasing a new Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop. According to the company, this is the slimmest chassis of any Legion laptop. The Slim 7i weighs in just under four pounds (1.86 kilograms). Like the Legion 5i and... |
| Google is bringing a kids mode to some Android tablets Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:00 AM PDT  Google has been trying to create safe environments for kids on its services, with features such as Family Link parental controls and a section of the Google Play store with teacher-approved apps. It's building on the likes of those with Kids Space, a... |
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