| Xbox Series X and S will support Dolby Vision HDR for gaming Posted: 11 Sep 2020 05:00 AM PDT  Dolby has announced that the upcoming Xbox Series S and Series X will be the first consoles with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR gaming support. Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound will be enabled at launch, while Dolby Vision HDR gaming is set to arrive... |
| The Morning After: Our verdict on the Microsoft Surface Duo Posted: 11 Sep 2020 04:30 AM PDT  OK, so that's enough about Xbox. (Well, almost.) Changing tack, but sticking with Microsoft, we reviewed the Surface Duo, an unusual mobile device for a company that doesn't make mobile devices. According to our reviews editor, Cherlynn Low, the hard... |
| Gateway PCs are back Posted: 11 Sep 2020 04:00 AM PDT  The Gateway PC brand (and its cow-spotted boxes) pretty much faded into obscurity after Acer snapped it up for $710 million way back in 2007. Now, Gateway is back with a new line of laptops, 2-in-1 devices and tablets at multiple price points that ca... |
| Amazon wants a Joe Exotic series starring Nicolas Cage Posted: 11 Sep 2020 02:55 AM PDT  One of the clearest signs that we're approaching the Peak TV bubble is the number of upstart streaming companies making the same damn show. Variety is reporting that Amazon is looking to launch its own series based on the lurid exploits of the Tiger... |
| Zoom rolls out two-factor authentication for all accounts Posted: 11 Sep 2020 01:45 AM PDT  Zoom has unveiled two-factor authentication (2FA) for all user accounts, to make it easier to prevent "zoombombing" and other security breaches. Once enabled, the system will require users to enter a one-time code from a mobile authenticator app, SMS... |
| MIT sleep monitor can track people's sleeping positions using radio signals Posted: 11 Sep 2020 12:12 AM PDT  A team of MIT researchers has developed a device that can monitor people's sleep postures without having to use cameras or to stick sensors on their body. It's a wall-mounted monitor the team dubbed BodyCompass, and it works by analyzing radio signal... |
| Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service arrives in Beijing Posted: 10 Sep 2020 08:01 PM PDT  Baidu launched its Apollo Go robotaxi service in the Chinese cities of Changsha and Cangzhou back in August, shortly after announcing that its autonomous driving computer is ready for use on the streets. Now, Apollo Go has also made its way to Beijin... |
| Apple will let Epic Games users 'sign in with Apple' for a bit longer Posted: 10 Sep 2020 03:32 PM PDT  A day before Apple was set to shut down the "sign in with Apple" prompt for Epic Games users, the company has retreated on its threat. Apple issued an indefinite extension on the matter, meaning for now, Epic Games players can still use "sign in with... |
| 'AGOS: A Game of Space' is Ubisoft's interstellar VR adventure Posted: 10 Sep 2020 03:06 PM PDT  With reveals like Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake and Immortals Fenyx Rising, a lot of Ubisoft's Forward event on Thursday touched on stuff we've seen from the publisher before. But the company also had a couple of surprises up its sleeve. One... |
| Dozens of AmazonBasics products could pose a safety risk, report says Posted: 10 Sep 2020 02:49 PM PDT  It might be a good idea to carefully read the reviews before you buy another AmazonBasics product. A new report from CNN says dozens of products sold by Amazon with "AmazonBasics" branding could pose a safety risk, according to customer reviews.Accor... |
| Twitter bans far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers Posted: 10 Sep 2020 02:14 PM PDT  Twitter has banned the accounts of far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers and its founder, Stewart Rhodes. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the group is one of the US's largest anti-government movements. It claims to have tens of tho... |
| AirTV Anywhere allows you to watch and record local channels remotely Posted: 10 Sep 2020 01:43 PM PDT  Sling TV has introduced a way for you to easily watch Netflix and local news on the same device, even when you're away from home. The company updated one of its distinct products, AirTV, to allow you to view and record local over-the-air (OTA) channe... |
| 'Riders Republic' is an extreme sports MMO from the studio behind 'Steep' Posted: 10 Sep 2020 01:12 PM PDT  Ubisoft is working on a new sports action game called Riders Republic. Set in the heartland of the US, the upcoming multiplayer title allows up to 50 players to race one another on bike, skis, snowboard and wingsuit across an open world that takes in... |
| Apple's 10.2-inch iPad drops to $279 at Amazon and Walmart Posted: 10 Sep 2020 01:04 PM PDT  It's been almost three months since we've seen a good sale on Apple's 10.2-inch iPad, but we've got one now as we get closer to Apple's hardware event next week. The 7th-generation iPad is discounted to $279 at Amazon and Walmart, which is $50 off it... |
| The 'Scott Pilgrim' game returns this holiday in a 'Complete Edition' Posted: 10 Sep 2020 12:47 PM PDT  Ten years after its launch on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game is coming back in a Complete Edition for current-gen consoles. Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game Complete Edition lands this holiday season for Xbox One... |
| 'Immortals Fenyx Rising' is Ubisoft's love letter to 'Breath of the Wild' Posted: 10 Sep 2020 12:45 PM PDT  So we've come full circle. After Ubisoft carried the torch from Rockstar and helped shape the template for open world games (for better or worse), Nintendo perfected it with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Now, the team behind Assassin's Cre... |
| Google will remove misleading election-related autocompletes Posted: 10 Sep 2020 12:41 PM PDT  In the fight against fake news, even a search engine's autocomplete suggestions can create confusion. Google announced today that it's updating its autocomplete policies related to elections, adding that it will "remove predictions that could be inte... |
| 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time' remake arrives in January 2021 Posted: 10 Sep 2020 12:40 PM PDT  It's been about ten years since Ubisoft released The Forgotten Sands, the most recent mainline entry in the Prince of Persia series, but the company is finally returning to the historic franchise. After an eleventh-hour leak ruined the surprise, the... |
| Russia, China and Iran target US elections with cyberattacks Posted: 10 Sep 2020 12:15 PM PDT  Russia is once again trying to interfere with a US presidential election, according to a new disclosure from Microsoft that also names China and Iran.The attacks have targeted both Joe Biden and Donald Trump's campaigns, as well as other officials an... |
| How much do you really want to play Far Cry in VR? Posted: 10 Sep 2020 12:01 PM PDT  Ubisoft is returning to one of its most popular Far Cry games, but probably not in the way fans were expecting. Ahead of its Ubisoft Forward showcase later today, the company detailed Far Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity, a new VR spinoff of Far Cry 3 you'... |
| Alexa can print your recipes, sudoku games or your grocery list Posted: 10 Sep 2020 11:58 AM PDT  Printer-makers like HP had previously made their products work with Alexa, but now Amazon has created its own printing feature for its voice assistant. Print items like the shopping and to-do lists you create with Alexa, crossword puzzles, recipes or... |
| Twitter plans for the worst with new election misinformation policy Posted: 10 Sep 2020 11:32 AM PDT  Twitter is ramping up its fight against election misinformation ahead of the 2020 election. The company introduced an updated version of its civic integrity policy that allows the company to more aggressively label tweets with false or misleading cla... |
| Microsoft Teams will bring fans into NFL stadiums virtually Posted: 10 Sep 2020 11:09 AM PDT  Just like the NBA, the NFL will use Microsoft Teams to bring fans into stadiums (albeit virtually) when the season starts tonight. A mosaic of virtual spectators will be displayed on LED screens in stadiums and on broadcasts during key games.Each gam... |
| Sony's 55-inch A8H OLED smart TV is $400 off right now Posted: 10 Sep 2020 10:10 AM PDT  OLED TVs, as expensive as they can be, are a favorite among display aficionados. Both Sony and LG announced new OLED TVs earlier this year at CES and now there's actually a decent sale on one of them. The Sony 55-inch A8H 4K OLED TV is $400 off right... |
| Ninja has returned to Twitch on a multi-year exclusive deal Posted: 10 Sep 2020 10:00 AM PDT  Tyler "Ninja" Blevins is back on Twitch. He has signed a multi-year contract with the platform where he made his name, and his first stream under the deal starts at 3PM ET. "I am excited to get back to streaming full-time and connecting with my loyal... |
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