Thursday, October 29, 2020

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Chaos Audio's multieffects guitar pedal links to your smartphone

Posted: 29 Oct 2020 03:58 AM PDT

Chaos Audio has unveiled a digital multi-effects guitar pedal on Kickstarter that could be ideal for budget-minded users or beginners. The Chaos Stratus marries a customizable digital pedal board, guitar tuner, looper and metronome, all controlled by...

Tesla's $500 'Radio Upgrade' restores FM and Sirius XM access

Posted: 29 Oct 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Earlier this year, Tesla started offering owners of older Model S and Model X vehicles the option to upgrade their infotainment systems for $2,500. Purchasing it gives them access to features found in the newer version of the system, including YouTub...

Cakewalk3D lets your regular 3D printer decorate food

Posted: 29 Oct 2020 01:24 AM PDT

You'd have to be a real foodie to drop a few thousand dollars on a dedicated food printer, but what if you could transform a regular 3D printer into one for a fraction of that? That's the premise behind Cakewalk3D, a new Kickstarter project that prom...

FBI warns hospitals of 'increased and imminent' ransomware threat

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:34 PM PDT

US federal authorities have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning hospitals and healthcare providers that they're in danger of being targeted by a ransomware attack. A number of providers in the US had fallen victim to cybercriminals taking t...

The best early Black Friday deals you can get in Best Buy's new sale

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 10:15 PM PDT

November hasn't even started yet and Best Buy has already kicked off its early Black Friday deals. Sure, the retailer had a number of "Black Friday guaranteed" prices on its website already, but a slew of new deals are available today through Novembe...

Vizio's latest TVs add FreeSync, 120Hz 4K gaming support

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 09:34 PM PDT

With new game consoles just around the corner and PC GPUs delivering high-res graphics at 120fps, Vizio is rolling out an update for 2021 SmartCast-enabled TVs with its ProGaming Engine tech built-in. While Vizio mentioned HDMI 2.1 support in V-Serie...

Samsung's mobile sales are up 51 percent over last year's numbers

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 06:24 PM PDT

According to Samsung, despite the pandemic profits in its mobile business are up sharply from the dip it experienced in 2019. That's thanks to launches of flagship devices like its Galaxy Note 20 and Z Fold 2 as well as demand for "mainstream" models...

Yamaha's THR30IIA is a wireless amp for acoustic guitar players

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 03:44 PM PDT

Yamaha is expanding its THR 'desktop' amplifier lineup to add a dedicated model for acoustic guitar players. The new 30-watt THR30IIA features two 3.5-inch speakers and the company's own D-PRE microphone preamp. It comes with three microphone modes —...

The first Alexa-connected toy kitchen goes on sale for $300

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 02:13 PM PDT

After making its debut at Toy Fair 2020 earlier this year, KidKraft's 2-in-1 Alexa Kitchen and Market is now available to buy. You can pre-order the $300 toy kitchen before it starts shipping out on November 9th.  We got a chance to check it out in F...

The Senate's section 230 hearing was partisan and predictable

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 12:54 PM PDT

Vital debate on the future of the internet or pure political theatre? Today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing featured Twitter's Jack Dorsey, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, and addressed the very law that's foundational t...

Sony's updated PlayStation app can manage your PS5's storage remotely

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 12:23 PM PDT

Sony is updating the PlayStation App just in time for the November 12th release of the PS5. Available on iOS or Android, the new software features a refreshed interface with a home screen that puts the focus on your friends and recently played games....

'Halo Infinite' director Chris Lee steps down amid production turmoil

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 11:38 AM PDT

Halo Infinite director and studio head Chris Lee has stepped down from his role on the troubled game. Lee was overseeing the long-awaited next entry in the Halo series, which was supposed to arrive alongside the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles ne...

Nintendo brings the first two No More Heroes games to the Switch

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 10:57 AM PDT

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic (what else?), No More Heroes fans have to wait until next year to play Travis Touchdown's newest misadventure. But Nintendo is making up for the delay of No More Heroes 3 with the surprise rerelease of No More Heroe...

Learn how to trade and invest in stocks for $30

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 10:55 AM PDT

There are many ways to earn and lose money when playing the stock market. The only chance one had to enter the game, before the internet, was as an employee on Wall Street who worked for a large financial institution, brokerage or trading house. In 2...

Grimes and Endel made an AI-powered lullaby

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 10:48 AM PDT

Synth-pop artist and Cyberpunk 2077 cast member Grimes has teamed up with mood music startup Endel to create an AI-powered soundscape designed to help you drift off. "AI Lullaby" blends vocals and original music from Grimes with personalized sounds t...

Sony is giving away PSVR camera adapters for the PS5

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 10:24 AM PDT

PlayStation VR fans will be able to continue their virtual adventures even after upgrading to the next generation of console, Sony announced on Wednesday. The company is offering PSVR owners a free camera adapter for use with their PS5 when it arrive...

'Bugsnax' will be the first free PlayStation Plus game for PS5

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 09:57 AM PDT

The first round of PlayStation Plus freebie releases of the PS5 era has arrived! Come November, PS+ members will have their pick between Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition. And, if you were lucky enough to score a PlaySt...

Apple updates Clips with a new interface and iPad-specific tweaks

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 09:52 AM PDT

You may have forgotten about Clips but Apple has not. Three years after its initial release, the simple but capable video creation app is getting a significant update. Whatever version of the app you use, you'll find that the company has streamlined...

AMD's $649 Radeon RX 6800XT will take on NVIDIA's RTX 3080

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 09:22 AM PDT

After focusing on mid-range and entry-level graphics for years now, AMD is taking a step back into high-end graphics cards with the Radeon RX 6800XT. It's the company's first RDNA 2 video card for PCs, though that architecture will also appear in the...

Teenage Engineering is making Capcom-themed pocket synths

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 09:12 AM PDT

Teenage Engineering has teamed up with Capcom for its latest series of pocket-sized synths. The PO-128 Mega Man and PO-133 Street Fighter models, which each cost $89, include samples and animations from the respective game franchises. The Street Figh...

'Control' and 'Hitman 3' head to Switch via cloud streaming

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 08:53 AM PDT

Control, one of the most graphically intensive games ever to hit consoles, is available today on the Nintendo Switch thanks to cloud streaming. It marks the first time Nintendo has allowed developers to bring cloud-driven games — where the graphics a...

Bugatti’s Bolide is a 1,825HP ‘morphable’ hypercar

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 08:25 AM PDT

Bugatti's Bolide is what happens when the French carmaker challenges itself to reach new heights. It's not just a fast and luxurious speed demon like the Chiron — it's built from the ground up to destroy the race track. The company calls it the faste...

Switch exclusive 'Bravely Default II' delayed to February 26th

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 08:16 AM PDT

Bravely Default II was one of the last few Switch exclusives Nintendo had on its release calendar for the remainder of this year. That's no longer the case — it'll now arrive on February 26th. "More development time is necessary to ensure this RPG ex...

Consumer Reports says Tesla Autopilot is a 'distant second' to GM's tech

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 08:10 AM PDT

Tesla has taken another bruising for the quality of its driver assistance tech. Consumer Reports has conducted (via Reuters) a driver assistance study where Tesla's Autopilot placed a "distant second" to GM's Super Cruise, with a Model Y scoring 57 v...

3Doodler's latest 3D printing pen lets pros draw with metal and wood

Posted: 28 Oct 2020 08:00 AM PDT

3Doodler's 3D printing pens aren't just for enthusiasts and students. The company has introduced the 3Doodler Pro+, a "professional-grade" pen aimed at everyone from artists to engineers. Its dual drive system can 3D print with material beyond the us...

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