| Netflix introduces an audio-only playback mode Posted: 16 Dec 2020 03:41 AM PST  Netflix is taking on podcasts, in a way, by rolling out on audio-only playback mode in its Android app, Android Police has reported. The feature has appeared as a server-side update, and if you have it, you'll see a new "Video Off" button at the top... |
| NPR podcasts are now available to stream on Spotify outside of the US Posted: 16 Dec 2020 03:00 AM PST  NPR and Spotify have been cozy since 2018, when the public radio and content powerhouse signed a deal to make select shows available through the music service. That agreement only covered the US though, so today the two partners are announcing a new... |
| Samsung reportedly hasn't given up on the Galaxy Note line Posted: 16 Dec 2020 02:41 AM PST  The Galaxy Note line may not be discontinued anytime soon. A Samsung official told Yonhap News on condition of anonymity that the tech giant is preparing to release a new Galaxy Note model next year. Reports that Samsung is killing the product line s... |
| Microsoft Authenticator can now store and autofill mobile device passwords Posted: 16 Dec 2020 01:15 AM PST  Microsoft's Authenticator on mobile will soon be updated with password management and autofill capabilities, the company announced (as seen by Thurott). The passwords will be synced using your Microsoft account using Outlook, Hotmail and other Redmon... |
| Jaguar's latest electric race car only drives in 'Gran Turismo' Posted: 16 Dec 2020 12:01 AM PST  Jaguar has unveiled a follow-up to its first-ever electric sports car — but just like its predecessor, it's a virtual vehicle meant for the Gran Turismo universe. The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV is an endurance racer that retains the silhouette of... |
| Firefox 84 arrives with native support for Apple Silicon Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:21 PM PST  Apple's first laptops and desktop with its custom M1 CPU inside have already proven to be quite powerful and efficient, but they're at their best with software updated to run natively on the new hardware. Now Firefox is joining Chrome by generally re... |
| Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service gets limited Android rollout Posted: 15 Dec 2020 08:26 PM PST  When Amazon launched early access for Luna, it left Android users out in the cold and made the cloud gaming service available on Fire TV, PC, Mac and iOS devices. Now, the e-commerce giant has edited Luna's compatible devices and browsers list to rev... |
| Now you can watch Netflix on your Echo Show Posted: 15 Dec 2020 06:36 PM PST  In September Amazon revealed its Echo Show 10 with a rotating base, and announced that Netflix streaming would come to the platform. Today is that day, and if you have one of Amazon's Alexa-connected smart displays, you should be able to queue up a f... |
| Microsoft will release the Surface Duo in more countries next year Posted: 15 Dec 2020 03:05 PM PST  After a buggy initial release in the US this past August, Microsoft's Surface Duo will make its way to other countries next year. On Tuesday, the company announced its dual-screen Android phone will be available in Canada, France, Germany and the UK... |
| Walmart will test driverless delivery trucks in Arkansas next year Posted: 15 Dec 2020 02:25 PM PST  In 2019, Walmart started working with a company called Gatik to test autonomous delivery trucks on a two-mile route between a fulfillment center and a store in Bentonville, Arkansas. After those vehicles logged more than 70,000 miles with a human dri... |
| 'Doom Zero' brings 32 new levels to the original games on mobile and consoles Posted: 15 Dec 2020 12:55 PM PST  Should Doom Eternal's arrival on Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass have you hankering for even more demon slaying, then you're in luck. If you have the re-releases of Doom (the original one) and Doom II, you can battle a bunch more enemies in a mod... |
| Twitter will discontinue its standalone Periscope apps in March Posted: 15 Dec 2020 12:37 PM PST  Twitter plans to no longer offer a standalone Periscope experience. In a blog post the company shared today, Twitter says it will discontinue the Periscope mobile apps by March 2021."The truth is that the Periscope app is in an unsustainable maintena... |
| Google will officially support running Chrome OS on old PCs Posted: 15 Dec 2020 12:36 PM PST  Over the past five years, a company called Neverware has allowed individuals, schools and businesses to essentially turn their old PCs and Macs into a Chromebook with its CloudReady software. The beauty of the operating system is that it allows you t... |
| Facebook unfreezes political ads in Georgia ahead of runoff elections Posted: 15 Dec 2020 12:21 PM PST  In the run-up to critical runoff elections in Georgia, Facebook will lift its ban on political advertisements in the state starting Wednesday, December 16th at 12pm ET. The company will work with authorized advertisers and prioritize those with direc... |
| Microsoft Office apps now run natively on Macs with the M1 chip Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:46 AM PST  Microsoft is rolling out fresh versions of its Office apps that work natively with Apple's M1 chip, the powerhouse of the new Macbook Air, Macbook Pro and Mac Mini. Specifically, the apps getting an upgrade are Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and On... |
| The EU could break up big tech companies that violate stricter rules Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:38 AM PST  Major tech companies are facing stricter rules and hefty fines for breaking them in the European Union. Officials could even break up companies that often engage in anti-competitive actions.The European Commission has unveiled drafts of two sweeping... |
| The Snapdragon 678 is a modest update to a two-year-old chip Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:25 AM PST  With devices like the Pixel 5 and OnePlus Nord, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 700-series chips have been the go-to for most mid-range phones in 2020. But the chipmaker hasn't forgotten about its 600-series. It's adding a member to the mid-range family called... |
| Facebook adds new notifications for COVID-19 misinformation Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:12 AM PST  Facebook is doing more to alert users who have shared dangerous misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic. The social network is introducing a new notification that will tell users that a post they liked, shared or commented on has been removed d... |
| Save 68 percent on these wireless and waterproof earphones Posted: 15 Dec 2020 10:55 AM PST  Most people this holiday season fall into one of two camps just about now. They either have all their shopping done and are enjoying everything December has to offer, or they're stressed out at the prospect of an overwhelming amount of last-minute ho... |
| Apple Arcade hit 'Grindstone' makes its way to Switch today Posted: 15 Dec 2020 10:20 AM PST  Grindstone, the stellar Apple Arcade puzzler from Sword and Sworcery studio Capybara Games, is available on the Nintendo Switch right now. It's a timed exclusive on the new platform, which means it'll likely hit additional consoles after a predetermi... |
| Both 'Spelunky' games will land on Nintendo Switch next summer Posted: 15 Dec 2020 09:51 AM PST  Roguelike fans, rejoice! Spelunky and its numbered sequel are headed to the Nintendo Switch next summer. The original will have local multiplayer, while Spelunky 2 will support both local and online play. The 'original' Spelunky launched on the Xbox... |
| 'Fortnite' is getting an Among Us-style mode for the holidays Posted: 15 Dec 2020 09:47 AM PST  On the same day that Among Us makes its way to Nintendo Switch, Epic is adding a new limited-time gameplay mode called The Spy Within. If you've played any Werewolf-style game, the broad strokes of the new mode will be familiar. Each time you start a... |
| 'Among Us' hits Nintendo Switch today Posted: 15 Dec 2020 09:33 AM PST  Among Us, one of the most popular online games of the quarantine era, is scheduled to go live today on Nintendo Switch, complete with cross-platform play. Unlike discovering your best friend has been an Impostor this entire time, today's announcement... |
| Google Photos' new Memories include 3D cinematic images Posted: 15 Dec 2020 09:00 AM PST  Google Photos will start turning your old images into new types of Memories over the coming weeks. The Memories feature displays old photos saved in your account in a stories-like format similar to Snap's and Facebook's. These new types of Memories c... |
| EA Play's arrival on Xbox Game Pass for PC is delayed to 2021 Posted: 15 Dec 2020 08:54 AM PST  You'll need to wait a little longer to play the likes of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order through an Xbox Game Pass subscription on PC. Microsoft says EA Play won't be available on the platform as part of Game Pass Ultimate or the PC version of Game Pass... |
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