| Tesla software update will show range increase for the 2021 Model 3 Posted: 19 Dec 2020 01:40 AM PST  Tesla has started rolling out a software update that could show a range increase for 2021 Model 3 vehicles. Update 2020.48.12 enables extra range for the Standard Range and Long Range variants, according to Tesla hacker "Green," who previously discov... |
| Shigeru Miyamoto gives a tour of the Super Nintendo World theme park Posted: 18 Dec 2020 08:49 PM PST  The promise of Super Nintendo World is especially tantalizing in a world where the pandemic is cutting into travel options, but now we've had a chance to experience the Universal Studios park without going to Japan or waiting for its doors to open in... |
| 'Cyberpunk 2077' gets another patch to address HDR and V's 'modesty' Posted: 18 Dec 2020 05:56 PM PST  The latest update aimed at addressing the long list of problems players are experiencing in Cyberpunk 2077 has already started to roll out on consoles. The 1.05 hotfix measures at 16 - 17 GB on Xbox and PlayStation platforms, and you can read through... |
| Google details what happened during Monday's cloud outage Posted: 18 Dec 2020 03:54 PM PST  On Monday morning, Google services like Gmail and Drive were down for about 45 minutes, leaving many Workspace users unable to do their work. In the aftermath of the incident, Google promised it would conduct an investigation into what happened. In a... |
| Space Force announces its personnel will be called 'Guardians' Posted: 18 Dec 2020 03:50 PM PST  While Donald Trump said that at first he was "not really serious" when considering a Space Force branch of the military, it has become real, and has continued to progress despite the ongoing pandemic. As the former Air Force Space Command becomes its... |
| Microsoft is reportedly developing its own ARM-based chips for Surface PCs Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:58 PM PST  It sounds like Apple isn't the only company that wants to reduce its reliance on Intel. According to Bloomberg, Microsoft is developing in-house ARM processors to power its Surface devices and cloud infrastructure. While there aren't many details on... |
| Canoo's multipurpose electric van looks like it's built out of Lego Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:36 PM PST  Electric vehicle company Canoo caught our attention last year with its plan to offer a subscription-only EV. It's back with its latest creation, a stylish multi-purpose delivery vehicle that'll start at around $33,000. Pre-orders are open for the mul... |
| CD Projekt Red announces sweeping 'Cyberpunk 2077' refund plan Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:11 PM PST  The fallout from Cyberpunk 2077's buggy release continues. Developer CD Projekt Red says its intention is to offer a refund to everyone who purchased a physical copy of the game or a digital one at retail, even if it means paying for the expense out... |
| Skype's latest update uses AI to make group calls less awkward Posted: 18 Dec 2020 11:26 AM PST  Back in July, Microsoft added a feature called Together Mode to its Teams workplace messaging app. The tool uses an AI-powered segmentation technology to put everyone in a video call in the same virtual space. Even if you don't use Microsoft Teams, y... |
| Eight stocking stuffers on sale for $40 or less Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:55 AM PST  It can be a challenge to find stocking stuffers for members of your family. This type of gift, which some people open on Christmas Eve and others on Christmas Day, might also be a last-minute purchase for most people since stocking stuffers typically... |
| DOJ antitrust case against Google may not go to trial until 2023 Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:46 AM PST  It seems Google will have a dark cloud of antitrust charges hanging over it for a few years at least. At a status hearing on Friday, US District Judge Amit Mehta said the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against the company probably won't go... |
| What the hell is going on with Cyberpunk 2077? Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:31 AM PST  Cyberpunk 2077 is a mess. When it works, it's a solid role-playing game set in a classic, grimy sci-fi world — but the thing is, it often doesn't work. Since launch, players on every platform have been sharing videos and images of the game's ridiculo... |
| LAFC will offer stadium goers on-field audio via their phones Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:13 AM PST  For as much as cable networks have worked to improve the at-home sports viewing experience in recent years, there's still nothing quite like traveling to your local stadium to see your hometown team play. But you do give up on things like play-by-pla... |
| Microsoft expands Xbox ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ refund policy Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:42 AM PST  The console launch of Cyberpunk 2077 has been a mess, to put it mildly. Now, Microsoft has expanded its refund policy for the game. It said that, until further notice, anyone who bought Cyberpunk 2077 digitally from the Microsoft Store can claim a fu... |
| Sonos is fighting a war to stay relevant Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:30 AM PST  For Sonos, 2020 began in dramatic fashion. While the tech world was focused on CES, the company made a splash by suing Google for allegedly infringing five of its wireless speaker patents. Sonos said this was just a small portion of Google's overall... |
| DJI can no longer buy components from the US for its drones Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:12 AM PST  The Department of Commerce has added 78 companies and individuals to its entity list, which effectively blocks US businesses from dealing with them. Joining the likes of Huawei on the list are Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, wh... |
| This week's best deals: $60 off the Apple Watch SE and more Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:00 AM PST  We're officially one week away from Christmas, even though it may not feel like it, which means these are truly the final days to snag last-minute holiday gifts. Believe it or not, there are still sales you can grab and some of those gadgets could st... |
| Apple explains how AirPods Max low-power modes work Posted: 18 Dec 2020 08:10 AM PST  Ever since Apple released AirPods Max, questions have swirled around its low-power modes. Do you really need to use the Smart Case to save battery life, or let the headphones idle for hours? Thankfully, Apple is finally setting the record straight. T... |
| Commerce Department cuts off China’s biggest chipmaker from US tech Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:57 AM PST  US Department of Commerce added dozens of Chinese companies to its Entity List this morning, but one looms especially large. Citing concerns over national security, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation — China's single largest chip m... |
| ‘Control’ next-gen upgrade brings 60FPS mode and more in February Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:53 AM PST  Remedy's latest adventure will soon play even better on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. Today, the developer announced that Control: Ultimate Edition will be available digitally on next-gen hardware from February 2nd, 2021. Boxed copies will... |
| ‘The Mandalorian’ season two finale confirms another Star Wars spin-off Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:44 AM PST  Warning: This post contains light spoilers for the season two finale of The Mandalorian.At an investor event last week, Disney revealed several Star Wars shows that are on the way to Disney+, but it seems there's one it failed to mention during the p... |
| Amazon brings group calls to Echo devices in the US Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:24 AM PST  As promised, Amazon is adding group calling to Echo devices — just in time for those socially distant holiday get-togethers. If you live in the US, you can use Alexa to start a group call on our Echo speaker or display. So long as one person in your... |
| It was a massive year for electric bikes and scooters Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:01 AM PST  People were buying electric bikes and scooters long before the pandemic. Some saw them as a cheap and reliable way to reach the office. Others wanted a vehicle that could take them to the nearest park, supermarket or brunch-time meet-up. The coronavi... |
| AI controlled a US military aircraft for the first time Posted: 18 Dec 2020 06:28 AM PST  As much as the US military relies on drones to bolster its aerial arsenal, it has still relied on human operators to guide its aircraft — until now. Air Force Assistant Secretary Dr. Will Roper has revealed to Popular Mechanics that AI controlled a U... |
| Podcast: The biggest winners and losers of tech in 2020 Posted: 18 Dec 2020 05:30 AM PST  This week, Cherlynn and Devindra look back at 2020 to figure out who were the biggest winners and losers of tech. From Apple's M1 chip to the downfall of Quibi, it was a year of serious highs and lows for the tech industry, especially once you factor... |
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