Thursday, April 22, 2021

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Garmin's Venu 2 smartwatches offer sleep scores and health snapshots

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Garmin has unveiled the Venu 2 and smaller Venu 2S fitness-oriented smartwatches with a host of extra health features over the original Venu model.

Google's Live Caption feature comes to Chromebooks

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Google is adding its auto-generating Live Caption system to Chromebooks by way of a new Chrome OS release.

Signal hacked Cellebrite's phone hacking software used by law enforcement

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After the cellphone hacking company Cellebrite said it had figured out a way to access the secure messaging app Signal, Signal said that it's turning the tables.

Twitter is testing professional profiles for businesses

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Twitter has started testing its redesigned profile for businesses that allows owners to display more information potential customers can see.

Tesla's solar panels and Powerwall batteries are becoming a package deal

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Elon Musk said that starting next week, if you want a Tesla solar setup, you'll have to order a Powerwall battery too.

The US Postal Service is monitoring social media for 'inflammatory' postings

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According to Yahoo News, the Postal Service's law enforcement arm — the United States Postal Inspection Service or USPIS — has been running a surveillance program called the Internet Covert Operations Program (iCOP).

Disney's new deal with Sony gets Spider-Man flicks on Disney+

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Sony already had a streaming deal with Netflix, but now it has a new agreement with Disney that locks in films for Disney+ and Hulu.

'Resident Evil 4' comes out on Oculus Quest 2 this year

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As promised, Oculus had new details to share about the upcoming VR remaster of Resident Evil 4.

'Lone Echo II' heads to Oculus VR this summer

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Here's a highlight of some of the more notable announcements from Facebook's first Oculus Gaming Showcase.

NASA's Perseverance rover turns a tiny bit of Mars air into breathable oxygen

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On April 20th, Perseverance successfully pulled carbon dioxide from the planet's atmosphere and converted it into oxygen.

Mac owners in the US can now extend their warranty beyond three years

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The ongoing coverage will continue to renew annually until a customer cancels it.

The new 'Mortal Kombat' movie isn't just about the violence

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Screenwriter Greg Russo says he intentionally injected some levity, for old time's sake.

Senators want to block government agencies from buying Clearview AI data

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A bipartisan bill would also ban purchases of location data without a warrant.

Two formerly Japan-only 'Ace Attorney' games are finally being released in English

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Warm up your arguing voice and limber your objection fingers, there's a new Ace Attorney game coming to town.

Free-to-play Xbox games no longer require Xbox Live Gold to play online

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Starting today, all Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S owners can play free online multiplayer games without an Xbox Live Gold membership.

European Commission proposes strict policies to govern AI use

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As governments around the world consider how to regulate AI, the European Union is planning first-of-its-kind legislation that would put strict limits on the technology.

OnePlus Watch is getting an always-on display after abysmal reviews

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OnePlus is rolling out an update that should improve activity tracking.

The third Android 12 developer preview improves haptics and in-app links

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This preview adds haptic feedback options for developers, new app launch animations and improved link management in apps, which are features we expect to arrive in the next major version of Android.

Magic Leap 2 is coming later this year, says CEO Peggy Johnson

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The business-focused headset will be generally available to buy in early 2022.

Background replacement videos are coming to Google Meet

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Along with other updates, you'll have more control over how you see your own feed.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' is getting another spikey sidekick

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A familiar sidekick is headed to the Sonic sequel.

PlayStation Plus could soon include a video service

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Sony may offer movies to PlayStation Plus subscribers through a briefly hinted-at Video Pass service.

Keep your gaming laptop safe with this $32 cooling stand

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Gaming laptops run hot, and the HAVIT Cooling Pad is Amazon's choice for keeping them cool. This cooling stand uses three large, quiet fans running at up to 1,000 RPM to protect your laptop from overheating.

All about Eve: The upstart PC brand struggling to pay back jilted customers

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Three years after the first Eve-branded computers went on sale, some customers still haven't received their machines, and attempts to reclaim their money have largely gone unanswered. Now, with a bevy of new products in the works — including a follow-up to that original V PC — Eve seemingly hopes its new customers will forget how much it still owes some of its earliest backers.

Riding in the Lucid Air luxury EV

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Ahead of beginning the deliveries of the Lucid Air to customers in the second half of this year, the electric vehicle startup gave us a ride in its Grand Touring release candidate vehicle.
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