Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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The Morning After: Sony is selling a lot of PS5s

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Sony reports it's sold 7.8 million PlayStation 5s so far, while Microsoft's console sales are up 232 percent compared to last year.

The Apple Watch Series 6 falls to an all-time low of $299

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The Apple Watch Series 6 is currently available for $100 less than its original price at Amazon and Best Buy.

Spotify now has 158 million Premium subscribers

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It's slower growth after an explosive 2020, but one that Spotify was expecting.

UK says 'self-driving' cars could be allowed by the end of 2021

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The UK government has announced that basic self-driving cars with automated lane-keeping system (ALKS) could arrive on British roads by the end of 2021.

Sony has already sold 7.8 million PS5s

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Sony can't make enough PlayStation 5 consoles to satisfy demand.

Chromecast with Google TV and new Roku devices get certified for HDR10+

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The number of devices certified for HDR10+ support grew just a bit more, now that Chromecast with Google TV and new Roku devices have joined the list.

Nike's PlayStation 5-themed shoes arrive next month

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Paul George's new shoes will go on sale next month with a PS5 theme, but buying them will probably be as difficult as buying a PS5 right now.

NHL Turner Sports deal includes live game rights for HBO Max

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WarnerMedia has secured streaming rights to 72 regular season games, including the league's annual outdoor Winter Classic game.

Netflix will stream 'Sailor Moon Eternal' starting June 3rd

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A new 'Sailor Moon' double feature will make its worldwide debut on Netflix in June.

A PSN outage knocked gamers offline Tuesday afternoon

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The PlayStation Network is down, cutting off multiplayer gaming and more.

What did the pandemic mean for Microsoft? A 44 percent jump in profits

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One thing we've learned over the past year: the COVID-19 pandemic has been awful for humanity, but a boon to all of the tech company's we're relying on. That's truer than ever for Microsoft, which announced a 19 percent increase in revenues for the third quarter ($41.7 billion), compared to last year.

Google owner Alphabet posts big gains after pandemic uncertainty

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Google parent Alphabet reported today that it raked in a total of $55.3 billion in revenue over the past three months — that's up 34 percent compared to this time last year. (In case you were curious, Wall Street types were expecting revenue growth of just around 25 percent.) The company's net income jumped dramatically as well, from $6.8 billion in Q1 2020 to $17.9 billion in this year's quarter.

'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' update lets you turn off cinematic kill animations

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With Valhalla latest 1.2.1 update, Ubisoft is adding a toggle that turns off the short cinematic cutscenes that play when your character executes a finisher.

Instagram is working on creator shops and a 'branded content marketplace' for influencers

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Instagram is working on a suite of new tools for influencers, including creator shops, affiliate commerce and a "branded content marketplace."

‘Hey Spotify, play Up First:’ Two weeks with Car Thing

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Spotify's Car Thing isn't available for purchase, but you might have a better music streaming option for your drive already.

DraftKings spends $50 million on former ESPN podcast 'The Dan Le Batard Show'

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One of the most sought-after sports podcasts has an unlikely new home.

DoorDash offers restaurants more flexible commission rates

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Paying a lower rate shrinks the delivery area and bumps up customer delivery fees.

Ford announces plans for two EV battery facilities

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Ford's new Ion Park facility in southeast Michigan will test and develop new battery technologies for the company.

Master Microsoft Azure, Ansible and Git for $30 with four prep courses

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This Azure training bundle includes one year of access to 30 hours of expert content.

Deepfake satellite images pose serious military and political challenges

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Research shows how deepfake satellite imagery could be used to fool military strategists, politicians and others.

Dell's latest Latitude detachable has a stylish look with thinner bezels

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Dell could have a serious Surface competitor on its hands.

‘The Falcon and Winter Soldier’ fails to pay off on its initial promise

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Disney+ promised us Marvel shows that would tie into the movies but the finale of 'The Falcon and Winter Soldier' just sent us back to the beginning.

Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones are up to $200 off at Amazon

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Save big on Samsung Galaxy smartphones at Amazon -- the Galaxy S21 Ultra is $200 off right now.

'Super Mario Party' update adds proper online multiplayer

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Nintendo has added a full online multiplayer mode to 'Super Mario Party,' making it much more viable when you can't join friends in person.

Amazon's new range of Fire HD 10 tablets includes Plus and Kids models

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Amazon is launching a new range of Fire HD 10 tablets including a kids edition and a new line-up of Fire Kids Pro slates aimed at older children.
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