Snapchat+ is a new $4 monthly subscription service for 'passionate' users
Snap is launching an optional subscription service offering "exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features," it announced. The $4 a month service is aimed at "passionate" snapchat users and...
View ArticleThe post-Roe data privacy nightmare is way bigger than period tracking apps
Since the Supreme Court’s draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade leaked, influencers, activists and privacy advocates have urged users to delete period-tracking apps from their devices and remove their...
View ArticleA bundle with the Echo Show 5 and a Ring Doorbell is only $85 for Prime members
Amazon has pulled another solid deal out of its hat ahead of Prime Day. Prime members can now snag a bundle of the Echo Show 5 and Ring Video Doorbell for $85. You'd essentially be getting the smart...
View ArticleBlizzard intends to buy 'Spellbreak' studio Proletariat to speed up 'WoW'...
It's a busy spell for Blizzard, with Diablo Immortal, Overwatch 2 and mobile game Warcraft Arclight Rumble all arriving this year. The studio has another major release lined up in the form of World of...
View Article'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration' brings together more than 90 games...
With Atari turning 50 this year, the brand’s current owner plans to celebrate with a collection that brings together five decades of games. Announced today, the aptly named Atari 50: The Anniversary...
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'Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope' aims to be a more modern tactical adventure
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was a pleasant surprise. A charming game that married Nintendo’s Mushroom Kingdom with the chaos of Ubisoft’s Rabbid mascots and crammed it into a game that was, well,...
View ArticlePS Plus games for July include 'Crash 4' and 'Man of Medan'
Sony has revealed the three games that all PlayStation Plus subscribers can snap up in July. They are Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Man of Medan and Arcadegeddon — a notable leaker once again got...
View Article'Crossy Road' creator Andy Sum's next game will arrive on July 20th
Publisher No More Robots has announced that the next game from Crossy Road creator Andy Sum will be released on Steam on July 20th. While Crossy Road is a hit arcade-style title in the vein of Frogger,...
View ArticleGoogle’s Switch to Android app on iOS now works with all Android 12 devices
Google is making it easier for new Android users to transfer their data from an old iPhone. As of today, the company’s Switch to Android app on iOS will work with all Android 12 devices. Previously...
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Formula E's Gen3 car will make its race debut on January 14th
Formula E’s Gen3 all-electric car will make its race debut on January 14th, 2023 in Mexico City. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced the date on Wednesday and shared the...
View ArticleNiantic is laying off about 90 employees and canceling four projects
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is laying off eight percent of its workforce, which is said to be around 85-90 jobs. The augmented reality game company has also canceled four projects. CEO John Hanke...
View ArticleBig tech's abortion travel policies do nothing for its contractor workforce
The Supreme Court's ruling last week has overnight transformed many states where abortion access was prohibitively difficult to ones where it is now de factoillegal. Congressional Democrats squandered...
View ArticleUnity lays off 4 percent of its workforce to realign its resources
Unity has laid off hundreds of employees in its offices across the globe, according to Kotaku. The video game software development company known for its popular game engine has reportedly let around...
View ArticleMajor League Baseball wants to deploy strike zone robo-umpires in 2024
Major League Baseball will "likely" introduce an Automated Strike Zone System starting in 2024, commissioner Rob Manfred told ESPN. The so-called robot umpires may call all balls and strikes then relay...
View ArticleAmazon blocks listings for LGBTQ+ products in the United Arab Emirates
Amazon's customers in the United Arab Emirates won't find listings for LGBTQ-related products on its website anymore. According to The New York Times, the Emirati government has demanded the removal of...
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The Morning After: Snapchat+ is a $4 monthly subscription service for its...
Snap’s optional subscription service is here, offering "exclusive, experimental and pre-release features" for $4 a month. It’s apparently for "passionate" Snapchat users and launches this week in the...
View ArticleEU consumer groups file complaint against Google over 'deceptive' sign-up...
Consumer groups in Europe have filed complaints against Google for using "deceptive design, unclear language and misleading choices" in its sign-up process, the European Consumer Organization (BEUC)...
View ArticleApple now lets apps use third-party payment providers in South Korea
Apple has started allowing developers to use alternative payment systems for apps in South Korea, it announced. It made the move to comply with a new law in the nation requiring major app stores to...
View ArticleAmazon discounts Blink Indoor and Outdoor cameras ahead of Prime Day
If you've had any Blink cameras on your to-buy list, you're in luck. Amazon has discounted both the Indoor and Outdoor versions of its compact, wireless security cameras for Prime members, so you can...
View ArticleThe Apple Watch Series 7 drops to $312 at Amazon
Amazon has brought back a great price on the Apple Watch Series 7. The 41mm blue model is on sale for $312 right now, or $87 off its normal price. That's close to the all-time-low price we've seen on...
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