Xbox update brings noise suppression to Party Chat
Chatting while gaming on your Xbox One Series X/S can be fun, but party chat members' poor quality mics that let in every barking dog and blaring TV? Not so much. Now, Microsoft is doing something...
View ArticleScientists reveal first image of the black hole in the center of our galaxy
Scientists have imaged a black hole before, but now they've captured a picture of the most important example — the one at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. Researchers using the Event Horizon...
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The best mobile gaming controllers you can buy
Mobile gaming is serious business now. The biggest titles out there are games like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, helped along by legions of kids getting their first smartphone. Lots of game publishers...
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Ayn's Odin is the retro gaming handheld to beat
There are many, many ways to play retro games today. Plenty of those options are handhelds. But you might be surprised at how many of these devices feel jury rigged, cheap or often both. Worse, there’s...
View ArticleUK's Royal Mail aims to open up to 50 drone routes for rural deliveries
The UK's Royal Mail wants to set up as many as 50 drone routes over the next three years to make deliveries to remote communities. The plan, which requires approval from the Civil Aviation Authority,...
View ArticleOcasio-Cortez, Warren blast Amazon for 'wholly inadequate' warehouse safety
Amazon's handling of the deadly Edwardsville, Illinois warehouse collapse in December is drawing criticism from key figures in Congress. Motherboardreports that Senator Elizabeth Warren and...
View ArticleMark Zuckerberg shows off what Meta's next headset can do
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has provided a first proper look at the company's next mixed-reality headset, codenamed Project Cambria, in action. The "high-end headset" is scheduled for release later this...
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Android Auto is getting a major UI update
After all the big hardware and software announcements during the I/O 2022 keynote presentation, today Google is sharing some updates for cars with Android Auto and vehicles with infotainment systems...
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review: In a league of their own
The rumors were (mostly) true. Sony did indeed have a follow-up to its stellar WH-1000XM4 ready for a proper debut. Today the company announced the WH-1000XM5 ($400), its latest flagship...
View ArticleAndroid TV's next big update will improve picture-in-picture viewing
Google isn't just showering affection on Android phones and tablets at I/O 2022. The company has detailed updates for Android 13 on TV, including one for living room multitaskers. On top of already...
View ArticleNetflix's live-action 'Resident Evil' trailer shows a zombie apocalypse,...
A live-action Resident Evil series is coming to Netflix this summer, and a teaser offers a first look at what's in store. The story takes place across two timelines and locations: a seemingly pristine...
View ArticleRivian recalls 502 R1T trucks due to an airbag sensor issue
Rivian is recalling some of its R1T electric trucks because of an issue with airbag sensors. The vehicle may not disable an airbag when a child is sitting up front, according to a National Highway...
View ArticleTwitter's CEO fires top product exec as company cuts costs
There's a new shakeup happening at the top of Twitter. CEO Parag Agrawal has fired the company’s general manager of consumer products Kayvon Beykpour in order to "take the team in a different...
View ArticleHulu will be the streaming home for Lollapalooza through 2023
If you want to catch any live performances from Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo or Austin City Limits Music Festival from the comfort of your own home, Hulu will be the place to do that for the next couple of...
View Article'Deathloop' update adds much-needed accessibility options and a photo mode
Arcane Studios has released the third major update for Deathloop, which adds a slew of accessibility features. There's now an accessibility category in the options menu that includes the previously...
View ArticleThe 'Alan Wake' remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch
Fans of Alan Wake aren’t getting an update on the sequel this summer — but can look forward to a new TV series and a remastered version of the original game for the Switch. Remedy Entertainment’s...
View ArticleBill Simmons tapped to head Spotify’s global sports division
Spotify has promoted The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to a new role as head of global sports strategy, reported Deadline. Simmons has worked under the streaming service’s umbrella since it bought his sports...
View ArticleUS lawmaker seeks to create a commission to oversee tech companies
US Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) wants to establish a federal watchdog that would focus on overseeing digital platforms and tech giants. The lawmaker has introduced the Digital Platform Commission Act...
View ArticleApple sends out invites for limited in-person WWDC 2022 event
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference will still mostly be virtual this year, but it will hold an in-person event for a limited number of people at Apple Park. Now, the tech giant has started sending...
View ArticleApple begins arming Store managers with anti-union talking points
As workers at some of its Stores attempt to unionize, Apple is giving talking points to managers to tamp those efforts down, Vice has reported. It's telling employees that they could lose career...
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