Microsoft adds 76 more games to the Xbox backward compatibility program
Microsoft is adding a total of 76 games to the Xbox backward compatibility program, the company announced today during the Xbox 20th anniversary event. Highlights include the entire Max Payne series...
View ArticleTwitter buys Threader to help develop Twitter Blue features
Twitter has acquired Threader. It’s one of a few apps that allow you to make threads easier to digest. By tagging Threader’s profile and typing “compile,” the bot will condense a series of tweets into...
View ArticlePeloton sues rivals over alleged patent infringement related to on-demand...
Peloton has filed fresh lawsuits against two of its rivals, iFit and Echelon. It alleges that the companies are violating up to four patents it holds related to on-demand classes, one of which it only...
View ArticleSnapchat is adding TikTok-like AR music lenses
Snap has signed a music licensing deal with Sony Music Entertainment. The partnership means Snapchat users will have access to songs from Sony artists. With today’s announcement, the company has...
View ArticleSatellite space debris forces ISS astronauts to seek shelter aboard docked...
On Monday, astronauts on the International Space Station had to seek safety aboard their transport craft when the station passed uncomfortably close to a field of orbital debris. According to the...
View ArticleJapanese toaster-maker Balmuda launches its first smartphone
Balmuda, the Japanese company behind the staggeringly expensive steam-powered toaster, has announced its first ever smartphone. It's a small device with a 4.9-inch display, and as 9to5Google notes, its...
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The Morning After: Play Halo Infinite's free multiplayer mode, now
Yes, you can play Halo Infinite now, but only multiplayer. That's only part of the Xbox news, however.To celebrate the Xbox’s 20th anniversary — beyond the Gucci console — Microsoft announced its final...
View ArticleApple's Mac Mini M1 is back down to $600 at Amazon
We saw the 512GB Mac Mini M1 go on sale earlier this month and now it's the base 256GB model's turn to be discounted. The small desktop is $50 off on Amazon and it has an extra, automatically applied...
View Article1Password 8 is now officially available for Windows
1Password's latest major update is now out of early access and is officially available for Windows 11. The version, called 1Password 8, features a brand new design and new productivity and security...
View ArticleFirefox Relay offers unlimited email aliases as part of its new premium plan
Mozilla launched Firefox Relay as a free product that gives you five email aliases you can use every time you need to sign up for a random account online. Now, the organization has introduced a paid...
View ArticleFender's latest Acoustasonic hybrid guitar is almost affordable
Fender's acoustic-electric hybrid guitars are technical marvels, but they're pricey for up-and-coming musicians (officially $2,000) and relatively complex. Thankfully, there's a somewhat more...
View ArticlePlayStation Remote Play now supports PS5 DualSense controllers on Android 12
Sony has updated the PS Remote Play app on Android, which now has some extra controller features for Android 12 users. You can now connect a DualSense controller and use it to play PlayStation 5 games...
View ArticleSnapchat’s camera can identify food and recommend recipes
Snapchat’s in-app camera is now able to recommend recipes based on the food you have laying around your kitchen. Food Scan is the latest addition to the app’s “scan” functionality, which also allows...
View ArticleA major UK grocery chain is testing Amazon's cashier-free shopping tech
You won't have to visit an Amazon-owned store to use the company's cashierless Just Walk Out tech in the UK. Bloomberg has learned Sainsbury's will be one of the first to license Amazon's camera-based...
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Google unveils new features and tools to support local news
Google has launched new tools and features for both readers and reporters designed to aid local news organizations, it announced today. The headline feature is a carousel that shows local news in...
View ArticleTwitch and Streamlabs teamed up to make Xbox streams look better
Streamlabs has teamed up with Twitch to help streamers improve broadcasts from an Xbox — without the need for a capture card. The web-based Streamlabs Studio will let streamers customize their...
View ArticleGoogle and PBS launch a media literacy program to combat misinformation
Over the past few years, Google has been trying to repair its reputation as a source for disinformation by launching multiple programs, particularly the Google News Initiative (GNI). Now, the company...
View ArticleArturia offers 50 percent discount on its soft synths and effects
This holiday might be a prime opportunity to build your music software library. Arturia has launched an early Black Friday sale that offers at least 50 percent off software from now through December...
View ArticleSamsung's T7 portable SSD in 1TB is cheaper than ever right now
If you're looking for a useful tech stocking stuffer for a loved one, Samsung's T7 series of portable SSDs is a good option. We've been fans of these palm-sized drives for a while thanks to their...
View ArticleSonos is rolling out DTS surround sound support
Sonos is rolling out an update for its S2 app today that will, among other things, add a welcome feature for home theater enthusiasts. Some of the company's devices will be able to decode the DTS...
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