GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. April 28-29, 2021 Register Now Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Google’s recent decision to close its dedicated game studios — opened to much fanfare just two years ago — […]
Enlarge Google Meet Google Meet, Google’s newest video chat service, will soon be free for everyone. The service, which was previously locked behind G Suite, is opening up to anyone with a Google account. Users will be able to access the service at meet.google.com or through the iOS and Android apps. While the service is free […]
Working from home is an increasingly accessible option for many employees. In part, that’s thanks to the rise of VoIP solutions like RingCentral. Essentially, VoIP (also known as Voice over Internet Protocol) uses the internet to make voice calls instead of relying on landlines or cell phone signals. That means it’s far more reliable at […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned minors, pregnant women, young adults, and people who don’t use tobacco that they shouldn’t vape after a spate of recent illnesses and one death linked to e-cigarettes. According to the CDC’s announcement, as of August 27, 215 possible cases of vaping-related respiratory disease have been reported […]
Uber’s Director of Data Science, Franziska Bell, would like everyone who works at Uber to have the ability to execute their role with the same insight as a data scientist. “Our vision is to provide data science expertise at the touch of a button,” Bell said during her talk at Transform 2019 this month. By unifying […]
Tesla cars are delivered to a showroom in Brooklyn. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Faiz Siddiqui San Francisco-based tech reporter covering automation and the future of transportation, including Tesla, Uber and Lyft June 14 SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla wants everyone on the road to be in an electric car. That futuristic vision may soon become reality — […]
Rami Ismail has traveled the world as an ambassador for indie game developers. He has seen the places that need more capital and experience as well as the surprisingly strong places where creativity is coming into its own. And so his view of diversity is far different than what you might hear in a conversation […]
Enlarge David Holt / Flickr To avoid a replay of the problems faced by the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809, Microsoft has taken a very measured approach to the release of the May 2019 Update, version 1903, with both a long spell as release candidate and a much less aggressive rollout to Windows […]
Creative firms and individuals open new doors in gaming for people with disabilities so everyone can enjoy games in sometimes unexpected and delightful ways. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. Imagine you love video games, but you can’t play them easily because […]
In the US, it might seem like everyone has a personal computer, even teens—but nothing beats the smartphone. What teenagers actually do own depends somewhat on their socio-economic status, according to the Teens, Social Media, and Technology 2018 study from Pew Research Center conducted in March/April 2018, and quantified above by our partners at Statista. […]
The Raspberry Pi is one of the most versatile and understated computing platforms you can find. Priced at around $ 38 for the basic board, this credit-card-sized piece of tech can be outfitted and turned into a low-budget media center PC, a classic gaming station, or an Internet of Things (IoT) base station for your smart […]
A dozen of the best laptops we’ve tested: Here’s the ultimate gift list for every type of laptop user you need to buy for this holiday season. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start […]
If you work in an open plan office then headphones are an essential accessory for allowing you to maintain focus and be productive. But it’s still possible to easily get distracted by movements in your peripheral vision. Don’t worry, though, Panasonic solved that problem! As The Japan Times reports, a team in Japan working at […]