Enlarge / A new study attempts to connect the dots between opening video game loot boxes and replicating “problem gambling” behaviors. Getty Images / Aurich Lawson / Sam Machkovech We’ve had a lot to say about loot boxes in video games, and in the wake of our own reviews and rants about their growing prominence, […]
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Google’s next Pixel Buds could be more affordable, says unconfirmed report
Google’s next iteration of its Pixel Buds true wireless earbuds will be called the “Pixel Buds A” and they could be cheaper than the current Pixel Buds, according to a report from 9to5Google. Citing “sources,” the publication also claims that we could see these new earbuds as soon as the middle of this year. As […]
Report: Stadia undershot to the tune of “hundreds of thousands” of users
Enlarge / As we learn more about Stadia’s inner workings, we’ve begun adding some “flair” to this Stadia-branded PUBG parachute. PUBG / Getty Images / Aurich Lawson In the wake of Google shutting down its Stadia Games & Entertainment (SG&E) group, leaks about the underwhelming game-streaming service have started to emerge. A Friday Bloomberg report, […]
Report: New MacBook Pro models will arrive this year with MagSafe, M1 successor [Updated]
Enlarge / This is the 16-inch MacBook Pro as it’s being sold now. According to today’s report, the new one will generally look quite similar. Samuel Axon According to a report in Bloomberg, Apple plans to launch new versions of its MacBook Pro laptops “around the middle of the year,” and these machines will feature […]
Massive, China-state-funded hack hits companies around the world, report says
Enlarge / Computer chip with Chinese flag, 3d conceptual illustration. Steve McDowell / Agefotostock Researchers have uncovered a massive hacking campaign that’s using sophisticated tools and techniques to compromise the networks of companies around the world The hackers, most likely from a well-known group that’s funded by the Chinese government, are outfitted with both off-the-shelf […]
Nintendo’s very good NPD report, and next gen becomes current gen | GamesBeat Decides 172
Get the most out of your game’s subscription plans Best practices for designing and managing your subscription strategy Access guide here PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox systems are out, and GamesBeat editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti talk about how they’re feeling about next-gen — er, current-gen gaming. Mike also ranks the PS5 launch […]
The Technology 202: NYU report calls social media titans to stop outsourcing content moderation
A New York University report published today is calling for social media companies to stop outsourcing content moderation. The report says big social media companies like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube need to use more of their own employees – instead of the outside contractors on which they currently largely depend – to make calls about […]
Report says the Galaxy Note 20 is “significantly bigger” than the Note 10
Renders of the Galaxy Note 20. Xleaks7 x Pigtou That camera block, as you would expect, picks up the Galaxy S20 Ultra design. Xleaks7 x Pigtou There’s no headphone jack. Xleaks7 x Pigtou After launching the Galaxy S20 early in the year, the next big flagship for Samsung is the Galaxy Note 20, which is […]
Report: Apple’s over-ear headphones have no left- or right-ear assignments
These are Apple’s AirPods Pro, the first Apple-branded headphones to offer noise cancellation. The new over-ear headphones would as well. Jeff Dunn Apple’s AirPods (left) and AirPods Pro. Jeff Dunn The case for AirPods Pro. Jeff Dunn The charging port for AirPods Pro. Jeff Dunn AirPods Pro inside an open case. Jeff Dunn The other […]
New earnings report shows Microsoft’s shift to cloud and subscriptions is working
Enlarge / Xbox Series X, due in late 2020. It’s tall. And it has a modified controller compared to the Xbox One pad. Xbox The gauntlet of tech earnings reports has mostly come to a close, and there’s a wide range of performance. Almost every part of the tech industry has been rattled by COVID-19, […]
How to report police sightings on Waze and help other users drive more carefully
You can report police sightings on Waze through the reporting menu, which is available on both iPhone and Android devices. Reporting police sightings or speed traps on Waze can help other drivers regulate their speed, avoiding both accidents and potential traffic tickets. It’s legal to report police sightings on Waze in the US, but the […]
Report: Apple will begin selling Macs with its own processors in 2021
Apple discusses the 2018 iPad Pro’s A12X CPU and GPU on stage at its October 30, 2018 event. Valentina Palladino A new report from Bloomberg cites sources close to Apple who say that Apple is on track to introduce Macs running Apple-made CPUs and GPUs in 2021. The chips the company is developing are codenamed […]
Google Pixel 4a will have a 5.8-inch display and Snapdragon 730, report says
It looks like the Google Pixel 4a may step things up in terms of performance and features. A new report from 9to5Google claims to detail the majority of the specs of the upcoming budget phone. If it’s correct, the new device will offer some serious value for the money. First up, the Pixel 4a will […]
Report: Microsoft to delay Surface Neo and Windows 10X devices to 2021
Microsoft is redirecting its energy into optimizing its upcoming Windows 10X operating system for single screen devices, rather than novel form factors that would have spanned dual-screen and foldables. If the report is accurate, then Microsoft may have just dashed the hopes of Windows faithful who may have hoped to see the Surface Neo, Microsoft’s […]
Apple can’t break up with China, Wall Street Journal report argues
Workers assemble and perform quality control checks on MacBook Pro display enclosures at an Apple supplier facility in Shanghai. Apple Inc. A report in The Wall Street Journal published today provided new insights and analysis on Apple’s heavy reliance on partners in China to manufacture its products. The piece is timed with fluctuating stock for […]