'Gran Turismo 7' is back online following botched update
Don't worry about making progress in Gran Turismo 7 this weekend — after more than a day, the lengthy maintenance downtime is over. The racing sim's vital online component is back online after...
View ArticleTwitter is testing a way to create audio clips in Spaces
Some Twitter Spaces hosts are now able to create clips from recorded discussions as part of a test. A small number of hosts on iOS have access to the feature for now, though some Android and web users...
View ArticleXbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim 30 days of free access to Paramount+
Nine years after it first emerged a live-action Halo TV series was in the works, the show is only a few days away from premiering on Paramount+. To celebrate its debut, Microsoft is giving Xbox Game...
View ArticleInstacart is the latest service to add a temporary fuel surcharge
Instacart is joining Uber, Lyft and other car-centric internet services in adding a temporary fuel surcharge to cover rising costs at the pump. The company will charge customers an additional 40 cents...
View ArticleHumble Bundle unveils Stand with Ukraine charity game bundle
Humble Bundle has put together a charity game bundle with all proceeds going to humanitarian crisis relief efforts in Ukraine. For a minimum donation of $40, you can pick up more than 120 games, books,...
View ArticleDelivery apps are stepping in to help drivers hit by high gas prices
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic sanctions against the aggressor nation are already causing economic havok the world over. Inflation is on the rise, causing the price of...
View ArticleXbox Cloud Gaming now works on Steam Deck through the web
Your Steam Deck can now double as an Xbox Cloud Gaming handheld, provided you're willing to put in some work. The Vergereports Microsoft has brought Xbox Cloud Gaming support to the Steam Deck through...
View ArticleLG halts all shipments to Russia
LG is joining other tech heavyweights in halting Russian sales following that country's invasion of Ukraine. The company said in a statement it was "suspending" all product shipments to Russia. The...
View ArticleUndersea Google internet cable will connect Togo to Europe
The first branch of Google’s Equiano underwater internet cable — which will eventually run from Cape Town, South Africa to Lisbon, Portugal — has landed in Lomé, Togo, the company announced Friday. The...
View ArticleSecond Amazon warehouse in Staten Island sets union election date
A second Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York will vote on whether to form a union, reported CNBC. The outcome of the vote, scheduled to begin on April 25th and last until May 2nd, will decide...
View ArticleTelegram has been banned in Brazil over disinformation issues
The Brazilian Supreme Court has banned Telegram in the country and has ordered Brazil's telecoms regulator Anatel to implement the suspension within 24 hours. According to Reuters and The New York...
View ArticleThe 'Overwatch 2' PvP beta starts on April 26th
Blizzard Entertainment has finally announced a specific launch date for the Overwatch 2 PvP beta on PC: April 26th. The gaming company previously revealed that the beta for the sequel's 5-on-5 PvP mode...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Two decades in the metaverse
Lessons from 19 years in the metaverseCharlie Warzel, The AtlanticThe metaverse isn't really a new concept. In his Galaxy Brain newsletter, Warzel chats with Wagner James Au, journalist and author who...
View ArticleGM to buy out SoftBank's stake in Cruise self-driving unit
General Motors is acquiring SoftBank's stake in Cruise and pouring even more money into the self-driving unit it purchased in 2016. The auto giant has announced that it's buying out SoftBank Vision...
View ArticleEufy's RoboVac X8 is $200 off today only
If you've been waiting for an excuse to pick up a robot vacuum, you'll want to turn your attention to Amazon. The retailer has discounted one of the best mid-range models: the Eufy RoboVac X8.Buy Eufy...
View ArticleJudge dismisses lawsuit accusing Amazon of antitrust violation over...
On Friday, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia threw out a complaint that Attorney General Karl Racine had filed against Amazon accusing the retailer of anticompetitive behavior, according...
View ArticleLawsuit accuses Google of fostering systemic bias against Black employees
A new lawsuit against Google accuses the company of fostering a "racially biased corporate culture" that offers Black employees lower pay and fewer opportunities to advance than their white...
View ArticleFrench police charge seven in Netflix ‘Lupin’ set heist
French authorities have charged seven individuals allegedly involved in last month’s Lupin robbery, according to the BBC. On February 25th, some 20 masked thieves broke onto the set of the popular...
View ArticleHitting the Books: The mad science behind digging really huge holes
Sure you could replace the President with a self-aware roboclone, take the moon hostage, threaten to release a millennia-old Eldritch horror to wreak unspeakable terror upon the populace, or just blew...
View ArticleApple’s AirPods Pro are back on sale for $175
If you missed the chance to buy Apple’s AirPods Pro when they were $175 in February, they’re now back down to that price once again. Amazon has discounted the company’s best-sounding earbuds by 30...
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