Akai built a 'cheap' controller for its MPC 2 software
Akai's MPC hardware is normally an expensive investment — you're looking at $699 for the 'entry' One production studio. That ecosystem just became much more affordable if you have a computer, however....
View ArticleComcast makes its affordable broadband available to low-income undergrads
Comcast has expanded Internet Essentials' coverage to include Federal Pell Grant recipients within areas where it's available. By doing so, it's giving undergraduates from low-income households access...
View ArticleTumblr’s Post+ subscriptions are available to anyone in the US
Tumblr is opening its paid subscription features to more users. Post+, the subscription offering it introduced in July, is moving into an open beta, the company announced. Until now, only a handful of...
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Tenways’ e-bike debut blends value with style
In the age of electric mobility, the trusty bicycle has played a surprisingly low-key role; scooters seem to grab all the headlines (and app rental dollars). Instead, the e-bike has become the preserve...
View ArticleMarvel shows are now available through Apple Podcasts subscriptions
Marvel and SiriusXM have opened a new Apple Podcasts channel, which includes a paid tier. The free Marvel channel includes Marvel's Wolverine: The Long Night and the sequel, Marvel's Wolverine: The...
View ArticleOculus knocks $100 off a second headset when you buy a Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 impressed us last year with its improved hardware, versatility and reasonable $299 price. Those who have been eager to get their hands on one of these VR headsets can now get two at...
View ArticleNeat's first all-new microphone in the Turtle Beach era is the drab-looking...
Neat Microphones has unveiled its first truly new mic since Turtle Beach bought the company in January, and... it's not what you'd expect. The normally quirky Neat has unveiled the Skyline, a USB...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard says it's cooperating with investigations into workplace...
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says the company is working with regulators who are looking into its workplace practices, despite allegations it attempted to stymie investigations. “While we...
View ArticleDynamic head tracking is now available in Apple Music
The iOS 15 release brings an added treat if you're a fan of immersive audio: a better soundstage for your tunes. As hinted at WWDC in June, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 users now have dynamic head tracking for...
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Facebook introduces portable Portal Go for $199
Facebook’s Portal devices have proven surprisingly popular over the past year, largely due to the pandemic and our dependence on video calls. It’s no surprise, then, that the company is doubling down...
View ArticleGM details the motors that will power its electric Hummer and other EVs
General Motors has spent a lot of time recently talking up the capabilities of its upcoming Ultium battery technology but has said significantly less so about the motors those cells will power. That...
View ArticleApple is reportedly working on mental health monitoring using iPhone data
Apple is reportedly working on ways to help detect and diagnose conditions such as depression, anxiety and cognitive decline using an iPhone. Researchers hope that analysis of data such as mobility,...
View ArticleUS Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for aiding ransomware attacks
The hints of a Treasury Department crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges were apparently accurate. The Treasury has imposed sanctions on the SUEX crypto exchange for allegedly "facilitating" ransomware...
View ArticleNASA reorganizes to prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars
As it moves towards returning to the Moon ideally sometime in 2024, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is creating two new mission directorates. With the move, the agency is separating its existing Human...
View ArticleAndroid Auto can now realign Google Maps for right-hand drive cars
Google has released a handy Android Auto update for folks with vehicles where the driver sits on the right. The platform's version of Google Maps now shifts turn information and navigation bar closer...
View ArticleThe Oversight Board wants Facebook to explain its controversial rules for VIPs
The Oversight Board is pushing Facebook to provide more information on its controversial “cross-check” system, following a report that the company has allowed celebrities, politicians and other public...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz's EQS EV starts at $103,360 in the US
With the 2022 EQS making its way to American dealerships this fall, Mercedes-Benz has finally shared US pricing for its first fully electric vehicle. Initially, the automaker plans to offer two...
View ArticleApple Wallet is getting verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards
There's a real chance you'll need proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain venues, and Apple is hoping it can save you the hassle of digging up an email or carrying a physical card in your...
View Article'Beat Saber' gets a $13 Billie Eilish track pack with 'Bad Guy' and 'Bury a...
Facebook has just released a Billie Eilish pack for Beat Saber. Priced at $13 for the entire collection, the pack features 10 songs, including fan-favorites like “Bury a Friend” and “Bad Guy.” It also...
View Article'Shang-Chi' comes to all Disney+ subscribers on November 12th
Disney may insist on returning to theater-first movie releases, but that doesn't mean you'll be waiting long if you'd rather watch at home. The company is marking the second anniversary of the Disney+...
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