Xbox PC app will soon let you use mods and custom install folders
Much like Steam and the Epic Games Store, the Xbox PC app will soon let folks install games in any folder of their choosing. Xbox insiders (i.e. people who've signed up to test new features) will be...
View ArticleRadiohead's virtual 'Kid A Mnesia' exhibit is available November 18th
You'll soon have the chance to visit Radiohead's virtual exhibition. The band and Epic Games are releasing Kid A Mnesia Exhibition for free on November 18th for PS5, Windows PC and Mac. You can...
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HP Chromebook X2 review: Do we really need a Chrome OS convertible?
Chrome OS tablets don’t have a pretty past. In 2018, Google released the Pixel Slate, its attempt to jumpstart the market, but poorly optimized software and expensive hardware made the device a...
View ArticleMoviePass may return in 2022
Almost two years after MoviePass declared bankruptcy, it could be making a comeback. A New York City court granted cofounder Stacy Spikes ownership of the company, and Spikes hopes to bring back the...
View ArticleSomething Awful founder Richard Kyanka dies at 45
One of the more influential figures of the turn-of-the-millennium internet has died. According to Kotaku, former Something Awful forum moderator Fragmaster has revealed that site founder Richard...
View ArticleDiscord pauses NFT plans following community backlash
Discord doesn’t have impending plans to add NFT integrations, according to CEO Jason Citron. The clarification came on Wednesday following days of unrest stemming from a tweet Citron shared on November...
View ArticleGM plans to build a military vehicle based on the Hummer EV
The Hummer H1 was based on a military truck, and now it appears GM is ready to return the favor. GM Defense president Steve duMont told CNBC the company planned to build a military vehicle prototype...
View ArticlePatreon is building its own video hosting platform
Patreon has been moving toward becoming self-reliant for some time, and another big piece of the puzzle is falling into place. CEO Jack Conte has revealed the company is working on video hosting, as...
View ArticlePanic's Playdate handheld is delayed until 2022
Valve’s Steam Deck isn’t the only handheld that won’t ship in 2021. Panic has pushed back the launch of its Playdate portable to 2022. The company announced the delay Thursday, attributing it to a...
View ArticleTwitch is now available on Switch
Twitch is officially available on a Nintendo console — the Amazon-owned brand has released a Twitch app for the Switch (yes, that rhymes) that lets you watch the livestreaming service on the hybrid...
View Article'Rainbow Six Extraction' will arrive on January 20th
Ubisoft announced in July that it was delaying Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction from its planned September 16th release date to sometime in January. The publisher has now narrowed down the...
View ArticleDavid Fincher's Netflix documentary series 'VOIR' debuts on December 6th
VOIR, the latest Netflix series from Zodiac and Fight Club director David Fincher, will debut on December 6th. Described as a collection of visual essays celebrating cinema, the documentary series will...
View ArticleDoorDash now delivers household essentials from Dollar General
Since the start of the pandemic, DoorDash has expanded its delivery portfolio to include everyday essential items from convenience stores, as well as CVS and Walgreens locations nationwide. On...
View ArticleAmazon adds clip sharing to the Prime Video app on iOS
The next time you're watching a show on Prime Video and there's a moment that leaves you crying, laughing or feeling wowed, you might be able to share a clip of it with your friends. Prime Video users...
View ArticleSpotify acquires audiobook platform Findaway
Spotify could soon be home to a lot more audiobooks. The streaming service has acquired audiobook platform Findaway, the companies announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition...
View ArticleUS joins international cybersecurity partnership
The Biden administration wants to bolster the United States' collaboration on cybersecurity, and that includes forming key partnerships. As Axiosreports, Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed the...
View ArticleTwitch now allows recurring subscriptions on iOS
Since 2019, Twitch has offered Sub Tokens as a way for iOS users to support their favorite streamers. They offer the same benefits of subscribing on desktop, including access to ad-free viewing and...
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Instagram introduces text-to-speech and voice effects for Reels
Instagram was clearly trying to court TikTok users when it launched its short-form video format called Reels. Now, it has introduced two features already widely popular on TikTok, perhaps in hopes that...
View ArticleBiden signs law blocking Huawei and ZTE from receiving FCC licenses
US President Joe Biden has signed into law the Secure Equipment Act that blocks companies like Huawei and ZTE from receiving network licenses. The new rules mean the FCC (Federal Communications...
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Sky Glass is a gilded cage you pay to be locked inside
Since the 1970s, the story of the television is one of conquest as it swallowed more and more space in our living rooms. Owning a set wasn’t good enough, we needed a VCR, BetaMax or LaserDisc player to...
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