Spotify's Car Thing can now take calls and control other apps
Just a couple months after it started selling its $90 Car Thing to anyone in the US, Spotify is rolling out a bunch more features for the device this week that should make it more useful. Among the...
View Article'Slow Horses' makes me glad I forgot to cancel Apple TV+
Confession time: I’d never read any John LeCarré until after I’d seen the 2011 film of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. It’s a brilliant movie, and one that sent me scuttling to read the Karla trilogy and...
View ArticleBarnes & Noble is finally offering an audiobook service
Barnes & Noble finally has a direct answer to Amazon's purchase of Audible. The bookseller has launched a B&N Audiobooks service in the US that lets you either buy recordings or pay $15 per...
View ArticleEpic Games and Lego team up to build a kid-friendly metaverse
Epic Games and The Lego Group are building a new, family-friendly virtual world. The companies haven't revealed too many details just yet, though they plan to "shape the future of the metaverse to make...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard gives 1,100 QA testers full-time jobs and higher base pay
Activision Blizzard is converting all of its temporary and contract quality assurance workers in the US to full-time employees starting on July 1st. Many of the 1,100 workers will receive a pay raise —...
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 review: Practicality can be overrated
The Surface Pro's design has been with us for almost a decade, so it's kind of a wonder that in all that time, no one has really ever tried to make a detachable 2-in-1 gaming machine. Pretty much...
View ArticleSmart reveals the production version of its compact electric SUV
Smart is finally ready to show the production version of its Concept #1 electric SUV, and you'll be glad to hear that the distinctive design largely remains intact. The newly unveiled Smart #1 looks...
View ArticleTwitter test lets you 'unmention' yourself in tweets
Twitter might not have an edit button just yet, but it's still delivering at least one useful feature this week. The social network is now rolling out a previously hinted-at "Unmention" feature that...
View ArticleClassic puzzle game 'Myst' is being turned into a VR mini golf course
Myst, the classic puzzle game, is getting a unusual new lease of life. Developer Cyan Inc. has teamed up with Mighty Coconut to create a Myst-themed expansion for the latter's VR game, Walkabout Mini...
View ArticleHBO Max's Apple TV app gets a much-needed overhaul
HBO Max is following through on promises to overhaul its underwhelming smart TV apps. Both Variety and The Verge say WarnerMedia is rolling out an updated Apple TV app that tackles some of the most...
View ArticlePrime Video will exclusively air 21 Yankees games in four states
Amazon’s Prime Video will stream New York Yankees games for in-market customers during the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. The first game, scheduled on April 22nd, is between the Yankees and...
View ArticleWordle’s Wordlebot will analyze how badly you played
Everyone has their own approach to playing Wordle. Some methods are arguably better than others. But what if a computer could help players perfect their gameplay? The New York Times just unveiled...
View ArticleAmazon is planning to appeal Staten Island union’s victory
Amazon will reportedly object to a recent union election victory at its warehouse in Staten Island, alleging that organizers pressured workers into voting to organize. The Wall Street Journal reported...
View ArticleFord and Lincoln owners can now personalize their Alexa commands
Ford and Lincoln owners whose vehicles have hands-free access to Alexa don't have to stick to using standard voice commands if they don't want to. The automaker has rolled out enhanced Car Control...
View ArticleTesla's Cybertruck will go on sale in 2023, says Elon Musk
Tesla will finally start selling the Cybertruck next year, Elon Musk has announced at the opening party for the company's Giga Texas factory. During his presentation on stage, Musk showed off the...
View ArticleNintendo's $50 eShop gift card is 10 percent off again at Amazon
If you want the latest Switch games, particularly the most popular AAA titles, usually the only choice is to suck it up and pay full price. There is a way to get a discount, though. Right now, you can...
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Audio-Technica releases a $79 Bluetooth version of its popular M20x headphones
Audio-Technica recently launched a $199 wireless Bluetooth version of its M50x headphones (the M50xBT) and now it's doing the same for a popular budget model. It just released the M20xBT, a wireless...
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Google Meet will kick you out if you're the only person in the meeting
If your co-workers or friends don't show up within the first five minutes of your scheduled video call, you'll soon be able to blame Google for why you left early. The tech giant will start rolling out...
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The Morning After: Wordle’s Wordlebot will judge your poor word choices
As the interest in Wordle ebbs and flows, The New York Times is trying to keep you hooked on its recent acquisition. So how about some post-match analysis? WordleBot is an optional feature that breaks...
View ArticleMicrosoft blocked Russian cyberattacks targeting Ukraine
Microsoft said it has disrupted cyberattacks from a Russia-linked group called Strontium (aka APT28 and Fancy Bear) targeting Ukraine and the West. The software giant obtained a court order allowing it...
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