You'll need Apple Music to listen to J. Cole's albums in spatial audio
Artists and technology companies are more determined than ever to use 360-degree audio as a hook to draw you in. J. Cole has made Apple Music the exclusive home for spatial audio mixes (in this case,...
View ArticleDoctors and scientists call on Spotify to create misinformation policy
Doctors, health experts and scientists battle COVID-19 misinformation on daily basis. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have adopted policies in an effort to curtail rampant false claims, but some...
View ArticleArchivists have preserved a long-lost McDonald's Nintendo DS training game
Digital sleuths have obtained one of the most elusive video games to date. According to Kotaku, game conservationists Forest of Illusion have obtainedeSmart 2.0, a very rare Nintendo DS training game...
View ArticleTwitch will launch an improved reporting and appeals process in 2022
Following a year that saw it struggle to shield its users from abuse and harassment, Twitch has published a retrospective of its 2021 safety efforts that includes a look forward to how the company...
View ArticleApple details $30 million settlement for off-the-clock bag search lawsuit
The long-running lawsuit Apple faced over off-the-clock bag searches of its employees in California is almost over. While its final approval hearing won't take place until July, the tech giant has...
View ArticlePioneer DJ debuts DDJ-REV series of battle-style controllers
Battle DJs, the turntablists that perfect the art of cutting and scratching music to build new creations on-the-fly are getting some new gear for the mobile digital world. Until now, most devices for...
View ArticleSony's $1,000 Xperia 5 III compact finally goes on sale in the US
Sony doesn't sell many smartphones in the US, so it's always big news when a new one arrives — particularly a high-end model. After launching in other regions last year, the Xperia 5 III is now...
View ArticleSamsung's Galaxy Buds 2 are back on sale for $100
The release of the Galaxy Buds 2 last year showed Samsung's prowess when it comes to making solid wireless earbuds. The $150 buds pack a lot of premium features into a relatively affordable price...
View ArticleComcast tests the first multigigabit cable modem
Comcast is now considerably closer to making multigigabit cable internet a reality. The company has successfully tested the first 10G modem capable of multigigabit speeds. The Broadcom-built prototype...
View ArticleMicrosoft is no longer making Xbox One consoles
Microsoft and Sony are struggling to keep up with demand for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. While Sony plans to keep manufacturing the PlayStation 4 for the time being to make up for its...
View ArticleLG is bringing its CLOi service robot to the US
Don't be shocked if a robot serves you the next time you eat out or go on vacation. LG is bringing its CLOi ServeBot to the US, giving hotels, restaurants and stores a semi-autonomous machine that can...
View ArticleInstacart's 'Ready Meals' are a grocery store alternative to take out
After partnering with a number of big chains to help speed up grocery delivery back in 2021, today Instacart is launching Ready Meals so you can now order hot and pre-made meals from local grocers...
View Article'Fortnite' is returning to iPhone and iPad via NVIDIA GeForce Now
Fortnite hasn't been available on Apple's App Store or the Google Play Store for 17 months. While the game isn't expected to return to either store anytime soon, it seems players will soon be able to...
View ArticleSony A7 IV review: A powerhouse of a hybrid camera
Nearly four years after Sony released its highly successful A7 III hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera, it finally launched a follow up. The A7 IV brings a raft of new features and improvements like a...
View ArticleBandai Namco is making a 'My Hero Academia' battle royale for PS4, Xbox One...
As if the market for battle royale games wasn’t crowded enough already, you’ll soon have another option in the form of My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble. Based on the popular manga and anime, Bandai Namco...
View ArticleApple's third-gen AirPods drop to $140 at Amazon
If you missed the holiday-season discounts on Apple's latest AirPods last year, you have another opportunity to get them today. Amazon has the third-generation AirPods for $140 right now, which is 22...
View ArticleUbisoft's 'The Settlers' reboot finally arrives March 17th
Ubisoft's The Settlers revival is finally here... almost. The company has revealed that its reboot of the classic build-up real-time strategy game will be available March 17th for Windows PCs through...
View ArticleA Netflix PGA Tour docuseries is coming from the producers of 'Drive to Survive'
A Netflix docuseries is in the works that will offer viewers a look behind the curtain at the lives of some of the planet's top golfers. The PGA Tour and the governing bodies of the four men's major...
View Article'Baby Shark' is the first YouTube video to reach 10 billion views
No, you still can't escape "Baby Shark." Billboardreports Pinkfong's so-catchy-it-hurts children's song has become the first video to reach 10 billion views on YouTube. And no one is likely to catch it...
View ArticleThe Hitman trilogy comes to Game Pass on January 20th
On January 20th, IO Interactive will celebrate the first anniversary of Hitman 3 in a style befitting Agent 47's sharp suit. It will release a bundle of all three World of Assassination games on...
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