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Alienware is releasing an AMD FreeSync Premium version of its 500Hz gaming monitor
Alienware is set to release a new version of its first 500Hz monitor for folks who have AMD graphics cards. The 24.5-inch display will cost $650 and it goes on sale next month.
Meta approved hate-filled Facebook ads that called for violence in Europe
Meta is again facing allegations it’s not doing enough to prevent the spread of hate speech and violent content in Facebook ads.
Scientists strengthen concrete by 30 percent with used coffee grounds
Researchers in Australia have found a new use for old coffee grounds: concrete doping!
Facebook’s ‘state-controlled media’ labels appear to reduce engagement
Facebook’s “state-controlled media” labels appear to reduce engagement with content from authoritarian nations. A new study reveals that, with the added tags, users’ engagement decreased when they noticed content labeled as originating from Chinese and Russian government-run media. However, the labels also appeared to boost user favorability of posts from Canadian state media, suggesting broader perceptions of the country play into the tags’ effectiveness.
BioWare cuts around 50 jobs to become a 'more agile and focused studio'
Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare is eliminating approximately 50 positions as parent Electronic Arts attempts to turn it into a "more agile and focused studio." The reorganization was “unavoidable,” according to BioWare general manager George McKay, as it was carried out to meet the studio's evolving needs.
Razer's Kishi V2 controller gets an Xbox edition with themed colors and more
Razer is releasing an Xbox Edition of its popular Kishi V2 mobile gaming controller. The device will be available in two SKUs, for iPhone and Android phones, and brings plenty of Xbox-centric features into the mix. For instance, the controllers boast iconic Xbox branding and a white colorway to tie it all together.
'Ahsoka' is both solid Star Wars and proof that there's too much Star Wars
'Ahsoka' is a solid Star Wars show, but it leans too much on 'Rebels' to make you care.
Google TV is integrating NFL Sunday Ticket ahead of the new season
Google TV is about to get a heavy dose of NFL Sunday Ticket. The service, which Google won the bidding rights for last year, will soon be available (and likely promoted with gusto) on the platform. Google also offers the NFL subscription service on YouTube and YouTube TV.
WhatsApp lets you create groups without naming them
WhatsApp will now let you create small groups without first naming them. Mark Zuckerberg announced the new feature in a Facebook post (via TechCrunch). You previously had to choose your group’s name when setting it up.
University of California BCI study enables paralyzed woman to 'speak' through a digital avatar
A stroke-paralyzed patient has regained the ability to speak thanks to a BCI implant, albeit she now talks through a digital avatar.
Epic offers devs 100 percent of net revenue for six months of EGS exclusivity
Epic Games is trying to secure more exclusive titles for its PC storefront by offering third-party developers some enticing incentives. The company is offering the makers of eligible games and apps 100 percent of net revenue for six months.
Nintendo Switch developers can now use Denuvo to curb piracy
It’s relatively simple to pirate Nintendo Switch titles and play them on PCs, portable consoles like the Steam Deck and even lower-powered Android phones. This is a problem for the company, and it’s addressing it by partnering up with cybersecurity company Irdeto and its anti-tampering software suite Denuvo.
Apptronik’s Apollo is the latest humanoid robot to beat Tesla to market
Apptronik unveiled a new workforce robot today. Named Apollo, the machine is designed to “work in environments designed for, and directly alongside, humans.” The android is initially intended to move and carry cases and totes in logistics and manufacturing settings. But the Austin-based Apptronik sees Apollo expanding into “construction, oil and gas, electronics production, retail, home delivery, elder care” and more. Apollo follows Xiaomi’s reveal of the CyberOne robot last year, which looked remarkably similar to the still-unreleased Tesla Bot.
Solo Stove cuts up to 40 percent off the price of its fire pits for Labor Day
Solo Stove is getting ready for Labor Day weekend by cutting fire pit prices up to 40 percent.
Ex-OpenSea employee receives prison sentence for NFT insider trading
A former OpenSea employee has been sentenced to three months in prison over an NFT insider trading scheme. Nathanial Chastain used "confidential information about which NFTs were going to be featured on OpenSea’s homepage for his personal financial gain."
Sony's PlayStation Portal remote player is a $200 handheld just for PS5 game streaming
Sony's dedicated PS5 remote play device is called the PlayStation Portal. The handheld costs $200 and it arrives later this year. The company also revealed earbuds and headphones that support its new lossless, low-latency audio tech for PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon G Series chips are built for handheld and mobile gaming
Qualcomm has announced its follow-up to the Snapdragon G3x chip that powers the Razer Edge — along with two other platforms that serve as the first models to the company's new dedicated lines of Snapdragon gaming chips.
India is the first country to land at the Moon's south pole
India has become the first country to land a spacecraft at the Moon's south pole.
Samsung's 57-inch ultrawide dual 4K gaming monitor arrives in October for $2,500
Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 widescreen dual 4K monitor has a price and release date, arriving in October 2023 for $2,500.
How to take a screenshot on an Android device
Here are all of the ways to take a screenshot on an Android device.