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Fox Sports will pack MLB broadcasts with virtual crowds
Major League Baseball's shortened, 60-game season kicks off today, but teams won't be taking the field to the customary roar of the crowds. The idea of silent, empty stands isn't just odd to players -- it's weird for broadcasters too, which is why Fox Sports will be fleshing out stadiums with virtual crowds when it starts airing MLB games this weekend. Fox Sports isn't the only player trying to reintroduce fans to live sporting events in some way.
Amazon updates Echo Buds to fix overheating issue
Amazon is asking Echo Buds owners to update the firmware on their true wireless device ASAP. The company says it has already released a software update that fixes the problem, eliminates any risk and improves the long-term battery performance of the Echo Buds.
iPadOS 14 hands-on: Design updates galore
If you’ve been itching to test all of the new iPad features Apple touted during its WWDC keynote last month, today’s your day: You can download and install the iPadOS 14 public beta right now. As you might have already guessed from the name, iPadOS 14 is based on iOS 14, which we’ve already started testing recently. Most of the changes that Apple wove into iOS are present on its tablets too, including a smarter, less obtrusive Siri, plenty of tweaks to existing apps and a renewed focus on privacy, so I won’t be dwelling on those much.
Fujifilm's webcam software is now available on Macs
When Fujifilm released software that transformed X-series and GFX cameras into very fancy webcams, it only came in a Windows version. Later on, the company said it would rectify that quickly by releasing a macOS version sometime in mid-July. That time has now come, as Fujifilm has now dropped the X Webcam tool for macOS.
Chrome update may extend your laptop's battery life by up to 2 hours
Google is experimenting with a Chrome feature that could extend your laptop's battery life by up to two hours.
Microsoft makes it harder for businesses to avoid Windows 10 updates
Microsoft has shrunk the amount of time business users can avoid major Windows 10 updates to just 35 days, pushing them to stay relatively current.
Chrome will soon be less of a memory hog in Windows 10
Google says it will use a Microsoft-developed trick to reduce Chrome's notorious memory consumption in Windows 10.
Adobe will tell you to uninstall Flash by the end of 2020
Adobe is not only ending support for Flash in 2020, it's encouraging you to uninstall the software.
Apple releases Mac version of its developer app just before WWDC
Apple has released a Mac version of its developer resource app just in time for a virtual WWDC.
Zoom now promises end-to-end encryption is coming for all
Zoom will require free users to undergo a short verification process in order to enable end-to-end encryption.
Photoshop’s AI subject selection now handles portraits with ease
Adobe is adding new features to Creative Cloud apps to help you collaborate or share your projects with others. Of course, there are a number of new features for your regular everyday work, too. Perhaps the most interesting addition is an AI-powered selection feature for portraits that will save you a ton of time.
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser rolls out through Windows Update
Microsoft's rebuilt Edge web browser is now part of Windows Update, making it easier for users to get the improved software.
Ford disinfects police cruisers by 'roasting' them
Ford's software cranks the heat in police cruisers to disinfect them and slow the spread of COVID-19.
The latest iOS jailbreak cracks virtually any iPhone
A new jailbreak can open up virtually any iOS device, including ones using Apple's latest software.
Messages on the Mac may finally catch up to its iOS counterpart
Apple is reportedly preparing to give macOS' Messages app a long-overdue overhaul that provides parity with its iOS counterpart.
DaVinci Resolve 16.2 can take on Premiere Pro CC
Is it time to make the switch?
Todoist's latest feature helps you better organize upcoming tasks
Upcoming View will be easily accessible in the left navigation right under Today and simply labeled “Upcoming.”
Sonarworks brings its SoundID audio customization to Mac and Windows
With a mobile app, you create a personalized sound profile that fits your preferences based on a selection of audio clips. Once you’ve made your picks, SoundID creates a custom profile that’s unique to you — right down the pattern of icons inside the app. Today, Sonarworks revealed SoundID Listen on desktop, so the customization is actually useful for the first time.
'Valorant' update lets players disable its anti-cheat software
Riot has made it easier to manage its anti-cheat client, Vanguard.
Multiple antivirus apps are vulnerable to common security flaws
At least 28 well-known antivirus apps could be exploited by shared security flaws, and a few are still vulnerable now.