Improve your teamwork skills through fast-paced vertical combat. Believe it or not, esports got its start in the ’60s when members of MIT’s “Tech Model Railroad Club” battled each other in a game of Spacewars, a game where players pilot a spaceship crippled with limited fuel and ammunition while attempting to outwit their opponents until
Month: September 2020
Final Fantasy XIV is one of the best MMORPGs around, but its long list of content updates, subscription model, and densely interconnected systems make it a tough sell for newcomers. No longer, though. Although FFXIV has always had a free trial, the previous version only allowed players to try the game for two weeks and level their
Amazon’s Alexa is one of many smart home assistants available with numerous great features. One of them is Alexa Guard, which can help with home security. Although it’s not the same as having a whole-house security system, Alexa Guard does provide alerts to you if there’s a potential issue while you’re out. In this guide,
Photo: Samsung While the Galaxy S20 phones are some of the most technically impressive phones of the year for including 120HZ refresh rates, triple rear cams, and 5G across the entire lineup, one of the biggest holes in Samsung’s flagship portfolio is a more affordable model to compete against rivals like the standard iPhone 11.
Karan PradhanSep 23, 2020 18:59:46 IST Twenty-five years ago, Midway’s WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game saw the light of day. It arrived in arcades at first, then released across the consoles of the time — Sega Saturn and Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation etc — and the PC. More closely resembling the sort of strikes, combos and
The Tesla Model S catapulted the electric car maker from niche player to household name and captured the hearts of many an early adopter. Featuring a sleek body, class-beating range, and more easter-eggs than a Marvel movie, the Model S was an immediate sensation. The Model S is still the standard-bearer which all other EV
Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel “The ConceptD 7 Ezel is fast and furious, and can morph into whatever form factor a creative professional might need.” Innovative and immensely useful design Class-leading performance Solid build quality in spite of the complexity Great input options Very good display Very large and heavy Expensive MSRP $4,000.00 OK, creative professionals,
Tesla announced a new Model S Plaid car Tuesday that can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds and has a range of more than 520 miles. The vehicle — which is listed for $140,000 on Tesla’s website — is available to order now and will be shipped by the end of
tech2 News StaffSep 23, 2020 11:36:46 IST At a global launch event on Tuesday, HMD Global announced two new smartphones – Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 – a pair of truly wireless earphones – Nokia Power Earbuds Lite – and the company’s first Bluetooth speakers. As of now, the devices have only been launched in
Operators of the International Space Station had to take swift action to dodge a piece of space junk coming its way on Tuesday, September 22. The situation was so serious that the three Expedition 63 crew members were told to move to the Russian segment of the station so they would be closer to the
Photo: Jeenah Moon (Getty Images) Microsoft is having a hell of a week. On Monday, the company announced a $7.5 billion deal to acquire Zenimax and all of its big video game properties. In one move, the Xbox platform’s future suddenly looked a lot brighter. Today, Microsoft announced another deal that could also have a
Apple has finally launched iOS 14, providing the iPhone with its biggest makeover to date, and you should absolutely update — probably. Chief among the new operating system’s many cool features is the ability to add widgets to your iPhone’s home screen. Widgets are basically little sneak peeks into various native apps; they function like
On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler digs into the top trending stories in tech, including Tesla’s Battery Day, TikTok’s transparency report, Blue Origin’s test of its New Shepard rocket, Japan’s Gundam amusement park, and more. It’s then time to check in with Drew Prindle and Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet. This week,
You’ve heard Black Friday and Cyber Monday, of course, and then there’s Prime Day, Amazon’s giant two-day sale event. But did you know there’s also a Way Day? That’s right, there’s one more entire day of sales you can add to your calendar. This one is from the giant retailer Wayfair, which focuses on goods
Those in the US will have to wait until late November to get their hands on the new Quest. To no one’s surprise, pre-orders for the recently announced Oculus Quest 2 VR headset are already backordered on the official Oculus website. Those in the US who’ve yet to reserve their headset, whether it be the
Microsoft’s acquisition will cost a reported $7.5 billion. Microsoft has announced plans to acquire American video game holding company ZeniMax Media, owner of numerous high-profile game publishers, for a reported $7.5 billion. This includes Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Prey), id Software (DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein 3D), Tango Gameworks (The Evil Within), mobile game publisher Alpha Dog (Monstrocity:
AMD has announced a new series of mobile processors that are geared specifically toward upcoming midrange and high-end Chromebooks. In the past year, AMD says its market share of Chromebooks has grown from 5.2% to 21%. So far, that’s consisted exclusively of ultra-cheap Chromebooks powered by AMD’s A-series processors. Now, AMD has launched a new
FP TrendingSep 22, 2020 17:13:37 IST Google has announced that its Gmail service can officially be set as the default mail client in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 According to Google, users can make Gmail the default mail app by going to the iPhone or iPad open settings and then scrolling down and tapping on
Apple has gone to town with iOS 14, introducing a range of new features — such as Home-screen widgets and an App Library — that will almost certainly improve how we use our iPhones. This includes App Clips, an interesting addition that lets you use smaller, streamlined versions of apps without having to download them
A satellite image of Hurricane Dorian as it passes over the Bahamas.Image: NOAA (Getty Images) On Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration moved to replace its acting chief scientist with a full-time hire. Ryan Maue, a hurricane researcher who has worked for a number of private weather companies, is taking over the position being
“A wonderful camera and a long-lasting battery make the Nokia 8.3 desirable, and the Android One software updates and 5G make it a safe buy for the future.” Excellent main and ultra-wide cameras Large, attractive screen Android One software Long battery life No water resistance 60Hz refresh rate screen Weak zoom and macro photos MSRP
After months of beta testing, Android 11 is finally here. The new mobile operating system isn’t necessarily as groundbreaking as some previous updates, but it still brings a number of new privacy features, as well as some visual changes that should make accessing things like smart home devices a whole lot easier. Of course, you
Rec Room brings the internet’s latest obssession to life in VR. Developer InnerSloth’s multiplayer party game Among Us has been absolutely dominating the internet as of late, offering players a unique social deception experience that’s quickly testing the limits of friendships around the globe. It’s a fairly simple premise: Teams of 4-10 players must complete
NBCUniversal’s Peacock is a streaming platform designed to rival Netflix, Hulu, and the growing list of prominent services looking to capitalize on the burgeoning streaming industry. The service — which has been available to Comcast subscribers since April — includes classic TV series and movies, originals, and live content across all genres, including sporting events, talk shows,
Gif: PLA Air Force/The Rock The Chinese military has published a new propaganda video on the social media platform Weibo that appears to show Chinese bombers attacking a U.S. military base in Guam. Te video is an unexceptional piece of digital saber-rattling between China and the U.S., but the new video might seem oddly familiar
FP TrendingSep 21, 2020 18:47:53 IST PS5’s two biggest launch titles, Demon’s Souls and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Mile Morales, have had their file sizes revealed. As per a listing on Sony’s PlayStation Direct site, Demon’s Souls 2020 will take up 66 GB of PS5 storage space. On the other hand, Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition,
Audeze LCD-1 “The Audeze LCD-1 have a beautifully wide soundstage and excellent clarity packed into a comfortable design.” Excellent audio clarity and detail Wide soundstage Very comfortable Expensive Questionable build MSRP $399.99 There is a special place in my heart for open-back studio headphones. I come from the production space, so when editing, I am
Dendra Systems With tragic predictability, 2020 has offered up yet more fraught reminders about the perilous effects of human-induced climate change. In an effort to help combat these changes, an ecosystem restoration company called Dendra Systems has created what it compellingly describes as an “A.I.-powered … time machine” designed to turn back the clock in
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has gotten all of the hype recently, but it’s important to remember Samsung’s other — and arguably more important — flagship. The Galaxy S series is expected to get an update in February, and already we’ve started hearing rumors and leaks about the upcoming phone. Well, phones. There are
The number of patients with AD is projected to triple by 2050, with much of the growth attributed to the elderly age bracket. Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia with nearly 60 percent living in low- and middle-income countries and every year, there are around 10 million new cases. In 1906, a German psychiatrist
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