The future of Google’s app store is at stake in a lawsuit by Fortnite publisher Epic Games. Epic sued Google in 2020 after a fight over in-app purchase fees, claiming the Android operating system’s Google Play store constituted an unlawful monopoly. It wants Google to make using third-party app stores, sideloaded apps, and non-Google payment
Month: November 2023
8.5 Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) $1,599 at Apple Like Excellent screen Good size and reasonable weight for everyday use Don’t like Screen notch Entry model is overpriced for what it offers Limitations on the number of ports and screens in the M3 model The new, lower-price, entry-level model of the MacBook Pro 14 baffles
See at Verizon Verizon 5G Home Internet Plus Best 5G home internet deal See at Cox Cox StraightUp Internet Best prepaid internet deal Show more (2 items) It may not always seem like it, but there’s enough competition for internet providers to know they have to keep their prices low, speeds high and service terms
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At the start of the 1980s, video games were mostly relegated to coin-gobbling arcade machines, but their surging popularity prompted a Time Magazine cover story in January 1982 with a cringeworthy warning: “GRONK! FLASH! ZAP! Video Games are Blitzing the World!” What You Should Know About Mario Strikers’ Big Free Update Off English If this
/ Plus, in this week’s Installer: Fortnite goes back to its roots, photo apps, spy podcasts, and an SBF documentary. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge
Samsung’s Galaxy phones will soon get a a bevy of new camera features, some of which are powered by AI, as part of the company’s One UI 6 software. The update, which is based on Google’s broader Android 14 software, is said to have begun rolling out to certain countries in Europe and will be arriving
Everything you need to know about the big app store trial kicking off November 6th. By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story On Monday, Fortnite publisher Epic Games will
Show more (1 item) Keeping an active lifestyle is crucial to your overall wellness, even when the weather turns cold. Having the right fitness tools can help keep you motivated to stick to your fitness routine and manage your wellness goals all year long. Whether you’re an athlete or workout enthusiast or just getting started,
/ The biggest companies in AI aren’t interested in paying to use copyrighted material as training data, and here are their reasons why. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Illustration by
Black Friday is still weeks away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cash in on deep discounts at various retailers. Right now when you sign up for a 1-year Walmart Plus membership, you’ll pay just $49. That’s a 50% discount. And when you sign up for this deal, you’ll also get access to the early
Good parenting is a lot like being a solid player two. You want to be supportive, curious, and competent. You’re there to have a good time, and understand going with the flow is key to harmony. This can be a challenge with kids and video games when you’re actually, literally, player two, especially if you’re
Note: Normally, I’d tackle this kind of announcement with studied journalistic stoicism, but this new product from Elegoo is just too much fun for me to do that. Today, Nov. 4, 2023, Elegoo, maker of excellent, albeit normally quite tame, 3D printers, is launching a Kickstarter for a printer that is, frankly, outrageous. Dubbed the
See at T-Mobile Discounts for those age 55 or above Save if you’re over the age of 55 Show more (7 items) Sarah Tew/CNET Whether you’re in need of a major upgrade — hey, cracked screens happen — or you just want to get your hands on one of the top phones of 2023, a smartphone
Update 11/03/2023 6:20 p.m. ET: The Verge reports that Xbox chief Phil Spencer has reversed the decision to end free Game Pass Ultimate access for non-Xbox Microsoft employees. In an internal memo, Spencer wrote: After looking into this more with the team, I just want to confirm that no change will be made to Game
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, a 2003 PlayStation 2 superhero game that was in development by 5,000 Ft. Studios for the PlayStation 2 before getting canceled, has resurfaced after 20 years with a new playable build. The Best PS2 Games On PS Plus Off English Read More: The Life And Death Of A Daredevil Video
At BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard announced it’s preparing to enter what it’s calling World of Warcraft’s “Worldsoul Saga,” a multi-expansion story arc in the MMORPG that it plans to roll out over the course of the next three expansions. Diablo IV’s Strongholds Are A Great Way To Level Up This Season Off English During the convention’s
From game night to holiday movie binging, getting cozy in front of your TV is a right of passage from fall into winter. With Black Friday just around the corner, Amazon has dropped the prices on several Fire TV devices, many of which are on our list of best streaming devices. This story is part
Blizzard announced three new Overwatch 2 heroes at Blizzcon 2023’s opening ceremony, and while Mauga, the next tank hero, is playable in the game this weekend as part of a test period to everyone, the company also showed off two other heroes planned to launch in 2024. Where Does Games Media Go From Here? |
Today, during Blizzcon 2023, Blizzard gave us an early look at Diablo IV’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred. The upcoming expansion will feature a new class and will be out next year. Diablo IV – Bear Bender Build Off English Blizzard’s annual fan event, Blizzcon, is currently happening over the weekend and it kicked off
The third entry in the Modern Warfare reboot project ships on November 10. A direct sequel to 2022’s Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’s campaign follows Task Force 141 as they attempt to prevent a global catastrophe. Its single-player campaign promises more open, freeform levels than usual, while aiming to still deliver
/ Developer Lendlease says it’s ended its agreement with Google to develop four districts across California after the companies decided it’s “no longer mutually beneficial given current market conditions.” By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Share this story A
Super Mario RPG, the remake of Square Enix’s 1996 2D pixel art classic, will be out on Nintendo Switch on November 17. The charming-looking turn-based game sees Mario and Peach join forces with the dastardly Bowser to stop a mechanical creature named Smithy from destroying the Mushroom Kingdom. Going off some early previews, Super Mario
Oh my god, it’s November. Don’t ask me how or why. I don’t make the rules and I have no answers. What I do have, however, is a solid list of game recs for your weekend. Advertisement This week we’re playing a couple of recent hits, a neat first-person dungeon crawler, and a certain well-known
See at NBA NBA League Pass Streams out-of-market games See at YouTube YouTube TV: $73 Carries ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, TNT and some RSNs See at Fubo Fubo: $75 Carries ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and most RSNs but not TNT See at Hulu Hulu Plus Live TV: $77 Carries ESPN, ABC, TBS, TNT and some
See at Soko Find local farmers markets Soko View details View details See at EatOkra Nationwide directory of Black-owned bars and restaurants EatOkra View details View details August was National Black Business Month, during which we aimed to highlight Black-owned tech platforms. But you don’t need a specific month to support and appreciate Black-owned apps.
Call of Duty filesizes are completely out of control. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the latest in the long-running military FPS franchise recently acquired by Microsoft, consumes over 200GB of storage on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S when you add up everything it contains. The new Call of Duty HQ download manager alone
If you fired up your Xbox today, you might’ve seen something you didn’t expect: A darn full-screen advertisement for the latest Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare III. Though Microsoft has done this before with exclusives like Starfield, it’s already rubbing some gamers the wrong way. Why The Hot New Redfall Gameplay Trailer Left Us
$230 at HP HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e Best overall small office printer $136 at Amazon Nelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label Printer Best thermal printer $649 at Amazon Sawgrass SG500 Sublimation printer Best sublimation printer Show more (3 items) With tons of people now working from home, we’ve seen a renaissance for home printers and printers
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used for various purposes, like strengthening online privacy and streaming. While using a VPN, apps and websites don’t see your actual IP address, instead viewing the location of the server you’re connected to. For instance, you may be in New York City, but with a VPN on a London server,