Apple and Sony have quietly been working on bringing PlayStation VR2 controller support to the Apple Vision Pro, Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter. Gaming isn’t exactly the Vision Pro’s strong suit, thanks in part to the fact that it doesn’t support typical VR controllers. But Apple has reportedly approached Sony in hopes… Continue reading Apple Vision Pro could soon work with PlayStation VR2 controllers
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Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday said it has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp. after determining that it meets the legal requirements for such oversight. The CFPB monitors banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and recently finalized a rule to supervise digital payment apps. In the order, which focuses on… Continue reading Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm
X helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can’t be ‘used to stifle expression’
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn announced on Saturday that they’ve made changes to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with help from X to “strengthen the bill while safeguarding free speech online and ensuring it is not used to stifle expression.” The Senate passed the bill in July with a vote of 91-3, but… Continue reading X helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can’t be ‘used to stifle expression’
What to read this weekend: Family dysfunction at the end of the world, and the woman who challenged Victorian medicine
I have to admit I haven’t read all that much Shakespeare, so when I hear that a current work of fiction is a retelling of one of his classics, I’m not automatically interested in picking it up just on the basis of that. But Julia Armfield is one of my favorite contemporary authors — please… Continue reading What to read this weekend: Family dysfunction at the end of the world, and the woman who challenged Victorian medicine
Fortnite is getting a 5v5 first-person shooter mode
A new game mode called Ballistic is coming to Fortnite in early access on December 11, bringing a 5v5 tactical first-person shooter experience. In Ballistic mode, one team will be tasked with planting a Rift Point Device — which will detonate 45 seconds after it’s placed — and the other team will have to stop… Continue reading Fortnite is getting a 5v5 first-person shooter mode
Engadget Wrapped: The music we listened to the most in 2024
Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped results arrived this week, and while the whole package seems a bit thin compared to previous years, we’re still getting a kick out of seeing our listening habits laid bare. Apple Music also dropped its annual Replay, and Tidal’s 2024 Rewind has landed, so non-Spotify users have some data to pore over… Continue reading Engadget Wrapped: The music we listened to the most in 2024
Google Wallet can now hold your US passport
Now you’ve got one less thing you have to fish for in your pocket or purse at the airport. Starting today, Google Wallet can carry a digital copy of your US passport and use them at Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) checkpoints. If you want to add your passport to Google’s virtual wallet, first you’ll need… Continue reading Google Wallet can now hold your US passport
SpaceX completes Starlink’s first direct-to-cell constellation
SpaceX completed its first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite constellation this week. On Wednesday, the company launched 20 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, 13 of which can communicate directly with cell phones without extra equipment. The completed constellation follows the FCC’s approval of a deal between SpaceX and T-Mobile last week. The companies announced the partnership… Continue reading SpaceX completes Starlink’s first direct-to-cell constellation
The next iPhone SE’s new modem reportedly won’t be as capable as Qualcomm’s
It seems increasingly likely that Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature the first 5G modem the company has built in-house. A new report from Bloomberg both confirms earlier reporting from 9to5Mac and clarifies that Apple’s first modem won’t be quite as capable as the chips the company is trying to leave behind. The new modem,… Continue reading The next iPhone SE’s new modem reportedly won’t be as capable as Qualcomm’s
Get trapped on a pirate ship or in Dracula’s castle in Escape Simulator 2
The first Escape Simulator solved the biggest problem with VR puzzle games. Once you’ve solved everything, the game’s over. Unless you can erase specific memories a la Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind style, there’s zero replayability. Pine Studio’s Escape Simulator added a custom builder mode where the community could build and share their own… Continue reading Get trapped on a pirate ship or in Dracula’s castle in Escape Simulator 2