Five years after the Nintendo Switch’s release, Valve is finally adding Steam support for the console’s controllers. In an announcement spotted by PC Gamer, the company said the latest Steam beta adds Joy-Cons support. With the new software, it’s possible to use Joy-Cons either individually or as part of a matched pair for playing games.… Continue reading Steam is finally adding support for Nintendo Joy-Con controllers
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Instagram will test extra-tall photos to go along with Reels
Instagram will soon allow users to post 9:16 photos to their feed as part of a test the company plans to undertake “in a week or two.” The tidbit of news came out of Adam Mosseri’s weekly Q&A. “You can have tall videos, but you cannot have tall photos on Instagram,” the executive said. “So… Continue reading Instagram will test extra-tall photos to go along with Reels
California DMV accuses Tesla of falsely portraying its vehicles as fully autonomous
Tesla uses advertising language on its website for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving products that’s untrue and misleading to customers, the California DMV said. According to The Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal, the agency has filed complaints with the California Office of Administrative Hearings, accusing the automaker of making statements “not based… Continue reading California DMV accuses Tesla of falsely portraying its vehicles as fully autonomous
Toyota will buy back your recalled bZ4X EV
Toyota recalled the bZ4X in June over concerns the electric crossover’s wheels could fall off at speed, and now it’s taking extra steps to satisfy upset customers and keep vehicles off the road. Electrek has learned (and Engadget has confirmed) that Toyota’s US branch is offering to buy back the bZ4X. The terms will vary… Continue reading Toyota will buy back your recalled bZ4X EV
DreamWorks Animation will open source its MoonRay renderer later this year
DreamWorks has been open sourcing some of its technology in recent years, and now its animation division is preparing to make more tools freely available. DreamWorks Animation said it will release its MoonRay ray-tracing renderer as open-source software later this year. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, DreamWorks will offer up its Arras cloud rendering framework… Continue reading DreamWorks Animation will open source its MoonRay renderer later this year
Microsoft helps game devs pull more performance from the Xbox Series S
Frustrated that games don’t run as well on the Xbox Series S as you’d expect given the 1440p-capable hardware? Microsoft might have a fix. The Verge has learned the company’s recently highlighted June Game Development Kit gives programmers more access to memory, freeing up “hundreds of additional megabytes” of RAM for their games. That can… Continue reading Microsoft helps game devs pull more performance from the Xbox Series S
Netflix to pay $42 million in dispute over screenwriter compensation
Netflix will have to shell out a hefty sum in a fight over screenwriter pay. As Deadline reports, the Writers Guild of America has won an arbitration ruling that will have Netflix pay 216 theatrical movie writers an extra $42 million in unpaid residuals. The WGA is also seeking another $13.5 million in interest for… Continue reading Netflix to pay $42 million in dispute over screenwriter compensation
FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
The FCC may have just advanced the industrialization of space. Commissioners have voted in favor of an inquiry that will explore in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). The move would both help officials understand the demands and risks of current in-space production technology while facilitating new projects. This could help companies build satellites and stations… Continue reading FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
UK may use facial recognition smartwatches to monitor migrant criminals
The UK government may soon start using facial recognition smartwatches to monitor migrants who have been convicted of crimes. The offenders would need to scan their faces up to five times per day, according to The Guardian. The measures may come into effect as soon as this fall. Those subject to the conditions would need… Continue reading UK may use facial recognition smartwatches to monitor migrant criminals
Apple’s iPad drops to $299, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
Now’s a great time to pick up Apple’s iPad ahead of the upcoming school year. The base, 10.2-inch tablet is $30 off right now and down to $299, which is the best price we’ve seen it. It may not have all the bells and whistles that the iPad Air does, but it’s a solid, budget-friendly… Continue reading Apple’s iPad drops to $299, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals