Twitch has announced a new feature for creators who want to include other streamers and even viewers on their broadcasts. Up to five guests can join a stream through Guest Star, which works on both desktop and mobile. If a viewer wants to take part in the discussion or ask a question, they can raise… Continue reading Twitch will make it easier for creators to bring guests onto streams
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Apple plans to let you pay for gas using CarPlay
Apple has a big update to CarPlay slated for sometime later this year, but in the meantime, the tech giant has begun working with partners to support a new feature that will let users pay for gas directly inside the company’s infotainment platform. While the ability to purchase fuel using CarPlay was first revealed during… Continue reading Apple plans to let you pay for gas using CarPlay
Unity lays off 4 percent of its workforce to realign its resources
Unity has laid off hundreds of employees in its offices across the globe, according to Kotaku. The video game software development company known for its popular game engine has reportedly let around 300 to 400 staffers go so far. Layoffs are still ongoing, sources said, so those numbers may be higher by the time the… Continue reading Unity lays off 4 percent of its workforce to realign its resources
Big tech’s abortion travel policies do nothing for its contractor workforce
The Supreme Court’s ruling last week has overnight transformed many states where abortion access was prohibitively difficult to ones where it is now de facto illegal. Congressional Democrats squandered nearly 50 years of opportunities to strengthen the right to bodily autonomy, and now in the wake of a post-Roe nation, large companies have been attempting… Continue reading Big tech’s abortion travel policies do nothing for its contractor workforce
Niantic is laying off about 90 employees and canceling four projects
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is laying off eight percent of its workforce, which is said to be around 85-90 jobs. The augmented reality game company has also canceled four projects. CEO John Hanke reportedly wrote in an email to employees that Niantic was “facing a time of economic turmoil” and had to “further streamline our… Continue reading Niantic is laying off about 90 employees and canceling four projects
Formula E’s Gen3 car will make its race debut on January 14th
Formula E’s Gen3 all-electric car will make its race debut on January 14th, 2023 in Mexico City. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced the date on Wednesday and shared the preliminary schedule for Formula E’s upcoming ninth season. Before the official start of the competition in January, teams will have three days in December… Continue reading Formula E’s Gen3 car will make its race debut on January 14th
Google’s Switch to Android app on iOS now works with all Android 12 devices
Google is making it easier for new Android users to transfer their data from an old iPhone. As of today, the company’s Switch to Android app on iOS will work with all Android 12 devices. Previously only compatible with Pixel phones, the software is useful if you’re about to move from iOS to Android. Once… Continue reading Google’s Switch to Android app on iOS now works with all Android 12 devices
‘Crossy Road’ creator Andy Sum’s next game will arrive on July 20th
Publisher No More Robots has announced that the next game from Crossy Road creator Andy Sum will be released on Steam on July 20th. While Crossy Road is a hit arcade-style title in the vein of Frogger, TombStar takes its cue from bullet hell roguelikes, such as Enter the Gungeon and The Binding of Isaac.… Continue reading ‘Crossy Road’ creator Andy Sum’s next game will arrive on July 20th
PS Plus games for July include ‘Crash 4’ and ‘Man of Medan’
Sony has revealed the three games that all PlayStation Plus subscribers can snap up in July. They are Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Man of Medan and Arcadegeddon — a notable leaker once again got all three games spot on. Crash Bandicoot 4 arrived in 2020 and was the first new mainline Crash game… Continue reading PS Plus games for July include ‘Crash 4’ and ‘Man of Medan’
‘Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope’ aims to be a more modern tactical adventure
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was a pleasant surprise. A charming game that married Nintendo’s Mushroom Kingdom with the chaos of Ubisoft’s Rabbid mascots and crammed it into a game that was, well, pretty much a cartoon interpretation of the tactical strategy series XCOM. It was an unlikely early hit on the Switch. Ubisoft was… Continue reading ‘Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope’ aims to be a more modern tactical adventure