If you’ve been eyeing LG’s super-tall display ever since December, you’ll be glad to hear that you can finally buy it. LG has released the DualUp Monitor for $699. As promised, the clamp-mounted design centers on a 16:18 aspect ratio, 28-inch LCD whose 2,560 x 2,880 resolution promises the visual real estate of two 21.5-inch… Continue reading LG’s extra-tall DualUp Monitor is available now for $699
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Call of Duty has stricter gun control measures than the US
Activision is taking on Call of Duty cheaters in some inventive ways. For one thing, it’s literally taking away their guns. When the Ricochet anti-cheat system detects someone who’s breaking the rules, they may lose their weapons (as well as their dignity). The cheaters can’t even defend themselves with their fists. “We don’t expect many… Continue reading Call of Duty has stricter gun control measures than the US
‘Overwatch 2’ won’t have loot boxes
Overwatch 2 will get rid of one of the first game’s most infamous elements. Blizzard has confirmed at a reveal event that that the new team-based shooter won’t have loot boxes when it premieres October 4th. Instead, you’ll get the items you want through either a Battle Pass or a “consistently updated” in-game store. You… Continue reading ‘Overwatch 2’ won’t have loot boxes
SpaceX employees say Elon Musk is an ’embarrassment’ as he waffles on work-from-home
Elon Musk’s disdain for remote work doesn’t fully extend to Twitter. As The New York Times and The Verge note, Musk told Twitter staff in an inaugural all-hands meeting that employees at the social network who produce “excellent” work at home should be permitted to keep their positions. While the aspiring new owner stressed that… Continue reading SpaceX employees say Elon Musk is an ’embarrassment’ as he waffles on work-from-home
Arturia’s FX Collection 3 adds classic distortions, plus granular and lo-fi effects
A couple of years ago Arturia ventured simulations of vintage synths and into audio effects territory. The FX Collection wasn’t as clear of a must have as the V Collection, but the company has slowly built out its stable of effects with the new FX Collection 3 growing to 26 from the original 15. New… Continue reading Arturia’s FX Collection 3 adds classic distortions, plus granular and lo-fi effects
The Xbox app will tell you how a game will perform on your PC
Microsoft is adding a useful feature to the Xbox PC app that should help save you some time if it turns out your setup won’t be able to run a particular game. The company started testing the game performance indicator in December and it’s rolling out the tool now. “The app compares the game’s performance… Continue reading The Xbox app will tell you how a game will perform on your PC
Microsoft Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
It took awhile, but Microsoft Defender is now generally available for all your personal devices, not just Windows PCs and businesses. The new Defender for individuals gives Microsoft 365 subscribers an online tool that bolsters the existing malware and phishing security measures you’re (hopefully) using. It extends Windows’ anti-malware safeguards to Android, iOS and macOS.… Continue reading Microsoft Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
Report reveals half of Japan’s businesses had yet to ditch Internet Explorer
Microsoft has been sounding the death knell for Internet Explorer for months, but many businesses in Japan seemingly did not take heed. Almost half were said to still be using the browser, for which Microsoft ended support yesterday, as of March. According to Nikkei, many of those companies have dragged their heels on switching to… Continue reading Report reveals half of Japan’s businesses had yet to ditch Internet Explorer
The Boring Company will build a 34-mile tunnel network underneath Las Vegas
The Boring Company’s underground transportation system will be more expansive than what it originally planned. It has just received approval from the city to bring its underground transportation system called the Vegas Loop to city limits. When Clark County Commissioners first approved the Vegas Loop, it was supposed to be a 29-mile tunnel network connecting… Continue reading The Boring Company will build a 34-mile tunnel network underneath Las Vegas
Samsung merges Pay and Pass into a single Wallet app
Samsung is making it easier to store your credit card information and other digital data on your phone. On Wednesday, the company announced the merging of its Pay and Pass apps into a single Wallet platform. With the change, you won’t have to use two different apps to manage your digital identity. Instead, the company’s… Continue reading Samsung merges Pay and Pass into a single Wallet app