Texas’s HB20 was put on hold Tuesday by the Supreme Court, five-to-four. As is typical for emergency for emergency requests, the majority did not define its reasoning; Justice Alito wrote a six page dissent joined by fellow conservatives Gorsuch and Thomas, while Kagan, a moderate, wrote she would “would deny the application to vacate stay”… Continue reading Texas’s bizarre social media law suspended by Supreme Court
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Spotify’s podcast hosting service went down because of a lapsed security certificate
Podcast listeners, no matter the app they use, were unable to access shows hosted on Spotify’s Megaphone platform Monday night and early Tuesday. Those include The Joe Rogan Experience and podcasts from The Ringer and Gimlet Media. Worst of all, it seems the problem was entirely avoidable — it was due to a lapsed security… Continue reading Spotify’s podcast hosting service went down because of a lapsed security certificate
Evercade’s latest retro handheld includes a dedicated mode for vertical shoot ’em ups
Retro console maker Evercade has just announced its latest device, a new handheld called the EXP. If you’re not familiar with Evercade, its products are a bit different from your standard retro fare. Instead of purchasing a device like the SNES Classic Edition that comes with a limited library of preloaded games or one like… Continue reading Evercade’s latest retro handheld includes a dedicated mode for vertical shoot ’em ups
TikTok tests ‘clear mode’ that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
TikTok is testing a new feature that allows users to scroll through content on the app without interface elements like usernames, captions and audio information cluttering the screen. “Clear Mode” was first spotted last week by former The Next Web editor Matt Navarra, with TikTok providing TechCrunch confirmation it was testing the feature on Tuesday.… Continue reading TikTok tests ‘clear mode’ that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
Amazon no longer offers in-app Audible, Kindle and Music purchases on Android
If you use Amazon’s Kindle app on Android, you may have noticed the software doesn’t offer the option to buy and rent ebooks or subscribe to the company’s Kindle Unlimited service anymore. Amazon announced the change last month and more recently began notifying customers of the move via email. If you’re curious about what’s going… Continue reading Amazon no longer offers in-app Audible, Kindle and Music purchases on Android
Razer’s new Barracuda headsets work with any phone or PC
Razer’s Barracuda X headset from last year was fine if you wanted low-latency wireless audio for your console or Android phone, but it wasn’t very practical for much else. That won’t be a problem this time around, though. The company has introduced new Barracuda, Barracuda X and Barracuda Pro headsets that (among other upgrades) add… Continue reading Razer’s new Barracuda headsets work with any phone or PC
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 leaks in retail listing
It appears Microsoft will soon reveal its next-gen Surface Laptop Go. The successor to the would-be Chromebook competitor popped up in a Korean retailer listing that appears to have gone live a little too early. It seems the page has since been taken down. The listing, which was spotted by The Verge, indicates the Surface… Continue reading Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 leaks in retail listing
Blizzard won’t release ‘Diablo Immortal’ in countries with loot box laws
Don’t expect to play Diablo Immortal in the Low Countries when it launches this week. GamesIndustry.biz and Tweakers have learned Blizzard won’t release the free-to-play game in Belgium or the Netherlands due to their “gambling restrictions” — that is, their legislation banning loot boxes. It will also be illegal for people in those countries to… Continue reading Blizzard won’t release ‘Diablo Immortal’ in countries with loot box laws
Playtime Engineering debuts two new music makers for kids
Ahead of the NAMM 2022 trade show being held in Anaheim next weekend, San Francisco’s Playtime Engineering has unveiled a pair of toys, the Blipbox SK2 synthesizer and the Blipbox myTrack groovebox, designed to help even the youngest musically-inclined minds produce, record, save and share electronic beats and melodies. Playtime Engineering The SK2’s spacey surface… Continue reading Playtime Engineering debuts two new music makers for kids
Amazon will give Cloud Cam owners a free camera when service shuts down
Amazon is shutting down service for the Cloud Cam, but you may not mind if you’re reluctant to buy a replacement. MacRumors and The Verge have learned Amazon will offer owners a free Blink Mini security camera and a one-year subscription to the higher-end Blink Subscription Plus service (normally $100 per year) before Cloud Cam… Continue reading Amazon will give Cloud Cam owners a free camera when service shuts down