The main Bravely Default games are famously known for being Nintendo exclusives, and the latest entry in the franchise launched only for the Switch. Pretty soon, though, you’ll be able to play Bravely Default II on a non-Nintendo device: The third main installment in the JRPG series will be available on Steam starting on September… Continue reading ‘Bravely Default II’ is heading to Steam on September 2nd
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Apple changes key App Store rules in response to class action lawsuit from developers
Apple has agreed to change several rules that govern its App Store as part of a settlement with developers who filed a class action lawsuit against the company. The most significant change is that Apple is “clarifying” that developers are permitted to email users “about payment methods outside of their iOS app.” The company has… Continue reading Apple changes key App Store rules in response to class action lawsuit from developers
Peloton lowers price of its Bike to $1,495
For the second time in less than a year, Peloton is cutting the price of its entry-level stationary bike. Starting today, you can buy the machine, without any additional extras like cycling shoes, for $1,495. That’s nearly a 20 percent discount from the $1,895 price the company has sold the bike for since September of… Continue reading Peloton lowers price of its Bike to $1,495
T-Mobile hacker says the carrier’s security is ‘awful’
The T-Mobile customer data breach might not have been a sophisticated data breach — in fact, it might have been relatively trivial. The hacker claiming to be responsible for the attack, John Binns, told the The Wall Street Journal in a discussion that T-Mobile’s security was “awful.” Binns reportedly broke through by using a readily… Continue reading T-Mobile hacker says the carrier’s security is ‘awful’
Reddit CEO rejects call for a crackdown on coronavirus misinformation
Reddit is pushing back against calls for the company to do a better job of moderating disinformation. In a thread titled Debate, dissent and protest on Reddit, CEO Steve Huffman said the company would continue to point users to authoritative information from the CDC when dealing with misinformation related to COVID-19. What it won’t do… Continue reading Reddit CEO rejects call for a crackdown on coronavirus misinformation
Elon Musk’s humanoid robot is just another Tesla publicity stunt
[embedded content] Though it makes popular and groundbreaking electric vehicles, Tesla has had a less than stellar track record when it comes to the company’s more ambitious future-facing projects. CEO Elon Musk’s 2019 promise of unleashing a million autonomous “robotaxis” onto America’s streets and highways has failed to materialize while the “full self-driving” technology that… Continue reading Elon Musk’s humanoid robot is just another Tesla publicity stunt
Ten federal agencies are expanding their use of facial recognition
The Government Accountability Office has revealed in a new report that 10 federal agencies are planning to expand their use of facial recognition. In a survey involving 24 federal agencies on their use of facial recognition technology, the Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Interior, Justice, State, Treasury and Veterans Affairs departments… Continue reading Ten federal agencies are expanding their use of facial recognition
A year later, we now know more about Facebook’s Project Aria AR glasses
To say that Facebook’s Project Aria AR glasses were never meant for consumers would be an understatement. Facebook does not even consider them a prototype. And they are not, and may never be, available for purchase. Rather, Facebook has always described them as a way for its employees to study and test augmented reality tech. … Continue reading A year later, we now know more about Facebook’s Project Aria AR glasses
Microsoft is killing its Office app on Chromebooks
We’re not sure who or how many people use Microsoft Office on a Chromebook but if that’s you, you’re in for a downgraded experience. Microsoft will soon kill its Office app for Android on Chrome OS, the company confirmed Wednesday to About Chromebooks. The app will leave the Google Play Store on September 18th, at… Continue reading Microsoft is killing its Office app on Chromebooks
Facebook is reportedly mulling a commission to advise on elections
Facebook is considering forming a commission to advise on thorny issues related to global elections, according to a report Wednesday from The New York Times. The company has begun to approach academics and policy experts, who The Times says could potentially weigh in on issues ranging from political ads to election misinformation. What’s more, it… Continue reading Facebook is reportedly mulling a commission to advise on elections