Following a meeting with President Joe Biden today, Google and Microsoft promised to invest a total of $30 billion in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years. Google pledged $10 billion, while Microsoft pledged $20 billion. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Twitter that $150 million of that money will be used to expand Microsoft’s… Continue reading Google and Microsoft will invest $30 billion in cybersecurity over the next five years
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Watch Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021 in under 18 minutes
Well, some of us need a nap. Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021 event kicked off at 2pm ET today, and what ensued was a rapid-fire parade of game trailers and teasers. It was quite an eclectic selection, too, including a new Saints Row game, Lego Star Wars, a turn-based RPG, kung-fu battles, dinosaur building, something… Continue reading Watch Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021 in under 18 minutes
FCC proposes $5 million fine for activists behind election robocalls
The FCC has proposed the largest fine yet under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the subjects are two robocallers Law & Crime describes as “hard-right hoaxers.” John M. Burkman and Jacob Alexander Wohl are facing a $5,134,500 fine for allegedly making 1,141 unlawful pre-recorded calls to mobile phones without the recipients’ prior consent. The… Continue reading FCC proposes $5 million fine for activists behind election robocalls
Samsung disables the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s camera if you unlock its bootloader
Don’t unlock your new Samsung Galaxy Fold 3’s bootloader if you don’t know what you’re getting into, or you may just regret it. According to XDA-Developers, the foldable device shows a warning when you attempt to unlock its bootloader, telling you that doing so “will cause the camera to be disabled and may cause your… Continue reading Samsung disables the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s camera if you unlock its bootloader
California expands Activision Blizzard lawsuit to include temporary workers
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has expanded the scope of its sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Activision Blizzard to include temporary workers. As first reported by Axios, the watchdog filed an amended complaint on Monday to redefine the group it plans to represent in the suit. The complaint now consistently… Continue reading California expands Activision Blizzard lawsuit to include temporary workers
Apple Maps is finally starting to follow Google’s lead on user reviews
Since the release of iOS 14, Apple Maps has included a built-in rating system that allows you to review select businesses, restaurants and other points of interest. Before Monday, that feature was only available in countries like Australia and Japan, but as MacRumors points out, you can now access it in the US and Canada.… Continue reading Apple Maps is finally starting to follow Google’s lead on user reviews
Watch Xbox’s Gamescom show in 11 minutes
[embedded content] OK, we’ll be honest: The 2021 Xbox Gamescom show was fluffy. It was a 90-minute live YouTube event populated by drawn-out developer interviews, a mini-documentary on the trebuchet and slightly exciting updates to mid-tier titles, but there were also a few bright spots. Xbox cloud gaming is heading to Xbox Series X, Series… Continue reading Watch Xbox’s Gamescom show in 11 minutes
Xiaomi is slowly phasing out its Mi branding
Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi recently passed Apple to become the world’s second-largest phone maker. It’s now banking on the fact its products are recognizable enough they don’t need additional branding. As first reported by XDA Developers, the company will phase out its “Mi” branding over the coming months, with new products slated to carry the… Continue reading Xiaomi is slowly phasing out its Mi branding
Sorry I missed your 30th birthday, Super NES
I missed one of my best friend’s birthdays this week – but belated best wishes are better than nothing. So, to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, my favorite console of all time, which arrived in the US on August 23rd, 1991, I wish you many happy returns. The SNES wasn’t my first console. Like many… Continue reading Sorry I missed your 30th birthday, Super NES
EA pledges not to sue over its accessibility patents and technologies
EA won’t be filing any lawsuit against other developers that use the patented accessibility mechanics it uses in its games. The video game giant has announced that it’s making a Patents Pledge, which gives rival developers free access to any of its accessibility-related technologies. While not all gameplay mechanics are patented, some companies have taken… Continue reading EA pledges not to sue over its accessibility patents and technologies