Three and a half years after Chinese tech conglomerate NetEase snapped up a minority stake in Quantic Dream (of Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human fame), it is gobbling up the rest of the developer. NetEase didn’t reveal how much it’s spending to buy out the studio, which will be its first in Europe. After… Continue reading Chinese tech giant NetEase is buying Quantic Dream as its first European game studio
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Samsung’s first QD-OLED gaming monitor arrives later this year
Earlier this year, the first gaming monitor with a Samsung QD-OLED panel arrived. We called the Alienware AW3423DW an ultrawide marvel, praising it for its bright and beautiful screen. When Samsung showed off QD-OLED at CES 2022, it promised the new panels would be available in more than one monitor, and now the company is… Continue reading Samsung’s first QD-OLED gaming monitor arrives later this year
Crypto.com refunded someone $7.2 million by mistake
When Australian woman Thevamanogari Manivel put in a Crypto.com refund request last year, she got far more than she bargained for. Manivel asked for a refund of $100 AUD (now worth around $68 USD). Instead, seemingly due to an employee entering her account number into a payment section of a refund form by mistake, the… Continue reading Crypto.com refunded someone $7.2 million by mistake
‘The Last of Us Part I’ is a gorgeous, faithful, expensive remake
A complete visual redesign Naughty Dog has a reputation for building intricate, vast and beautiful worlds, and as the company’s first PS5 game, The Last of Us Part I continues that tradition. From the very first scene through the end credits, I marveled at the detail and richness of the world Naughty Dog created —… Continue reading ‘The Last of Us Part I’ is a gorgeous, faithful, expensive remake
The shift to electric vehicles is about to overwhelm meager US mining operations
Electric vehicles are very helpful for fighting climate change. But EVs need batteries, and batteries need minerals like nickel, cobalt, and lithium. The US has some of these minerals underground, and it wants to dig them up, expeditiously, so that it doesn’t have to rely as much on other countries, including China. But this is… Continue reading The shift to electric vehicles is about to overwhelm meager US mining operations
T-Mobile will let you try its network free for three months
T-Mobile is pushing some new app features focused on getting prospective customers to switch with as little friction as possible, all thanks to eSIM technology. There’s a new version of the existing Test Drive program called Network Pass, which allows people to try out T-Mobile’s network with unlimited data for three months. Another new feature… Continue reading T-Mobile will let you try its network free for three months
Get ready for a rare ‘triple-dip’ La Niña
We’re about to see the first “triple-dip” La Niña of the century, spanning three consecutive Northern hemisphere winters, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts. The organization issued a forecast today warning of the unusual turn of events: the current La Niña, a weather pattern that can drive severe weather, will likely persist over the next… Continue reading Get ready for a rare ‘triple-dip’ La Niña
Toyota triples U.S. EV investment in North Carolina
Toyota said Wednesday it will triple its planned investment for its first U.S. battery factory due to rising consumer demand for electric vehicles. The automaker now plans to spend $3.8 billion, up from the initial $1.3 billion announced, to build a plant near Greensboro, North Carolina. Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina is expected to begin… Continue reading Toyota triples U.S. EV investment in North Carolina
Tag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition review: Elegant Wear OS smartwatch helps you perfect your game
Pros Titanium case materials Smooth sapphire glass display Ball markers included Snapdragon 4100 Plus processor iOS and Android phone support Cons No speaker for hands-free calling No SpO2 sensor or sleep tracking Two rubber straps included Currently running Wear OS 2 The Apple Watch has arguably been the best smartwatch for a few years, but… Continue reading Tag Heuer Calibre E4 Golf Edition review: Elegant Wear OS smartwatch helps you perfect your game
Otterbox introduces GaN-based wall adapters, alongside new MagSafe stands
Image: Otterbox Otterbox on Wednesday announced several new products that are part of the company’s expanding power line of wall adapters, car chargers, and MagSafe charging stands. There are a total of three different wall adapters, each of which uses GaN technology to decrease the size while also allowing for faster charging with less heat.… Continue reading Otterbox introduces GaN-based wall adapters, alongside new MagSafe stands