Author: Randall

Action Launcher revamp comes with ad-supported searches

[ad_1] Developer Chris Lacy didn’t mince words when explaining why he’s using this model: revenue is down. While the situation isn’t dire, this could provide a “supplementary” source of income that doesn’t depend on sneaky behavior or asking fans to pay for Supporter Packs. Software like Action Launcher needs a steady stream of money to […]

PewDiePie asks for end to ‘subscribe’ meme after synagogue shooting

[ad_1] He said he held off saying more in March since he “didn’t want to give the terrorist more attention” or to “make it about me.” Even so, he didn’t want “hateful acts” to overwhelm the “amazing things” done in his name. The internet celebrity also acknowledged that two diss songs attacking T-Series, his rival […]

Overcast can create clips from any public podcast

[ad_1] The sharing pages also display badges for listening in specific podcast apps for listeners who want to listen to the rest of the episode, including Overcast itself (strictly optional) and Apple Podcasts. This won’t help much if you’re trying to capture the entirety of a segment, or if there’s tweaks you’d like to make […]

E*Trade may offer trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum

[ad_1] E*Trade wouldn’t comment on the report. While trading in virtual currencies certainly isn’t a novelty, E*Trade’s involvement could give it legitimacy among mainstream investors who might not want to venture beyond familiar names or are skittish given the occasional scandal. The influx of more conventional traders might also help stabilize a crypto market that […]

Epic pulled the Siphon from ‘Fortnite’ after it frustrated most players

[ad_1] Siphon is still around in the Arena mode. The company also explained other choices, such as its decision against including a field-of-view slider. A wide field of view could give some players an unfair advantage, Epic said. It also acknowledged that the weekly online tournament pacing meant that it couldn’t stabilize gameplay for every […]

Apple poached Intel’s 5G leader weeks ahead of Qualcomm truce

[ad_1] Neither Apple nor Intel has commented on the report. It’s also not clear exactly what Thyagarajan is doing in his new role (he describes it solely as “Architecture” in his LinkedIn bio), although wireless chipset design is the most likely explanation given his background. Apple hasn’t been shy about its intentions to make its […]

Microbiome testing startup faces FBI investigation over billing

[ad_1] The specifics of those practices aren’t clear, although insurance companies like Aetna, Anthem and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield are also said to be looking into uBiome’s billing habits. An unnamed member of the insurance industry told the WSJ that uBiome had billed some patients who had private Medicare plans, while one customer complained […]

The best USB headset for your computer

[ad_1] Why you should trust us Ray Aguilera, who wrote the original version of this guide, has been reviewing and writing about consumer gadgets since 2007. He previously worked as Reviews Editor at Mac|Life, where one of his major beats was audio products, and he has continued to write about audio for a range of […]

Windows preview brings Android notifications to your PC

[ad_1] The feature is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders using at least the 1803 (RS4) build. You’ll also need a phone running Android 7.0 Nougat or newer and a minimum of 1GB of RAM. You can’t respond to notifications (at least not yet), but this could be particularly vital for Snapchat and other apps […]