[ad_1] In a statement, Sherman acknowledged GameStop will have to undergo some major changes to stay relevant in a market that has increasingly gone digital. “I bring significant experience working with other retailers that have undergone large, successful transformations,” he said, suggesting that he expects similar changes at GameStop. According to VentureBeat, sources familiar with […]
Author: Randall
The Oculus Rift S is impressive but unnecessary
[ad_1] The Rift S is the direct descendant of the first Rift and offers a slew of improvements over the original. The S includes upgraded lenses, a fifth onboard position tracking sensor, slightly better screen resolution and some handy new software features to boot. The S weighs a touch more than the first Rift, but […]
‘Hamsterdam’ is the rhythmic rodent brawler we’ve been waiting for
[ad_1] You play as Pimm, an unassuming denizen of the quiet town of Hamsterdam, who must defend his home and rescue his grandfather from the villainous Vermin Gang and its leader, Marlo the Chinchilla. That task involves beating the stuffing out of an army of rats, foxes, and a menagerie of other rodents using your […]
Netflix is testing a $3.64 mobile plan in India
[ad_1] But that lower-cost test is still pricier than Netflix’s rivals in India. Amazon Prime Video costs 129 rupees (about $1.88) per month as part of a Prime subscription, and Hotstar’s plans begin at around 199 rupees ($2.89). Other services, such as ZEE5 and Balaji Telefilms are cheaper still, while the ad-supported YouTube is hugely […]
Boeing sold essential safety features as extras on 737 Max
[ad_1] Both of the optional safety features worked in tandem with a new software system used in the planes. That software took readings from “angle of attack” sensors, which determine how much the plane’s nose is pointing up or down in relation to oncoming air. If the software system determines the plane is pointed at […]
Instagram is the latest hotbed for conspiracy theories
[ad_1] Like its social media peers, Instagram has the algorithms and huge user base to share information with millions. But the platform stands out because so many of its subscribers are so young — and as you might guess, many are naive enough to believe conspiracy memes. That’s especially alarming, as more teens are using […]
Four players fight for undersea supremacy in ‘Swimsanity’
[ad_1] I was afforded a quick demo of the game at the Nintendo Nindies event at GDC 2019 on Wednesday and it left me breathless. The visuals are bright with a slightly cartoony art style that lends to the lighthearted (albeit intense) action. The controls are equally crisp and responsive — players aim their fire […]
A week with Twitter’s attempt at a more civil internet
[ad_1] With Twttr, the company says it wants to make conversations easier to read, understand and join. And to do that it’s using features like color-coded chat bubbles to help you browse threads more efficiently. For instance, if someone you follow replies to one of your tweets, their response will be highlighted by a light-blue […]
Short film created in Unreal Engine showcases a photorealistic world
[ad_1] Quixel captured more than 1,000 scans in Iceland to help it create the gorgeous short, so the team didn’t have to create assets itself. Games, visual effects and architectural visualization artists worked on the project to highlight the capabilities of Unreal across a number of industries. The team used Unreal 4.21, the current version […]
Over 20,000 Facebook employees had access to 600 million user passwords
[ad_1] Facebook will alert all users whose passwords were stored in plain text, including hundreds of millions of users of Facebook Lite, a version of the social network designed for slow internet connections and low-specification phones, which is typically used in developing nations. It will also notify tens of millions of other Facebook users and […]