Author: Randall

Walmart unveils ‘pro’ versions of its budget Android tablets

[ad_1] Walmart has been selling no-frills Android tablets under its Onn brand for a while, but the $65-plus slates have been basic, to put it mildly. There’s now a better option if you’re willing to spend a little more, however. The 9to5Google team reports that Walmart has introduced a slightly higher-end Onn Tablet Pro line […]

TikTok’s new CEO is Disney’s former streaming leader

[ad_1] Mayer played a key role in Disney’s internet strategy over the years. He worked on associated sites like Go.com and ESPN.com, but most recently rose to prominence as the overseer for the Disney+ launch. The service has enjoyed early success with over 50 million subscribers in less than half a year (some of them […]

Epic Games Store’s self-serve refunds get your money back without the wait

[ad_1] There are some changes that may affect you even if you’re not experiencing buyer’s remorse. The Epic Games Launcher has been changed to warn you if you’re launching a game you don’t own, although it will store your owned titles in memory so that you’re not locked out of a game when you’re offline. […]

Delayed ‘PES’ Euro 2020 update will arrive on June 4th

[ad_1] With so many live sporting events canceled due to COVID-19, fans are turning to esports. But even those are facing pandemic-related setbacks and delays. This spring, Konami promised that its free Euro 2020 update for eFootball PES 2020 would be ready on April 30th. Later, Konami postponed the update indefinitely when the European Football […]

Toyota’s 2021 Sienna minivans will all be hybrids

[ad_1] Toyota’s new, 2021 Sienna is notable for two reasons. First, just look at this thing: It has plenty of sharp body lines and massive front grille that, while supposedly inspired by Japanese bullet trains, looks more like a tremendous scowl. It’s meant to ferry families around, all while looking incredibly aggro. Second — and […]

Instagram introduces ‘Guides’ for wellness tips

[ad_1] The update marks Instagram’s biggest push into longer form content since it launched IGTV in 2018. But while IGTV enabled longer videos, Guides is closer to the type of content you’d expect from traditional publishers.  Instagram Instagram says it’s focusing on “wellness” content only as part of its efforts to reach users during the […]

Quantic Dream’s Twitch add-on puts ‘Detroit’ gameplay in viewers’ hands

[ad_1] Streams for decision-driven games have been popular on livestreaming services as they give viewers a chance to influence decisions, and Quantic Dream wants to seize on that opportunity. It’s rolling out a Twitch extension for Detroit: Become Human, simply titled Detroit: Community Play, that promises to rope the audience into the decision making process. […]

Texas embraces a virtual jury trial amid coronavirus concerns

[ad_1] Judge Emily Miskel According to the National Center for State Courts, 39 states and the District of Columbia have encouraged judges to conduct hearings remotely, but bringing in jurors poses another challenge. Arizona’s top court has already approved remote jury selection, and once jury trials resume in Indiana, parties in civil cases will have […]

Google is testing an ‘easier’ smart display interface for the less-savvy

[ad_1] Smart displays aren’t simply glorified photo frames anymore. With more and more people staying at home, these devices also provide a window to the homes of loved ones via video cameras. But for the less tech-savvy user who might have recently been gifted with one, setting it up without in-person help might be challenging. […]