[ad_1] The pack was supposed to not only enable 4K on the Xbox One X, but to introduce much more sophisticated visual effects that included atmospheric effects, highlights and more realistic water. There is hope for a graphics tune-up in the future. Mojang said it was “looking into other ways” to give Minecraft a new […]
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Epic tones down overpowered mechs in ‘Fortnite’ competitive modes
[ad_1] Epic said it would “continue to monitor” the effect of the change ahead of the Champion Series event next weekend. It’s not clear if there will be accompanying changes to everyday gameplay. It doesn’t take much divination to understand why Epic would scale things back. The battle robots move quickly, deal tremendous damage and […]
Sonos’ leaked portable speaker automatically tunes its sound
[ad_1] The biggest addition, however, might be its sound adjustment. The speaker will reportedly introduce an Auto Trueplay feature that uses the device’s microphones to automatically tune its output to the characteristics of the room. This isn’t new in the industry (the HomePod and Google Home Max perform similar functions), but it’s a first for […]
The best true wireless buds under $200
[ad_1] And in other good news, Jaybird got rid of the Run’s gigantic case. Instead, the Vista ship with a compact charging case that easily fits into most pockets. It also holds an additional 10 hours of battery, on top of the six hours the buds get on their own. During my testing, which involved […]
Walmart pulls displays for violent media after El Paso shooting
[ad_1] Walmart confirmed the move in a statement to Vice, saying it was “out of respect” for the victims of the El Paso and Dayton shootings, and that this “does not reflect” a change in the actual game catalog. You can still buy Call of Duty, you just won’t see it advertised. At the same […]
‘NBA 2K20’ will include every WNBA team with full rosters
[ad_1] “Just like my counterparts in the NBA, I grew up playing NBA 2K,” Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker said in a statement. “After getting myself scanned and integrated into NBA 2K20 earlier this summer, I was amazed at how 2K is able to replicate women’s basketball at such a realistic level. You can […]
‘Norsemen’ producer gamed Netflix’s algorithm with Facebook ads
[ad_1] It’s a bit of a vicious circle, as Netflix is more willing than in the past to cancel shows that perhaps don’t hook enough viewers, yet it decides what to showcase in the so-called recommendation carousel. There’s only so much of that promotion space available, but one producer found a way to make sure […]
YouTube moderators say the site goes easy on its big stars
[ad_1] According to the Post’s sources, YouTube “made exceptions for popular creators including Logan Paul, Steven Crowder and Pew Die Pie.” The publication reported that YouTube has denied those claims, “saying it enforces rules equally and tries to draw the line in the right places.” YouTube makes money from ads on high-traffic videos, and shares […]
Confronting existential dread through DIY musical instruments
[ad_1] All right, so calling these “musical instruments” isn’t particularly helpful. They are instruments in that they can be used to make music in the broadest sense of the word. A Day That Will Never Happen Again is basically a drum machine. Here You Are, You Are Here is a synthesizer. And Everything You Love […]
Save $300 on a Google Pixel 3
[ad_1] Google Pixel 3 (64GB) Street price: $800; deal price: $500 The Google Pixel 3 (64GB), our upgrade Android phone pick, has dropped to a new low of $500 in all three available finishes. If you’re looking for more memory, the 128GB version of the Pixel 3 is also discounted down to $600 from a […]