[ad_1] Almost two years ago, the gaming chat app unveiled video chat and screen share features for up to 10 people. The highly-requested features helped lure the gaming community from apps like Skype and TeamSpeak. As Polygon noted, the Go Live feature is an extension of Discord’s screen sharing feature — but can only be […]
Category: Gadgets
‘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 […]
The best electric bikes, scooters and skateboards to use at school
[ad_1] Riding a bike is fun, but your quads might not always agree. If you buy an electric one, however, you’ll get the freedom and exercise of a bike with motorized support when you need it. The Vektron D8 from Tern is ideal for those who live a few miles from campus and don’t want […]
Apple is selling Mophie’s new AirPower knock-off
[ad_1] There are other wireless charging pads available, of course. Still, it’s interesting to see a big name such as Mophie make one when Apple couldn’t, and then for Apple to sell the Mophie devices through its website and stores. Mophie revealed a pair of multi-device pads Friday, each of which provide 7.5W of charging […]
Drone Racing League is making its Racer4 UAV available to all
[ad_1] “After many (many) requests to purchase a Racer3, we made sure to answer the demand with the ‘Street Version’ of our next-generation drone,” the project’s description reads. The league promises a “true, field-ready version of the DRL Racer4 drone” with the same power configuration. However, its electronics system will be redesigned to support off-the-shelf […]
Nike’s app powers Foot Locker’s new NYC store
[ad_1] While Foot Locker is still selling apparel and sneakers from other sportswear brands at its new location, including Adidas and Puma, the partnership with Nike does make gear from The Swoosh stand out. For instance, throughout the store, you’ll see signs next to Nike products that tell you to download the NikePlus app to […]
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 […]
Apple updates its USB-C AV dongle for 4K HDR video
[ad_1] In addition to using a display, TV or projector that can support that spec, you’ll also need to be playing videos from a 15-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2017 or later, a Retina iMac introduced in 2017 or later, an iMac Pro or an iPad Pro. Further, your devices must be running macOS Mojave […]
Apple extends bug bounty and provides special iPhones for researchers
[ad_1] By including its other operating systems, Apple is extending the bug bounty program that it first launched for iOS in 2016. Researchers who discover security flaws that affect platforms other than iOS are eligible to receive payouts as large as $200,000. That is the same price Apple initially offered as a maximum reward for […]