[ad_1] Of course, the alternative-play industry didn’t start with Xbox or even Nintendo. The true granddaddy of second-screen gaming was the Visual Memory Unit for the Sega Dreamcast. Originally released in Japan in 1998, it was a Frankenstein monster mash-up of three things: a memory card, an auxiliary display and a tiny standalone console, complete […]
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Google Fi temporarily increases data limits to 30GB per month
[ad_1] Previously, users on the Flexible plan had 15GB of top-speed data per month. Once they used that, they’d be downgraded to 256kbps or asked to pay extra for more gigabytes, Phone Arena explains. Unlimited customers could use 22GB of top-speed data. Now, all customers have access to 30GB of data per month before their […]
Google’s COVID-19 location data shows regions that are violating lockdown orders.
[ad_1] The reports are available to all users in 131 countries, and in some regions, you can search for regional state and county data. Once a region is selected, Google will generate the report in a PDF form that’s easy to share with workers in the field, the company said. The reports cover six categories, […]
Google invests $6.5 million to fight coronavirus-related misinformation
[ad_1] As one example, the company’s Google News Initiative will increase its support for First Draft. The organization has helped journalists cover the pandemic by providing an online coronavirus resource hub, as well as training and crisis simulations. Part of the new funding will also go to fact-checking non-profits like Full Fact and Maldita.es. According […]
Google’s AI can replicate your photos in the style of iconic paintings
[ad_1] Art Transfer is a new feature in the Google Arts & Culture app that lets you apply the characteristics of well-known paintings to your photos, from the bold swirls of Vincent van Gogh to the surreal brushstrokes of Frida Kahlo. It’s powered by an algorithmic model that doesn’t just blend images or overlay your […]
YouTube may counter TikTok with a feed of video ‘Shorts’
[ad_1] YouTube declined to comment on the report. Google’s video service has borrowed social media features before, such as its Snapchat- and Instagram-like Stories. In this case, the goal would likely be the same — YouTube may be worried that it’ll lose viewers who are content to watch minute-long glow-ups and shuffle tutorials instead of […]
Twitch viewing soared 23 percent in March
[ad_1] Twitch also saw a 17 percent jump in total hours watched compared to the previous quarter, and a 19.5 percent leap in concurrent viewers. The number of unique channels has jumped 33 percent over that past quarter. And while the total number of hours streamed had been declining throughout 2019, it’s now at a […]
Alphabet’s DeepMind AI is better than you at Atari games
[ad_1] According to MIT’s Technology Review, Pitfall and Montezuma’s Revenge require the AI to experiment more than usual in order to figure out how to get a better score. Meanwhile, Solaris and Skiing are difficult for the AI because there aren’t as many indications as success — the AI doesn’t know if it’s making the […]
Google has discontinued the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
[ad_1] A Google spokesperson confirmed the changes with Android Police, saying its online store has sold out its entire inventory of Pixel 3 devices. The only phones you can find now are the 5.7-inch Pixel 4 for $799 and the $899 Pixel 4 XL. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL were key phones for Google, […]
After Math: Can’t stop, won’t stop talking coronavirus coverage
[ad_1] With folks expected to stay safe inside for the foreseeable future, a number of companies are stepping up and offering use of their software and apps free of charge for the duration. Apple is the latest to do so, this week announcing that its Final Cut Pro X suite will feature a 90-day free […]