[ad_1] He’ll start with a 50-minute gameplay footage showing how Death Stranding’s “Strand Game” — that is, how the main character “Sam” reconnects people and a dying world — works on September 12th 3:30PM Japan time/2:30AM US Eastern time. On September 14th, he’ll present a 30-minute video showing gameplay in a specific location within Death […]
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Uber intends to treat drivers as contractors despite California bill
[ad_1] For a company to treat its workers as contractors, it has to prove that they’re free from the control of the hiring entity, perform work outside the typical range of that entity’s business and regularly engage in an “independently established” business similar to the work they perform. It’s that second requirement that’s the most […]
Amazon reportedly lists some toys before confirming they’re safe
[ad_1] An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC that the company requests safety documentation “very shortly” after a product is listed by a third party seller. In an email statement, the company said it regularly contacts selling partners to request safety documentation. Sellers who do not provide the required documentation are removed immediately. That practice leaves a […]
Google Chrome makes it easier to send web pages between devices
[ad_1] While you can already see open tabs across devices via the History section, this option can ensure that you’ll be able to access a particular page even if your mobile internet doesn’t work. You can also send a page from your phone to a desktop or laptop, in case you were reading something during […]
‘Fortnite’ is letting players vote on rotating store skins
[ad_1] As part of the multi-platform update, Epic has introduced a new feature called Community Choice. It gives players the “power to vote for what comes back to a new Item Shop slot.” The company says it’ll provide a choice of content — namely skins — that players can vote once a day for to […]
EA meets with gamers to help curb toxic behavior online
[ad_1] The suggestions included two-factor authentication for EA accounts, which could both improve overall security and discourage banned players from quickly creating new accounts. Players also told the company it could alert players if a report leads to action, use AI to moderate chats and find ways to improve cultural representation in game characters. The […]
51 companies tell Congress it’s time to tackle data privacy
[ad_1] Accordingly, the companies have published a framework for what they’d like to see. They want “robust” protections for data that foster accountability, a “technology neutral” approach that spurs innovation, worldwide interoperability and, of course, a harmonized rule set. The company list includes some notable omissions, although that doesn’t necessarily reflect a lack of interest. […]
Apple can make TV+ ubiquitous through brute force
[ad_1] No, Apple’s best weapon will be its near ubiquity. For one, there are hundreds of millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs already in people’s homes. And many more will be arriving later this month when the newest iPads and iPhones go on sale. Let’s also not forget that, earlier this year, the […]
Facebook says it’s doing more to prevent suicide and self-harm
[ad_1] Facebook has been working on suicide prevention measures for years. In 2017, it rolled out its AI-based suicide prevention tools. This year, Instagram began hiding self-harm images behind ‘sensitivity screens.’ Instagram also prevents self-harm content from appearing in the Explore tab, and it’s taken steps to prohibit content that may promote eating disorders. As […]
Watch Apple’s 2019 iPhone event here at 1PM ET
[ad_1] A few things seem certain at this event. It’s safe to presume Apple will introduce the iPhone 11 family with more rear cameras (two on the XR replacement, three on the XS/XS Max sequels), improved Face ID and maybe, possibly two-directional wireless charging. You’ll also likely hear about release dates for iOS 13, iPadOS, […]