[ad_1] We’ve asked Facebook if it can comment. It’s at least a symbolic moment for Oculus — the company is losing one of the last ties to its old crowdfunded days. Facebook gave Palmer Luckey the boot in 2017, while Brendan Iribe quit in 2018 over what’s believed to be disputes over the future direction […]
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Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox will prioritize high frame rates and fast loading
[ad_1] In an exclusive interview with Gamespot, Spencer said that consistency would be at the top of the agenda for the new console, ensuring that games load fast and run at the highest frame rate possible (in this case, 60 frames-per-second). Crucially, backwards compatibility will play a major role in the console’s design. “Making sure […]
‘Minecraft’ wont get that huge graphics overhaul after all
[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 […]
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 […]
NYC fire department loses hard drive with over 10,000 medical records
[ad_1] Data breaches normally entail online intrusions these days, but New York City’s fire department is dealing with a classic problem: the physical storage is simply gone. FDNY has warned that an employee’s personal hard drive went missing last March, potentially exposing the medical records of 10,253 patients treated by emergency services between 2011 and […]
How can students score free A/V software?
[ad_1] Steve DentAssociate Editor You’ve come to the right place for help on content creation apps, as we’ve covered them pretty thoroughly over the last few years. It’s difficult to replace Photoshop with a free program, so don’t expect miracles. That said, lots of folks use the open-source photo editor GIMP, which works on Windows, […]
The best monitor arms
[ad_1] Who should get this If you work at a computer for long periods of time, an ergonomic setup can help prevent back and neck pain by properly positioning your screen. Especially if you alternate between sitting and standing at your desk, share a workstation with people of varying height, or just need easy, on-the-fly […]
Thank Google for making it harder to find a phone-repair service
[ad_1] For businesses, the first space below the search bar is some of the world’s most desirable real estate. Search for “Nissan repair,” and the first entry is a link to Nissan’s official site, paid for by Nissan itself. Do the same for “iPhone repair,” “cracked phone display” or “broken Pixel” and no such ad […]
Can an open-source AI take on Amazon and Google?
[ad_1] But underneath all of this technology is the potential risk to your privacy. In just the past few months, news reports have uncovered a series of alarming revelations that companies like Amazon, Google and even Apple have been listening in on conversations without permission. The data that they collect are also often stored indefinitely […]
From indie development to Guerrilla Games: The ‘Gravity Ghost’ story
[ad_1] “When we finally did crack that, I was over the moon,” Robinson Swink said. “And then, believe it or not, once the game is complete, there’s still a ton of work to do.” This time around, she hired a PR team to handle marketing and pass out review codes for the launch. Robinson Swink […]