Category: personalcomputing

‘Fortnite’ adds lightsabers following Star Wars event

[ad_1] You’ll also find Star Wars-based challenges and new unlockables like a Jedi training emote. Epic is also handing out the TIE Whisper glider to everyone, not just attendees, after high demand led to trouble getting into the game. The high profile combined with interest suggests that in-game Fortnite events like this will persist for […]

The Morning After: Does the Mac Pro cost too much?

[ad_1] Is this a sign that Apple is listening to what users want?Engadget Podcast: The Mac Pro and Apple’s return to great hardware This week, Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith explore who may need a $52,000 Mac Pro (it’s not as crazy as you think!). The story doesn’t end there.‘The […]

Engadget Podcast: The Mac Pro and Apple’s return to great hardware

[ad_1] This week, Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith explore who may need a $52,000 Mac Pro (it’s not as crazy as you think!). And when taken together with the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the AirPods Pro, they discuss what this means for Apple’s hardware prospects. Is this a sign that […]

'Dishonored' and 'Prey' co-creators reveal 'Weird West'

[ad_1] Weird West doesn't look as strange as it does stylish. The game comes from WolfEye Studios, whose co-founders include Dishonored and Prey veterans Julien Roby and Raphael Colantonio, and it's being billed as an immersive sim set in a dark fantasy rei… [ad_2] Source link

‘Fortnite’ adds a Rey skin, TIE fighter and more ‘Star Wars’ goodies

[ad_1] Fortnite and Star Wars are two of the largest entertainment brands the world over, so of course they’re being mashed together, repackaged and sold all over again to hungry fans. Fortnite now has Rey, Finn and Sith trooper skins, plus a First Order TIE Fighter glider. There’s also a Star Wars emote and banner […]

Opera’s gaming-focused GX browser comes to macOS

[ad_1] To keep your browser from stealing resources, the GX control panel lets you set how much CPU power or RAM it can use. That means you can leave it running during gaming sessions, confident it won’t overwhelm your machine. On top of that, Twitch is integrated directly into the sidebar, and you get shortcuts […]

The Game Awards will run a 48-hour demo 'festival'

[ad_1] Public hands-on time at shows like E3 and PAX is great, but it's not much use if you can't be there in person. The Game Awards might have a simple solution for that problem: bring the show to you. It's introducing The Game Festival, an experimental… [ad_2] Source link

AMD’s new Radeon software offers game streaming away from home

[ad_1] If you are playing at home, you’ll notice some big differences. It now sports a revamped interface that serves as a central hub for launching games, streaming to social sites, checking for driver updates and other common tasks. You can even browse the web, and the software is context-sensitive to ensure you’re getting relevant […]

'Angry Birds' turns 10 years old today

[ad_1] If you're already struggling with the idea of entering a whole new decade in a couple weeks' time, here's something that's going to make you feel even older: Angry Birds is 10 years old today. In kid terms, it's on the cusp of middle school and it's… [ad_2] Source link

Logitech made a $200 webcam for Apple’s $5,000 pro display

[ad_1] The webcam is capped at 30 frames per second when you’re using the full 4K resolution, but Logitech touts automatic light adjustment with HDR as well as tilt adjustment. You should be properly exposed and in-frame even in a dimly-lit production studio. You can also expect dual noise-cancelling mics. And no, you don’t need […]