Category: services

‘Apex Legends’ goes live with Iron Crown event and solo mode

[ad_1] Players will be able to eliminate enemy squads with Octane, a character who has taken over a part of King’s Canyon. The Octane Town Takeover includes a new mega jump pad course and a gigantic ring of fire. The new area is expected to be a permanent part of the game — and if […]

Audible teams with ‘The Walking Dead’ creators on audio originals

[ad_1] This isn’t Amazon’s first such deal. It also has partnerships with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Saturday Night Live‘s Broadway Video. It might, however, be the most intriguing if you’re a fan of comic books, sci-fi or Skybound’s general ethos. Just don’t count on a Walking Dead exclusive — while that’s undoubtedly Skybound’s star […]

Roku’s latest free TV channels include Fubo Sports and USA Today

[ad_1] Other additions include USA Today‘s news network, ACCDN’s intercollegiate sports coverage, the social-friendly news and originals of Now This and Comedy Dynamics’ stand-up comedy shows, movies and documentaries. There is one addition for those willing to pay. You now have the option of subscribing to Sports Illustrated‘s streaming service, SI TV, if you’re eager […]

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 […]

Senators want to know why Amazon Choice recommends junk

[ad_1] “We are concerned the badge is assigned in an arbitrary manner, or worse, based on fraudulent product reviews. While, we recognize that Amazon has taken actions in the past to combat fraudulent reviews — the problem persists — and Amazon may be exacerbating the problem by actively promoting products with fraudulent reviews,” wrote the […]

Venmo can instantly transfer money to your bank account

[ad_1] This should be generally available in the “coming weeks,” and free bank transfers are still available if you’re willing to wait the customary one to three business days. There’s certainly no mystery as to the strategy here. Venmo is betting that there will be enough of an urgent need for cash (or at least, […]

Nike rolls out a subscription service for kids’ sneakers

[ad_1] Parents will have the option to order shoes for sizes 4C to 7Y (for kids aged roughly two to 10) on a monthly, bimonthly or quarterly basis, costing $50, $30 or $20 per month respectively. Kids’ sneakers typically retail for $60, so monthly subscribers will save about $10 a pair. You can alter the […]

Ninja calls out Twitch after his dormant channel highlights porn

[ad_1] Needless to say, Ninja saw a number of problems with the move. It’s not just that Twitch effectively replaced his presence with recommendations, something he said wasn’t true of “any other” channel, it’s that it was tarnishing his brand. Kids could have seen this material, and he didn’t have any control over it. While […]

Telegram’s silent messages keep your conversations low-key

[ad_1] There’s a deluge of similarly low-profile but important updates to the app. Group chats now have a slow mode to prevent them from becoming overwhelming. Certain emoji (such as the heart and thumbs up) now have animation, and a combination of thumbnail scrubbing and timestamps help you find the right moment in a video. […]