Category: Tech

Snag ‘Quake’ for free this weekend in the Bethesda Launcher

[ad_1] Fallout 76 – Up to 50% off DOOM Eternal – Up to 50% off The Elder Scrolls Online base game – 50% off (from 8/4 through 8/25 on all platforms except PlayStation, which will be from 8/5 through 8/19) The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor – 35% off The Elder Scrolls Online Crowns – 25-40% […]

Fossil’s Gen 5 Wear OS smartwatches are about to get a major update

[ad_1] The Wear OS-powered Gen 5 touchscreen smartwatches Fossil rolled out last year are about to get some upgrades. Their phone apps include avatars for contacts and quick access to key tools, as well as new battery modes that include custom profiles for stuff like working out and an extended mode that helps it reach […]

Facebook repeatedly overruled fact checkers in favor of conservatives

[ad_1] People who run popular pages with large followings are able to appeal fact-checking decisions. And when conservatives who have criticized the social network for being biased against them appeal these decisions, Facebook has reportedly flagged the issue as requiring “escalation.” It’s then that Facebook’s team, “with direct oversight from company leadership,” steps in. “The […]

HBO Max is making a series based on the One Perfect Shot Twitter account

[ad_1] Cinema buffs have something to look forward to from HBO Max. The streaming service is adapting popular Twitter account One Perfect Shot, which shares some of the most iconic compositions in film history, into a documentary series. Each 30-minute episode will feature a single director dissecting one of their career-defining shot. They’ll talk about […]

ESPN+ will be $1/month more expensive for new subscribers

[ad_1] ESPN+ is getting a price increase, but only for new subscribers. Starting August 12th, the monthly plan will cost $5.99, up from $4.99. If you’ve been on the fence, it might not be a bad idea to sign up before then, because ESPN+ doesn’t plan to increase the price for existing subscribers for at […]

The Mate 40 will feature Huawei’s final high-end Kirin processor

[ad_1] Yu went on to say that Chinese chip manufacturers such as SMIC currently don’t have the capabilities to make up for the shortfall. He also warned supplies of the Mate 40 would be limited.  “Huawei spent over a decade exploring chipsets, going from ‘severely behind’ to ‘very behind’ to ‘slightly behind’ to ‘finally caught […]

‘Last of Us Part II’ designer breaks down the game’s detailed sound effects

[ad_1] However, the highlight is clearly the elaborate system for breathing sounds. The frequency and intensity of breathing changes with a character’s activity, as you might expect, but Naughty Dog also distinguishes between open- and closed-mouthed breathing, injuries, stealth and vertigo. The game blends and transitions between these sounds, and there are custom sounds for […]

Hulu’s annual ad-supported plan can save you $12 a year

[ad_1] If you’re willing to sign up for Hulu for an entire year and don’t mind seeing some ads, you can save some cash with the annual plan the service just revealed. You can get 12 months of service for the cost of 10, but only on the ad-supported plan. It’ll cost $59.99, so you’ll […]

The best deals we found this week: Nest WiFi, Sony wireless earbuds and more

[ad_1] Buy Nest WiFi (2-pack) at Best Buy – $199 Buy Nest WiFi (2-pack) w/ accessories at BuyDig – $199 Buy Nest WiFi (2-pack) at B&H Photo – $199 Sony true wireless earbuds Billy Steele/Engadget Two of our favorite true wireless earbuds from Sony remain on sale: the WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds are on sale for $170 at […]