[ad_1] Friday July 17th is World Emoji Day. Yes, that is really a thing. Guffaws aside, we do have some interesting emoji-related news to share. Google’s Gboard is getting a new quick-access emoji bar. Right now it’s in beta, but it’ll be rolling out to all Android users soon. The new feature will let you […]
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HBO Max is making a TV series based on relaxation app Calm
[ad_1] HBO Max is working on a new 10-episode series based on popular relaxation and sleep tool Calm. Building on the app’s Sleep Stories, each episode A World of Calm will be about 30-minutes long and will feature “scientifically-engineered” narratives complemented by soothing music and footage. The show will also include a star-studded cast of narrators, […]
‘Destiny 2’ Beyond Light expansion delayed to November 10th
[ad_1] “The past few months have been a challenge and will continue to be during this pandemic,” the post reads. “We’ve learned to create together in a new way, by having to work apart from one another. Despite these hurdles, we’re still committed to the same level of quality that our fans expect.” This means […]
Instagram’s TikTok competitor could launch in the U.S. very soon
[ad_1] Facebook could soon launch its most serious bid to challenge TikTok. The company plans to launch Reels, the TikTok-like feature that lives inside of Instagram, globally in the coming weeks, according to NBC News. Instagram began testing the feature in Brazil last year, and has been refining the experience since. Now, NBC News reports […]
Sony will reveal its long-awaited A7s III on July 28th
[ad_1] Sony’s A7s II has been capturing mesmerizing low-light photos and videos ever since it was released in 2015, but five years is a long time to wait for a sequel. (That is, unless you’re a Star Wars fan.) That wait is thankfully nearing its end, though: Sony tweeted a not-so-cryptic teaser earlier today all […]
Peacock is already losing movies a day after its full debut
[ad_1] Some Comcast subscribers had early access to Peacock, so they’ve been able to watch films on the service for a few months. But it might seem odd that it’s jettisoning so many big movies so soon after the national launch. Reps for NBCU haven’t yet confirmed to Engadget whether this is the case here, […]
Vivo X50 Pro’s micro gimbal camera outperforms the S20 Ultra at night
[ad_1] My comparison focused on the supposed benefits of Vivo’s micro gimbal camera, which means in most cases, it’s the X50 Pro’s 48-megapixel f/1.6 camera versus the S20 Ultra’s beastly 108-megapixel f/1.8 shooter. Coincidentally, both main cameras output 12-megapixel images by way of pixel-binning, except the latter uses 3×3 combos instead of 2×2 to mimic […]
‘No Man’s Sky’ update adds derelict freighters filled with horror
[ad_1] You can take on these gauntlets solo or with a bunch of friends. Hello Games introduced cross-play last month, which means you can play with anyone on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. No Man’s Sky was updated with VR support last year, too, if you really want to immerse yourself in the role […]
Amazon Prime now includes ‘free’ live TV in Germany
[ad_1] Amazon Prime customers in Germany now have access to live TV at no additional cost, Broadband TV News reports. Amazon has launched a linear TV package with 38 channels from public broadcasters, including 28 HD channels. Customers in Germany simply have to complete a free activation. The channels are then available via the Amazon […]
EU blocks websites from transferring personal data to US servers
[ad_1] The decision affects thousands of companies doing business in Europe, ranging from banks to social media companies like Facebook. They may have to either set up European data hubs or stop doing business in the bloc altogether, pending any renegotiation. However, the ruling only applies to specific types of data and won’t affect “necessary” […]