[ad_1] The strain on gaming services might be easing now that pandemic lockdowns are easing in some parts of the world. Windows Central notes that Microsoft has restored custom Xbox Live gamerpic uploads nearly three months after disabling the feature to reduce the workload for moderators. We’ve asked Microsoft for comment, but it’s safe to […]
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Apple faces lawsuit over loot boxes in App Store games
[ad_1] Most complaints about loot boxes (aka “surprise mechanics”) in games are levelled against the developers, but the latest is aiming at the stores offering those games. AppleInsider has learned of a potential class action lawsuit accusing Apple of profiting from the distribution of games with loot boxes, whose gambling element allegedly violates California law. […]
‘XIII’ remake heads to modern consoles on November 10th
[ad_1] The modern remake of XIII, the early 2000’s first-person shooter based on the Belgian graphic novel of the same name, will finally be available for PC and the latest consoles this holiday season after a year-long delay. A remake of the game is heading to the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC/Mac on […]
House wants four ‘big tech’ CEOs to testify in competition probe
[ad_1] A House investigation into tech competition may have testimony from some of the biggest names in the industry — if they agree, at least. Axios understands the Judiciary Committee has asked Apple, Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook to say if their CEOs will testify for the antitrust probe in July. The companies reportedly have until […]
Grab Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ for $850 at Amazon
[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’re in luck if you like the thought of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ but found its launch price too dear. […]
Hitting the Books: A fully-connected future means you’ll never be alone
[ad_1] Polity Press Extract taken from A History of Solitude by David Vincent, Polity Press, Cambridge, 2020 Growth has reset the polarities of solitude. At the beginning of this study, the meaning of the condition was seen in relation to its antithesis. Its salience at the end of the eighteenth century reflected the anxieties generated […]
Engadget The Morning After | Engadget
[ad_1] Is there anyone who clearly understands the difference between HBO, HBO Now, HBO Go and HBO Max? The folks at HBO don’t seem to think so, because two of those names are toast. HBO Go was the name for the streaming portal used by cable HBO subscribers, and that will be discontinued after July […]
‘Maneater’ and the simple pleasures of being a killer shark
[ad_1] The various catfish, salmon, seals, mahi mahi, alligators, parrot fish, mako sharks, marlins, orcas and sea turtles (to name a few) that you can consume each offer a specific nutrient that you’ll need to progress and upgrade your abilities, those of which can be earned through collecting items, finding hidden areas or defeating the […]
Get two 10-inch Echo Show displays for the price of one
[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Best Buy is making it easier than usual to outfit your home with smart displays. It’s running a sale on […]
Two states are reportedly looking into how Amazon treats sellers
[ad_1] Amazon’s business practices are under investigation in two states, according to The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. California and Washington state investigators have reportedly been looking into how the company treats third-party sellers, particularly whether it’s using the data it collects to compete directly against them. The Times says the Washington […]