[ad_1] Riot Games has huge plans for Valorant’s future in esports, and it wants to make sure its matches attract as many sponsors from across categories as possible. According to Bloomberg, the developer will require third-party tournament organizers to remove bloody images from Valorant matches. Riot reportedly met with 100 esports organizations before the first-person […]
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Waze updates its maps with COVID-19-related information
[ad_1] Most people don’t do a lot of driving these days because of shelter-in-place orders, according to Waze. But the team behind the Google-owned navigation app knows that having access to certain details like road closure can be extremely helpful for those who need to venture out of their homes. That’s why the team turned […]
Microsoft will keep supporting Windows 10 1809 through November 2020
[ad_1] In March Microsoft announced it will pause optional non-security Windows updates, and it extended support for some older versions of the operating system that were set to expire this month. Now the company’s support page notes that Windows 10 1809 — you remember the one, it brought the Your Phone connection in fall 2018 […]
Charter is the first cable company with a deal for HBO Max
[ad_1] WarnerMedia didn’t initially say how TV providers besides AT&T would offer HBO Max, but that’s now becoming clear through a first-ever deal. Cable provider Charter has landed a multi-year agreement that will make HBO Max available to all of its existing HBO subscribers on Spectrum at no extra charge. You’ll only have to sign […]
Intel’s ‘hot’ qubits could lead to more advanced quantum computers
[ad_1] Intel has edged one step closer to practical quantum computers. The chipmaker and its partner QuTech have successfully controlled “hot” qubits (that is, at temperatures above 1 kelvin) that are also coherent and dense, making it easier to put qubits and control electronics on the same chip and thus produce more advanced quantum computers. […]
College Board prepares digital SATs in case schools remain closed
[ad_1] The College Board also said that the at-home SAT testing would be “simple, secure and fair, accessible to all, and valid for use in college admissions,” but did not specify how it would be done, especially for those who lack resources like reliable broadband internet. If schools do open again, the College Board said […]
The new iPhone SE shows Apple’s other phones were overpriced all along
[ad_1] More than anything else about the new SE, Apple’s decision to include the A13 is likely to irk some current iPhone 11 and 11 Pro owners. This isn’t a new tactic for Apple. It did the same thing with the original SE, which shipped with the company’s flagship chip at the time, the A9. […]
Scientists find an Earth-like planet hiding in old Kepler data
[ad_1] These parameters don’t guarantee that the planet will support life, even if there aren’t any errors. Red dwaves tend to flare up and hurt the chances for life. Researchers also don’t know the atmospheric composition, which could rule out life even if every other condition is ideal. With that said, NASA is hoping to […]
Google Play adds a Kids tab full of teacher-approved apps
[ad_1] “We trust teachers to enrich our kids while they’re in school, and we’re grateful they’ve shared their expertise to rate the apps kids use when they’re not in school as well,” Google wrote in a blog post. Google Google is launching the Kids tab earlier than planned, saying it has received positive feedback and […]
NBCUniversal’s Peacock launches today: Here’s what you need to know
[ad_1] Everyone else, however, will have to wait another three months, until July 15th, when Peacock will have its full US rollout. At that point, the service will be available via its mobile apps, website and “popular connected-TV platforms,” though the company hasn’t specified device support yet. The Tiers If you are curious about Peacock, […]