[ad_1] This week we’re asking you for answers. COVID-19 has altered the workplace in a variety of ways, with a lot of people now working from home, possibly for the first time. We’ve already shared our recommendations for must-have home-office tech — now we want to hear from you. Whether it’s a VPN, a Wacom […]
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Engadget The Morning After | Engadget
[ad_1] This week had everything from PS5 gamepads to an unprecedented team-up by Apple and Google on Bluetooth tracking tech. However, the fiercest tech rivalry is between video conferencing platforms, and Microsoft Teams hit back at Zoom — now the ‘Facebook of video apps’ — by adding its own version of custom backgrounds. Your move, […]
Samsung’s old S Voice assistant will shut down in June
[ad_1] The note also mentions that wearables like the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Active already have an update with Bixby available, while the Gear S3 and Gear Sport will get one after S Voice shuts down. The feature never really worked well enough to suggest that many people are still using it, but it’s possibly an […]
Now Microsoft Teams video chats can have custom backgrounds too
[ad_1] One of the great things about Zoom is the ability to change backgrounds. You can use any image you want to cover up the laundry piling up behind you, for instance, or to ensure your privacy in calls with workmates you don’t really know. Now that most people are turning to video calling platforms […]
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ already has 50 million players after one month
[ad_1] Just a month after launch, Activision’s new battle royal entry Call of Duty: Warzone has topped 50 million players. The free-to-play add-on for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has launched at an interesting time, and appears to be roughly on pace with the growth seen last year by EA’s Fortnite challenger Apex Legends. That […]
Dr. Dre classic ‘The Chronic’ comes to more streaming services on 4/20
[ad_1] Another classic album is finally coming to streaming services, and with particularly good timing at that. Dr. Dre’s influential hit The Chronic is reaching all streaming music services on April 20th — can you imagine it arriving on any other day? It’s been available on Apple Music since 2015 (not surprising given Dre’s involvement […]
Discord beta reduces background noise during your chats
[ad_1] Discord voice chats are particularly important when the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing many to work and play at home, and there’s now a tool to make sure your ambient home sounds don’t intrude on those chats. It’s deploying a noise suppression beta feature for the desktop that removes (or at least reduces) background sounds […]
Zoom is now ‘the Facebook of video apps’
[ad_1] Which is why it’s especially cynical for many of us that Google banned employees from using Zoom’s shady desktop app on the same day that Zoom hired Facebook’s former security bobblehead as a consultant on its hazy privacy and security triage campaign. Everyone working remotely:ZOOM monitors the activity on your computer and collects data […]
Pro baseball players will compete in an online ‘MLB The Show’ league
[ad_1] Besides giving people something to watch, the league is for a good cause. The MLB, MLB Players Association and Sony will donate $5,000 on behalf of each player to their team’s local Boys and Girls Club affiliate. Whoever ultimately takes the postseason crown will earn an additional $25,000 for their community, for a total […]
This week’s best deals | Engadget
[ad_1] Buy NVIDIA Shield TV at Best Buy – $130 Apple Watch Series 5 Engadget The latest model of the Apple Watch remains on sale at Best Buy for $350. Sales on the latest Apple Watch don’t come by often, and when they do, you typically won’t see the price drop more than this. The […]