[ad_1] Of course, the alternative-play industry didn’t start with Xbox or even Nintendo. The true granddaddy of second-screen gaming was the Visual Memory Unit for the Sega Dreamcast. Originally released in Japan in 1998, it was a Frankenstein monster mash-up of three things: a memory card, an auxiliary display and a tiny standalone console, complete […]
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The latest iPad Pro disables mics when its case is closed
[ad_1] When the case’s cover is closed, software can’t access audio data, whether from a standard app or one with root privileges. This means that even if the iPad’s firmware is affected by malware, a bad actor won’t be able to listen in. For the feature to work, the user has to have a case […]
Deadpool is Fortnite’s latest playable crossover cameo
[ad_1] Besides the skin, you’ll find a variety of limited-time in-game items to buy, including a fun microwave emote. This being Deadpool we’re talking about, expect to see the mercenary break the fourth wall when you visit the item shop menu and elsewhere. You’ll also want to make sure you make your way to the […]
The best deals we found this week
[ad_1] Buy Sonos Beam on Sonos – $350 Buy Sonos One on Sonos – $150 Buy Sonos One SL on Sonos – $130 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Engadget Newegg continues to offer a 6-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $40 when you use the code EMCDHDE22 at checkout. Game Pass Ultimate combines Xbox […]
Ten years in, a look at the iPad killers that weren’t
[ad_1] When the Xoom went on sale in February 2011, certain models shipped with an EV-DO Rev. A radio for wireless data plans offered by carriers like Verizon. Motorola made it clear, though, that if you bought one of those cellular models, you’d eventually be able to send it in and have that slower component […]
Soundcloud will help users directly support musicians with a new profile button
[ad_1] Musicians who rely on concert ticket sales are hurting — shows across the world have been cancelled, leaving bands with little recourse. Thankfully, platforms like Bandcamp and SoundCloud have been softening the blow. The latter is allowing musicians to add a button to their profile pages that links to services like PayPal, Bandcamp and […]
Twitter is rushing to verify health experts
[ad_1] But despite the push, verification remains an opaque process. Twitter’s support page lists its verification program as “on hold,” which has been the case since 2017. And more recent guidance for health officials is somewhat vague. The company said health experts who wish to become verified should ensure they have an official email address […]
FCC approves $200 million plan to fund COVID-19 telehealth services
[ad_1] Hospitals and health centers will be able to apply for up to $1 million in funding, and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Priority will be given to areas with high rates of COVID-19, as well as traditionally underfunded healthcare providers like clinics in poor neighborhoods, TechCrunch notes. “With the adoption of […]
A sequel to beloved indie game ‘Rogue Legacy’ is in the works
[ad_1] Your Legacy continues#RogueLegacy2 pic.twitter.com/uUGeLE9TPm — CellarDoorGames (@CellarDoorGames) April 2, 2020 If you’re not familiar with Rogue Legacy, it was part of the first wave of modern indie roguelikes back in the early 2010s that included titles like Spelunky and FTL: Faster Than Light. They’re games that combine permadeath — once your character dies, that’s […]
Engadget readers look back on the original iPad
[ad_1] Tannis Toohey via Getty Images But what did people think of it back then, when the iPad first came out? Well, j said it felt like “a natural extension” of their iPhone 3G, with the bigger screen “especially useful for browsing the web and composing email.” Waclark57 was a little underwhelmed at first because […]