Category: Tech

‘Half-Life: Alyx’ will launch on Monday at 1 PM ET

[ad_1] After years of waiting, a new Half-Life game is almost here. While everything else is getting canceled or rescheduled, the release of Half-Life: Alyx will happen on March 23rd. Valve tweeted tonight that the game will go live at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. For gamers whose PCs are properly prepared, it […]

Mixer’s new homepage showcases streamers it poached from Twitch

[ad_1] You can also expect refinements to Xbox One viewing. If you’re on some April Xbox One system update Insider rings, you can see emotes, Ember (highlighted) messages and subscriber badges in chat — common features in rival apps, but welcome all the same. It’ll be easier to change stream settings, and gift subscriptions are […]

LG’s 48-inch gaming OLED TV arrives in June for $1,499

[ad_1] You’ll unsurprisingly have to pay more for the larger sets, but you might not have to be as patient. If you absolutely want a set this month, the 55-inch CX set will be available for $1,799. Its 65-inch ($2,799) and 77-inch ($4,999) counterparts arrive in April and May respectively. If you’d prefer the slightly […]

Overwatch League sets its new online-only schedule for spring

[ad_1] For the next month-and-a-half, the league’s clubs will only compete online against opponents in the same geographic region as they reside. For example, this week’s slate of games sees the San Francisco Shock, Los Angeles Gladiators, Los Angeles Valiant and Seoul Dynasty, all of which are based on the west coast of the US, […]

‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ adds a solo mode

[ad_1] It’s a welcome addition if you’re either averse to teammates or just want to improve your skills without the pressure of supporting other players. At the same time, it could also be important to keeping Warzone relevant. The free-to-play mode has been popular so far, but it has fierce competition from the likes of […]

Uber sues LA’s Dept. of Transportation for warrantless record requests

[ad_1] LA’s Department of Transportation already uses real-time data from several rivals of Uber’s scooter service, such as Lyft, Lime and Spin. The city mandated compliance with its “Mobility Data Specification” plan, which is similar to programs in other cities like Seattle and Austin. The organization says that it needs such data for city planning […]

Google Translate’s transcription mode is now available on Android

[ad_1] According to The Verge, the feature will be available to all Android users by the end of this week. At launch, there’s support for eight languages — English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai. What’s more, the app is capable of translating freely between them. Once you’ve updated to the latest version […]

GitHub’s mobile app helps you manage code on the move

[ad_1] This unsurprisingly won’t let you edit code, and the feature set isn’t terribly complicated in the app’s current state. You’ll likely want to fire up your PC for some tasks. GitHub promises that there’s “a lot more to come,” though, so don’t despair if you like the thought of juggling common coding duties and […]

Oman lifts restrictions on secure video chats

[ad_1] Oman is notorious for blocking video calling services, FaceTime included, because they are encrypted and therefore difficult to track. Those services also compete with domestic telecom providers. While some encrypted chat apps occasionally sidestep those restrictions, they are rare. In addition to helping schools and businesses, this may provide expats living abroad with another […]