Category: Tech

Epic buys the company behind God of War’s facial animations

[ad_1] Epic presumably plans to integrate Cubic Motion’s technology into the Unreal Engine to make it more appealing to game developers. Alongside Unity, UE4 is one of the most popular game creation tools in use today. Some recent UE4 games include Final Fantasy VII Remake, Gears 5, The Outer Worlds and, of course, Fortnite. According […]

President Trump signs bill to help rural carriers replace Huawei gear

[ad_1] The measure had bipartisan support in Congress and was expected to become law given the Trump administration’s eagerness to label Huawei a security threat. There are lingering concerns about the severity of this claimed threat. The US has been reluctant to provide public evidence that the Chinese government has used Huawei equipment for surveillance. […]

A beginners guide to buying a synth

[ad_1] Before you buy a synth Let me begin by suggesting that if you’re just looking to explore and see if synthesizers are for you, get some free soft synths and a MIDI controller. It’ll be cheaper and let you try out different styles of synthesis before you go out and drop a bunch of […]

Tinder delays the international debut of its ‘apocalyptic adventure’ show

[ad_1] “Given the series’ apocalyptic theme, and because we are sensitive to the current events our members are experiencing, we felt it would be difficult to launch it in the right spirit,” the company said in a statement. The show, Tinder’s first, follows a group of friends navigating the end of the world. Viewers take […]

TAG Heuer’s latest smartwatches start at $1,800

[ad_1] TAG Heuer’s smartwatches haven’t always looked this nice — its previous Connected timepieces still looked clunky and bloated. The latest efforts from the Swiss company have a more refined look that could be suitable for the office as well as the gym — especially when paired with a steel bracelet. The 45 millimeter case […]

Android Auto is coming to Harley-Davidson motorcycles

[ad_1] If you own a 2014 or later model Touring, Trike or CVO motorcycle and it’s equipped with the company’s Boom! Box GTS infotainment system, you’ll be able to install Android Auto on your bike by yourself or with the help of a dealership early this summer. If your motorcycle doesn’t have a Boom! Box […]

France threatens large fines and possible jail time for e-bike mods

[ad_1] There are no caveats or loopholes, either — do anything to tune your e-bike for more speed or power and you could feel the wrath of the new law, known as French statutory provision L317-1. The rules also apply to importers, distributors and dealers. As Electrek notes, E-bike speeds are subject to regulation throughout […]

Tracking down unexpected sources of light pollution

[ad_1] Altair tried to find the best observation spots by tapping the Light Pollution Map created by Jurij Stare, with data sourced from NASA’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and the NOAA’s Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). That led him to wonder where a lot of stray light pollution was coming from in spots […]

The Morning After: BMW will end production of the i8 soon

[ad_1] Cross-platform play from day one is impressive.‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ is a serious contender to Fortnite’s throne Now that Call of Duty Modern Warfare has a free-to-play battle royale add-on, is it really ready to compete with the champs of the genre? According to Matt Brian, yes. With innovative tweaks on the formula like […]

Magic Leap is reportedly trying to find a buyer

[ad_1] Facebook took a meeting with Magic Leap but reportedly isn’t interested in buying it right now, as the social network is still trying to make its Oculus investment work. Johnson & Johnson declined to comment. The company’s other investors include NTT Docomo, AT&T and investment funds in Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Led by CEO […]