[ad_1] As Forbes notes, Apple sued Corellium last year, accusing it of breaching copyright laws by creating a software version of an iPhone for testing. The smaller firm criticized the tech giant on its website, which reads: “The iPhone restricts users to operate inside a sandbox. But when you buy an iPhone, you own the […]
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The Morning After: Sony’s PlayStation 2 turns 20
[ad_1] The coronavirus outbreak may hurt supplies for weeks.Apple reportedly warns stores of iPhone replacement shortages Apple has briefed retail staff that replacement phones will be in short supply, due to the effects of the coronavirus. This could last between two and four weeks. So what if your iPhone no-worky? Geniuses will be able to […]
‘Half-Life: Alyx’ creators explain how its VR gameplay will work
[ad_1] In an IGN exclusive, the pair explain that for many players, Alyx will be their first foray into VR gaming. As such, they took a number of measures to help newbies get acquainted with the technology. Shooting and reloading is a completely different ballgame to controller-based play, for example, so Alyx‘s starter levels involve […]
Electric skateboard maker Boosted announces ‘significant’ layoffs
[ad_1] In 2012, Boosted came onto the scene with its crowdfunded Loaded Vanguard light electric skateboard and has since produced a string of personal vehicles including last year’s Rev scooter. Unfortunately things may be nearing the end, as the company announced “the incredibly difficult decision to let a significant portion of the Boosted team go.” […]
Google Stadia is rolling out 4K streaming on the web
[ad_1] Until now, the only way to access 4K gaming was by using a Chromecast Ultra with a television. If it’s working on the web, you should see a noticeable bump in quality. You can confirm it by opening the in-game menu (hit shift-tab or use the Stadia button on your controller), where you should […]
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Balance is a $2,250 statement speaker
[ad_1] The bottom portion of the Beosound Balance is wrapped in FSC-approved timber and contains one large, upward-facing subwoofer. The low-frequency sound goes up and through a perforated metal dish before reflecting off the rounded base of the top section. The upper unit, meanwhile, contains a downward-facing bass driver, three mid-range speakers and two tweeters. […]
Internet-connected bunny Nabaztag is back for a second crowdfunding campaign
[ad_1] In a brand new Ulule campaign, Violet said it was able to finish sending the first batch of backers their TagTagTag-only kits — they work with old robots purchased over a decade ago — and full units — kits with Nabaztag robots — in January after three months of delay. However, a lot of […]
Ex-Waymo engineer Levandowski ordered to pay Google $179 million
[ad_1] Levandowski’s new company was later acquired by Uber, igniting a court battle between the two corporations. Google accused the ride-hailing titan of colluding with its former employee to steal secrets from Waymo before he left. This particular case, however, only addresses Google’s contract dispute complaint. Back in December, an arbitration panel ruled that Levandowski […]
Netflix, Apple reportedly pull out of SXSW 2020
[ad_1] While the SXSW 2020 festival is still scheduled to take place, a couple more big names are reportedly taking a pass on the event in a couple of weeks. Outlets like Variety, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter have confirmed that both Apple and Netflix have canceled, abandoning plans for panels and premieres for highly-anticipated […]
Apple reportedly warns stores of iPhone replacement shortages
[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple for comment. The company’s factory partners only briefly stopped manufacturing to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, but there has already been evidence of strain on Apple’s inventory across multiple fronts. iPhone 11 volumes have reportedly shrunk slightly worldwide, while the iPad Pro has also suffered shortages. Limited stock for replacement iPhones […]