Category: Tech

Xbox Series S is an incredible value for next-gen gaming

[ad_1] You can also expect dramatically faster load times thanks to Microsoft’s new Xbox Velocity architecture and custom 512GB SSD. On paper, it’ll offer speed improvements that even non-techies will notice. Levels will pop up quicker, and you’ll be able to jump right back into your latest gaming session with Quick Resume.  Still, the amount […]

YouTube Music will suggest songs to make your playlists even better

[ad_1] There’s a real art to building playlists — especially ones you plan to share with other people. Picking the right songs and finding the perfect flow isn’t always easy though. To help you out, Google is employing its AI smarts for a YouTube Music feature called assistive playlists. It’ll look at the name of […]

Having lots of followers will no longer help you get Instagram verified

[ad_1] To address the site’s rampant harassment and hate speech, Instagram is going to the mat. They’ve updated their policies to include additional bulwarks against racist tropes such as blackface and Jewish stereotypes, strengthening protections for what the company designates “involuntary public figures” against troll mobs and harassment campaigns. Plus any account now found making […]

The Xbox Series X vs. the Xbox Series S: What’s the difference?

[ad_1] This week was a real deluge of big news about the next Xbox, including its price, release date and the announcement of a cheaper, less powerful version. So now that we know what’s coming this November, gamers are wondering where to spend their cash. Are the robust specs under the hood of the Xbox […]

Instagram tests new home screen with tabs for shopping and Reels

[ad_1] Instagram Each of the new looks is a little bit different, but all three give Instagram Reels and shopping prominent placement while moving around an existing section (or two). In one of the new layouts, Reels replaces the Explore tab while shopping replaces the “activity” section (both Explore and activity are moved to the […]

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ multiplayer is smooth and slightly neon

[ad_1] Also, it’s not like that’s a bad thing. Call of Duty remains at the top of the sales charts every year because Activision has perfected the formula for a blockbuster FPS, and players keep coming back for more. The main driver of this sustained interest is multiplayer, and with Black Ops Cold War, developers […]

Here are the Xbox Series S and X games you can play at launch

[ad_1] A heap of recent games and ones that come out before November 10th will have versions optimized for Xbox Series X and S as well (though not all necessarily on day one). They include Dirt 5, Watch Dogs: Legion, Fortnite, NBA 2K21, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Control, Doom Eternal and Marvel’s Avengers. There […]

The Xbox Series S and X will be available on monthly payment plans

[ad_1] This morning, Microsoft announced that the Xbox Series X will officially arrive November 10th, with pre-orders beginning September 22nd. If you’re not ready to shell out $499 for new gaming hardware, you may be happy to learn that Microsoft will offer both the Xbox Series S and X for a monthly fee. For $24.99 […]