[ad_1] With the latest studies presenting a pretty damning picture of screen time’s effects on children’s development, I’m delighted to hear that screen-free coding is all the rage now. It is exactly what it sounds like: a way to explore the key concepts of coding sans screen. At its core, coding is simply giving a […]
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BioWare may revamp ‘Anthem’ in a bid to save it
[ad_1] Just how you’d get this rework isn’t certain. The team is reportedly exploring a number of options, including releasing updates over time, an all-at-once release or even treating it as a brand new game. If there is a full-fledged re-release, though, you probably won’t have to pay full price. EA has declined to comment. […]
Simpsons World shuts down as episodes move to Disney+
[ad_1] This wouldn’t be so much of a problem if it weren’t for the current state of The Simpsons on Disney’s service. Right now, you’re limited to cropped widescreen versions of older episodes. If you want to watch them in their full 4:3 glory, you’ll have to wait until early 2020 — you can’t go […]
Aibo update lets you program your robot puppy’s actions
[ad_1] There are further additions if you don’t care to program your pooch. You can “potty train” your Aibo using a mapping feature, teach it to be quiet and carry it in an upright position. You can also feed the bot by using virtual coins to buy “aibocrisps,” but you’ll want to be cautious. While […]
Huawei’s foldable Mate X smartphone goes on sale in China
[ad_1] There’s finally a major foldable smartphone on the market beyond the Galaxy Fold… if you live in China. As promised, Huawei has started selling the Mate X through its Vmall online store. It’ll cost a steep 16,999 yuan (about $2,400 US), but you’ll also have a unique, 5G-capable device that can unfold to offer […]
Redbox will stop selling Disney movie codes as part of settlement
[ad_1] The change led a judge to grant Disney an injunction, and Redbox lost all of its counterclaims save for one accusing Disney of false advertising. It had run out of options, to put it another way. The settlement helps Redbox avoid potentially worse consequences that might come from fighting to the very end. Redbox […]
Google’s fight with Oracle will be heard in the Supreme Court
[ad_1] This isn’t the first time the Supreme Court has dealt with the issue. In 2015, the court refused to hear an appeal over the 2014 decision and sent the issue back to a lower court. In statements to the Supreme Court, Oracle claimed that Google’s use of Java snippets was the “epitome of copyright […]
Cortana app will stop working on phones in some countries
[ad_1] It’s not certain if the shutdown will affect the US or other countries. We’ve asked Microsoft for more details. The company isn’t shy about its reasoning. It’s moving Cortana into Outlook and other Microsoft 365 productivity apps, and shying away from its original attempt to position the AI helper as a direct rival to […]
States sue to prevent EPA from revoking state emissions powers
[ad_1] California Attorney General Xavier Becerra pointed out that California had received over 100 waivers from the EPA over the past 50 years — this was a sudden about-face from a federal administration that had allegedly “chosen to side with polluters.” Becerra also argued that the waivers had been granted both to reflect its leadership […]
Recommended Reading: The 15th anniversary of ‘Halo 2’
[ad_1] When ‘Halo 2’ invaded planet earthAnthony John Agnello,The Ringer In the latest installment of “things that will make you feel old,” Halo 2 was released on November 9, 2004 — which makes it 15 years old. The Ringer takes an in-depth look at the game’s legacy, including how it made video games a shared […]