Category: Tech

The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made

[ad_1] The clip walks through ‘common’ controllers based on themes, whether it’s colors, laser-etched patterns or the many game-themed models (did you know the Sea of Thieves pad was inspired by a gem in a shop?). You’ll often know why Microsoft chose a certain material or visual element. However, the real highlights are the rarities. […]

Yelp adds personalized search results to its iPhone app

[ad_1] In the first part of the personalization setup, you’ll be prompted to choose some dietary, lifestyle and accessibility preferences. This isn’t the same as getting in deep and telling the app you love korean food or cocktail bars, though. It gives some high-level options to tell the app that you prefer gluten-free, kosher, vegetarian […]

The BBC is developing its own voice assistant called ‘Beeb’

[ad_1] This problem is being tackled by the BBC, which is preparing to launch its own voice assistant. As reported in The Guardian, the BBC has pledged that its upcoming assistant will be able to understand regional British accents. The “Beeb” voice assistant will not come with its own hardware like an Amazon Echo or […]

The Morning After: KFC tries out 'Beyond' faux-chicken

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‘Mario Kart Tour’ comes to Android and iOS on September 25th

[ad_1] Welcome to the official #MarioKartTour Twitter account! Buckle up, because we have a lot of information to share as we race towards launch! pic.twitter.com/EbG5WB0dVa — Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) August 27, 2019 Very little was known about the game before Nintendo gave a few users the chance to test it out in a closed […]

Snap makes Lens Studio easier to use for novice creators

[ad_1] Portrait Particles is a template that allows creators to decorate the area behind a user’s head with customized particles. Face in Video can track faces onto a video, while Countdown creates Lenses that count down to a specific date and add celebratory 3D accessories onto a user’s face like glasses when it arrives. Skeletal […]

‘Overwatch’ Switch case raises hopes for a port

[ad_1] Overwatch-themed Nintendo Switch case (PowerA) listed on Amazon https://t.co/5pceXbSUrZ “Officially Licensed by Nintendo and blizzard entertainment” pic.twitter.com/yfK0YzmLuN — Wario64 (@Wario64) August 26, 2019 If it’s truly an officially licensed product — and PowerA does sell a bunch of official Switch accessories, including ones with Zelda and Super Mario designs — then that’s a huge […]

What's on TV this week: 'Control'

[ad_1] This week Remedy returns with its first new game since Quantum Break, the creepy supernatural shooter Control. Out now on PS4, PC and Xbox One, it has a Metacritic rating of 81 and some intriguing trailers. In less interactive entertainment, Netflix'… [ad_2] Source link

A new coating could be the key to lighter lithium metal batteries

[ad_1] The problem with lithium metal batteries is that they frequently develop small, tendril-like protrusions called dendrites. Over time, dendrites can puncture the protective film that separates the positive and negative ends of the battery. And when the two sides start interacting with one another, there’s the potential for a short circuit, which in turn […]