Category: Tech Made Simple

The Jeep’s 2022 Wagoneer will be the first to have Amazon Fire TV built in

Amazon’s Fire TV entertainment platform is going to hit the road in Jeep’s 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs, which will be the first to feature built-in Fire TV support. The upcoming Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are set to be formally revealed this week, on March 11th, but Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has given a preview by […]

Razer’s new Anzu “Smart” Glasses are available Now, with truly Wireless Audio

On Friday Razer formally announced its Anzu “smart” glasses, which follow Bose, Amazon, and other companies by integrating audio speakers directly into the glasses temples. The $199.99 Anzu glasses will be available in both rectangular and round frames, and each will come in two sizes: small and large, and you can now place an order. […]

Here’s a look at Mark Cuban’s podcasting platform Fireside

Last month, The Verge broke news of Mark Cuban and Falon Fatemi’s new app Fireside, which promises to deliver a “next-gen podcast platform.” Now, The Verge has gotten a first look, and provided a better sense of the app’s functionality and interface. It’s currently in beta on iOS with a limited number of testers, most of whom appear […]

Verizon support suggests that 5G customers “turn on LTE” to save Battery Life

Verizon 5G on smart phone screen

Despite its relentless promotion of 5G phones and the fact that it spent more than $45 billion bidding on a new faster spectrum, Verizon support now is advising people on Twitter to turn off their phones’ 5G access to preserve battery life. In a Sunday morning tweet, Verizon support helpfully suggested that “one way to […]

Microsoft is finalizing its Xbox Game Streaming app for Windows PCs

Microsoft is finalizing its Xbox Game Streaming app for Windows PCs, which includes access to streaming games from the company’s xCloud service. Once released, the app will let Windows users stream games from their Xbox Series S / X consoles, and from xCloud. Currently, you can’t stream games from the new Xbox consoles to Windows […]

The Verge holds Live Online Event on Real-World Implications of Section 230 Reform

The tech website The Verge has announced it will be holding a Live Online Event on Monday, March 1st at 2pm ET / 11am PT to talk about Section 230 and the future of tech regulation.  Section 230, which turned 25 years old this February, has played a central role in shaping the internet. Over […]

Google is changing its Diversity and Research Policies in the wake of AI team co-leader’s Firing

Exterior of Google Headquarters

According to Axios, Google is changing its policies related to research and diversity after completing an internal investigation into the firing of ethical AI team co-leader Timnit Gebru.  The company intends to tie the pay of certain executives to diversity and inclusivity goals. It’s also making changes to how sensitive employee exits are managed.   […]

Apple lawyers are fighting for Valve’s Steam data in ongoing litigation with Epic Games

Apple subpoenaed Valve in November as part of its ongoing litigation with Fortnite developer Epic Games, and it’s demanding that Valve provide extensive sales data for more than 400 games, according to a new filing (via PC Gamer). The move comes amid Apple’s ongoing fight over Epic’s efforts to avoid paying iOS App Store fees. […]