The next Final Fantasy spinoff is heavy on the action, and certainly doesn’t skimp when it comes to giant swords. At its E3 2021 keynote, Square Enix revealed Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin — yes, that’s the actual full title — which is billed as a collaboration between Final Fantasy veterans Tetsuya Nomura and […]
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Microsoft announces Xbox streaming stick and a TV app for xCloud gaming
Xbox has quietly announced that it will be making streaming sticks that would allow gamers to play “on any TV or monitor”. The news came as part of an update the video game giant, owned by Microsoft, that was published just ahead of the E3 conference. Streaming sticks may not be the only way that […]
Microsoft just launched a bunch of new games on Xbox Game Pass at E3 2021
Microsoft has announced a whole slate of games that will be joining Xbox Game Pass, with 11 new titles available on the subscription service via Xbox and PC. The new Game Pass titles were announced during Microsoft and Bethesda’s joint E3 conference on Sunday. The lion’s share comes from Bethesda, which adds 10 more titles […]
AirPods Pro’s Force Sensor solves one of the trickiest parts of Earbud Design
The Verge reports that Apple’s AirPods Pro cleverly solves one of the trickiest parts of earbud design with a unique button — even if it’s not technically a button at all. Officially referred to as the “force sensor” (a title that makes the button sound far more interesting than it actually is), it’s technically nothing more […]
New AirPods and AirPods Pro are coming soon, with new design updates and features
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro will launch next year, following the release of an updated pair of standard AirPods this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The new AirPods Pro will reportedly feature upgraded motion sensors to allow for fitness tracking, while the entry-level AirPods will have an updated design similar to the Pro models along […]
Apple’s new TV remote is running into glitches with Disney Plus and HBO Max
The Verge reports that users are complaining both the Disney Plus and HBO Max Apple TV apps aren’t properly supporting the excellent new Siri Remote. Reddit reports that Disney Plus has yet to be updated to make use of the remote’s helpful scroll wheel scrubbing feature, which works on rival Netflix and Apple TV Plus apps. The HBO […]
Apple WWDC 2021 kicks off today
Apple’s annual developer extravaganza, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is finally here, kicking off with the keynote presentation on June 7th at 1PM ET. Like last year, the WWDC will be an entirely digital and online-only event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the keynote, that means we can likely expect another tightly produced […]
Microsoft celebrates Pride by centering on intersectionality, donating to LGBTQI+ non-profits and releasing the largest and most inclusive Product Lineup
To honor and recognize the importance of Pride month, Microsoft, one of the largest tech companies in the world, has announced it’s walking the talk with a company-wide global Pride initiative. The company released a statement that said, “Pride at Microsoft is a grassroots phenomenon created by employees across all continents. It’s an opportunity to […]
Lenovo’s new 13-inch Android tablet also works as a portable Switch display
Lenovo’s Yoga Pad Pro is a new 13-inch Android tablet that can easily double as an external monitor, Gizmochina reports and it’s now available to buy in China for about $517 in equivalent U.S. dollars. It’s not tricky to get most tablets on the market to work as a second monitor, but for the most part you’re limited to […]
Sony launches “Motion Sonic,” a motion-sensing music effects controller on Indiegogo
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a brand-new Sony product launching first on Indiegogo. Called “Motion Sonic,” which, in the words of Sony’s campaign, is “effects gear to control sound in sync with your motion for playing music.” The Verge reports that the Motion Sonic device is a small capsule that can slot into differently […]