Category: Tech Made Simple

Trump’s WeChat ban could reach much further into the Tech World

Last Thursday, the Trump administration issued a pair of stunning executive orders against Chinese technology companies, banning US transactions with the companies after a deadline of September 20th. Most of the immediate focus has been on TikTok, which was targeted through its parent company ByteDance — but the second order could have a far more […]

Microsoft confirms Halo Infinite multiplayer will be Free-To-Play

Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode will be free-to-play and support up to 120fps, Microsoft has announced. The news comes after a leak from Smyths Toys Superstores, which briefly posted details (Google Cache) about Halo Infinite multiplayer on a promotional page this week before quickly removing them once the internet discovered the references. “The legendary Halo series […]

Big Tech rakes it in during the pandemic, and Apple is on top in the world

Apple Campus HQ with sun setting behind

Apple is now the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, passing Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco. According to CNBC, as of close of business Friday, Apple has a market valuation of $1.84 trillion, while Saudi Aramco’s is $1.76 trillion. Apple’s stock, which has been on a largely-steady climb since the end of March, […]

The NBA is using “Smart Rings” in their COVID-19 prevention plan

The NBA is turning to smart rings to help manage the risk of COVID-19 inside its “bubble” at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where the league hopes to finish the rest of the season. “The NBA, and the NBA Players Association, has been at the forefront of […]

Will Trump Ban TikTok in the U.S.?

President Donald Trump will announce new action “in the coming days” related to Chinese software companies that his administration views as a threat to U.S. national security, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday.  Pompeo said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that Trump would make an announcement on the matter “shortly.” This came on […]

Logitech and Herman Miller team up to make the Embody gaming chair

If you’re a gamer, shopping for a chair to go with your gaming desk is a BIG decision. Unlike components, there are no benchmarks for chairs. Comfort is entirely subjective, and even then it’s hard to find reliable reviews. Plus, most of them look like race car seats meant more for looks than ergonomics. So, […]

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 app is coming with New Features

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 app has arrived in the Play Store, and a look at its features shows new gestures to silence alarms, take a picture, or answer an incoming call, 9to5Google reported (via XDA Developers).   Rotating your wrist while wearing the watch will allow you to mute alarms as well as incoming […]

Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft’s true next-gen Xbox

hand holds smart phone with XBox Game Pass on screen

If you were heading into Microsoft’s Xbox game showcase to witness a demonstration of why next-gen gaming and the “world’s most powerful console” matter, you were probably left a little disappointed. Microsoft’s event featured a solid showcase for the future of Xbox and Xbox Game Studios content, but it did little to convince viewers why […]

Fox Sports is filling empty MLB stadiums with Virtual Fans

Baseball is back! But the MLB will look a little different in the COVID-19 world, with empty stadiums full of silent cardboard cutouts instead of thousands of screaming fans in an effort to avoid spreading the virus. That is unless you’re watching on Fox Sports. Starting this weekend, the network will not only be piping […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Book S is the First Laptop with Intel’s new Hybrid processor

Samsung has announced that its latest Galaxy Book S is now available to purchase. It’s the first device to offer Intel’s new “Core processors with Intel Hybrid Technology.” Previous Galaxy Book S models have run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform. The new Intel processors (referred to as “Lakefield”) are designed to power ultralight devices. They’re essentially […]