Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, the smartphone entry in the long-running Nintendo franchise, has been updated with a pair of new augmented reality features. The first, AR Camera, lets you place characters and furniture from the game in the real world and photograph them. Meanwhile, the AR Cabin feature lets players decorate a virtual cabin, fill […]
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Twitter and Facebook say they will transfer presidential social media accounts to Joe Biden on Inauguration Day
Twitter will transfer the @POTUS account to President-elect Joe Biden when he’s sworn in on Inauguration Day, the company told Politico. Twitter will transfer the account to Biden even if President Donald Trump hasn’t conceded — which he still hasn’t done, despite the election widely being called for Biden earlier this month. “Twitter is actively […]
Microsoft and Apple are collaborating on Xbox Series X controller support for iPhones and iPads
Microsoft and Apple are working together so the new Xbox Series X and Series S controllers will work on iPhones and iPads. Currently, the new controllers are not officially supported in iOS or iPadOS, but Apple says “Microsoft and Apple are working together to bring compatibility for the Xbox Series X controller to customers in […]
Rivian is ready to roll out its Electric Truck and SUV by Summer 2021 with “hands-free” Driver Assist
Rivian, the electric vehicle startup based in Michigan and California, revealed this week the pricing for its forthcoming R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. Both vehicles, which were first unveiled in late 2018, are expected to reach customers by summer 2021. Special “launch” editions of both vehicles will come first, starting with $75,000 for the R1T truck and $77,500 for […]
Zoom extends its Video Limit Time on Thanksgiving so Families can virtually visit longer for Free
Zoom has announced it will lift its standard 40-minute limit on free video chats for Thanksgiving Day to make it easier to spend time with friends and family virtually on the US holiday. Given spikes in COVID-19 cases nationwide and various new and existing restrictions on interstate travel, this year’s Thanksgiving will be an unprecedented […]
HBO Max is finally coming to Amazon Fire TV devices
After a long battle between Amazon and HBO owner WarnerMedia, The Verge reports that the two companies have come to an agreement that will allow Amazon Fire TV users to finally stream HBO Max. Starting on November 17th, people with Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and Fire tablets can load […]
Travis Scott launches “Epic” 10-Minute Video and Merch for PS5 Release
The PlayStation 5 finally launched yesterday, and to accompany the release, rapper Travis Scott made an epic 10-minute video celebrating the new console. The video, “A Travis Scott + Cactus Jack Experience – PS5: Unboxing Reimagined,” doesn’t actually feature an unboxing at all — it’s something more like a short film. Unsurprisingly, there’s a decent amount of […]
We know how much Apple’s MagSafe Duo charger will cost, just not when
Preorders for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are officially live, and with it, Apple has also offered more pricing and release information on the next wave of iPhone 12 accessories, including the MagSafe Duo charger and the leather cases for the new phones. The MagSafe Duo has officially gotten a $129 price […]
Spotify Hints at upcoming Subscription Podcast Service
Spotify appears to be interested in launching a subscription podcast service that would offer access to original shows or exclusive episodes for a monthly fee. The potential service was described in a survey sent out through Spotify’s app, which was reported on by Andrew Wallenstein, president of Variety’s Intelligence Platform. The survey describes at least four possible […]
Here’s where and when you can buy the Sony PS5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 will be available starting November 12th, and if you missed your chances of securing one on launch, you’re not alone. Reports are that the pre-ordering process was, well, kind of a mess. But don’t despair – you might be able to secure the console – at least online – on launch day. Sony has […]