Microsoft’s big Xbox game showcase was back with a vengeance for summer 2024. The more than an hour-long showcase over the weekend delivered plenty of release dates, and two new big Xbox game announcements. Doom: The Dark Ages was the first surprise, followed by Gears of War: E-Day later in the show. But games weren’t the only thing on […]
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6 New Features coming to iOS18 for your iPhone
While new AI features will steal the show at WWDC next week, Apple apparently has a number of other changes planned for iOS 18. This includes new home screen customization options, design changes, and more. Below is 9to5Mac’s roundup of some of the non-AI features rumored for iOS 18 this year. Place icons anywhere on the home […]
Spotify is Increasing US prices… again
A year after Spotify first increased the price of Spotify Premium in the US, it’s happening again. As The Verge reports, next month subscribers to Spotify in the US will start receiving an email detailing the price increases to Premium, Duo, and Family plans. So now Spotify Premium will now cost $11.99 a month, up from the […]
Google Confirms the Leaked Search Documents are Real
A collection of 2,500 leaked internal documents from Google filled with details about data the company collects is authentic, the company confirmed late last week. Until now, Google had refused to comment on the materials. As The Verge reports, the documents in question detail data that Google is keeping track of, some of which may be used […]
All the Biggest Announcements from Sony’s State of Play 2024
After months of rumors and speculation fueled by the company’s radio silence, Sony’s latest State Of Play presentation took place on May 30. PlayStation correctly decided that the best way to ensure its forthcoming lineup of games gets the most attention is to put on a show before everyone else puts on theirs. As GameSpot […]
The Sonos Ace Headphones are set to take on Sony, Bose, and Apple
Sonos’ long-rumored and much-anticipated Sonos Ace headphones have finally been unveiled. Although many details about them have leaked over the last several weeks, there are a few surprises. As CNET reports, for starters, the Ace headphones cost a little more than the rumors suggested: $449 instead of $429. And although they’re equipped with a Wi-Fi chip, they’re not really Wi-Fi headphones. Unlike Sonos’ Roam and Move […]
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit comes to Netflix Gaming Lineup in June
Spry Fox, the developers behind Cozy Grove, have announced that their first title after joining Netflix Games will be a sequel, Cozy Grove: Spirit Camp! With pre-registration open now, the sequel to Cozy Grove is set to hit storefronts on iOS and Android on June 26th. The original Cozy Grove takes place on an ever-changing […]
T-Mobile to Raise ‘older rate’ Plan Prices in June
T-Mobile customers holding on to their legacy plans can expect to see higher bills come June. “For the first time in nearly a decade, in response to rising costs and inflation, we’re making small adjustments to some of our oldest rate plan prices,” explained the T-Mobile website. “Beginning June 5, the rate of your voice plan will […]
In going after Open AI, Scarlett Johansson has given Voice to a Huge Hollywood and Business World Fear
Every business owner worth her salt is now thinking about how to utilize AI–from the transformative power of being able to scan and synthesize HR documents and legal filings to simply penning marketing copy, the technology presents ample opportunity for future-looking founders. Except when you’re Scarlett Johansson. As Inc. magazine reports, as the co-founder, alongside Kate Foster, of The Outset, […]
Here’s What went down at the Microsoft Surface Event
Microsoft just wrapped up its special event ahead of Build 2024, and it had a lot of exciting news to share. Along with updates to its Surface lineup, Microsoft made some major announcements related to AI and a new era of PCs in partnership with Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and others. The event wasn’t live streamed, […]