For years, Samsung “Space Zoom”-capable phones have been known for their ability to take incredibly detailed photos of the Moon. But a recent Reddit post showed in stark terms just how much computational processing the company is doing, and — given the evidence supplied — it feels like we should go ahead and say it: Samsung’s pictures of the […]
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Fortnite just keeps Upping its Game
Fortnite keeps upping its game, and its latest major update for Chapter 4 Season 2, which ushers in a cyberpunk theme, really shows what it can do. According to The Verge, this is something that has been brewing for some time and really became apparent when Epic added a “zero build” mode to the battle royale. Without that […]
Xbox is the Latest to Skip the 2023 E3 Show Floor
Xbox is the latest big gaming brand to officially say that it won’t be on the E3 show floor, confirming the decision to IGN on Friday. And according to The Verge, Microsoft has announced the June 11th date for its annual Xbox showcase and a dedicated Starfield show. “We can’t wait to host our Xbox Games Showcase on June 11th and will […]
Google is Rolling Out an updated UI for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google has started to roll out an updated UI for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides that’s meant to fit in with its Material Design 3 language. The apps still work the same way they used to, but Google writes in an announcement post that they should now be a bit more “simplified,” with less clutter and […]
Microsoft makes Outlook for Mac Free to Use
Microsoft just made Outlook for Mac available free in Apple’s App Store, and you no longer need a Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license to use it. It’s a surprise move that coincides with Microsoft’s push to make its Windows desktop Outlook email client more web-powered. As The Verge reports, Outlook for Mac includes support for […]
Metroid Fusion is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Now that Game Boy and GBA titles are part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, Nintendo is starting to roll out some classics: and the next one will include Metroid Fusion, available to subscribers starting on March 8th. As The Verge reports, the side-scrolling adventure originally hit the GBA back in 2002, and it represented an interesting […]
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will Feature a Giant Touchscreen, TikTok, Zoom, and even a Selfie Camera
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its 2024 E-Class’ interior, and while the cabin is not a radical departure in design from existing Benzes, the new E-Class is packed full of interesting and advanced features that will influence the rest of the lineup — like a selfie camera and built-in apps for TikTok and Zoom. As The Verge […]
Nintendo Won’t Attend E3 2023
It’s Official: Nintendo is skipping this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3. The Switch maker confirmed on Friday it won’t participate in the gaming convention, which is returning this summer in-person after being canceled in 2022. Given that Nintendo has pulled back from the convention in recent years, the move isn’t that surprising. Nintendo […]
Tesla announces New Engineering Headquarters in California
Tesla announced a new engineering headquarters in California, saying it would take over office space in Palo Alto formerly occupied by Hewlett Packard. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement last week alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who called the announcement “another proof point of the renewable energy vibrancy that is California.” Tesla was […]
A new mainline Civilization game is in development at Firaxis
A new Civilization game, likely to be called Civilization VII, is in development at Firaxis Games, incoming studio head Heather Hazen has announced. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to carry on the studio’s storied legacy, beginning with the announcement that Firaxis is in development on the next iteration of the legendary Civilization franchise,” Hazen said in a press […]