As The Verge reports, Twitter’s board of directors has issued a new “shareholder rights plan” to block Elon Musk’s proposed buyout offer, a major setback to the billionaire’s efforts to take full financial control of the company. The plan was adopted “following an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Twitter,” the company’s board of directors noted in […]
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Google Partners with iFixit, and the day when you can Fix Your Own Smartphone is Almost Here
Google has just announced it is the latest manufacturer to partner with DIY repair specialists iFixit to offer spare parts for its devices. It’s a deal that should make it far easier for the average customer to get parts to repair their own Pixel smartphone if it breaks. Parts like batteries, displays, and cameras will […]
Apple lets a Dual-Port 35W USB-C Charger out of the Bag
According to 9to5Mac, there is firm evidence that Apple is about to replace it with something much, much better — a 35W charger with two ports, likely powered by gallium nitride (GaN) technology that might also make it smaller. The information is assumed to be reliable because 9to5Mac sourced the intel from Apple’s own website. Apparently, the company […]
Fortnite Players have a lot to Celebrate: Building is Back and Players contributed over 144M to Ukraine Relief
Building has returned. Fortnite has re-enabled queues for its signature building feature; it was temporarily removed as part of the game’s latest season, which launched on March 20th. The absence of building was balanced out somewhat by the addition of mechanics designed to make the game more mobile, including climbing and a faster sprint. These […]
E3 2022 is Canceled – Officially
There will be no E3 this year. In a tweet, Will Powers, PR for gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer, said that he received an email stating the digital event was canceled. IGN initially reported the news, saying they had also independently viewed the email confirming E3’s cancellation. As reported by The Verge, the video game trade […]
The Government is Investigating Amazon’s Severe Weather Event Rules following Employee Deaths
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has launched an investigation into Amazon’s labor practices around severe weather events, focusing on the company’s Illinois warehouse where six people died in a tornado strike last winter. The committee is seeking documents and communication records from Amazon within the next two weeks, according to a letter signed […]
Netflix acquires Boss Flight, Expands Further into Gaming
Netflix has added another game developer to its ranks. The streaming company announced that it has acquired Boss Fight Entertainment, a mobile studio based in Texas. It’s the third game studio that Netflix has scooped up following the acquisition of Night School, the developer of Oxenfree, as well as Next Games, the team behind a Stranger […]
CD Projekt Red announces a new Witcher game is in Development
CD Projekt Red has announced that it’s working on a brand-new Witcher game, which will “kick off a new saga for the franchise,” and the first new mainstream title in the series since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released all the way back in 2015, as reported by The Verge. The biggest news, however, […]
New Beta version of Microsoft Edge supports Xbox Cloud Gaming on Valve Steam Deck
Microsoft has just released a beta version of Microsoft Edge for the Steam Deck that includes full support. As The Verge reports, Microsoft says it has worked closely with Valve to get Xbox Cloud Gaming working on the Steam Deck. While Steam Deck users have been able to access the Xbox game streaming service, it […]
Do you have “Range Anxiety?” These Apps can help find the nearest Charging Station for your EV
Automakers big and small are boldly committing to electrifying its vehicle lineups over the next few years – be they sedans, SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, or sports cars – and so your next vehicle may very well be an electric one. Not only are electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more affordable (with tax credits still available), […]