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 […]
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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 […]
Here’s where and when you can buy the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles
The Xbox Series S and Series X consoles will both be available starting on November 10th, and if you missed out on pre-ordering, you might be able to snag one online on launch day. The Verge reports that due to the pandemic, combined with the high demand for these consoles, retailers like Best Buy and Target […]
The Mandalorian Season 2 set to give Disney + a Boost
If you haven’t opened your Disney Plus app since The Mandalorian ended in December 2019, you’re not alone. Data from third-party firms, including Reelgood and 7Park Data, shows that while The Mandalorian was a guaranteed hit, Disney Plus has dwindled in interest since January. The streamer has also failed to continuously crack Nielsen’s Top 10 weekly streaming […]
TikTok ban once again blocked by judge, this time thanks to three influencers
TikTok got another reprieve from the Trump administration’s attempted ban on Friday, as a federal judge in Pennsylvania blocked the government from moving ahead with restrictions that would have effectively shut down the app next month. The judge granted a preliminary injunction against a series of bans by the US Commerce Department that were set […]
There’s now an official Biden HQ in Animal Crossing with poll booths, ice cream, and “no malarkey”
With only 2 weeks left until the US presidential election, Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s campaign has just launched a virtual field office for voters to visit in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. “We are continuing to reach out to voters across the country wherever they are — including on Animal Crossing,” Christian Tom, director of digital partnerships for […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 and new Trio wireless charger are now available
Samsung has announced that its new fitness tracker, the Galaxy Fit 2, and its new Trio wireless charger are now available for purchase. The company previously announced both products during the Samsung Life Unstoppable virtual event in September. The Galaxy Fit 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Fit band released last year. The updated version includes a larger display and […]
OnePlus will release an app to make its OnePlus Buds work better with other Android phones
OnePlus released the OnePlus Buds, its $79 true wireless earbuds, back in July. While they have great battery and an affordable price, if you used them with a non-OnePlus phone, you weren’t able to manage some settings or get firmware updates. That should change in the future, though, as a OnePlus Buds app will be […]
New leak of Google’s next Chromecast shows full remote with dedicated Netflix and YouTube buttons
Fans may have gotten their best look yet at the long-rumored new Chromecast and its dedicated remote, thanks to what appear to be leaked marketing renders posted by WinFuture. It’s well known that Google plans to launch hardware, including a new Chromecast, at its September 30th event, so these renders could be showing off a product Google […]
Crysis Remastered will beat next-gen consoles to the punch with Ray Tracing on Xbox One and PS4
The Verge has already reported that Crysis Remastered would support ray tracing if you had the PC hardware to run it. However, ahead of the release on PC and current-gen consoles, Crytek announced last week that, for the first time, in this console generation, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X will offer ray-tracing support — because it’ll […]