The Verge reports that California’s gig workers law, which allows companies like Uber and Lyft to treat workers as independent contractors— not employees— has been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable by a judge. Voters approved the law as ballot initiative Proposition 22 in November, with companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash spending more than $200 million […]
AMC Theatres will begin accepting Bitcoin payments for concessions and theater tickets as soon as the end of the year, marking the latest development in AMC’s hard lean into memestock superstardom. The Verge reports that during the company’s second-quarter earnings call last week, AMC boss Adam Aron kicked off the Bitcoin bullet point by noting, […]
On an earnings call on Monday, Dish Network execs said that its Las Vegas 5G wireless service is in the final phase of construction and will launch in beta by the end of September. That keeps it just in line with the Q3 deployment goal it gave earlier this year. According to The Verge, the […]
The Verge reports that Microsoft brings xCloud to Windows PCs via its Xbox app on Monday. Xbox Insiders will be able to access a new updated Xbox app with Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) built in. Much like how xCloud works through the web, you’ll just need a compatible controller connected via Bluetooth or USB to […]
Russia’s space agency blamed a “short-term software failure” for last Thursday’s engine mishap with its new science module, The Verge reports. The module’s thrusters unexpectedly fired hours after docking, shifting the International Space Station off its normal position. The software glitch caused the Nauka module to think it was supposed to back away from the station. The […]
Annapurna Interactive has steadily become one of the most exciting indie game publishers around. At its first showcase event held last week, the publisher showed that there’s plenty more in the works. In less than 30 minutes, Annapurna revealed some exciting new partnerships and showed off upcoming games that involve everything from being a cat […]
The Verge reports that Facebook is bringing its new cloud gaming service to iPhones and iPads through a web app that, like a native app, can be added to people’s home screens. The site will let you play simple web games like Solitaire and match-threes and stream more graphically intensive titles, like racing games. Unfortunately, due […]
The Verge reports that on July 22nd, Electronic Arts announced a handful of new projects, including a remake of Dead Space and a story-driven racer complete with Hollywood talent. And this comes on the heels of what was a very busy pandemic year, because in 2020, EA says it launched 13 new games and more than 400 updates for […]
The Pixel 5A 5G, Google’s midrange counterpart to last year’s Pixel 5, has been spotted in the FCC’s database, suggesting a release might not be far away. Android Police, which first saw the two listings, reports that none specifically mention the name “Pixel 5A” but that at least one of the three model numbers (GR0M2) lines up […]
Apple plans to add a Mini LED screen to the 11-inch iPad Pro in 2022, following the introduction of the technology on this year’s 12.9-inch model, according to a research note by Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo. The note was reported on by AppleInsider and MacRumors. Apple released new versions of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro this year, […]