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Source: Venture Beat Gaming has become a cross-platform world as a survey by the Consumer Technology Association found that 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices. Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge New features are on the way for Android phones and Pixel devices thanks to Android 15’s first quarterly platform update. New features for all eligible Android phones include more descriptive video captions, a Gemini-powered update to the Lookout app, and a Spotify extension for Gemini. Pixel owners are getting a few additional…
Source: Venture Beat Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI appears to be launching a new subscription tier offering for its signature chatbot product, ChatGPT. Screenshots posted on X by third-party AI engineer Tibor Blaho show the new tier, ChatGPT Pro, priced…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25774873/nzxt_pc_case.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "NZXT responded to the Flex PC rental program controversy, but it’s not over yet")
Source: The Verge However, what it said has not satisfied Gamers Nexus, which posted its own response, saying NZXT’s statement “not only misrepresents facts, but distorts the reality of their predatory rental computer program. The statement ignores major points and introduces several new concerns.” The post says GN is working on a new investigation into…
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Source: The Verge Upgrades made to the new version of the ME05 include “custom high-excursion 8mm bio-cellulose drivers” and a better microphone with “with proprietary wind reduction” to improve the quality of your voice during calls, even while outside. An included USB-C to 3.5mm adapter serves as a digital to audio converter.Image: Master & Dynamic…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25774950/m24_firstlookscreens_fredwarner_scooptackle.png.adapt.crop16x9.818p.png?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "EA adds more tech patents to its accessibility program")
Source: The Verge Electronic Arts is expanding its accessibility program with 23 additional tech patents that other companies and developers can freely use without being slapped with an infringement lawsuit. The expansion more than doubles the total number of patents that EA has opened up since launching the pledge in 2021, and includes generation and…
Source: Venture Beat MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons announced they are launching their Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience. Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge Welcome to a special edition of Decoder. This is Alex Heath, deputy editor at The Verge. I’m guest hosting for a couple episodes this month as we head into the holidays, and I’m very excited for what we have coming. I’ll be back later this month with an exclusive interview with the…
Source: Venture Beat Light Field Lab has launched its SolidLight Holographic and Volumetric display technologies that will power some amazing imagery of the future. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25415558/STK418_Autonomous_Vehicles_Cvirginia_A.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Waymo’s next robotaxi city will be Miami")
Source: The Verge Waymo is making the moves on Magic City. Alphabet’s robotaxi service said it would launch in Miami in 2026. The company has been testing its autonomous vehicles in the Florida city on-and-off since 2019, and more recently has begun to lay the groundwork in earnest. Waymo plans to start “reacquainting” its autonomous…
