Confused Xbox gamers don’t need to worry anymore about which console to buy. Microsoft announced Friday that it would stop making the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. This decision allows Microsoft to focus all efforts on its upcoming Xbox Series X. To tide you over, Microsoft also said they’re still going to make the Xbox One S. Why Did Microsoft Discontinue the Xbox One X? A Microsoft spokesperson told CNN that quitting the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition was a “natural step” before stepping “into the future.” Currently, Microsoft is preparing to…
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Sam Arnold
Arnold is a senior British tech reporter at Tekrati. Before joining Tekrati, Arnold worked as an editor for his University Newspaper, writing sharable content for a student audience. Sam loves movies, running, and anything written by Oliver Sacks. The drink he chose is tea, which he does not recommend in large quantities.
Despite COVID-19 forcing everyone home, Netflix’s stock tumbled more than 10% Thursday. This number comes after projections that the company could draw in just 2.5 million subscribers in the next quarter. However, in the second quarter of 2020, Netflix had reeled in 10 million subscribers. Netflix Promotes Ted Sarandos Aside from this news, Netflix said they were promoting Ted Sarandos to co-CEO, together with Reed Hastings. Sarandos is Netflix’s chief of content. In a statement, Hastings welcomed the news. “Ted has been my partner for decades,” he said. He added that the two of them were already leading the company…
Dr. Nouhavandi combines ethics, patient care and passion to create the ultimate patient experience. After earning her bachelor’s degree in bioethics and becoming a Doctor in Pharmacy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2011, she worked as a pharmacist in charge of MCP pharmacy, an independent compounding pharmacy located in Moorpark, California. As the only independent pharmacy in a town surrounded by big chain pharmacies, Dr. Nouhavandi helped grow the business to be the second highest volume pharmacy in Moorpark as a result of its hardworking staff, impeccable service and commitment to the community. After the successful acquisition of…
Are you planning to buy the new Xbox Series X? Do you still use your Xbox Kinect? If you answer yes to both, you’re in for some bad news. Microsoft has announced Thursday that the Xbox Series X will not support the Xbox Kinect. While this newest console does support all Xbox One games, it will not support Kinect. In 2010, Microsoft had launched the Kinect for the Xbox 360 to challenge the Nintendo Wii’s motion controller. What Happened to the Xbox Kinect? Gizmodo notes that Microsoft decided to stop supporting Xbox games that require the Kinect. In a blog…
As TikTok faces an intense US crackdown, Facebook moved to take it down by launching Reels, a new video-sharing feature. This new feature will go on Instagram, in tandem with Instagram Stories. After India banned TikTok earlier this month, Instagram opened Reels to take over the market. Facebook plans to extend Reels to the US and to over 50 more countries in August. In 2019, Facebook bought Instagram. What Is Instagram Reels? Gizmodo notes that Instagram Reels works the same way as TikTok. Instagram users can “create 15-second videos set to music” and share it publicly. They can also “borrow”…
Bitcoin owners were in for a ride Wednesday when verified Twitter accounts suddenly asked them for bitcoin donations. If you haven’t seen blue check accounts in your feed, this could be why. Who’s Asking for Bitcoin on Twitter? CNN reports that Twitter security was compromised Wednesday. Prominent accounts suddenly tweeted for bitcoin. Users included Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Jeff Bezos, and President Barack Obama. Hacker on Bill Gates’ account even promised to “double all payments to a Bitcoin address.” https://twitter.com/CNNBusiness/status/1283518719411527682?s=20 I’m Not Verified, so Can I Still Tweet? Twitter responded to the hack by limiting user access. If…
Hardcore gamers now have a new toy with the Tobii Eye Tracker 5, a machine that uses eye-tracking software. Released last June, the Eye Tracker 5 costs $229 and promises to improve player performance in games like “Fortnite” and “League of Legends.” Eye-Tracking for Gaming Glory The Tobii Eye Tracker 5 uses eye-tracking software to track the “eye’s patterns with a camera.” With it, the machine follows the subject’s gaze and learn his behavior patterns. The tracker can also follow players’ eyes and head direction. From this data, players can see their opponents’ blind spots. In a report on CNN…
Leaked photos reveal that Samsung may be rolling out new wireless earbuds this year. Rumors say the buds might be called “Galaxy Buds Live.” This release might shake up the industry in a slow year, affected by the coronavirus. Google had released its pair of wireless earbuds, but complaints from users hurt them. With that, Samsung’s only proper rival is Apple. We’ll soon see how these new earbuds match up with the latest AirPods. Samsung’s Product Rollout The leaked photos first appeared in the German tech site Winfuture. Gizmodo reports that the new earbuds differ from the old Galaxy Buds+.…
Philadelphia Eagles star player DeSean Jackson received backlash from internet users over sharing an anti-Semitic quote mostly believed to have been said by Hitler last weekend. As per New York Times, the athlete shared several Instagram posts that include praising Louis Farrakhan, known for anti-Semitic comments. On Tuesday, Jackson apologized for the offensive statements he shared on his social media account, declaring that he has no hatred towards the Jewish community. Initially, he claimed on his IG story that his posts were misinterpreted. On his apology note, he explained that his aims with the posts were to actually motivate people…
Lonnie Bunch, who oversees a host of museums and libraries, says the role of cultural institutions is to make people “feel comfortable with nuance and complexity.” In 2005, Lonnie G. Bunch III became the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. There was just one problem. The museum did not yet exist. There was no collection, no funding, no site, and just one employee. Just over a decade later, the museum opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to rave reviews and huge crowds. Last year, Mr. Bunch became the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, overseeing the museum…