If you want to buy next-gen video game consoles this month, here’s what you need to take full advantage of their cutting-edge tech. All this buzz about next-gen consoles running games at 120fps might make you wonder. How in the world do I do that? Well, you need new equipment. What Equipment? First, get a TV with a refresh rate of 120Hz, and the latest HDMI 2.1 cable. Next, make sure your TV’s HDMI port supports HDMI 2.1. If you want more details, though, read on below. What Does 120Hz Mean? Kotaku reports that a TV with a refresh rate…
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Irene Hawkins
Irene grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in New York as a full-time environmentalist and a part-time journalist. She was previously an editor at local online newspaper, where she wrote about topics including technology, finance and the media industry.
Spotify is testing out a tool that lets artists and labels push a song in the hopes of making it go viral, in exchange for lower royalties. If your song suddenly goes viral, you’d want to promote it even more. Your label should also spread your viral song on streaming platforms. Thankfully, Spotify wants to give you that power. The company said it allows artists and labels to use its algorithm to promote their hit songs. Spotify Algorithm The Verge reports that artists or labels could tell Spotify the song they want to advertise. After that, Spotify’s algorithm would insert…
Both Microsoft and Sony announced that their next-gen consoles will offer Apple TV on launch day, along with support for last-gen consoles. Your next-gen video game consoles might just become your next all-in-one home entertainment hub. A new report said that both the new Xbox and the PS5 would have Apple TV on launch day. Apple TV on Next-Gen Gizmodo reports that this news is a big deal. Today, Microsoft announced that Xbox Series X and S would have Apple TV on launch day. For the Xbox One, users will get Apple support on November 10. https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/1323432363154722817?s=20 On the other…
Apple Clips is getting a 3.0 update that allows you to shoot vertical or landscape videos in different aspect ratios on your iPhone or iPad. If you use Apple Clips, you might appreciate the app’s latest update. The Clips 3.0 update allows you to record in different aspect ratios, like 16:9 or 4:3. You can also use these aspect ratios when you record from your iPhone or iPad. Apple Clips 3.0 The Verge reports that Clips 3.0 allows users to record videos in both vertical and landscape modes on the iPhone and iPad. Before the update, Clips could only record…
The Internet Archive is adding fact checks and context to explain why some websites and pages were taken down. Websites and webpages get taken down all the time. They get taken down for all sorts of reasons, too. However, if you want to know why some pages got taken down, the Internet Archive can help you. The Wayback Machine Engadget reports that the Internet Archive is now adding “fact checks and context” to explain why some pages got removed. So, if someone used a webpage to spread lies, you’ll see a yellow banner. https://twitter.com/engadget/status/1323024314032136192?s=20 Internet Archive users should also understand…
Hackers have sent out 250,000 emails to users claiming they have their naked Zoom videos and asking $2,000 in exchange. COVID-19 has created a breeding ground for scammers. New reports show that hackers have launched a new scam against Zoom users. These hackers send emails claiming they have access to people’s naked Zoom videos. If these users want their videos back, they have to pay a ransom. COVID-19 Zoom Scams The app Bitdefender has found these reports online. According to the report, the scam emails begin with a warning. The hacker will tell you that COVID-19 has forced you to…
The FCC has announced a plan to spend $9B for expanding 5G and 4G LTE internet across rural America over the next 10 years. Soon, it’s not just big cities that will enjoy 5G internet, but small towns, too. The FCC announced a plan to spend $9 billion to expand 5G wireless internet across rural towns in America. Moreover, the FCC has earmarked this amount for the next ten years. 5G Expansion Gizmodo reports that the $9 billion will add to the $20.4 billion set aside to expand wired broadband in rural towns. The FCC will also spend the latter…
Google has announced that it will include a VPN service to its 2TB Google One subscription, which you can grab for $9.99 a month. If you want a cheap VPN and trust Google, you can subscribe to Google One to get Google’s VPN service. Subscribe to Google One for $9.99 a month and get the VPN for free. The company also says this offer will reach iOS, Windows, and Mac in the next few months. How Do I Get Google VPN? The Verge says that you will need to get Google One’s 2TB plan at $9.99 a month or $99…
A Dutch judge has ruled that EA must remove loot boxes from its FIFA games or pay a fine of up to $5.85 million. Finally, someone’s taking a stand against loot boxes in video games. A Netherlands District Court sided with the Dutch government to ban loot boxes from the FIFA game. The ruling forces EA to remove loot boxes from FIFA or pay a fine of $5.85 million. FIFA Loot Boxes Kotaku reports that the Netherlands Gambling Authority led the effort against EA. After the ruling issued last October 15, the agency can now fine EA and its Switzerland-based…
Ford has announced the unveiling of its all-electric delivery van, the Transit, on November 12, which will enter production in 2021. More companies are launching fully electric cars these days. One of them is Ford, which will reveal its all-electric Transit delivery van on November 12. Ford won’t make the van until 2021. However, the company wants to get ahead of its rivals. The Electric Ford Transit The Verge says that Ford should reveal the Transit’s specs on November 12. If you’re an electric van buff, keep an eye on the Transit’s range. After all, delivery vans have to travel…