Microsoft has been drip-feeding information about its next-gen console, Xbox Series X, ever since it was first revealed at The Game Awards 2019–we’ve heard details about how Xbox Series X will handle backwards compatibility, for example, as well as what the console’s specs will be. Looking a lot like a PC tower, the Xbox Series […]
After Delay For "More Important Voices," Sony Preparing PS5 Reveal
Update: Sony has set a new reveal date for June 11. It originally postponed the planned PlayStation 5 event in order to “stand back and allow more important voices to be heard.” This followed statements issued by Sony and PlayStation, among those from many other companies, in response to the protests. Original story follows… Sony […]
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If you find yourself out of a job in this time of economic uncertainty, you’re not alone. Even as reopening measures are enacted, the closing of so many in-person businesses has driven the economy to rely rather heavily upon those able to work from home. Working from home is seemingly the way of the future, […]
IBM walked away from facial recognition. What about Amazon and Microsoft?
IBM’s choice to end commercial sales of facial recognition may increase pressure on Amazon and Microsoft to halt contracts with law enforcement agencies. Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) founder Joy Buolamwini said she already sees signs pointing in that direction. On Tuesday, the same day George Floyd was laid to rest, news emerged that more than 250 […]
Call of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4 update: COD Warzone warning ahead of release time
While we don’t know about everything that will be included, we do know when Call of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4 will be coming out on PS4, Xbox One and PC. The news was shared today by Activision and Infinity Ward, who revealed that the new COD update would be launching in the next 24-hours. […]
More Evidence Of Rumored Low-Cost Xbox Found
There have long been rumors of another version of the Xbox Series X, codenamed Project Lockhart–and more evidence of its continued development has just been unearthed. As picked up by IGN, a Twitter user posted a screenshot of a reference to “Xbox-Lockhart” in the Windows OS, in response to an article claiming the rumored console […]
You Can No Longer Sell Content Included With Xbox One Bundles
Microsoft is changing the way you will redeem codes included with console purchases in the future by integrating it with the setup process. Digital Direct is Microsoft’s move to remove physical codes from console bundles, associating content with an account instead. During setup, you will be prompted to sign in with an existing Microsoft account […]
Planck raises $16 million to underwrite commercial insurance risk
AI commercial insurance platform Planck today announced it raised $16 million in equity financing, a portion of which came from Nationwide Insurance’s $100 million venture investment fund. CEO Elan Tsur says the proceeds will be used to finance expansion into geographies including Germany (in 2021) as the company works with U.S.-based commercial carriers including Chubb, […]
Steam Summer Sale 2020 Dates: Here's When Annual Steam Sale Could Start
Summer is that special time of the year where you can finally put away that coat and start wearing T-shirts. It’s also that time of year when we get treated to an absolute truckload of PC game discounts on Steam during the platform’s annual summer sale. People are always clamoring to find out when that […]
Dead Space Writer Teases The PS5 Event Will Reveal His New Game
The PlayStation 5 reveal event is right around the corner now, as it’s set to take place on June 11. Sony has kept a tight lid on what will be shown off during the video, but one writer has shared a cryptic tweet that indicates that a secret game they’re working on will be revealed. […]