Video game streaming is a popular and fun way to play games, entertain an audience, and interact with your friends and viewers. However, streaming can be incredibly confusing when it comes to getting started and figuring out what you need. That’s why we’ve tested a multitude of products–from USB microphones and capture cards to webcams […]
Nintendo Switch Hori Split Pad Pro Controller Gets Three New Colors Next Month
Hori’s Split Pad Pro is among the best Nintendo Switch controllers; though it lacks motion controls and can’t be detached from the console in portable mode, it makes the Switch feel much more like a proper console controller. The analog sticks are larger and feel great, the buttons feel great to push, and the D-pad […]
Court ruling paves the way for Facebook to settle its facial recognition lawsuit
(Reuters) – Facebook won preliminary approval late on Wednesday from a federal court for settlement of a lawsuit that claimed it illegally collected and stored biometric data of millions of users without their consent. The social media company had in July raised its settlement offer by $100 million to $650 million in relation to the […]
Google Pixel Buds tap AI to alert users to sirens, crying babies, and barking dogs
Google Pixel Buds can now alert you to the sounds of a crying baby, barking dog, or the siren of an emergency vehicle when you’re listening to something and may not otherwise hear the sound. The feature reduces the volume of whatever music or podcast you’re listening to and plays a chime sound to signal […]
Check Out These 2 New Mario Switch Controllers
While the Nintendo Switch only has two official controllers–the Joy-Con and Pro Controller–a practically endless supply of third-party options are available at this point. Many of the less expensive third-party controllers are themed with popular franchises, and what’s more popular than Super Mario? If you’re looking for a new, budget-friendly gamepad and happen to be […]
Facebook gamifies data collection to boost conversational AI
Facebook piloted a text-based fantasy role-playing game to improve the conversational models powering things like its chatbots and smart speakers. In a preprint paper, researchers at the company describe a game that iterates between collecting data and retraining models on the collected data, with a metric that evaluates and compares models using players’ continuation rates […]
Complete Guide To Retro Gaming In 2020: The Best Retro Consoles, Controllers, And More
Even though we’re looking down the barrel of the next-generation consoles, there’s never been a better time to play the games of our past. And with all of the retro game consoles, arcade cabinets, and retro-style controllers–not to mention gadgets that make it possible to play old consoles on modern TVs–available to buy these days, […]
Xbox Series X Pre-Order Retailer Pages, Release Date, Controller Info, And More
Since Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series X at last year’s Game Awards, the company has been slowly releasing information about its next-gen console and games lineup. We’ve seen what the Xbox Series X controller looks like, learned details about the console’s build and specs, and how the Xbox Series X will handle backward-compatibility. Now, we […]
Intel details robotic assistive arm for wheelchair users
Intel today detailed a collaboration with the ALYN Woldenberg Family Hospital and Accenture, the Neuro-Biomorphic Engineering Lab at the Open University of Israel, to develop a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm that helps people with spinal injuries perform daily tasks. In the coming months, researchers affiliated with the organizations plan to clinically evaluate and test the arm […]
Chili Piper raises $18 million to automatically schedule sales lead meetings
Chili Piper today announced it has raised $18 million to grow its sales platform for booking meetings and phone calls. With the fresh capital, the startup plans to invest in product capabilities and expand its sales and marketing efforts worldwide. Calendaring is a common point of frustration among salespeople and potential customers. The majority of […]