Science & Technology News

Forbes

New AI features, an improved camera and better battery life have given the new iteration spiffy upgrades compared to its predecessor. And, after testing the device for over a week in France, I can see exactly why that is—but some software components have …

CNET

Google is cancelling its plans to kill off third-party cookies in Chrome, it said in a blog post on Monday. The decision comes after four years trying to appease both regulators and advertising companies over with its Privacy Sandbox solution.

CNET

The beta update brings a handful of new features, like customizable home and lock screens, to the iPhones of developers and beta testers. It also makes your Notes app easier to organize with collapsible sections.

CBS News

The company’s higher-end, 2024 Roku Pro Series smart TV offers the same features you’d find in much more expensive TVs, but in this case, you get a 4K resolution TV with a 120Hz refresh rate and a stunning QLED display for under $1,200. Intrigued? Well, so …

The Verge

Recent reports have said lossless audio will be bundled together with other perks (like advanced library management, AI-powered playlists, and headphone sound quality optimization) as an add-on to Spotify’s premium subscription.

Variety

Most recently, Tascan served as executive vice president of game development at Epic Games where he oversaw all first party game development for “Fortnite,” “Lego Fortnite,” “Rocket League” and “Fall Guys.” In his new role, Tascan will report directly to …

Variety

Originally released in November 2023, “Modern Warfare III” is developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision, was only previously available as a standalone purchase and not as part of Xbox’s subscription gaming offering.

WIRED

A WIRED investigation finds that major players like Activision Blizzard, which recently laid off scores of workers, are using generative AI for game development.

CNN

This new Apple Watch strap brings a bit of Team USA flair to your wearable just in time to cheer on all the athletes in Paris later this summer. Just be sure to act fast before this limited-time release sells out!

The Sydney Morning Herald

Over the years Nintendo has constantly referenced, remixed and republished the 8-bit games of its NES console, including at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships (a USA-only event despite the name) from which this newest celebration takes its name and logo …