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Sony’s already won the next console war thanks to PSVR

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 11:55 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming, Opinion, virtual reality


Sony skipped gaming’s biggest event, E3, this year and Microsoft pounced. Xbox stormed the stage with a veritable bevvy of announcements. about new games and services, and a slew of details about its next generation console — dubbed Project Scarlett. It was a fantastic showing for what will surely be the next generation’s console war loser. I know it’s pretty gauche for fan-people to declare one system better than the other – especially considering none of us have played either unreleased console. Just to be clear though: I’m not a PlayStation fanboy, I’m an Xbox One-lover. But I can see the future of gaming,…

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How to mute noisy conversations (and accounts) on Twitter, Gmail, Slack, and more!

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 11:24 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Basics


Smartphone apps have seemingly combined forces, each seeking to hijack our attention and leave us longing for a way to roll back the clock. Each of these devices promises a portal to the outside world, an entry point to the entirety of human knowledge. The world, however, is a noisy place. In 2019, our smart devices are becoming just as distracting as they are useful; but they don’t have to be. David Pierce of The Wall Street Journal envisions a world without these distractions, one where apps exist in the background, waiting patiently for interactions that once demanded immediate attention. He…

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Ubisoft announces its own game streaming service, Uplay+

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 11:06 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


Ubisoft found a comfy seat on the top of the bandwagon, because it’s launched its own streaming service, called Uplay+. By itself, this wouldn’t be earth-shaking news: the company is joining the ranks of several companies, offering access to a library of games in exchange for a monthly payment. But the company also apparently expects you to pay for the service in addition to Stadia. Ubisoft revealed the streaming service at its E3 show this week, including details about its price and benefits. Uplay+ will cost $14.99 a month, and will include unlimited access to over 100 games, including classics like Prince…

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Sweetwater Studios began in a van, now it’s the heart of a $725M empire

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 8:06 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insights, Music


Some of the richest companies have the humblest beginnings. Google and Facebook started in dorms, Microsoft was launched from a garage, and Sweetwater Sound began as a studio in a van. The difference here is that Sweetwater’s never laid off an employee, sold out to shareholders, or compromised on its founder‘s vision. Some companies actually walk what they talk. The heart and soul of the Sweetwater empire, which spans numerous companies, isn’t its main earner Sweetwater Sound. It’s Sweetwater Studios. Sure, Sweetwater Sound had $725 million in revenue last year and there’s no reason to believe it won’t keep growing (compare that…

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Leak: Pixel 4 renders suggest Google is finally using multiple cameras

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Plugged


Fresh off of giving us our first good look at Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10, @OnLeaks is now showing off what the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL might look like. A series of renders created in partnership with Pricebaba show off the devices’ exteriors, based off of “early prototyping schematics.” That means they are subject to change. These early prototypes often end up being representative of the final product, but not always. Still, there are a few interesting things to note. Most obvious is the giant square-ish camera module. It looks suspiciously similar to early renders of the 2019 iPhone,…

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