In spite of the strong sales Cyberpunk 2077 has enjoyed out the gate, the open world RPG’s launch has been a disastrous one for developer CD Projekt RED in several ways. The game has been at the receiving end of widespread criticism for its litany of technical issues, especially on base PS4 and Xbox One …
Top Stories of 2020: How the events of this year upended the worlds of tech, science and more
The pandemic, race, cybersecurity and economic issues dominated headlines in 2020. MacKenzie Scott Photo by Elena Seibert. Black Lives Matter Photo by Monica Nickelsburg. Bill Gates Photo by Todd Bishop. SolarWinds Photo via BigStock. GeekWire Graphic. To say that 2020 unfolded in unexpected ways would be an epic understatement, as illustrated by these GeekWire headlines …
Inmost update out now (version 1.0.4)
The cinematic puzzle-platformer Inmost has received a new update on Switch. Version 1.0.4 includes performance improvements, fixes, and more. Below are the full patch notes: * Performance improvements* Fixed color correction during loading menu* Fixed possible visual bug with gear mechanic* Fixed Cartographer’s rope fix animation* Fixed another few background decorations and particles disappearing in …
Aaliyah Estate Gains Control of YouTube Account, Announces 2021 Plans
Aaliyah’s music is coming to YouTube in 2021. On Christmas Day, the late singer’s estate announced that they have gained control of her official YouTube channel. It’s unclear what their plans are, but fans are hopeful that more content including music videos and audio will be available on the streaming platform. The “AaliyahMusicVideo” account, which …
Apple anti-tracking privacy feature starting to show up in iOS 14.4 beta
Apple’s anti-tracking privacy feature is starting to show up for users running the first beta version of the company’s upcoming iOS 14.4 update. The privacy feature makes a specific type of user tracking meant for advertisers opt-in by default. That means apps will need to explicitly ask users for permission to track them across other …
Automata Has Sold Over 5 Million Units
PlatinumGames and Square Enix’s action RPG continues to enjoy strong sales. PlatinumGames and Square Enix came out with the incredible NieR: Automata in 2017, and though the former’s games often don’t enjoy nearly as much commercial success as they should, that has definitely not been the case with this action RPG. Having sold over 4.85 million units …
Tank Track Skateboard | Hackaday
As electric skateboards kits and components become more commonly available, you really need to do something different to make your custom board stand out. [Emiel] [The Practical Engineer] has managed to do this by building a half-track skateboard. (Video, embedded below.) Except for the front trucks, fasteners and bearings, all the mechanical components on the …
The Source |Jay-Z’s Nephew Nahziah Carter Accused of Sexual Assault
According to a confirmed report from The Seattle Times, University of Washington has suspended its star guard on the basketball team due to two sexual assault allegations against him. With his last name being Carter, he won’t be the only one facing backlash for these accusations. 21-year-old Nahziah Carter, who is the nephew of Hip …
Uniontech Software, a Chinese startup that makes Linux-based operating systems, raises $168.2M Series A led by state-owned investment firm Beijing E-Town (Eudora Wang/DealStreetAsia)
Eudora Wang / DealStreetAsia: Uniontech Software, a Chinese startup that makes Linux-based operating systems, raises $168.2M Series A led by state-owned investment firm Beijing E-Town — Chinese operating system (OS) startup Uniontech Software Technology has garnered 1.1 billion yuan ($168.2 million) … Source link
Last, Last, Last-Minute Tech Gifts That Don’t Suck, According to Me
People wearing face masks amid concerns of the Covid-19 coronavirus walk past a Christmas display at a shopping mall in the Wanchai district of Hong Kong on December 24, 2020. Photo: Isaac Lawrence (Getty Images) I didn’t pour a ton of money into upgrading my tech this year. Our flailing economy and my general unease …