GamingNews

Activision Blizzard converts QA testers to full-time with pay raises

GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming on April 26-28th. Reserve your spot here! Activision Blizzard announced it is converting all of its U.S.-based temporary quality assurance (QA) workers — about 1,100 people — into full-time employees. It is also increasing their hourly rates to a minimum of $20, starting April 17, and will give them access to…
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MobileNews

OnePlus caps frame rate on some apps, and OxygenOS 12 has broken workarounds

High refresh rate displays have been one of the best upgrades to our smartphones over the past few years, and OnePlus was actually one of the first to adopt the technology. However, it appears some apps just can’t use the full refresh rate on OnePlus phones, and the brand’s Android 12 update has broken workarounds. On Reddit earlier this week, the developer of the popular app Sync for Reddit…
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MobileNews

Five reasons to love the new iPhone SE 3

Apple unveiled the iPhone SE 3 last month during its “Peek Performance” event. While analysts had high hopes about this low-entry iPhone, some of them are already reiterating how well this phone will sell in their newest analyses. That said, if you’re interested in the…
MobileNews

Apple’s new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature gains new partner ahead of launch

Apple announced Tap to Pay feature in February. The function, which is supported starting with iOS 15.4, allows businesses to use their iPhones to “seamlessly and securely” accept Apple Pay payments with a simple tap. Now, global financial technology platform Adyen announced it will offer Tap to Pay to its customers later this year. According to the company, Adyen is working with enterprise…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Watch as several Volcon Grunt electric motorcycles go for a swim riding right through a river

Electric motorcycles have a wide range of advantages over their gas-powered counterparts. While most electric converts tout their low operation cost, lack of maintenance, and smoother power delivery, there’s one other big advantage that often goes unnoticed: the ability to essentially submerge in water and continue operating. A new video shows a series of Grunt electric motorcycles doing just…
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