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Microsoft brings Linux GUI apps to Windows 10

August 24, 2020

Microsoft is stepping up its Linux game once again. After bringing Linux command line tools to Windows 10 in 2016 and a full-fledged kernel last year, Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 will soon be able to run Linux GUI apps. Yes, that means you&aposll be able to run the… Linux version of Firefox alongside the Windows version. The integration makes the open source platform a…

Anker releases new iPhone and Android gaming controller with universal design

August 24, 2020

Today Anker has unveiled its new PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Game Controller for iOS and Android devices. With a built 6700mAh battery pack and ergonomic grips, it’s designed to take your mobile gaming sessions to the next level. With USB-A and USB-C ports on-board, there’s…

Lenovo's $400 digital picture frame is half-off if you pre-order it

August 24, 2020

At CES 2020, Lenovo showed off its new Smart Frame, an elegant $399 digital picture display the company said it would release in August. While the device is still coming out later this year, Lenovo is opening up pre-orders early. While supplies last, you can reserve the…

Microsoft ends tests with xCloud gaming platform on iOS due to App Store policies [Ux2]

August 24, 2020

Microsoft started testing its xCloud gaming platform on iOS in February, but things have been complicated since then. The company announced today that it’s ending tests with xCloud on Apple’s mobile operating system due to strict App Store policies. Check out the latest Apple iPhones at great prices from Gizmofashion – our recommended retail partner. Author: Filipe Espósito.

Razer's Mamba Elite is free when you buy a Huntsman keyboard at Best Buy

August 24, 2020

Best Buy is once again catering to gamers looking to upgrade their mouse and keyboard in one go. The retailer is bundling a free Mamba Elite mouse when you buy the standard Huntsman keyboard, which normally sells for $150. That’s not a small price to pay, but the…

Microsoft stops offering 32-bit Windows 10 to computer manufacturers

August 24, 2020

Windows 10 comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit varieties. While they look and feel nearly identical, the latter takes advantage of faster and better hardware specs. With the era of 32-bit processors winding down, Microsoft is putting the lesser version of its operating system on…

Engadget Podcast: Dell's new XPS laptops and Zocdoc's telehealth play

August 24, 2020

We’re back to a somewhat regular week of news on this episode of the Engadget Podcast. Devindra and Cherlynn tackle the good and bad of Dell’s new XPS and Alienware laptops, before diving into Zocdoc’s telehealth play and what that could mean for our healthcare infrastructure in the future. We also contemplate the utility of VR meetings and therapy sessions, as well as the appeal of a quirky…

Apple confirms Google Stadia and services like it aren’t currently allowed on iPhone, iPad

August 24, 2020

Google’s Stadia platform has helped start a new form of gaming, streaming from the cloud. In the past year, Stadia, Microsoft xCloud, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now have made a big splash, but they still aren’t available on iOS. Why? Apple has confirmed it won’t allow…

Facebook iOS gaming app launches with no games; condemns Apple policy

August 24, 2020

A Facebook iOS gaming app has been forced to launch without access to any games, thanks to an App Store policy which bans streaming gaming services. Facebook Gaming on Android allows users to play games, as well as watch the gameplay of popular streamers – but iOS users…

Get the 2019 Dell XPS 13 with touchscreen for under $850

August 24, 2020

If you missed the chance to pick up Dell&aposs excellent XPS 13 laptop when the company discounted it during its semi-annual sale in March, you now have another opportunity to pick one up. One compelling configuration of the computer is currently $833 on Dell&aposs website. The model in question features a 10th-generation Core i5 processor, a 13-inch 1080p touchscreen display, 8GB of…