All of our fears around facial recognition technology are coming true thanks to a little known startup called ClearView AI. This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into how ClearView works, and what unchecked access to powerful facial recognition means for the future of privacy. (It’s good for cops, not so much everybody else!) Also, managing editor Terrence O’Brien joins to break down…
Samsung has really upped its game recently, pushing updates in good time and has even managed to beat Google Pixel to the February 2020 security patch, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10 right now.
Considering that Google hasn’t even released the…
Android Auto gains ability to silence notifications when driving
January 31, 2020
For a version of the OS that is supposed to minimize distractions, the fact that Android Auto is now only just adding the option to silence notifications seems a bit odd.
When connected to your phone, Android Auto wouldn’t alert you to every single notification, but…
Microsoft made a Nike Air Max 90 Xbox but you can't buy it
January 31, 2020
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, so here come all the brand collabs. To celebrate Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, Xbox, EA Sports and Nike have joined forces to create a limited-edition custom Xbox One console. Inspired by the special edition Nike x Madden NFL 20 Air Max 90 sneakers unveiled yesterday, the all-white console features red and…
Nintendo says it won't release a new Switch in 2020
January 31, 2020
Nintendo will start selling a special Animal Crossing Switch in March, but it won’t be releasing a brand new model this year. Shuntaro Furukawa, the gaming giant’s president and CEO, has laid rumors to rest that an upgraded version of the console is on the way.
Microsoft will pay up to $20,000 for Xbox Live bugs
January 31, 2020
Microsoft has launched a bug bounty program especially for Xbox Live network and services, and it’s paying bug hunters up to $20,000. Like any other bug bounty program, the payout depends on the security vulnerability’s severity and starts at $500.
Security…
Nintendo's special 'Animal Crossing' Switch is coming March 13th
January 31, 2020
The first new Animal Crossing game on consoles in several years is almost here, and Nintendo is rolling out a special edition of its Switch to mark the occasion. This $300 Switch will arrive on March 13th, a week before the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s covered in pastel colors, with two-toned Joy-Cons and a white dock that has some of the game’s characters painted on…
Electronic Arts had high hopes for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and the publisher announced today that developer Respawn’s sci-fi adventure surpassed its outlook. The company is taking this as a sign that it can do more with Star Wars than just the competitive…
EA is working with a partner to take Apex Legends to China
January 31, 2020
Electronic Arts is taking its successful free-to-play battle royale game Apex Legends to the Chinese market in partnership with an unnamed Chinese company, said CEO Andrew Wilson said in an earnings call with analysts today.
“We are bringing our games and intellectual…
The Sims 4 has reached 20 million players
January 30, 2020
Electronic Arts revealed as part of their earnings report today that The Sims 4 has reached 20 million unique players worldwide.
The life simulation game launched in 2014 for PC. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions launched in 2017. Sony is offering The Sims 4 as one of the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers in February, so that should increase its player count further.
The Sims 4 has had…
