GamingNews

Microsoft is giving Xbox Insiders free access to classic Bethesda first-person shooters

July 20, 2022
Microsoft is giving select PC gamers free access to four classic games by Bethesda and id Software, which it acquired as part of its $7.5 billion ZeniMax purchase in 2020. And three of them wouldn’t have been released if the tech giant isn’t acquiring Activision Blizzard, as well. In a post on the Xbox blog, Microsoft has revealed that Xbox Insiders on Windows PC can now preview…
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MobileNews

Alaska Airlines’ e-ink bag label pairs with your iPhone to create electronic baggage tag

July 20, 2022
One piece of tech which has proven slow to, uh, take off is an electronic baggage tag to replace the usual paper label applied to hold baggage at check-in. Alaska Airlines is hoping to boost adoption by offering it free of charge to frequent fliers. Background The first e-ink baggage tag I saw was back in 2016 when luggage-maker Rimowa started offering one built-in to selected suitcases. In…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Hyundai plans a new small electric car for less than $20,000

July 20, 2022
Hyundai has confirmed that it joined the race to build a new small electric car for less than $20,000. However, it sounds like only European markets might get access to it. One of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles remains their prices. They are unattainable for most consumers, even with subsidies. To be fair, most new cars are not a smart purchase for most people, and EVs are going…
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GamingNews

Gaming and lifestyle brand XSET secures $15M in Series A funding

July 20, 2022
Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. XSET is announcing it has closed a $15 million funding round for its gaming and lifestyle brand. The organization will use the capital to invest in new executive talent, marketing and content creation. The…
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