MobileNews

Google giving Stadia Controller a permanent price cut to $59.99

On Friday, the Google Store introduced a permanent Chromecast with Google TV and Stadia Controller “package.” The Stadia Controller is now seeing a $10 price cut to $59.99. The Stadia Controller launched in 2019 at $69.99. It connects over Wi-Fi directly to Google’s servers for the lowest-latency streaming experience. There’s a standard D-Pad, A/B/X/Y, and side-by-side thumbstick…
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MobileNews

New ‘Google Identity Services’ consolidate sign-in for 3rd-party apps, includes ‘One Tap’

Where supported, “Sign in with Google” is a convenient way to log in to third-party services without having to keep track of different passwords. Google is now consolidating its sign-in offerings, which includes the new “One Tap,” under “Google Identity Services.” First detailed last year, the big addition today is the One Tap “authentication module.” It works directly on the…
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DefenseNews

Air Force to delay full-rate production of Grey Wolf helicopter

WASHINGTON — Boeing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter will enter full-rate production later than expected, a U.S. Air Force program executive said Tuesday. The Grey Wolf program was initially scheduled for a Milestone C decision by the end of fiscal 2021, which would trigger the start of full-rate production. However, ongoing delays in certifying the aircraft with the FAA will force the…
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GamingNews

Take-Two spells out its diversity efforts amid Activision Blizzard problems

All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick took some time during the company’s analyst call Monday to spell out the company’s efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity rarely comes up during Wall Street analyst calls for video game companies, as the topics usually focus on company financials. But it did…
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