Facebook won't exempt publishers from new political ad policy

If publishers think Facebook would give them an exemption from its new political ad disclosure policy, they have another thing coming. The social network’s Campbell Brown has rejected calls for publisher exemptions to the “paid for” label in a blog…

In 'Cyberpunk 2077' you control your own dark, intoxicating future

Cyberpunk 2077 looks fantastic. It’s a joy to be able write those words, and it’s a relief that they ring so true. CD Projekt Red, the studio behind the Witcher series, has been remarkably silent since revealing Cyberpunk in 2012 — developers releas…

Wisconsin Democrats Flip State Senate Seat

Democrats have now flipped 43 state legislative seats since President Donald Trump took office.

Woman Gets Head Stuck In Exhaust Pipe

“Hey, my head could probably fit in that,” she remembers thinking.

Jamie Foxx ‘Emphatically Denies’ Sexual Misconduct Allegation

The actor has been accused of hitting a woman with his penis in 2002.

Comcast Fox bid puts Disney on notice: $65 billion all-cash in play

Following a report alleging as much yesterday, Comcast has officially placed a bid for 21st Century Fox, countering Disney’s own effort to acquire the assets. The company doesn’t shy away from calling its offer “superior” to Disney’s, pointing out that it is putting forward straight cash versus Disney’s own all-stock offer. The business decision was reportedly spurred by the recent … Continue reading

If your iPhone does this, get it fixed ASAP

Today we’re having a peek at a little-known sign of an error in a number of iPhones purchased over the past several years. The error appears in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and it shows itself as a “graying out” of apps. Once the graying begins, the phone cannot be shut down, or it becomes stuck in a … Continue reading

HoloLens 2 tipped for Q1 2019: Cheaper, Lighter, and broader AR

The new HoloLens is on track for a Q1 2019 release, new leaks have suggested, as Microsoft prepares to skip a generation with its augmented reality headset. The company has been dropping hints about what we can expect from “HoloLens 2” for some months now, as it tries to avoid the mistakes it made in smartphones in the coming age … Continue reading

Mozilla reveals Scout voice-controlled web browser project

Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, is working on a new Web browser called Scout. Unlike its current bowser, Scout will be created with accessibility in mind, enabling users to access content using voice commands. The company describes Scout as an exploration at this point, having revealed it at an event today. The current Firefox browser works using taps … Continue reading

Alienware's new gaming headset combines comfort with solid audio

If you’re going to be playing Fornite for hours at a time, you need a headset that not only sounds good, but is also super comfy. Alienware revealed its Wireless Gaming Headset last week ahead of E3, but today I got to briefly test its merits. I’…