What’s Nintendo’s game plan for the next generation?

2020 is going to be a big year for the games industry, because by the end of it, we’ll be in a new console generation. Microsoft and Sony are both slated to release their new machines before the end of the year, kicking off what will be the ninth generation of video game consoles. Yet, while Sony and Microsoft are … Continue reading

Vine successor Byte will share all its ad revenue to lure early creators

Now that Byte has had a chance to reel in some users, the team is outlining another part of its Vine revival: how it’ll pay its stars. The team has published initial details of a Partner Program that will pay creators who pull in large audiences for…

Can You Spot a Deepfake? Here's What to Look For

Could you spot a fake video created by artificial intelligence? In the video above, I share some telltale signs that a video has been altered with deepfake technology.

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This Company Wants To Subsidize Your Terrible Commute With Terrible Ads

One of the biggest issues with the subway, at least here in New York, boils down to cold hard cash. Even more than the busking, the rats, and the ooze, last year’s subway fare hike caused many NYC residents to lose their damn minds. But what if—y’know, instead of reducing the fare—we just got advertising to pay for…

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Harvey Weinstein Told Victim ‘You Owe Me,’ She Testifies

Jessica Mann also described the disgraced film executive’s body and hygiene, calling him “deformed” and “dirty.”

Trump Administration Targets Several More Countries In Expanded Travel Ban

Trump’s new, expanded travel will impact immigrant visas from Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.

Coronavirus fears in US are focusing on the wrong thing

The public is carefully watching the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China and for good reason. However, many have become distracted by this particular virus, raising concerns over an infectious disease that pales in comparison to other, more deadly viruses already active in their own countries. For people living in the United States, the seasonal influenza virus, not the coronavirus, should … Continue reading

Lyft expands free voter rides to all US primaries

Lyft is bringing back its free rides for voters during the 2020 US election cycle, and this time it won’t be limited to the final vote. The ridesharing firm is expanding its Voting Access Program to offer no-cost rides to polls through the entire pri…

The Most Popular Headset Among Overwatch League Pros Is Down to Just $114

Sennheiser GAME ZERO Gaming Headset | $114 | Amazon

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All the Brand-New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books You Need to Know About for February

February may be the shortest month, even in a leap year, but we still have a jumbo-sized list of new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books for your reading consideration. Dig in for tales of magical assassins, space shenanigans, witches and warlords, scheming royals, doomed planets (including Earth), and more.

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