Microsoft has confirmed it’s rebranding Xbox Live to ‘Xbox network.’ Reports of the new branding appeared via Xbox Insider dashboard beta testers, but Microsoft has now confirmed the name change. In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft says that “Xbox network’ refers to the “underlying Xbox online service, which was updated in the Microsoft Services Agreement.” “The update from … [Read more...] about Xbox Live is now called Xbox network
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Disney says The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had biggest Disney+ premiere to date
Disney has announced that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was Disney+’s most-watched series premiere to date. This means that more people tuned into the Anthony Mackie/Sebastian Stan-led series’ March 19th premiere than they did for the debuts of sister Marvel show WandaVision or either season of The Mandalorian. Like most other streaming services, Disney doesn’t reveal … [Read more...] about Disney says The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had biggest Disney+ premiere to date
Samsung rumoured to launch double-folding smartphone later this year
Samsung is reportedly looking to launch a double-folding smartphone, according to the South Korean publication Nikkei Asia. Alongside the new generations of the Z Flip and the Z Fold phones also poised to launch this year, the company is looking to unveil a double folding device that could release as early as the end of the year, according to the publication’s sources. Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung rumoured to launch double-folding smartphone later this year
Google Photos makes it easier to access Lens tools
Google’s Lens tool is now a lot easier to access from the Photos app Previously, when you open a photo you could select the Lens icon on the bottom bar that appears beside the share, edit and delete actions. Now, Google has made Lens available in the info sheet after you’ve swiped up on an image. Additionally, there’s a new ‘Search inside this photo’ section underneath the date … [Read more...] about Google Photos makes it easier to access Lens tools
New Fitbit Charge 4 update adds Versa and Sense features
The Fitbit Charge 4 has received a new update that adds features from the Versa and Sense. In particular, ‘update 1.100.34’ brings SpO2 blood oxygen saturation tracking to Fitbit’s more affordable wearable. This data will be located in the Charge 4’s new ‘Health Metrics’ dashboard in the Fitbit app, which also includes health metrics like heart rate variability and breathing … [Read more...] about New Fitbit Charge 4 update adds Versa and Sense features
LG reportedly might shut down its mobile phone business
Things aren’t looking good for LG’s smartphone division. LG could shutter its smartphone business rather than sell it, South Korean publication DongA llbo reports, citing an unidentified person in the electronics industry. The report indicates that the negotiations with Volkswagen and Vietnam company Vingroup JSC regarding the purchase of its smartphone business have … [Read more...] about LG reportedly might shut down its mobile phone business
Here’s what’s coming to Crave in April 2021
Bell has announced all of the content coming to its Crave video streaming platform in April. We’ve broken down all the new content below by date and all times are in ET. Series and movies like The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, The Nevers, Couples Therapy and more will be on Crave this April. It’s also worth noting that the series finale of the hit show Shameless will also be … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s coming to Crave in April 2021
Governments reach ‘unprecedented’ agreement to bring high-speed internet to nearly 150,000 Quebecers
The governments of Canada and Quebec have reached an “unprecedented agreement” with internet service providers (ISPs) to launch the extensive ‘Canada-Quebec Operation High Speed,’ an initiative that aims to connect nearly 150,000 homes to high-speed internet by September 2022. Canada-Quebec Operation High Speed is being funded through an equal investment totalling $826.3 … [Read more...] about Governments reach ‘unprecedented’ agreement to bring high-speed internet to nearly 150,000 Quebecers
MacBook ‘Butterfly Keyboard’ lawsuit against Apple turns class-action
The saga surrounding Apple’s beleaguered ‘Butterfly keyboard‘ mechanism just took an interesting turn. The controversial, prone to failing keyboard key mechanism was featured in MacBook models sold between 2015 and 2017, the MacBook Pro between 2016 and 2019 and the MacBook Air between 2018 and 2019. While the lawsuit was first filed back in 2018, Judge Edward Davila certified … [Read more...] about MacBook ‘Butterfly Keyboard’ lawsuit against Apple turns class-action
Sony will reportedly shut down PS3, Vita and PSP stores this summer
Sony will shut down its PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PlayStation Vita digital storefronts this summer, according to The Gamer. The company is said to be planning an official announcement regarding the store closures for the end of March. Per The Gamer‘s unnamed source, the PS3 and PSP stores will be shuttered on July 2nd, followed by the PS Vita marketplace on … [Read more...] about Sony will reportedly shut down PS3, Vita and PSP stores this summer