Being a Japanese YouTuber must be nice. Some Japanese YouTubers and magazines got to try the PS5 for the first time recently. After the trials, the testers released photos of the PS5 and some gameplay footage. Sony PS5: First Look You can check out some of the PS5 photos at the Japanese website 4gamer. From the pictures, you can see the console standing upright or lying horizontally. The console seems to come with a stand that will hold it in place. https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1271182667774660615?s=20 The Verge adds that the photos also show how the PS5 should cool itself. While trying out the…
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Irene Hawkins
Irene grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in New York as a full-time environmentalist and a part-time journalist. She was previously an editor at local online newspaper, where she wrote about topics including technology, finance and the media industry.
If you just updated to iOS 14, you might notice that something’s up with your battery. Several users have reported that their batteries kept draining with iOS 14. Apple says you can fix the battery drain, but it will take some time. Apple iOS 14 Battery Drain Recently, several users began complaining about their iPhone batteries draining quickly after updating to iOS 14. Later, even Apple Watch users had issues after updating to watchOS 7. Both iOS 14 and watchOS 7 came out in September. https://twitter.com/Danqzzz/status/1311946395448901632?s=20 According to MacRumors, Apple Watch users also reported that their watches did not record…
Communication is an important element of good management, and it’s one that’s often overlooked. Communication is not just about face-to-face communication. It can include all forms of written communication, including emails, memos, and reports, but it also encompasses the use of other channels such as video conferencing and group video chats.The best managers consistently communicate well with each department and their direct reports. They can ensure that each department has a clear understanding of the goals and how they’re being accomplished.In addition, they practice what they preach and make it a point to spend time communicating regularly with their employees.…
If you want a budget laptop with great specs, you could check out Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Go. The new laptop uses an Intel 10th-gen i5 processor, which means you can do many different things with it. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go Gizmodo reports that the Surface Laptop Go feels a lot different from the Surface Go 2. Not only is the new laptop cheaper by a mile, but it also offers great specs. At just $550, the Surface Go has the Intel 10th-gen i5-1035G1 CPU, a 64GB eMMC drive, and 4GB of RAM. Not bad for a budget machine. However,…
Sometimes you don’t need to follow your Apple Watch’s heart monitor. A new study revealed that the Watch’s heart monitor sends people to the doctor even if they don’t need it. The Apple Watch Study The Verge reports that just about 10% of the people who got an abnormal reading on their heart monitor and went to the Mayo Clinic had a heart condition. According to the study, health devices like the Apple Watch could cause the US healthcare system to clog. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1311908852036784128?s=20 Going to the hospital because your health device told you to might just waste both your time…
If you want to watch 4K HDR Netflix on your old Mac, you might think twice before moving to macOS Big Sur. While the new macOS supports 4K HDR, you can only watch it on Macs with the T2 security chip. Apple’s T2 Chip and Netflix According to a Netflix support document, only Macs released in 2018 or later supports 4K Netflix. To check if your Mac fits the bill, look at The Verge’s list of compatible models: iMac (2020) iMac Pro Mac Pro (2019) Mac mini (2018) MacBook Air…
Gamers may get one of the new next-gen consoles early this year. With Sony’s Playstation 5 releasing in the holidays, Microsoft looks like it’ll bump up the Xbox Series X to November. Will the Microsoft Xbox Series X Drop in November? TechSpot reports that Microsoft CFO Amy Hood gave a telling answer to Bloomberg reporter Dina Bass during an investor call. Bass had asked Hood about a possible November release date for the new Xbox. Then, Hood told her yes. Bass tweeted about their conversation here and here. https://twitter.com/dinabass/status/1286050840554348545?s=20 According to TechSpot, November release dates are usual for Microsoft. Dating…
If you subscribe to YouTube TV for sports, you might have to look elsewhere for your sports fix. Starting next month, YouTube TV will lose access to Fox regional sports networks. Losing access means you couldn’t watch the MLB, NBA, and NHL seasons on YouTube TV anymore. YouTube TV and Sports Gizmodo reports that YouTube’s deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group is already expiring. Without the deal, YouTube TV couldn’t broadcast sports games anymore. YouTube TV had announced the situation in a post on its Twitter support page. https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/1311506124861059073?s=20 Starting October 1, you couldn’t stream content from Fox regional sports channels…
If you grab the new $50 Google Chromecast, you’ll get to enjoy a range of new streaming services, including Google TV. However, the new Chromecast will not support Google’s cloud gaming service, the Stadia, at launch. Instead, Google says it would delay Stadia support to 2021. The New Google Chromecast The Verge does report that they were able to run Stadia on Chromecast through sideloading. So, you might not know why Google just doesn’t support Stadia from the get-go. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1311554705332621312?s=20 According to The Verge, the present Chromecast Ultra doesn’t have an interface. Instead, you can control your phone to cast…
In its attempts to fuse its apps into one, Facebook has merged Messenger and Instagram. With this move, you can chat with other people from Messenger to Instagram, and vice versa. You won’t even need to get a separate app. Instagram and Messenger in One In a blog post, both heads of Instagram and Messenger spoke of the merger. Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, and Stan Chudnovsky, head of Messenger, welcomed the update to Instagram. https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/1311445732486979586?s=20 This merger means that Facebook is bringing Messenger’s chat features to Instagram. In their post, the two heads said that more people are chatting…