Last week, Shrapnel released the cinematic trailer for its first-person shooter multiplayer game Shrapnel. Some people were skeptical that the real game would look that good. And so today, the team that spun out from HBO Interactive is releasing its first gameplay video. And it looks pretty. Last week’s trailer promised that the cinematic was…Read…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Ransomware attacks—malware intrusions that block an organization’s access to its own data until a ransom is paid—are taking on alarming new aspects. As people’s work habits, daily routines, geographic locations, and trust in institutions have changed against a backdrop of global political shifts and the covid-19 pandemic, ransomware attacks have taken advantage of the opportunity…
Microsoft announced its Adaptive Accessories back in May 2022, but now we finally have some additional details. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft has announced that its range of Adaptive Accessories will be available to purchase starting on October 25th in select markets. The Adaptive Accessories were first announced in May and are designed to address common…
The Surface Laptop 5 now comes with Thunderbolt 4. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Laptop lineup today with new Surface Laptop 5 models. While the company has offered AMD and Intel chip options for the Surface in the past, this year’s models are pure Intel with the…
The Surface Studio 2 Plus is all about internal upgrades. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge It’s been a long time since Microsoft updated its Surface Studio line of all-in-one PCs. While rumors had suggested a Surface Studio 3 was on the way, Microsoft is debuting its Surface Studio 2 Plus today instead…
The Microsoft Audio Dock is designed to keep your desk clear from cables and remove the need for a microphone headset. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is introducing two new Teams-certified accessories to improve hybrid meeting setups: the Microsoft Audio Dock and the Microsoft Presenter Plus remote control. The Audio Dock is a pill-shaped all-in-one speakerphone…
The front of the Meta Quest Pro headset. | Photo by Alex Heath / The Verge One mild sunny day last week, I made my first visit to Meta’s campus in Burlingame, CA, to experience the company’s latest big swing in its efforts to build a metaverse. The centerpiece of the day, as well as…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple Music is finally arriving in the Microsoft Store today. Xbox users will be able to access it immediately, and it will also arrive on Windows next year. Both Apple Music and Apple TV will be available in preview versions soon for Windows, allowing Apple subscribers to access…
Enlarge / Dell’s MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: Dell MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse Sensor Optical LED Connectivity options Bluetooth 5.0 Programmable buttons 0 Onboard profiles 0 Lighting None Size 4.59×2.25×1.17 inches (116.49×57.17×29.79 mm) Weight 2.01 ounces (56.9 g) Warranty 3 years Price (MSRP) $65 There’s something to be said…
Roku’s cameras can (like Wyze) alert you to certain specific things, like people and pets, when they appear on your camera. The alerts appear on a new phone app, but also Roku TVs and streaming devices. (credit: Roku) Today, Connected TV-maker Roku unveiled eight new low-cost lights, cameras, doorbells, and plugs, all centered on being…