Sound design in games is rarely given the same level of attention as graphics, but games these days really do have extraordinarily detailed and interesting soundscapes. Microsoft thinks so, anyway, and is bringing two auditory environments from Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves to the meditation app Calm. It’s small news and in a way…
The latest rideable luggage from Airwheel lets you cruise around at running speed, with a host of new tech features that let you charge your devices, and even take the battery with you for safety or swapping. You can even get the suitcase in a transparent color options, to show everyone what you’ve got packed….
SAVE $47.49: As of Dec. 7, the T3 AireBrush Duo Hot Air Blow Dry Brush is on sale at Best Buy for $142.50. That’s a savings of 25%. The holiday season often calls for sprucing up your look. Whether the dry air affects your hair type, or you’re just ready for a change, a dependable…
Instagram is updating its Account Status feature to better inform business and creator accounts why some of their posts get suppressed as it aims for more transparency with users. These accounts will now know which of their posts is “eligible to be recommended” by Instagram’s algorithm to non-followers on other sections of the platform. This…
Microsoft is reportedly considering turning its attention to an all-in-one “super app” that would see it challenging Apple and Google’s dominance in the mobile search space. According to reports by The Information, the app could combine shopping, messaging, web search, and news feeds, among potentially even more concepts, that will see it act as a…
TikTok is now facing its first state lawsuit over data security. Indiana’s Attorney General has sued TikTok for allegedly misleading users about China’s data access and violating child safety. The social media service supposedly broke state consumer law by failing to warn that the Chinese government could theoretically obtain sensitive data. The ByteDance-owned firm also…
Amazon has rolled out an update for the Echo Show 15 smart display, which effectively turns it into an additional TV set with access to your favourite streaming apps. Back in September, Amazon announced it was bringing the Fire TV experience to the Echo Show 15, because 70% of owners were using the device to…
Planning a last-minute team building activity can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 pro tips to help you get it right. Updated: November 30, 2022 If you’ve been tasked with planning an event for your work team, the odds are your stress levels are already peaking. And if you’ve been…
Enlarge / Cyber man in chrome armor writing answers on a survey while floating on a cyberspace grid, 3D Render, Detailed Render. (credit: Aurich Lawson, DiffusionBee) Friends, Romans, denizens, lend me your… votes on this survey! It’s been a few years, but the Ars Reader Survey is back to gauge your thoughts on the work…
This Joint Threat Emitter is seen in Japan in 2021. US Air Force / Leon Redfern To confuse Russian aircraft, Ukraine reportedly has access to a training tool from the United States. Known as “Threat Emitters,” they are a way for pilots to learn the signatures of hostile aircraft and missiles, allowing them to…