Month: September 2021
Facebook’s research on kids even considered turning playdates into growth drivers
Facebook’s interest in understanding and eventually acquiring younger users extends well beyond Messenger Kids or the currently paused plans for a child-friendly Instagram. A new report in The Wall Street Journal’s series on Facebook’s internal research shows the company’s focus on kids goes much deeper, including studying children younger than…
Read MoreAmazon’s Astro Is a Robot Without a Cause
It’s the company’s first foray into mobile robots for your home, and likely not the last. Source
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Battlefield 2042 PC beta specs require a beefy PC for the best settings Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042’s beta system requirements have finally been revealed, and while the minimum specs are pretty reasonable, some PC gamers may take issue with what EA and DICE are recommending to play the beta. EA and DICE finally confirmed Battlefield 2042’s PC beta, with early access live from October 6…
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Tesla Cyberquad name shows up online, but it’s not what you think it is Tesla Cybertruck parked in a desert with an ATV on its flat bed
Tesla can be a mysterious company at times, but when it comes to products and product announcements, it doesn’t keep many secrets. It’s more likely to see a far-future product than it is for one to be downplayed, which makes its recent patent application all the more curious. In a…
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Apple says the iPad Mini’s jelly scrolling isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed
Apple tells Ars Technica that it thinks the “jelly scroll” effect some users have noticed on the new iPad Mini is normal LCD behavior that the company won’t have to fix. The effect, also known as skewing, can make it seem like one half of the display is slightly behind…
Read MoreAmazon is turning into a personal security company
Half of the announcements out of Amazon's big 2021 showcase were directly related to home security, including the wildest reveal of the day, a $1,000 robot that can autonomously patrol your home. It's essentially a tablet on wheels, roughly the size of a small dog, with cameras that allow it…
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