Month: August 2022
Microsoft takes the wraps off its Arm-based Azure VMs
Audio player loading… Microsoft is set to launch Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) featuring the Ampere Altra Arm-based processor. Ampere is an American fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, which launched in 2018 in a bid to take a bite out of the data center hardware market which had…
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8BitDo reveals wireless versions of its Xbox-style Ultimate Controller
Well-renowned peripheral maker 8BitDo has revealed three new versions of its Ultimate Controller, including two wireless options. There are Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and wired variants, all of which are available to pre-order now. The controllers will ship on October 28th. Both the Bluetooth and 2.4GHz models have rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and…
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The new 8BitDo Ultimate controller comes in October
8BitDo is taking a stab at the pro controller market with the release of the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller, which is currently available for preorder on Amazon and begins shipping on October 28th. 8BitDo’s older controllers like the SN30 Pro and Pro 2 have boasted a broad array of compatibility options…
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Microsoft says it’s fixing “unfair” software licensing terms
Audio player loading… Microsoft has announced it will be fixed reportedly unfair licensing terms affecting some of its most popular software offerings. Earlier this year, discussions between the company and other European cloud provider partner representatives uncovered unfairness in the tech giant’s software licensing terms, which meant that smaller competitors…
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Now everyone can use Twitter Circle to keep certain posts private
Twitter Circle, a feature that lets you limit your tweets to a smaller audience, is now available to everyone. The platform first started testing the feature among “select people” in May ahead of a wider rollout. Twitter Circle is a lot like Instagram’s “close friends” feature, which lets you share…
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Sony’s new premium 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar costs $700
Sony has unveiled its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar, the 3.1-channel HT-A3000. It’s a more affordable alternative to the higher-end 5.1.2-channel A5000 and the flagship 7.1.2-channel A7000, albeit with a lot of the same tech included in those models. While this model doesn’t have any upfiring speakers, it does virtualize the…
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