Author: Zach_Wilson
FTC blasts Microsoft’s new ‘degraded’ Xbox Game Pass Standard tier and price increases
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has blasted Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass price increases in a filing to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Microsoft revealed last week that it’s increasing PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate prices, and planning to launch a new Game Pass…
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Xbox Live is back following major outage
A widespread Xbox Live outage lasting several hours has now been resolved. The issue prevented players from signing into their accounts and downloading or playing online games. “Users should once again be able to sign in, matchmake and complete purchases,” Xbox Support said on X at 11.24PM ET. “Thank you…
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Google’s Gemini AI will be all over the Paris Olympics broadcast
The broadcast will include Google Maps’ 3D views of venues like the Versailles, Stade Roland Garros, and the Aquatics Centre, as well as tidbits about what events will occur at each location. The imagery pulls from the Immersive Views added to Maps over the last few years that represent certain…
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The FCC wants to force carriers to unlock phones within 60 days
The Federal Communications Commission wants to standardize the amount of time consumers have to wait to unlock their cell phones to be able to switch carriers. The agency voted unanimously on Thursday to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to make mobile service providers unlock customers’ phones within 60 days…
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HMD’s new Skyline smartphone promises easy repairs and the ability to disconnect
HMD has pulled back the curtain on a pretty unique mid-range smartphone called the Skyline. Besides its bright pink color, two headlining features allow the model to stand out from the sea of similar devices. The more notable of the pair is Detox Mode, which blocks all notifications and disables…
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Google reveals the Pixel 9 Pro Fold before it can leak again
/ After showing an early look at the Pixel 9 Pro, Google has taken the wraps off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, too. p>span:first-child]:text-gray-13 [&_.duet–article-byline-and]:text-gray-13″ readability=”11.028901734104″> By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering…
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