Steam users want Microsoft Flight Simulator refund timer extension
Facepalm: One has to think that this was a mere oversight on the part of Valve and / or Microsoft. With any luck, a fix will be coming down the pipeline soon in the form of a corrected or extended refund period.
The latest release in the popular Microsoft Flight Simulator series is finally available but Steam gamers are already experiencing some turbulence.
Several early reviewers are blasting Microsoft and Valve for an issue related to Steam’s refund policy. Per the policy , Valve will refund a game purchase for any reason
GeForce Now brings cloud gaming to even mediocre Chromebooks
In context: Despite the bad blood brewing between Apple and cloud gaming services, companies like Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia are going all-in on game streaming. Each has its pluses and minuses, and the platform as a whole has yet to be perfected. Be that as it may, Nvidia is moving forward "full stream ahead" with GeForce Now and has just added another device to its stable—Chromebooks.
On Tuesday, Nvidia launched GeForce now on ChromeOS. Chromebooks are not known for their stellar gaming performance
Panasonic's Komoru is an all-in-one desk and office cubicle for working at home
Editor's take: As millions of people have found out the hard way, working from home isn’t necessarily all it is cracked up to be. It is one thing to exhibit discipline and keep yourself away from distractions in an empty house but it’s another beast entirely to try and be productive with kids or a significant other actively roaming around and vying for your attention. Having a space that is all your own and strictly for working could be just what you need to help get through the pandemic.
Beats 1 is now Apple Music 1, more changes coming to streaming music service
Why it matters: Apple's decision to phase out the Beats brand in its streaming music product could be indicative of a bigger move to distance itself from the Beats brand in general. That may sound crazy given the success of Beats - and perhaps it is - but the possibility is certainly there, especially if Apple would rather promote its AirPods line.
Apple on Tuesday announced a rebranding of its flagship music radio station and added two additional stations to its repertoire.
Beats 1, the 24/7 radio station that
Chrome on Android to label sites that load quickly
What just happened? Google is rewarding websites that load quickly by highlighting them with a 'Fast page' label in Chrome. It's currently only available in the beta of Chrome 85 for Android but could make its way to the desktop version after it becomes a full feature on mobile.
Google decides whether a site gets the label based on metrics from Core Web Vitals , an initiative it launched earlier this year that helps site owners measure factors such as loading times, responsiveness, and the stability of content as it
Chargeasap's crowdfunded 200W GaN USB-C power brick can charge up to 4 devices simultaneously
Bottom line: Chargeasap wants the portable Omega power brick to be the only accessory that consumers rely on for charging all their devices. The credit card-sized charger comes in two variants: 100W ($45) and 200W ($75), with the latter able to charge two Macbook Pros simultaneously via its 2 x 100W USB-C ports. It also features a graphene membrane and a high-density nano heat sink, which according to Chargeasap, combine
Google wants to perform secret 6GHz tests in 17 states
Why it matters: Google wants to secretly test a 6GHz network in multiple cities and towns across 17 states. The company has asked the FCC for permission to conduct the experiment, which could be related to a future internet service under the Google Fiber Webpass banner.
Businesses Insider spotted a batch of FCC filings from Google, revealing it wants to experiment with the 6GHz spectrum to “produce technical information relevant to the utility of these frequencies for providing reliable broadband connections.” The
Epic Games launches new lawsuit against Apple over threat to Unreal Engine on iOS and Mac
What just happened? The Epic Games vs. Apple (and Google) saga is getting nastier. Following Cupertino's decision to remove Fortnite from its App Store, the iPhone maker is preparing to "terminate" all of Epic's developer accounts and cut the company off from iOS and Mac developer tools. Epic says this would be catastrophic for its Unreal Engine business and has launched another lawsuit in response.
How did we find ourselves here? Last week, Epic silently pushed out an update for Fortnite on iOS and
Opinion: Intel chip advancements show they're up for a competitive challenge
Why it matters: If you follow developments in the semiconductor industry, it would be easy to see how some people may think Intel is in serious trouble. Several signs have not been promising after all. However, just when you begin to think that Intel’s slipping, the company has seemingly returned to its roots in semiconductor manufacturing to deliver what looks to be very promising improvements in basic transistor technology that should translate in competitive products in a relatively short window.
First, the company announced strong second quarter earnings, but
RAM and SSD prices will soon plummet due to oversupply and weak demand
Something to look forward to: Are you looking to upgrade your SSD and memory? We could soon see their prices drop to a record low, primarily due to an oversupply of NAND- and DRAM-based products. According to a new report, prices will fall by about 10 percent throughout 2020 and will continue to decline during Q1 2021.
"Despite the traditional peak season for electronics sales and the release of Apple's new iPhones in 3Q20, the quarterly