Bang & Olufsen is making audio gear for the Xbox

What just happened? Bang & Olufsen, perhaps best known in tech circles for its partnership with HP, has joined forces with Microsoft to create new audio gear under the Designed for Xbox hardware program.

Designed for Xbox is a licensing program that was introduced with the launch of the original Xbox in 2001. Partners are given access to Xbox guidelines, specifications and IP, and gain valuable internal connections as well as prominent placing on the Xbox storefront.

Christoffer Poulsen, vice president and head of product management at Bang

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Bose reportedly developing a gaming version of its popular QC35 II headphones

Bottom line: Bose seems to be eying the gaming headset market with a gaming version of its QC35 II noise-canceling headphones. Although they support wireless audio over Bluetooth, the new variant will reportedly feature a microphone attachment that can only be used when the headset is plugged in, likely catering to the gaming community's demand for a lag-free and stable audio experience.

The gaming headphones market is a pretty crowded place with players like Astro, Turtle Beach, Corsair, HyperX, Logitech, Steelseries,

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Creator of photo that bricked Android phones says it was unintentional

In brief: The individual responsible for creating an image that soft-bricked many Android devices has come forward, revealing that he had no idea his photo would cause so many problems.

Last week, we reported that setting a certain image as a wallpaper on some Android phones caused them to crash and get stuck in a loop that turns the display on and off, making it impossible to get past the lock screen. It affected most Android handsets, especially Samsung smartphones.

It was discovered that the problem lay with the image


FCC proposes 'record' $225 million fine for misleading robocalls

In context: Robocalling companies haven't had it easy over the past couple of years. Corporations and government entities alike have banded together to tackle these irritating organizations, with the FCC leading the charge on several anti-robocalling initiatives.

Now, the regulatory board is bringing another such initiative forward. In a news release published today, the FCC proposed a $225 million fine against the companies behind some of the nation's biggest robocalling schemes: Rising Eagle and JSquared Telecom.

The FCC says this fine would

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Nvidia's RTX Ampere details leaked: powerful and expensive

Highly anticipated: Nvidia’s Ampere-based RTX graphics cards are arriving later this year, which means we’re being swamped with leaks and rumors. The latest of these reveals some alleged juicy details about the three launch cards, including a flagship model that features 24GB of GDDR6X and 350W TDP. There’s also some news about those recent photographs of the GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition.

The report comes from Igor’s Lab , which claims that the leaked

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IBM says it will no longer make "general purpose" facial recognition tech

In context: IBM says that facial recognition tech isn't worth developing or selling anymore as it only seems to contribute towards projecting more racial bias and the violation of human rights and freedoms. However, privacy advocates are skeptical and think the company has simply found a way to disguise getting rid of a business branch that hasn't managed to turn a profit for years.

IBM told members of Congress that it's making a retreat from the general purpose face recognition market, which means it will no longer develop and

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Samsung could be planning to launch an 8TB QVO SSD for $900

In context: The gaming industry is more exciting now than it has been in years, with next-gen consoles and major releases like Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 on the horizon. However, as games become more expansive, graphically detailed, and immersive, their installation sizes go up, which can be a problem for storage-limited gamers.

If you've purchased a high-speed, 500GB (or even 1TB) SSD, it won't take much

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Mint Ferrari Enzo sets record for most expensive car ever sold in online auction

In brief: Covid-19 has, at least for the time being, forced a rethink of how we approach large, in-person gatherings. In lieu of such functions, much of the world is now relying on the Internet to conduct business and during a recent automotive auction, buyers showed no signs of being gun-shy with regarding to shelling out big bucks for some of the most sought-after vehicles in the world.

Classic car auction company RM Sotheby’s recently set a new record for the

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Honda's worldwide operations have reportedly been hindered by a cyber attack

What just happened? Carmakers are already having a tough time amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, but things have just gotten worse for Honda. The company today revealed that a "cyber attack" has taken place on its network, which has hindered its operations worldwide.

The attack is reportedly the result of an external virus and has affected Honda employees' ability to access computer systems. According to the company, production and operations across various regions -- including the UK, North America, Italy, Japan, and Turkey

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Razer's Kishi Android controller is now available and works with Stadia

In context: Razer unveiled its newest entry into the mobile controller market in January at CES 2020. The Kishi drew immediate comparisons to Nintendo's JoyCons for the Switch. It has the same number of buttons with a nearly identical layout.

Razer launched the Kishi controller for Android phones on Tuesday. When initially announced at CES 2020, there was no pricing information available but was expected to cost around the same as the Junglecat mobile controller. At $80, the Kishi is about $

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