Bottom line: NBC will reportedly lean on a multi-tiered pricing structure and a unique user interface to differentiate its upcoming Peacock streaming service from the competition. Will that - plus NBC's vast library of content - be enough to get people to sign up?

Sources familiar with the matter told CNBC that NBC is planning a free, ad-supported tier albeit with limited content. There will also be a less restrictive version with limited advertising for $5 per month and an ad-free tier priced at $1

In context: A quick look at Masooma Bhaiwala’s LinkedIn profile reveals that she started working at Intel in December. Before that, she had been with AMD since July 2004 – first as a senior director of design engineering then as a corporate vice president. While at AMD, she worked on three semi-custom game console chips as well as other semi-custom APUs and ASIC products for various customers.

Another former AMD executive has left the company to work for its rival.

According to a recent

The big picture: Battery tech continues to advance as a sustainable energy startup Nawa Technologies introduces a hybrid lithium-ion battery that uses a "ultracapacitor" to reuse braking energy. It equipped a prototype electric motorcycle with the tech, but says it can be applied to any EV.

On Friday, Nawa Technologies unveiled a racing-inspired electric motorcycle called the Nawa Racer, which has a significantly better range than other e-bikes. The prototype has a cool, futuristic look with a hubless rear wheel and sleek design.

Bottom line: While these are great prices, there are a few caveats to consider. First, you’re buying used games so the quality may or may not be up to your standards. Furthermore, you won’t receive the original retail box, instruction manual or anything else – just the game disc. This won’t be a deal breaker for all but if you are a hardcore collector who likes having all of your boxes, it could be an issue.

Earlier this month we learned that Redbox was

The big picture: Playdate won't be as technically advanced as say, a Nintendo Switch or your smartphone, but that's not the point. Instead, developer Panic will rely on quality games, an endearing crank controller and a bit of nostalgia to help move hardware.

Playdate, the quirky handheld that harkens back to the earlier days of mobile gaming, is one step closer to being something you can actually own.

Panic in a recent blog update said the hardware is more or less ready to go. They

What just happened? Apple has opened its bug bounty program to all security researches, having previously been invitation-only and limited to iOS vulnerabilities. The iPhone-maker first announced the planned expansion to its program at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas back in August.

As noted by ZDNet , any security researchers who discover working exploits in iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, or iCloud will now be able to collect a cash reward for Apple, providing they meet the eligibility rules . Additionally, the maximum reward has

In a nutshell: When it comes to creating fond memories of a wedding proposal, the idea of using a real-life loot box to present the engagement ring seems like a pro gamer move, one which Gavin Carter pulled off for the special moment with his girlfriend, Emily.

Loot boxes aren't met with much excitement in the gaming industry. However, using their surprise element won the approval of Carter's girlfriend, an Overwatch player, when she saw a real-world loot box from the game at

Facepalm: It’s that time of year again when we look back at the year’s worst passwords and realize why so many internet users get hacked. For the sixth year in a row, the top spot is taken by the inspirational ‘123456’ while ‘123456789’ is at number two.

In its ninth annual Worst Passwords List , password management firm SplashData looked at more than 5 million passwords that were leaked online. It ranked the worst

In a nutshell: What's better than an Oculus Quest that runs on the Android operating system? An Oculus Quest that doesn't run on Android OS. At least that is what Facebook thinks. It is planning to build an operating system from scratch and has employed a former Windows NT author to do it.

Facebook has hired Mark Lucovsky to build an original operating system to be used with its Android-dependent devices like the Oculus and planned AR glasses. Lucovsky is one of the original co-authors of