Logitech reveals a magnetic webcam for Apple's Pro Display XDR

In brief: Now that Apple's 32-inch 6K monitor is getting in the hands of professionals, some might be interested in adding a webcam to their setup, one which Logitech has designed specifically for the Pro Display XDR.

Logitech's 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam looks like an upgraded version of the Brio that came out a few years ago. The new model is being targeted

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Apple Card owners can now buy Apple products on an interest-free installment plan

In brief: If you are an Apple Card owner and you're looking to buy one or more of Apple's latest devices, you can get a cashback of 6 percent until December 31, even with an instalment plan. That means that if you want to buy a maxed-out or even a mid-range Mac Pro, you can get enough money back to buy an iPad
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Facebook falls 16 spots on the 'Best Places to Work' list

Why it matters: There was a time when Google and Facebook were considered two of the most desirable places to be employed, but that reputation is declining. In Glassdoor’s list of the “Best Places to Work,” the social network has fallen 16 places to number 23, while Google failed to make the top 10. Both companies placed first in previous years.

In the 2020 list , the top three places were taken by cloud computing software company HubSpot, management consulting firm Bain

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Sony reveals Predator: Hunting Grounds 'secrets' and confirms release date


Tuesday marked the fourth installment of Sony's State of Play games showcase, and the company had plenty of news and announcements, including confirmation of a Resident Evil 3 remake along with a release date of April 3, 2020.

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The State of PC Gaming in 2019


In 2019, more games flowed between PC and other platforms than ever before and we saw the titanic clash between Valve and Epic. PC gaming retains its unique identity through mods, hardware configurations, and its inextricable ties to Twitch and YouTube. Increasingly, though, the lines between these platforms are dissolving,...

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The DOJ is reportedly investigating Google's acquisition of Fitbit

In context: Google’s acquisition of Fitbit is being probed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over privacy fears. Both the DOJ and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had sought authority to investigate the deal, but the former agency was put in charge of the review because it is already examining Google's anti-competitive practices.

As reported by The New York Post , both agencies were concerned over the sensitive health data that Google would have access to as a result of the purchase . Privacy advocacy groups

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North discontinues Focals smart glasses, focuses on Focals 2.0

Why it matters: Focals by North could've revolutionized the wearable market. However, a steep price and need for custom fit tempered an otherwise great product. The company is looking to evolve their smart glasses into something better and more sustainable but they'll need to do it before Apple gets their own rumored AR glasses to market.

Focals were the smart glasses to change how wearables were done. Instead of the geeky looking Google Glass, Focals were designed to look like regular glasses while adding the capability to project useful

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Microsoft Teams is now available to Linux users

In brief: Microsoft Teams is easily one of the most popular communication and collaboration tools out there, and with how many platforms it's available on -- including iOS, Android, macOS, and, of course, Windows -- it's not hard to see why that's the case. Today, Microsoft expanded Teams' availability to Linux users as well.

This availability comes in the form of a public preview, available for download right now. Microsoft says this preview should let the open-source

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Final Fantasy VII Remake might see a launch on Xbox/PC on March 3, 2021

Highly anticipated: We already know that the remake of Final Fantasy VII will be a PlayStation 4 exclusive title. What we didn’t realize is that it is reportedly a timed exclusive, meaning that Xbox One and PC users may get a chance to play it after all — as long as they are patient.

Twitter user Wario64 posted an image of Final Fantasy VII Remake’s box art on Monday, which includes a disclaimer in the lower right corner saying that it is a “Timed Exclusive until 3/

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Google Fi will soon label shady calls as 'suspected spam'

In context: Everybody hates spam calls, but finally, after years of waiting, regulators, mobile carriers, and tech giants alike have begun to combat the frustrating practice. One of the most popular methods of doing so is to label shady calls as potentially dangerous, or even block them outright, as companies like Samsung and AT&T have done.

Soon, Google Fi will be the latest cellular provider to offer this type of functionality. In an update expected to arrive over the weekend, Google will automatically label suspicious

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