Young argued that the original Donkey Kong arcade hardware can’t produce the board transition images shown in the recordings and that the transitions were actually generated through the use of an emulation software called MAME, which is strictly forbidden when submitting scores to the competitive leaderboards. “Twin Galaxies was the original source of verification for […]
Published today, a two-year study of Android security updates has revealed a distressing gap between the software patches Android companies claim to have on their devices and the ones they actually have. Your phone’s manufacturer may be lying to you about the security of your Android device. In fact, it appears that almost all of […]
Google today announced a pair of new artificial intelligence experiments from its research division that let web users dabble in semantics and natural language processing. For Google, a company that’s primary product is a search engine that traffics mostly in text, these advances in AI are integral to its business and to its goals of […]
Medium’s release notes are known for their trolls, with previous updates including jokes, song lyrics, and even a faux pasted Slack conversation. Now, the team is back at it again with update notes that parody Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in front of Congress this week. The notes detail an exchange between a representative and Medium, where the representative asks […]
Apple’s iPhone X is not only the most impressive iPhone Apple has ever made, it’s also the most controversial. It’s a completely reimagining of the iPhone, and much of what users have grown accustomed to over the years has changed. Of course, it goes without saying that many people don’t like change, especially with regards […]
God of War is still a God of War game, but it isn’t like the others. Kratos is back, but he’s an older, more reserved expat, and the game (and gameplay) evolved along with him. It’s not that you’ll be playing something completely novel — Kratos is still angry (spoiler?) and tends to murder everything […]
Are you in the market for a smart doorbell that will let you see and talk to visitors from your smartphone, wherever you are? One popular option just got a little more affordable. Amazon today announced it has completed its $1 billion acquisition of smart home device maker Ring, and is celebrating the occasion by […]
Red alert, people! Gmail is being redesigned. Google sent out an email to G Suite administrators warning them a “fresh, clean look” would be coming to Gmail.com soon. Shortly after the email went out, leaked pictures of the design were posted to Android Authority and The Verge, so we have a ton of pictures to […]
Google is planning to launch a new design for its Gmail web interface soon. In an email to G Suite administrators, obtained by The Verge, the company says the new design will include “several new features” that will also be made available to regular Gmail accounts. Google promises a “fresh, clean look for Gmail on the […]
Chalk up a sharp political point in support for privacy legislation with actual teeth: In today’s testimony in front of the House Energy & Commerce committee, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked about the outcomes of a string of legal actions against the company — most of which he claimed not be aware of. One […]
Apple named a new Apple Music boss on Wednesday, and his background hints at what the company’s thus far nebulous content strategy might be going forward. Oliver Schusser will be the new vice president of Apple Music and international content. He’ll split his time between Apple’s Cupertino headquarters and Culver City, California, where many TV […]
Popular streaming services Hulu and Spotify are linking up, saving you money as you stream. For $12.99 per month, users can now get a dual subscription to Hulu ($7.99 with limited ads) and Spotify Premium ($9.99). That’s a savings of $4.99 per month if you already pay for both services separately. The only cheaper option […]
