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Report: MediaTek takes over as world's largest smartphone chipset vendor

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 03:30 PM PST

Move over, Qualcomm: According to a new report from research firm Counterpoint, MediaTek has overtaken the San Diego-based chipmaker to become the world's biggest vendor of smartphone chipsets by market share. While Qualcomm (understandably) held ont...

Fox Sports used a Sony A7R IV to give NFL broadcasts a cinematic look

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 12:30 PM PST

Fox Sports used a Sony A7R IV during a broadcast to give NFL fans a more intimate and cinematic experience, according to a tweet from NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo and article by Sports Video Group (SVG). The relatively inexpensive rig was deplo...

Big-name talent and bad CG made for the worst holiday special ever

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 10:30 AM PST

I'm not sure exactly when it started, but my family has long been fond of so-bad-it's-great Christmas media. There's the great Patti LaBelle doing her absolute best at the 1996 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, this deliberately awful cover...

Best games for safely socializing this holiday season

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST

The holidays are usually a time to get together with family to bond but, for obvious reasons, they're going to look a little different this year. You might be meeting outdoors, sitting six feet apart or using Zoom to chat from hundreds of miles away....

Save 85 percent off this IoT e-degree certification bundle

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 07:55 AM PST

From cars and refrigerators to factory equipment and appliances, ordinary objects are joining the Internet of Things (IoT) every day. The number of physical items that can connect to and exchange data through the internet is continuously growing, in...

The best games for Xbox newcomers

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 07:00 AM PST

If you're hopping over from the PlayStation country, or just picking up your first game console, there are plenty of worthy Xbox titles worth diving into. Sure, Microsoft hasn't been as aggressive as Sony when it comes to hustling for big budget excl...

Five must-play games for your new PS5

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 06:00 AM PST

It's that special time of year when the air is crisp, the holiday cheer is overwhelming and the only thing that sounds appealing is curling up on the couch with a big blanket and a brand new video game console. Luckily, the Xbox Series X and PlayStat...

Funimation will replace 'Akira' 4K Blu-ray discs to add HDR

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 04:02 AM PST

I've been anticipating the release of Akira on Ultra HD Blu-ray since it was announced in 2019, and this week the discs finally shipped but there's one small problem. While the release of this remastered anime classic in Japan includes HDR as intende...

Valve adds a new way to filter for discounts during Steam sales

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 02:31 AM PST

Steam sales can be overwhelming, and any bit of help navigating them is much appreciated. Typically, the games you see featured on the platform's front page don't need any introduction, and it can be challenging to find the store's more compelling di...

Waterfield Designs' AirPods Max case actually protects your headphones

Posted: 25 Dec 2020 12:01 AM PST

Despite the $550 price tag, there are a lot of things to like about Apple's new AirPods Max headphones. The case is not one of them. It's a pretty terrible option, offering neither protection or style. Naturally, third-party options will soon hit the...

Apple rolls out lower App Store fees for 'Small Business' developers

Posted: 24 Dec 2020 09:17 PM PST

Apple has started taking smaller commissions from some of its App Store Small Business Program participants, according to AppleInsider. The tech giant introduced the program in November, offering developers that earn less than $1 million a year a way...

CD Projekt Red has been sued over Cyberpunk 2077's buggy release

Posted: 24 Dec 2020 04:05 PM PST

CD Projekt Red could have a legal battle on its hands. In a filing spotted by Bloomberg, a firm called Rosen Law announced that it has opened a class-action lawsuit against the company. It alleges the studio's management misled investors about the st...

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