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Google is open sourcing Cardboard to keep its 'no-frills' VR headset alive
Google had however been promoting the use of the devices in a number of educational settings, and the cheap headsets have been widely distributed by some media companies such as the New York Times, leaving those users potentially stranded. An Android QR code library has also been included, Google said, pointing out that it will mean apps can be paired with any Cardboard viewer without the need for... [Full Article...]
Virgin Media hangs up on BT with Vodafone mobile deal
Because of the deep MVNO infrastructure, customers should experience limited disruption and won't even need to change their SIM cards. Virgin wanted significantly higher data allowance growth, requiring more investment, and 5G from the start of the contract, which would have eroded BT's technological advantage, the source said. [Full Article...]
Twitter now lets you follow topics, not just accounts
For example, sending or interacting with tweets about a team might prompt a query over whether the user wants to "follow" that team or be kept in the know about what is being said on Twitter on the topics, the company explained at the briefing. [Full Article...]
Best Buy Black Friday preview: $50 off Apple Watch 4
For example, Best Buy now has the latest 10.2-inch iPad (32GB) for just $249. The model on sale is configured with an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Best Buy unveiled its Black Friday 2019 ad on Thursday, listing all the deals it has prepared for the upcoming Black Friday weekend. First up, the iPad (with our score of 86/100), where Best Buy members can get eit... [Full Article...]
A Fortnite superstar has been banned for life for cheating
Jarvis Kaye is a 17-year-old professional video game player living in a $21 million Hollywood Hills mansion. "He uploaded an apology video and he was set", Ninja said. The majority of responses condemn the young pro's actions. Epic Games' rules regarding cheating are clear. "Play fairly and within the rules of the game", the company's website says . [Full Article...]
Where to find EGO Outposts for Fortnite Week 5 challenges
Week 5 introduces The Lowdown, a brand-new mission released on Thursday, November 7, with a total of 10 challenges available to players who want to unlock some sweet rewards including XP, Battle Stars, and cosmetics. This along with the lacklustre challenges this week, and a minor content update make for an extremely boring week. What's not obvious, however, is the location of the characters we ... [Full Article...]
YouTube Redesigns Its HomePage with Lesser Videos, Add to Queue, More
In addition to showing larger titles with video thumbnails, YouTube is now also showing the channel's avatar next to the titles, making it easier for users to see which channel the content comes from. In essence, two rows of videos have now been turned into one. But on the other, the decreased homepage density means there are fewer spots available to showcase videos before viewers have to scroll d... [Full Article...]
Weird text messages overnight? Sprint says update caused message confusion
A representative for Sprint confirmed that the carrier was affected by the glitch, saying it occurred will maintenance on its messaging platform was being conducted. Some said they received text messages from ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends that led to awkward conversations. We have also reached out to T-Mobile and Verizon for comment on the incident. [Full Article...]