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Walmart Refreshes Onn Streaming Device Packaging, but not the hardware
June 3, 2025 at 7:32:51 AM EDT * - permalink -Walmart just released the Onn 4K Plus, which is its latest and most powerful Google TV streaming device. While it is a bit strange to have its mid-range streaming device be more powerful than its flagship Pro model, things might stay that way for a while.
- https://www.aftvnews.com/walmart-might-not-release-new-streaming-devices-for-a-while/
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The U.S. will soon mint its last penny
June 1, 2025 at 10:07:46 AM EDT * - permalink -The Treasury Department said Thursday that it made its final order of blank pennies this month as its moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
- https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/treasury-dept-winding-penny-production-rcna208522
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New Indie Racer Seeks to Replicate Sega Saturn's Unique Rendering Method in Unity3D
June 1, 2025 at 9:08:11 AM EDT * - permalink -A new Sega Saturn-inspired indie racer is set to launch off the starting grid, and it looks to be something really special. LINEAR 直線的 S is the first in a planned series of games from indie startup, Advent Softworks, under their PROJECT S development framework, which aims to replicate Sega Saturn's
- https://www.retrorgb.com/new-indie-racer-linear-s-to-replicate-saturns-rendering-in-unity3d.html
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Federal Court Blocks Trump Tariffs That Could Have Pushed iPhone Prices to Over $4,000
May 29, 2025 at 8:10:52 AM EDT * - permalink -A federal court has ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in attempting to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods, including...
- https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/29/federal-court-blocks-trump-tariffs/
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Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices
May 29, 2025 at 7:50:10 AM EDT * - permalink -The electronics retailer expects vendors to pass along some portion of the added costs from new import taxes, according to CEO Corie Barry.
- https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/best-buy-warns-tariffs-price-spikes-earnings/741918/
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The Information: Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy
May 27, 2025 at 10:18:29 AM EDT * - permalink -A new report outlines Apple’s once huge satellite ambitions that internal fears and even Elon Musk played a part in putting a stop to.
- https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/27/apple-rejected-elon-musks-satellite-offer-now-its-plans-are-in-jeopardy-report/
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Man wakes up to find a giant cargo ship in his yard
May 24, 2025 at 8:15:11 PM EDT * - permalink -A man in Norway woke up to find a giant cargo ship had run aground in his yard.
- https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/norway-trondheim-fjord-container-ship-aground-yard-ncl-salten-rcna208703?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXB3QqCMBgA0LfpMqU0NIiYf2ha4A8V3ojTL7fMbc1q6UXP3jnk9RLjVtMYbhiocVkLsXxQ1mtrewa7tX2nwPsbbh603UWqvBIddydSXnT3WPgIZZuSWYSJYfWlH2K2Xtfn04bc9fQZQk3HOAtm0%2BE4d%2BCsg%2Fvu5tAqpjSpPMVRVcNQPd2oWDcHKzeCXBgDRoQnMVr8JNxASsq6CkuuRpC7oG4Ac97%2FAVAo9muzAAAA&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKfQERleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpmfyGembbGK-Hl0OCRLLqGPRCod5qKwpEXPkGhtIF5XR4K6DMfxPJAv8PCg_aem_qCIT3cJ8S4FSp4mbAhoLKA&_branch_match_id=1421961164798106199
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Valve extends SteamOS compatibility to other handheld PCs including the Lenovo Legion Handheld, Handheld Go and Asus ROG Ally
May 23, 2025 at 7:55:49 PM EDT * - permalink -Now you can officially install SteamOS on the Lenovo Legion Go or Asus ROG Ally
- https://liliputing.com/now-you-can-officially-install-steamos-on-the-lenovo-legion-go-or-asus-rog-ally/
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Netflix is cutting off older Fire TV devices in a few days
May 23, 2025 at 3:07:54 PM EDT * - permalink -If you have a first-generation Fire TV device, you only have a little over a week left with Netflix.
- https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/netflix-is-cutting-off-older-fire-tv-devices-in-a-few-days-how-to-see-if-youre-affected/
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Verizon Wants to Lock Phones Longer
May 22, 2025 at 7:38:06 PM EDT * - permalink -Verizon wants to lock subscribers to its network for a longer period of time, and has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission [PDF] to...
- https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/22/verizon-smartphone-locking-change-petition/
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8Bitdo's New Hitbox Arcade Controller
May 21, 2025 at 9:49:11 PM EDT * - permalink -8Bitdo just opened pre-orders on a very thin, "all-button" (aka 'hitbox') version of their Arcade Stick, in two different variants: One "Switch & Windows" version with retro-themed colors and an "Xbox Series X" version with RGB lighting around the buttons. Both versions offer 2.4Ghz wireless a
- https://www.retrorgb.com/8bitdo-hitbox-arcade-controller.html
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Fortnite Returns to U.S. Apple App Store
May 20, 2025 at 8:11:55 PM EDT * - permalink -Popular game Fortnite is once again available in the U.S. App Store, as Apple has finally approved Epic Games' app submission. This is the first...
- https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/20/fortnite-returns-to-u-s-app-store/
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Everything Interesting Google Announced at I/O Today
May 20, 2025 at 8:08:54 PM EDT * - permalink -Google today held its annual I/O developer conference, where it shared a number of new features and tools that are coming to its products in the...
- https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/20/google-i-o-announcements/