insert_link Tech Made Simple Twitter’s Board issues “Shareholders Rights Plan” to block Elon Musk’s Attempted Takeover As The Verge reports, Twitter’s board of directors has issued a new “shareholder rights plan” to block Elon Musk’s proposed buyout offer, a major setback to the billionaire’s efforts to take full financial control of the company. The plan was adopted “following an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Twitter,” the company’s board of directors noted in a press release announcing the change. According to Bloomberg, this maneuver, known in the finance world […] todayApril 18, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple Google Partners with iFixit, and the day when you can Fix Your Own Smartphone is Almost Here Google has just announced it is the latest manufacturer to partner with DIY repair specialists iFixit to offer spare parts for its devices. It’s a deal that should make it far easier for the average customer to get parts to repair their own Pixel smartphone if it breaks. Parts like batteries, displays, and cameras will be available to purchase in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other European countries […] todayApril 13, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple Apple lets a Dual-Port 35W USB-C Charger out of the Bag According to 9to5Mac, there is firm evidence that Apple is about to replace it with something much, much better — a 35W charger with two ports, likely powered by gallium nitride (GaN) technology that might also make it smaller. The information is assumed to be reliable because 9to5Mac sourced the intel from Apple’s own website. Apparently, the company accidentally threw a support document live for an “Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter,” […] todayApril 12, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple Fortnite Players have a lot to Celebrate: Building is Back and Players contributed over 144M to Ukraine Relief Building has returned. Fortnite has re-enabled queues for its signature building feature; it was temporarily removed as part of the game’s latest season, which launched on March 20th. The absence of building was balanced out somewhat by the addition of mechanics designed to make the game more mobile, including climbing and a faster sprint. These changes were part of a string of mobility-related upgrades dating back several years. However, as […] todayApril 6, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple E3 2022 is Canceled – Officially There will be no E3 this year. In a tweet, Will Powers, PR for gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer, said that he received an email stating the digital event was canceled. IGN initially reported the news, saying they had also independently viewed the email confirming E3’s cancellation. As reported by The Verge, the video game trade show and marketing event was originally scheduled to be held in person this year. However, […] todayApril 4, 2022
insert_link Weather Nerd The Government is Investigating Amazon’s Severe Weather Event Rules following Employee Deaths The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has launched an investigation into Amazon’s labor practices around severe weather events, focusing on the company’s Illinois warehouse where six people died in a tornado strike last winter. The committee is seeking documents and communication records from Amazon within the next two weeks, according to a letter signed by Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Cori Bush (D-MO) and sent […] todayApril 4, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple Netflix acquires Boss Flight, Expands Further into Gaming Netflix has added another game developer to its ranks. The streaming company announced that it has acquired Boss Fight Entertainment, a mobile studio based in Texas. It’s the third game studio that Netflix has scooped up following the acquisition of Night School, the developer of Oxenfree, as well as Next Games, the team behind a Stranger Things puzzle game. Past games from Boss Fight include a mobile strategy game called Dungeon Boss; the studio […] todayMarch 30, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple CD Projekt Red announces a new Witcher game is in Development CD Projekt Red has announced that it’s working on a brand-new Witcher game, which will “kick off a new saga for the franchise,” and the first new mainstream title in the series since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released all the way back in 2015, as reported by The Verge. The biggest news, however, is that the upcoming Witcher game will see CD Projekt Red switch over from its […] todayMarch 24, 2022
insert_link Tech Made Simple New Beta version of Microsoft Edge supports Xbox Cloud Gaming on Valve Steam Deck Microsoft has just released a beta version of Microsoft Edge for the Steam Deck that includes full support. As The Verge reports, Microsoft says it has worked closely with Valve to get Xbox Cloud Gaming working on the Steam Deck. While Steam Deck users have been able to access the Xbox game streaming service, it wasn’t possible to use the handheld controls to play games. “We worked closely with Valve […] todayMarch 22, 2022
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