The Verge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
A mockup showing how the Wing’s screen could rotate to reveal a second screen. | Image: ETNews. LG has confirmed its upcoming phone will be called Wing (the Wing?) and will be revealed at its announcement event on September 14th. The device is believed to have two screens in a swiveling form factor, with a recent teaser video showing what looks like a sliding mechanism that can rotate into a T shape.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
In addition to their main website detailing their processors, AMD operates a special fan store that sells AMD-themed merchandise. Mostly hats, shirts, water bottles, and the like. And from now on: bicycles, for some reason.
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The Verge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
An in-game ad in UFC-4 prompted angry fan backlash | Reddit/r/Ydino. EA has apologized for putting a full-screen, in-game ad into its UFC 4 game, after angry fans protested on Reddit. First reported by Eurogamer , the commercial break, which featured a spot for Amazon’s show The Boys, was added to the $60 game about a month after its initial release.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
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Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Charmr CEO and founder Manish Methai with his pup Ladoo, named after an Indian dessert. (Photo courtesy of Manish Methai). Instead of swiping right, a new dating app asks lonely hearts to “push the paw” to find a potential match. Charmr , a Bellevue-Wash.-based startup, hopes to make friend- and love-connections through peoples’ passion for pets.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
In Graven, you’ll explore a dark fantasy world as a faithful priest of the Orthogonal order that has been “exiled unto death for a crime in defense of another.” Per Steam’s description, you’ll be tasked with alleviating suffering, uncovering deception and smashing the “eldritch perversions encroaching upon reality itself.”.
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Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame is a big nerd and an amazing craftsman. Watching him update a cosplay prop like a Captain America shield is watching a master at work. Read more.
Venture Beast
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
CXC Simulation posted a new video showing off an exciting custom project — a full-motion kart simulator with VR integration. Read More.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Image: Twitch. Twitch Sings, the streaming platform’s live karaoke game, is shutting down, the company announced. The company says it decided to close down the game effective January 1st, 2021 in order to “invest in broader tools and services that will help support and grow the entire music community on Twitch.”. Twitch Sings launched in April 2019 , and let streamers choose a song from its library to perform.
Venture Beast
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Gaming brands upped their outlay on TV ads in August by 26.66% compared to July, for an estimated spend of $22.5 million, with Activision in the lead. Read More.
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Flexagon
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
The following is a summary of the information covered in the webinar: How We Use FlexDeploy at Flexagon, which can be accessed here. About Flexagon and FlexDeploy At Flexagon, we focus on and specialize in continuous delivery and release automation software. FlexDeploy is our DevOps platform with automation across the entire lifecycle: build, deploy, and release.
Venture Beast
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
The Nintendo Mario Direct started a celebration of the plumber's 35th anniversary, and the GamesBeat Decides crew give their reaction to that event. Read More.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Some people are apparently using Amazon to send thousands of seeds to recipients that didn’t order them in the U.S. This is more concerning than it sounds, and has prompted a stern response from Amazon: No more seeds from foreign sellers. Read more.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
In the latest development between Epic Games and Apple, Epic is once again petitioning the courts to allow Fortnite to return to the iOS App Store. Epic has previously sought a similar injunction, but so far, the courts have only elected to spare Epic's Unreal Engine from Apple's retaliation. Epic's.
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Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
After showing a teaser video earlier this week, LG confirmed on Saturday that its upcoming smartphone with a swiveling second screen will be called the LG Wing. And while I can appreciate that they’re trying to change up the form factor in an increasingly crowded market of flipping and folding dual-screen smartphones,… Read more.
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 30, 2020. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire. Seattle-based Big Fish Games lays off 250 people — read the memo sent to staff.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
We all know The Mandalorian was a VFX heavy show, relying on some really remarkable effects to build its world. But it’s another thing to see those effects come together to build something that feels real. Read more.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Are you sure you know what droids you’re looking for? Read more.
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Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
A Hisense 55-inch Android Smart TV , a bObsweep robot vacuum , a Razer Kraken gaming headset , a Vava 4K UHD Laser TV Projector , a Bissell bagless upright vacuum , packs of K95 masks , and a SNAN bidet attachment lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
It just didn’t quite work out. Read more.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Pharmaceutical companies are aiming to assuage the public’s anxiety, ever inflamed by a selfish U.S. president, over the safety of coronavirus vaccines. To calm fears, big-name drug makers like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna will sign a joint statement to demonstrate their commitment to safety and effectiveness.… Read more.
Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
We’re in September, y’all. I just.I can’t right now. I keep remembering that fact when I feel the errant chilly breeze when I’m out walking my dog or catch sight of stores selling Halloween decorations and it keeps blowing my mind. Nine months! We’re nine months into 2020 and yet 2019 feels like a lifetime ago. Read more.
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Gizmodo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
The event will be a fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Read more.
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