Beta to meta

Microsoft has seen its share of ups and downs since the Xbox One was first released. Although it hit store shelves with a limited selection of titles and a higher price tag than Sony’s PlayStation 4, it has come a long way since that initial debut. Console exclusives such as Halo, Forza, and Gears of War provide both casual and die-hard gamers with experiences they can’t find anywhere else. With recent and upcoming releases such as Battlefield V, Anthem, Fallout 76, and Forza Horizon 4, you’ll want the best possible platform to play them on — and the Xbox One can deliver. To help you out, we’ve sniffed out the best Xbox deals available online right now. Another thing that sets the Xbox One apart is its fantastic multimedia capabilities. The Xbox One S is, in fact, one of the most affordable 4K media players you can buy. The One S and One X even boast a 4K Blu-ray player — something that Sony’s PS4 Pro curiously lacks. If you want a machine … [Read more...] about Best cheap Xbox One deals and bundles for February 2021

SpaceX has ambitious plans to serve earthlings with internet beamed down from thousands of satellites orbiting our planet The California-based company has already deployed around 1,000 of its Starlink satellites after sending the first of many batches into space in May 2019. Last summer SpaceX started a low-key beta test of the service for select users, and on Tuesday it started accepting pre-orders for the equipment needed to set it up, plus the internet service itself. If you’re interested, simply enter your email address and home address on Starlink’s website to find out if the service is coming your way anytime soon. If you’re in Connecticut, for example, then Starlink is aiming to reach your area in mid to late 2021. If Starlink is incoming, you can pre-order the service with a payment of $99. The total cost, payable later, comes to $549 ($499 for the hardware and $50 for shipping and handling), plus a monthly payment of $99 for the internet service itself. The message … [Read more...] about SpaceX expands Starlink internet service. Here’s how to pre-order

Nokia Lumia 920 Score Details DT Recommended Product “Overall, the Lumia 920 is a great piece of hardware, and one of the best Windows Phone 8 devices you can buy, but does come with a few downsides, mostly related to the infancy of Microsoft's operating system. Still, if you're willing to try something new, you can't go wrong with the Lumia.” Lots of internal storage Gorgeous, sensitive touchscreen Camera performs very well in low light Battery life rocks Windows Phone 8 is fast and fluid Awesome specs Revamped Start Screen is unparalleled Nokia apps are high quality and numerous App Store is embarrassing Casing (at least the matte one) is prone to scuffs Core apps need work Limited availability No micro SD Nokia hasn’t had the best luck, going from a top phone manufacturer to the frontman of a struggling operating system in a few short years. That fall from grace can be traced right back to Apple and Samsung’s meteoric … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 920 Review

Facebook is famously fond of nabbing features from rival platforms in a bid to stay relevant. Its latest target is reportedly the voice-based social network Clubhouse, which has been causing quite a stir in some circles despite still being an invite-only platform during what is turning into a lengthy beta phase. Social networking giant Facebook is “building an audio chat product similar to Clubhouse” that is “in its earliest stages of development,” according to two insiders who shared information with the the New York Times this week. For those not in the know, Clubhouse is an iOS app that lets folks gather in audio chat rooms where they can discuss an array of topics, though it’s also experimenting with things like celebrity talk shows, networking events, and theatrical performances. The app, which launched in April 2020, currently has around two million weekly users and was created by Paul Davison and Rohan Seth of Salt Lake City-based Alpha Exploration Co. Facebook CEO Mark … [Read more...] about Facebook reportedly has a Clubhouse clone in its sights

‘Flinthook’ Score Details DT Recommended Product “Flinthook is beautiful, balanced retro platformer with an unnecessary roguelike structure.” Fluid, tightly-tuned controls Beautiful retro aesthetic Richly detailed world Immense replayability Very difficult Roguelike elements at odds with balanced design Retro-styled platformers are a dime a dozen these days. Nostalgia-driven jump-fests like Super Meat Boy , Braid, Shovel Knight , and countless others, have honed and reimagined nearly every facet of the genre, leaving a very high bar for newcomers to impress us. Montreal-based Tribute Games did just that when we tried out their Flinthook at E3 last year, and spending a few weeks with it has only confirmed that this is the real deal. If you come at the king, you best not miss Flinthook is a procedurally-generated “rogue-lite” 2D action-platformer in the vein of Spelunky and Rogue Legacy . As the eponymous Captain … [Read more...] about ‘Flinthook’ review