From The Verge: Facebook has taken its biggest step yet in integrating its various messaging platforms, allowing select users on Messenger and Instagram to message one another app to app. In addition to the launch of cross-platform messaging, Instagram is also getting a major overhaul of its DM...

From PC Mag: If you're in the market for a tiny new PC, Gigabyte has updated its range of NUC alternatives by introducing three new models of the BRIX Pro that use Intel's 11th-generation processors.

The new models were first spotted by FanlessTech and use the model numbers BSi3-1115G3, BSi5-1135G7...

From CNET: The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a minimum pay standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Tuesday, the second city in the US to do so. Under the new regulation going in to effect in January, the ride-hailing services will be required to pay their drivers at least $16.39 an hour....

From FSP Press Release: FSP has announced the FSP Hydro PTM PRO Series. The Hydro PTM PRO Series is available in wattages from 650W to 1200W, serving mid-range to enthusiast and workstation PC systems – including the latest Nvidia RTX 3000 Series graphics cards – allowing them to unleash the full...

From ROCCAT Press Release: ROCCAT today unveiled its all-new Burst Pro PC gaming mouse. The Burst Pro is ROCCAT's first mouse to debut its Titan Optical Switch, which – like the recently announced Vulcan Pro and TKL Pro keyboards – offers PC gamers a competitive advantage by delivering precise...

From The Verge: Some Microsoft services, including Outlook, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams, experienced a multi-hour outage on Monday, but the issues have been resolved, according to the company.

“We’ve confirmed that the residual issue has been addressed and the incident has been resolved,”...

From The Verge: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get access to EA Play just in time for Microsoft’s next-gen console launch. EA Play is arriving on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 10th, the same day that Microsoft launches both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Only Xbox Game...

From PC Mag: Verizon 5G may be getting a lot bigger. Today Verizon exclusively revealed to PCMag that it's launching the first 5G home router powered by Qualcomm's long-awaited QTM527 antenna, which has the potential to greatly expand the range of the carrier's fast, but short-distance millimeter...

From CNET: Amazon already got rid of checkouts lines at its brick-and-mortar Amazon Go stores. Now, it wants to make getting into those stores easier as well. Starting Tuesday, the retail giant will let people use its latest biometric tech -- dubbed Amazon One -- to enter two Amazon Go locations in...

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake has grasped the tail of this year’s summer and brought a fresh, elegant twist to the ergonomic chair – CyberChair E500 White Edition. The CyberChair E500 White Edition is suitable for both gaming and working scenarios as the aluminum framework holds the...