Twitch source code and creator payouts part of massive leak

From The Verge: Twitch appears to have been hacked, leaking source code for the company’s streaming service, an unreleased Steam competitor from Amazon Game Studios, and details of creator payouts. An anonymous poster on the 4chan messaging board has released a 125GB torrent, which they claim...

Facebook Rebrands IGTV as Instagram Video

From PC Mag: RIP IGTV? Instagram's long-form vertical video platform is merging with feed videos and being rebranded as Instagram Video. It will be housed in a new Video tab on user profiles, alongside fresh features like trimming, filters, and people and location tagging.

"We love that our creator...

Google will launch the Pixel 6 at an event on Oct. 19

From CNET: Google is holding a launch event for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on Oct. 19, the company said in a tweet Tuesday. The prerecorded launch event will stream on Google's event site at 10 a.m. PT.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro made a brief appearance in August right before Google...

Google Nest releases its new indoor Nest Cam and floodlight camera

From The Verge: Following its announcement of an all-new Nest Cam lineup this summer, Google has made the last of the four cameras it announced available in its Google Store: The Google Nest Cam wired ($99.99) and the Google Nest Cam with floodlight ($279.99). The cameras join the new Nest Cam...

Kobo Announces 2 New Waterproof E-Readers

From PC Mag: Kobo finally discovered audiobooks! Your public library's favorite e-reader now comes in two models that have Bluetooth support for audiobook playback, something Amazon's competing Kindles have done since 2009.

The Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage have other things going for them, but...

T-Mobile lowers Home Internet monthly price back to $50

From CNET: T-Mobile's Home Internet is back to $50 a month. After launching the service this summer for $60, T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that it's officially back to the lower rate.

If that pricing sounds familiar, it's because it is. When T-Mobile first began trialing its home broadband product...

ASUS Announces GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition

From ASUS Press Release: ASUS today announced the ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition in collaboration with Noctua. Inspired by the dedication of the PC "DIY" modding and enthusiast community, the graphics card incorporates optimized airflow and sustained high performance with Noctua's signature...

Apple Watch Series 7 Pre-Orders Start Oct. 8

From PC Mag: When Apple announced its next-generation smartwatch last month, it left out one detail: an availability date. Now, that mystery is solved.

Today, Cupertino announced plans to open pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 7 this Friday, Oct. 8. In-store availability will follow on Friday...

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