EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones

From The Verge: The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has announced plans to force smartphone and other electronics manufacturers to fit a common USB-C charging port on their devices. The proposal is likely to have the biggest impact on Apple, which continues to use its...

Microsoft Made a Mouse Using Recycled Ocean Plastic

From PC Mag: Our oceans are filling up with plastic, but some companies are attempting to remove and reuse it. Microsoft is the latest to do so, and will start selling an Ocean Plastic Mouse next month.

Ocean plastic is recovered, cleaned, and processed to become plastic resin pellets, which can...

Apple won't let Fortnite back in the App Store, says Epic Games CEO

From CNET: It appears Fortnite won't be headed back to iPhones and iPads anytime soon. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on Wednesday said Apple told the game maker that Fortnite won't be allowed on Apple devices until the court appeals process is final, which could take years.

"Late last night, Apple...

HP’s new 11-inch tablet has a flipping webcam

From The Verge: HP has announced a new 11-inch tablet that appears to be a more or less direct competitor to Microsoft’s Surface Go, with a couple of interesting tricks. For starters, its 13-megapixel rear facing camera can flip around the short edge of the display to work as a webcam, which HP...

Report: Apple Is Developing a Mental Health Monitor for iPhone

From PC Mag: Apple is reportedly building technology to help diagnose depression and cognitive decline.

As The Wall Street Journal reports, the digital tools—ultimately algorithms—aim to collect user data on mobility, physical activity, sleep patterns, typing behavior, and more to reliably detect...

Facebook says it's invested over $13 billion in safety and security

From CNET: Facebook on Tuesday highlighted progress it's made over the past several years to address challenges such as safety and security, misinformation and responsible innovation. The social network said it has 40,000 people working on safety and security issues and has invested more than $13...

ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Moonlight White Gaming Peripherals

From ASUS Press Release: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced an all-new gaming peripherals lineup that channels the minimalist feel of monochrome through a striking Moonlight White color scheme. The ROG Strix Scope NX TKL 80%, tenkeyless mechanical RGB gaming keyboard, ROG Strix Impact II...

CORSAIR Launches New M65 RGB ULTRA Gaming Mice

From Corsair Press Release: CORSAIR today announced the newest entries in its world-renowned M65 lineup of high-performance gaming mice: the M65 RGB ULTRA and, for the first time, the M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS. Combining the iconic shape and aluminum construction that has seen the M65 trusted by gamers...

Neat Microphones Brand Reveals the Skyline

From Turtle Beach Press Release: Neat Microphones today unveiled the all-new Neat Skyline desktop USB microphone. In today’s world people are entrenched in daily video conferences, virtual meetups with co-workers, friends and family, online education, podcasts, content creation, and more. No matter...

PayPal’s updated app helps it act more like your bank account

From The Verrge: PayPal is updating its mobile app with a new visual design, support for a high-yield savings account, and a way to find coupons in-app. In the past, the company prioritized sending and receiving money and cryptocurrencies, but its new app is trying to be a little bit of everything...

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