Tokyo Game Show 2020 cancels physical event amid coronavirus pandemic

From CNET: The Tokyo Game Show 2020 is the latest event to be canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. The annual video game show won't have a physical event this year, organizers said Friday, though they are planning an online alternative.

"Due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on a...

Zoom buys the identity service Keybase as part of 90-day security push

From The Verge: Zoom has acquired Keybase, an encryption and security service meant to serve as a secure home for your online identities. The acquisition is meant to quickly add a team of security-focused developers to Zoom, which has been widely criticized in recent weeks for lapses in security...

AMD Eyes Business Laptops With 7nm Ryzen Pro 4000 Series Chips

From PC Mag: As AMD’s Ryzen 4000 chips enter consumer laptops, the company is also bringing them to corporate PCs.

The chipmaker today introduced the Ryzen Pro 4000 series, which are designed to provide high performance to thin and light business laptops. The biggest change is the move from 12...

US rule might let American companies work with Huawei on 5G

From CNET: American companies could be allowed to work with Huawei on setting 5G standards under a new rule from the US Commerce Department, according to Reuters. The rule would let US companies take part in for next generation networking standards bodies alongside the controversial Chinese telecom...

AOC Branded Gaming Monitors Achieve #1 Worldwide in 2019

From AOC Press Release: AOC today announces its AOC branded gaming monitors, owned by the parent company TPV, achieved #1 global market share among gaming PC monitor companies in 2019. AOC also grew 67% in the United States in 2019, making it the fastest growing monitor brand in North America....

Android 11’s public beta to launch with June 3rd live stream

From The Verge: Google will announce the first public beta for Android 11 in a live stream at 11AM ET on June 3rd, according to a promotional video spotted by Android Police. The search giant typically debuts Android’s latest public beta in May each year, but the difference in 2020 is that its...

Halo 2: Anniversary Arrives on PC May 12

From PC Mag: If you missed the Halo games on Xbox, Microsoft and 343 Industries are offering PC owners a new way to play six of the Halo titles as part of a Master Chief Collection. The third in the collection launches next week.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection first appeared on Steam back in...

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