Riot is expanding access to the Valorant beta starting today

From The Verge: Riot will make it easier to gain access to the closed beta of its popular new tactical shooter Valorant, the game developer announced late Tuesday. Now, not just select Twitch streamers, but all Twitch streamers who have access to the game can now drop the coveted beta access keys...

Ecobee isn't just a thermostat company anymore

From CNET: Startup Ecobee, maker of app-enabled smart thermostats, is now a home security company, too. Today it announced two new products -- a SmartCamera with voice control and SmartContacts for doors and windows. Along with the new hardware, Ecobee is launching a professional monitoring and...

Minecraft’s RTX-powered ray tracing arrives in beta later this week

From The Verge: Minecraft’s cherished but rudimentary pixel art sandboxes are about to get a massive visual overhaul, as Microsoft and Nvidia are announcing RTX-powered ray tracing is coming in beta form to the Windows version of Minecraft later this week.

The beta will launch at 1PM ET on Thursday...

Report: FCC Listing Appears for Surface Go 2

From PC Mag: If you have fond memories of Microsoft's entry-level Surface Go tablet, it looks as though the expected second-generation model is imminent and it's received a welcome performance upgrade.

As Liliputing reports, via WinCentral, a new listing has appeared at the FCC for a "Portable...

Google may be working on its own processors for Pixels and Chromebooks

From CNET: Google may soon add itself to the list of companies developing its own processors for its devices. According to a new report, the search giant is working on processors that could go into future versions of Pixel phones and Chromebooks.

According to Axios, Google has made "significant...

Motorola will announce its next flagship phone on April 22nd

From The Verge: Motorola’s planning to make its biggest flagship phone announcement in years on April 22nd, the company announced today. The event will, of course, take place virtually. The company confirmed the date and time with a tweet today, and it will presumably follow up with details as the...

Apple Maps Starts Collecting and Displaying COVID-19 Testing Sites

From PC Mag: Apple Maps is collecting COVID-19 testing sites to display directly in the app. Healthcare providers, laboratories, and other businesses are encouraged to share information on assessment locations Apple "may display" to users.

Denoted by a red asterisk symbol, verified venues include...

Ring's Alarm security system has a new look, keeps the $200 price

From CNET: Ring has a second-gen version of its Alarm Security Kit. Like the original system, the five-piece starter kit includes a hub, a keypad, one door/window sensor, one motion sensor and one range extender -- and it works with Ring's doorbells and cameras. And it still costs just $200.

You'll...

Antec P82 Flow Review (Page 1 of 4)

Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably are aware of the current virus going around. If you are unaware, you are probably already participating in social distancing, so all is good. The spread of COVID-19 has led many to shelter themselves inside their homes as we quarantine ourselves for our own safety and the safety of others. I personally have been enjoying this time as I genuinely prefer to stay home; transiting to the...

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