PS5 might not be fully backward compatible with the PlayStation 4
Sony made some waves earlier this week by announcing more details about the upcoming PS5 console. The gaming rig will indeed be called PlayStation 5, just as everyone and their grandmother suspected, and it’ll launch holiday season 2020. On top of that, Sony revealed the successor of the DualShock 4 controller, which will feature improved haptic feedback, and could deliver a feature that’s not available on any other gaming console. Sony also talked about the PS5 performance, and we learned (again) that leaked PS5 dev kit design was the real deal. But Sony apparently made some comments that might not please all PlayStation fans, and, specifically, the ones who expect full backward compatibility from the console, at least with the PS4.
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PS5 might not be fully backward compatible with the PlayStation 4 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 10 Oct 2019 at 07:31:19 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The fastest charging smartphone in the world was just unveiled
I’ve argued for years that we wouldn’t care as much about iPhone or Android battery capacity if we had incredibly fast charging speeds. And fast charging has reached faster and faster speeds over on Android — it’s actually one of the features that I’d like the iPhone to copy next. This brings us to a brand new phone that costs around $420 and needs only half an hour to recharge its 4,000 mAh battery. That’s also a phone you might have a hard time finding in certain parts of the world, a phone that has slightly better specs than the Galaxy Note 10 and Pixel 4.
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‘Joker’ crew member shares fun behind-the-scenes info in impromptu Reddit AMA
Joker, out in cinemas, is a divisive sensation you shouldn’t miss out on, especially if you’re into comic book films. But unlike other titles from the DC or Marvel universes, Joker also appeals to people who really don’t care about superheroes. Without spoiling any of it, the film offers a great look at one of fiction’s best-known villains. But it’s also a great story that doesn’t need a DCEU link, and that’s why the film doesn’t feature post-credits scenes.
And while Joker is a dark psychological thriller, not all Joker-related stories have to be as gloomy. Take, for example, the case of a real-life lighting technician from the movie who had to work with a full costume and wig for eight days and ended up being “right outside of frame in the final cut.” Mind you, very tiny spoilers might follow below, but they’re hard to detect out of context, so they shouldn’t ruin your own Joker viewing experience.
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Disney+ is launching next month, and Netflix doesn’t seem phased at all
Netflix may have come to prominence as a company that sent out physical DVDs in the mail, but the company really took things to the next level when it turned its entire business model upside down and opted to focus on streaming video content instead. In hindsight, Netflix’s pivot towards streaming was incredibly prescient and helped kickstart a completely new era of media consumption.
Famously, Netflix’s streaming service was able to hit the ground running thanks to an endless amount of content licensed from third-parties. Notably, even the most popular content on Netflix today tends to come from outside the confines of Netflix, with Friends and The Office being two prime examples. All the while, the media giants that were licensing their older content to Netflix where wholly unaware that they were helping transform Netflix into a juggernaut capable of threatening their own business models.
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This robot vacuum is surprisingly good for a model that costs less than $100
Considering premium robot vacuums can cost as much as $1,000, you’re probably not expecting very much when you buy a model for less than $100. But if the model you buy happens to be the Pure Clean PUCRC25 Automatic Robot Vacuum Cleaner, you’re going to be surprised at how good it is despite its low price point. It works well on low-pile carpet and on hard flooring of course, and it also has solid battery life. The strong suction was the biggest surprise when we tested it though — definitely check it out!
PUCRC25 Automatic Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Lithium Battery 90 Min Run Time – Robotic Auto Home Cl…: $92.99
Here’s more info from the product page:
- UPGRADED BATTERY 2019: New version is fine tuned with upgraded battery life for up to 90 min run time and 1200pa suction. Enjoy more advanced programming for improved obstacle climbing
- 1 TOUCH GO: Wireless robotic vacuum cleaner vacuums tile, hardwood flooring and short carpet – Easy 1 touch power up! The robo vac has anti fall cliff sensors that automatically self detect a gap and keep it from running of stairs
- LOW PROFILE: the mini electric vacuum robot features a 2.9” thin low profile will travel through any room and is small enough to fit under the couch or bed in your house
- ALLERGY AND PET FRIENDLY: the automatic vacuum cleaner’s dust filter keeps air pure and fine dust particles trapped inside dustbin. No brush design and powerful suction does not clog with dog or cat hair like the units with a rotating under brush
- DUAL ROTATING BRUSHES: the robotic floor cleaner has 2 auto side sweeper brushes that extend the reach of the vacuum and rotate to catch dirt and debris in corners and on hard wood floor
PUCRC25 Automatic Robot Vacuum Cleaner – Lithium Battery 90 Min Run Time – Robotic Auto Home Cl…: $92.99
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Blizzard under fire as Chinese-related censorship spreads to gaming
Examples have been multiplying in recent days and months of American companies seeming to kowtow to pressure from China to censor content related to things like the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
Examples include a recent episode of South Park that skewered Hollywood seeming to go overboard in policing itself to pass muster with Chinese censors. That episode ended up getting, you guessed it, banned from the Internet in China. Meantime, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey recently caught flack from the NBA after he tweeted his support of the Hong Kong protestors. And now a boycott movement is getting underway targetting Blizzard after it took some dramatic steps to punish a player who spoke out about Hong Kong.
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Blizzard under fire as Chinese-related censorship spreads to gaming originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 at 19:37:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You’ve been running wrong your entire life
Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, amateur jogger, or simply run when the situation warrants it, a new study claims that you’d be doing yourself a favor if you bound your feet together before your next sprint. This seemingly counterintuitive tip comes from a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, and it has some serious scientific weight behind it.
Running, the researchers explain, is a relatively inefficient practice for humans. It burns lots of calories, but only a small fraction of the calories burned are actually used to keep your legs moving, while the rest of your energy goes to fairly mundane things like supporting your body weight. However, by maximizing the efficiency of your swinging legs, the entire running motion can be optimized.
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This is easily the most exciting Pixel 4 rumor we have seen
Google will unveil the Pixel 4 next week, and the press conference promises to be incredibly dull to anyone familiar with all the Pixel 4 rumors and leaks so far. And the Pixel 4 phones are easily the worst kept secret ever, having appeared in even more leaks than their predecessors. That doesn’t mean Google can’t still surprise fans, though, and a brand new report says the Pixel 4 might do something that no iPhone can match.
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Tesla’s new Smart Summon feature gets a scathing review from Consumer Reports
Per usual, Tesla recently introduced a brand new feature and Consumer Reports already has a strong opinion about it. Just last month, Tesla rolled out Software Version 10.0, an update which the company boasts is the biggest software update they’ve ever done. Amidst a sea of enhancements, the most intriguing update is a feature dubbed Smart Summon.
The Smart Summon feature, as the name somewhat implies, enables users to beckon their car and have it drive itself to your location. It’s essentially designed for private driveways and parking lots.
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Nobel Prize winner says mankind is doomed to remain on Earth forever
Sometime within the next five years or so, NASA plans on sending humans back to the Moon. Looking to the future, NASA is laying the groundwork for crewed trips to Mars as well, and all of this exciting space exploration has inevitably led many to question just how long before humans set up shop on another world.
Michel Mayor, a Nobel Price winning scientist in the field of physics, isn’t too keen on talk of humans leaving Earth for greener pastures. In fact, in a recent interview with AFP, Mayor says he doesn’t see any way that humans will ever colonize Earth-like exoplanets, and that we should be spending our considerable resources keeping Earth healthy rather than dreaming of leaving it.
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Nobel Prize winner says mankind is doomed to remain on Earth forever originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 at 17:33:54 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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