Microsoft is bringing x64 emulation to Windows 10 on Arm TechSpot

One of the main blocking issues in Microsoft's efforts to make Windows run great on Arm devices has to do with the lack of native desktop software that runs on Arm-based laptops and tablets. Earlier this year, the Redmond giant released its Chromium-based Edge browser for Arm-based Windows PCs, but...





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Yale scientists have developed a flexible robotic fabric TechSpot

Yale professor Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio and her team of scientists have managed to develop a "robotic fabric," which combines the benefits of traditional fabric -- such as breathability and flexibility -- with full actuation, sensing capabilities, and "variable stiffness fibers."





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Twitch's Soundtrack app lets streamers play background music without getting a copyright strike TechSpot

On Wednesday, Twitch released a new feature that should help streamers avoid copyright strikes. Soundtrack is an application that broadcasters can use to add popular music from independent artists to their streams.





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Marshall's Major IV wireless headphones afford 80+ hours of battery life TechSpot

Amplifier maker Marshall is now accepting pre-orders for its latest wireless headphones, the Major IV.





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CDPR devs will be 'forced' to work crunch hours on Cyberpunk 2077 despite promises to the contrary TechSpot

Initially slated for an April 16, 2020 release, CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has suffered two delays. The first pushed the game out to September 17 of this year, and the second seemed to finalize the release date as November 19. With slightly over a month and a half to...





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Google could face antitrust probe in China mirroring those in the EU TechSpot

Google has fought a fair share of antitrust battles in Europe, first for promoting its own shopping services in search results, then for requiring Android device manufacturers to integrate Google apps as a mandatory condition for getting access to the Play Store, and recently for abusing its dominant position in...





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LG's Wing launches first on Verizon priced at $999 TechSpot

LG’s dual-screen swiveling smartphone will be a Verizon exclusive when it lands on the nation’s largest wireless carrier next month.





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Instagram, Facebook cross-app messaging functionality is rolling out TechSpot

It was at the start of last year when we first heard reports of Facebook’s plan to unify the underlying messaging infrastructure of WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. The results are now making their way to users, along with a host of other features arriving on Instagram’s DM function.





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Atari says first VCS backer units are on the way TechSpot

Atari’s VCS home video game console is finally, actually (maybe) about to ship to early backers, the company promises.





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Amazon launches Explore platform, offering virtual tour, shopping, and lesson experiences TechSpot

Explore works by connecting people to their hosts via one-way video and two-way audio. There are a number of experiences available, from sessions that teach skills such as cooking, to virtual shopping with advisors from around the world, to taking tours with guides.





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Watch this jetpack-wearing paramedic fly up a mountain TechSpot

The suit is the work of Gravity Industries, a UK-based firm founded by Richard Browning. They do have a strong Iron Man vibe, with propulsion provided by two micro jet engines on each arm and one on the back.





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Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5 Benchmarked: How Does the New Generation Perform? TechSpot

We're starting to see more Wi-Fi 6 capable devices hit the market, so naturally, the big question is: should you upgrade? Today we are taking a look at how some of these systems perform compared to those from the previous generation.





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AMD's 5000-series Zen 3 chip appears in database, could beat Intel's Core i9-10900K TechSpot

The CPU was discovered on the Ashes of Singularity benchmark database by regular leaker Tum_Apisak. Like the Ryzen 3800X and Ryzen 7 3800 XT, the chip features 8-cores/16-threads, but there’s no clock speed reveals.





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Epic's arguments against Apple aren't sitting well with the judge TechSpot

After deliberately flouting Apple's in-app payment policies, Epic launched a lawsuit against Apple accusing it of anti-competitive practices. The two companies appeared at a hearing on Monday via Zoom. However, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Rogers did not seem particularly pleased with Epic's legal arguments, per a report from CNN....





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64 new variants of 'Joker' malware have invaded Android app stores TechSpot

In the case of the 17 apps mentioned before, that purpose involves swiping a users' SMS information to sign them up for premium wireless application protocol services, according to security research firm Zscaler.





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Israeli researchers developed a wearable that predicts epileptic seizures before they happen TechSpot

The technology, dubbed Epiness, can help sufferers prevent episodes by letting them know they should take medication before the seizure happens. Since as many as 30 percent of epilepsy patients do not respond to medications, the device could also provide enough time to take precautions to eliminate the risks of...





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Bing and other smaller search providers win Google's latest Android choice screen auction TechSpot

Last year, Google promised it would soon let Android users choose an alternative search engine to govern their smartphones. The company devised a country-specific auction where alternative search providers could bid for one of three slots alongside Google in a choice screen shown during device setup.





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