The move follows KFC’s entry into the video game market with a dating game. The Wendy’s RPG is about burgers and set in the land of “Beef’s Keep.”
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Snapchat’s AR brings to life work of ‘Hope’ poster maker Shepard Fairey and other artists
Snapchat used augmented reality to bring 20 real-world murals including one by the creator of the Obama “Hope” poster to viewers wherever they are.
Consumer Reports: Hidden cable TV fees may cost you $450 extra annually
Consumer Reports says add-on fees from Verizon, Spectrum and others are company-mandated and useless. Its new Whatthefee.com website spotlights them.
Apple Maps is improved, but still is no Google Maps
App rebuilt from ground up with improved photos, privacy and spoken directions. Siri will tell you to “turn left” at next light instead of 1000 feet.
Techtober: Your guide to new releases from Amazon, GoPro, Facebook and more
A calendar to upcoming new releases, starting with Roku smartbar and ending with Amazon’s Echo Smart Oven on Nov. 14. Google and Surface in winds.
California island Catalina gets its closeup with new macOS
The island historically had poor connectivity, and residents who needed repairs had to go to the mainland for service. Now it’s rare to see residents without a phone.
How to record and publish a podcast for free
How to easily start recording and posting podcasts. All you need is a microphone, laptop and access to internet. Now you, too, can be a radio star.
No, Alexa won’t stop recording you
You can delete your recordings after the fact, but Amazon will still store them by default. Amazon’s Alexa boss says it makes the assistant smarter.
Amazon unveils its first-ever pair of smart glasses, the Echo Frames
Media event in Seattle unveils a connected speaker and smart home products at Amazon headquarters in “The Spheres.”
Ring offers its lowest-priced video doorbell camera yet
Since being acquired by Amazon in 2018, Ring has lowered the prices of its products and greatly expanded its lineup, from doorbells to security cams.