“Twelve Minutes,” a video game due later this year on Xbox and PC, is a thriller with voice acting from James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe.
Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
Nix Facebook’s plan to create Instagram for kids, state attorneys general urge CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Attorneys general in 40 states, D.C. and 3 territories want Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to halt plans for Instagram for kids, calling it “dangerous.”
Talking Tech: Facebook’s Oversight Board upholds Trump ban, but nixes indefinite suspensions
Big tech news this week includes the Facebook Oversight Board upholding a ban on President Trump, Bill & Melinda Gates’ divorce, and a Peloton recall.
Google adding YouTube TV access to YouTube app ‘over next few days,’ as Roku standoff continues
As YouTube and Roku continue their standoff involving a deal to return the YouTube TV app to the Roku app store, YouTube is gaining access to YouTube.
Peloton delays launch of cheaper treadmill after Tread+ recall, plans software update with safety feature
After voluntarily recalling its treadmills Wednesday, Peloton said the action will likely cost the company $165 million in revenue from April to June.
USC fund for Black and Indigenous students honors Black engineer who changed video games
USC Games has announced an endowment named for Jerry Lawson, the Black engineer who created the first console to store video games on cartridges.
Batter up! EA Sports gets back into baseball video games with ‘Super Mega Baseball’ studio deal
EA Sports, which quit making baseball video games in 2005, now has two baseball games in its lineup – and may have more in the future.
Here’s how you can apply to the FCC for the $50 discount on your broadband bill
The Federal Communications Commission will begin taking applications for the COVID-19 relief program to help pay for Americans’ broadband bills.
May the Fourth: Why is it Star Wars Day and when did it start?
“May the 4th Be With You.” Why is that overtaking social media today? We explain the history behind the Star Wars meme and ways you can celebrate.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, wife Melinda Gates, announce divorce after 27-year marriage
Bill Gates, who co-founded Microsoft, and his wife Melinda, are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.