Developer Riley Testut is launching an alternative to Apple’s App Store, called AltStore, that theoretically lets you “push the boundaries” of iOS without either jailbreaking or worrying that Apple will pull access. Engadget reports: AltStore works by fooling your device into believing that you’re a developer sideloading test apps. It uses an app on your Mac or Windows PC to re-sign…
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Ask Slashdot: Why Doesn’t the Internet In 2019 Use More Interactive 3D?
dryriver writes: For the benefit of those who are not much into 3D technologies, as far back as the year 2000 and even earlier, there was excitement about “Web3D” — interactive 3D content embedded in HTML webpages, using technologies like VRML and ShockWave 3D. 2D vector-based Flash and Flash animation was a big deal back then. Very popular with internet users….
Sony’s PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Join the Fight Against Climate Change
Both Sony and Microsoft on Monday committed to making their future video game consoles better for the planet. The two console makers laid out their plans alongside the UN Climate Summit as part of the Playing for the Planet Alliance. From a report: Microsoft will start a pilot program to create 825,000 carbon neutral Xbox consoles, the company said in a…
Latest Lakka Release On Raspberry Pi 4 Showcases Great Retro Gaming
MojoKid writes: Lakka with RetroArch is one of the most comprehensive open-source retro-gaming console front ends available, with support for a wide array of single-board computers and multiple operating systems. Although the more powerful Raspberry Pi 4 was released months ago, the developers of Lakka had a number of bugs to contend with that prevented an official stable release, until yesterday….
Xbox Live Is Down, Bringing Some Apps and Games Offline
Unless your Xbox is set as your “Home Console,” you won’t be able to play any apps or games until Microsoft’s Xbox Live service gets fixed. According to The Verge, the service is experience issues today, preventing a large number of users from signing into their Xbox consoles. From the report: The issues appear to have started around 3PM ET today,…
Coursera Introduces Hands-On Learning with Coursera Labs
Acquires Rhyme Softworks, an online platform for hands-on projects By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera August 28, 2019: At Coursera, we envision a world where anyone, anywhere can have access to the world’s best education, and we’re proud of how far we’ve come with over 3,600 courses, 190 top university and industry partners, and 14 degrees. […]
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Sony Warns PlayStation Consoles Might Get More Expensive if the Trade War Continues
If the US-China trade war continues to escalate, consumers could soon find themselves paying more for PlayStations. From a report: As with other electronics giants, Sony manufacturers most of its consoles in China, with the company warning that if a new round of higher tariffs goes into effect the price for its game console may go up. “We believe, and therefore…
Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony Ask Trump To Skip Tariffs on Gaming Consoles
President Donald Trump’s plan to increase tariffs on goods produced in China would affect a wide range of consumer goods. One gadget that could see a price increase because of a trade war is the video game consoles, and the three biggest companies behind consoles have come together to ask Trump for a pass. From a report: Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony…
Netflix Unveils Plans To Develop Original Shows Into Video Games
At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on Wednesday, Netflix shared details of its plans to develop its original shows into video games. Hollywood Reporter reports: Among the program of upcoming games, Stranger Things 3: The Game was highlighted, described by Netflix as “an adventure game that blends a distinctively retro art style with modern gameplay mechanics to deliver nostalgic fun with…
Ask Slashdot: Are the Big Players In Tech Even Competing With Each Other?
dryriver writes: For capitalism to work for consumers in a beneficial way, the big players have to compete hard against each other and innovate courageously. What appears to be happening instead, however, is that every year almost everybody is making roughly the same product at roughly the same price point. Most 4K TVs at the same price point have the same…