Day: September 19, 2020

New to TikTok: Trump’s looming ban prompts some to download the app – CNET

People who downloaded TikTok for the first time say it’s an act of protest. New downloads of TikTok will be barred on Sunday. …read more Source:: CNet


9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET

Why phosphine gas in Venus clouds could signal alien life, what’s the point of the Apple Watch SE and how wildfires show we can’t keep ignoring climate change. …read more Source:: CNet


How 2 decades of mountain bike evolution got me riding again – CNET

Full suspension, 29-inch wheels and disc brakes have revolutionized fat-tire bikes. …read more Source:: CNet


Best game console while we wait for PS5 and Xbox Series X: Switch, PS4, Oculus and more – CNET

The PS5 and Xbox Series X are coming, but here’s what you can get right now. …read more Source:: CNet


Controlling a Broken Super Nintendo With MIDI

A Super Nintendo that has trouble showing sprites doesn’t make for a very good game system. As it turns out, Super Mario World is a lot less fun when the titular hero is invisible. So it’s no surprise that [jwotto] ended up tossing this partially functional SNES into the parts bin a few years back….


Apple Watch Series 6 ongoing review: SpO2 tracking and brighter screen – CNET

Apple’s new smartwatch can detect blood oxygen levels throughout the day and night. It charges faster than its predecessors, but has the same 18-hour battery life as the Series 5. …read more Source:: CNet


Why you should save $100 and get the all-digital version of the PS5 – CNET

Commentary: Save a few bucks and avoid one of the most troublesome components in any game console. …read more Source:: CNet


More than card tricks: How Where Cards Fall fits into Apple Arcade’s diverse set of games – CNET

Where Cards Falls is a coming-of-age game that hits home, with a main character that feels familiar for a reason. …read more Source:: CNet


NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2020: How to watch the Stars vs. Lightning without cable – CNET

The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet in hockey’s bubble in Edmonton for a chance to raise the Stanley Cup. …read more Source:: CNet


DC Universe Streaming Service Will Become Universe Infinite Comics Platform

DC Universe, which started out as a streaming service for original DC superhero content, will in January become DC Universe Infinite, a supersized subscription service for DC Comics. CNET reports: The service launches on Jan. 21 for $7.99 per month, or $74.99 for a year-long subscription. DC says that subscribers will be able to read…