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The Microsoft Edge browser has a new icon, as the software moves further away from its Internet Explorer roots and into a modern version based on Google’s open-source Chromium engine. Microsoft did not simply reveal thenew logothough. Instead, it was the treasure at the end of an online Easter Egg hunt with several puzzles and clues that started on the official Microsoft Edge sub-Reddit. Steps in the processincludedrendering an icon as a 3D object and a secret surfing game....

SteelSeries today announced the first ever mechanical keyboard with fully adjustable actuation switches; the Apex Pro and Apex Pro TKL.The new gaming keyboardscan automatically change key sensitivity depending on the app in use — switching from typing documents to playing a first-person shooter. The all new Apex Pro and Apex Pro Ten Keyless (TKL) mechanical keyboards are outfitted with SteelSeries patented OmniPoint Switches. These unique switches have magnetic sensors that allow users to choose the sensitivity of their keys....

It has been over 10 years since there was a new game in Sony’sTwisted Metalfranchise, but Peacock is about to reintroduce PlayStation gamers and new fans to its post-apocalyptic car combat. Later this month, the live-actionTwisted Metalseries will make its debut. And in the newly released trailer, Anthony Mackie’s John Doe walks viewers through the CliffsNotes of this world’s recent history. The short version is that all of the major cities have been walled up, and the criminals have been left outside to fight among themselves....

Most of Nvidia’sbest graphics cardsare currently readily available for sale, but that’s not a good thing. No one is buyingNvidia’s ill-fated RTX 4080, and a price cut might be on the way. Will this situation give an edge to AMD, which is currently seeing an uptick inGPU sales? We all thought that the days of thedreadful GPU shortagewere well and truly over, and for the most part, that has been true....

Spoilers are ahead for Orphan Black: Echoes season 1, episode 1, “Pilot.” Summary At the end of its pilot episode,Orphan Black: Echoesperfectly pays homage to the series its based on. A fan-favorite sci-fi series, the originalOrphan Blackstarred Emmy-winning actorTatiana Maslany as a number of unique clone characters— genetic identicals with separate lives who discover that they are part of a larger experiment and illegal human cloning trials. The show’s protagonist,Sarah Manning — also the only Leda clone to have given birth to a child, Kira — goes to great lengths to protect her familyfrom the corporations that claim to own their bodies....

When you return to your childhood home, or back to the park you used to go to in college, is it the same experience you originally had? They are the same places, and to your knowledge, they look exactly the same. But now that you have more experience, are wiser (hopefully), and possibly a little grayer, retreading old grounds will always be different. That’s whatNight School Studioskept in mind for the sequel toOxenfree, which is aptly namedOxenfree II: Lost Signals....

Smart home market pioneer Philips Lighting just overhauled its signaturePhilips Huesmart home lighting apps. Philips simultaneously boosted the iOS and Android app customization options app and simplified user navigation and control, according to the New Jersey-based company. “We’ve made our smart home lighting even smarter. Our new-look app is easier to use than ever,” said Jasper Vervoort, head of marketing for Philips Hue. “New features include shortcuts which make setting up rooms a breeze, new color pickers, as well as 30 new scenes that allow instant scene setting to match your mood or that special moment,” Vervoot continued....

Pizza Hutand Toyota are looking to the future with theTundra Pie Propizza factory on wheels. The truck’s bed, known as “The Kitchen,” has everything necessary to turn out freshly cooked pizzas on the spot. On display at the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas this week, both the truck and the pizza oven run on a hydrogen fuel-cell electric powertrain. An automaker experimenting with alternative fuel sources won’t raise eyebrows, but a pizza company?...

PlayStation will not advertise on Facebook or Instagram for the month of July in solidarity with a worldwide movement by companies against hate speech. “In support of the #StopHateForProfit campaign, we have globally suspended our Facebook and Instagram activity, including advertising and non-paid content, until the end of July. We stand for working (and playing) together for good,” Facebook said in a statement first reported by gamesindustry.biz. Playstationis also going to stop paid promotions on Instagram, which Facebook owns....

There are all sorts of reasons why you might not want to chat with your driver during a ridesharing trip. You might have some important work to get done, or perhaps you want to immerse yourself in your social feeds. Maybe you’d like to wallow in your own thoughts for a while, or simply avoid having to listen to the driver spouting opinions on matters of little interest. Of course, it could also be that you’re not the chatty type....

Samsung has officially sent out invites for its next big flagship smartphone and tablet launch. The companyinitially sharedthat it would be hosting its first major Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in February, but today finally confirmed that the event will take place at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 9, That’s 7 a.m. PT for those on the West Coast. As with most tech events held during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’ll be a fully remote, livestreamed affair, with viewers able to catch the show onSamsung’s official website....

Samsung didn’t have a presence atComputex 2024, but it did reveal some juicy new details on its highly anticipated newOLED gaming monitorsto align with the event. After originally beingshowcased at CESin January, the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD model) and Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD model) will finally be available for order starting today, meaning we now have the official pricing for them as well. The Odyssey OLED G8 will sell for $1,300, while the smaller Odyssey G6 will cost $900....

If you need further proof thatebikes are continuing to gain acceptanceamong riders and the general public as a whole, look no further than the recent announcement fromMammoth Bike Parkin California. When the park’s website was updated to announce its May 25 opening date it was also revealed that electric bikes would be allowed on the trails for the very first time. This is a major win for mountain ebike owners in particular, as Mammoth is considered one of the premiere bike parks in the entire country....