Kris Holt
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Apple brings Memoji and Animoji to its Clips video creation app
It's also adding Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stickers. → Read More
'NHL 20' adds Snoop Dogg as a commentator and playable character
EA has been letting loose a bit with NHL 20, having recently added the likes of Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowery, Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen and Pittsburgh Steelers' Juju Smith-Schuster -- none of whom are pro hockey players. Another big name you might not immediately associate with the NHL has just joined the ranks: Snoop Dogg. → Read More
Google's next chat service is... Photos
One of the best things about Google+ (RIP) was its engrossing photography community, where people from far and wide shared and discussed their images. Google's... → Read More
Enhanced 'Persona 5 Royal' comes to the US March 31st
The updated JRPG will be available in several physical and digital versions. → Read More
Facebook is facing an EU investigation over data collection
Regulators also opened a 'preliminary investigation' into Google's data practices. → Read More
'Super Mario Maker 2' update adds Link from The Legend of Zelda
Super Mario Maker 2 level creators will have a few more tools to play with when the 2.0 update for the Nintendo Switch game drops Thursday. The biggest addition... → Read More
Amazon’s Alexa Is About To Get More Emotional
Developers can tap into Alexa's new excited and disappointed voice tones. → Read More
NYC city council votes to ban non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes
New York City is set to become the largest city in the US to ban non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. The city council voted 42-2 to ban them, and Mayor Bill de B... → Read More
Facebook buys 'Beat Saber' creator Beat Games
The developer will still update the VR rhythm game on non-Oculus platforms. → Read More
Stadia Pro members will get two more free games in December
'Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition' and 'Farming Simulator 19' are joining the lineup. → Read More
Amazon warehouse injury numbers highlight pressure on workers
Two investigations based on Amazon's internal figures suggest there are high injury rates at fulfillment centers. → Read More
8BitDo's tiny keychain Switch controller is now available
The $20 Zero 2 doesn't have thumbsticks, but might work in a pinch. → Read More
eBay is selling StubHub to Viagogo for $4.05 billion
StubHub will soon have a new owner if all goes to plan. Viagogo, another ticket resaler, has agreed to buy it from eBay for $4.05 billion. The sale should close... → Read More
Google Docs is getting Gmail's autocomplete smarts
Google hoped to make writing emails a little easier when it added its Smart Compose autocomplete function to Gmail last year. You should be able to take advanta... → Read More
Amazon Music HD expands 3D audio library with Warner Music Group tracks
Echo Studio, one of Amazon's latest smart speakers, might sound great, but until now it offered a limited library of 3D audio through Amazon Music HD. However,... → Read More
What's coming to Netflix in December: 'The Witcher' and 'Lost in Space'
With cold weather creeping in and many of us wanting little to do with the outdoors, Netflix has plenty of new options for you to watch in December, including s... → Read More
Epic extends the current 'Fortnite' season to focus on holiday updates
The first season of Fortnite's Chapter 2 promises to be the longest-running one to date. Until now, seasons have lasted between two and three months, but the cu... → Read More
Netflix dominates Grammy comedy nominations
Netflix has long been establishing itself as the go-to place for stand-up comedy specials. In fact, it might lay claim to having the best ones around after domi... → Read More
'West of Dead' is a fast-paced shooter starring Ron Perlman
After it popped up in the Microsoft Store perhaps a little earlier than intended, twin-stick shooter West of Dead is available in open beta on Xbox One. You'll... → Read More
'Life is Strange' dev's upcoming game centers on twins and trans identity
"The core mechanic of the game is the special bond Tyler and Alyson share and is also a theme strongly anchored into the Dontnod storytelling approach,&quo... → Read More