Mike Snider
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E3 2019: Seek out these off-the-wall video games for experiences beyond the norm
From the hundreds of video games displayed at the recent E3 expo, here's four upcoming releases that offer offbeat, quirky adventures. → Read More
Robocall ruling by FCC will let phone companies block unwanted calls by default
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to allow phone providers to block robocalls and other unwanted calls by default. → Read More
Airbnb users getting scammed with fake rentals, account closures
Some Airbnb users are being scammed with their accounts being accessed and being charged for non-refundable reservations made on their payment method. → Read More
New 'Minecraft Earth' to offer AR experience like 'Pokemon Go'
On Minecraft's 10th anniversary, Microsoft teased new 'Minecraft Earth' mobile game, which puts game objects in the real world with augmented reality. → Read More
Robocalls could be blocked by phone companies under proposed rules, FCC chairman says
The Federal Communications Commission will consider rules that would let phone companies automatically block unwanted robocalls, Ajit Pail says → Read More
Disney takes over Hulu. What's it mean for cord cutters, binge watchers? Change is coming
Disney has taken over control of live and on-demand streaming service Hulu. That can help Disney offer bundled video subscriptions to consumers. → Read More
Chance the Rapper leads Twitter order for Wendy's to bring back spicy chicken nuggets
Chance the Rapper helped stoke an online campaign to more than 2 million likes on Twitter to get Wendy's to bring back Spicy Chicken Nuggets. → Read More
Disney, Sinclair have $10.6 billion deal for 21 regional sports networks
Sinclair Broadcast Group will get 21 regional sports networks in markets such as Detroit, LA and Miami from Disney in a deal valued at $10.6 billion. → Read More
These robocalls don't want to talk to you, they just want you to call back, FCC says
The Federal Communications Commission is alerting consumers of a new wave of one-ring robocalls. If you call back, you can be hit with toll charges. → Read More
Like to nap? Mattress Firm's summer Snoozetern internship lets you sleep on the job
Mattress Firm has an unusual summer internship, a Snoozetern position, in which you test mattresses and beds, and perhaps grab some Zs. → Read More
'Days Gone' is a thrilling and scary ride through the post-apocalypse
In development for three years, 'Days Gone,' the new Playstation 4 video game, was released Friday. It's a thrilling tale of survival. → Read More
Florida one of 10 states in ground beef recall due to E. coli outbreak
A Georgia meat producer is recalling 113,424 pounds of ground beef, over concerns of an E. coli outbreak that officials have expanded ten states. → Read More
Woman claims E. coli caused kidney failure, seizures in first suit over 56-ton meat recall
A person sickened by eating E. coli-tainted ground beef has filed the first lawsuit over the recall of 56 tons of meat. A second recall has ensued. → Read More
More than 56 tons of ground beef recalled in E. coli outbreak, now spanning 10 states
A Georgia meat producer is recalling 113,424 pounds of ground beef, over concerns of an E. coli outbreak that officials have expanded ten states. → Read More
Pin a star on this IPO: Pinterest shares rise more than 28% after initial public offering
After Pinterest's initial public offering Thursday, the company's stock price rose more than 28%. → Read More
Ubisoft pledges monetary, tech assistance for Notre Dame Cathedral restoration
Ubisoft is donating 500,000 Euros to the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral. Its virtual version of the church can be used in the restoration, too. → Read More
Record Store Day 2019: Special releases hit Saturday as vinyl LP sales continue climb
The 12th annual Record Store Day is Saturday. Independent record stores across the US will have special limited vinyl LP releases from Al Green to U2. → Read More
'Fortnite' adds reboot vans to let you revive fallen teammates
The latest patch or update to hugely popular online video game 'Fortnite' includes a feature that lets a teammate respawn another player. → Read More
YouTube expands Coachella 2019 coverage to both weekends, including Kanye's Easter service
YouTube expands its Coachella live stream into the music festival's second weekend. On the schedule: Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande and Kanye West. → Read More
May the buzz be with you: 'Gold Squadron' lager, other Star Wars booze names trademarked
Lucasfilm has trademarked several Star Wars-related alcoholic beverage names, perhaps to be served at Galaxy's Edge opening soon at Walt Disney World. → Read More