The twin-stick shooter – originating in games such Robotron: 2084 – has proved to be a perennially popular genre. The fundamentals remain the same, generally, even when the themes differ and gameplay elements are layered on; players must clear a single screen of enemy waves before moving on to the […]
What Is ‘Computational Photography’ Anyway?
Whether you’ve realized it or not, photography is moving away from pure optics. For the past few years, smartphone cameras have been relying on computational photography to overcome their physical limitations. But what does that even mean? Over on his site, Vasily Zubarev has written a serious breakdown trying to answer that […]
Windows 10 November 2019 Update: What is it, and what’s included?
Microsoft’s next Windows 10 feature update is just about ready for release. It focuses on bringing improvements and updates to the existing Windows 10 May 2019 Update already available. The official public name of this new OS release is now Windows 10 November 2019 Update, and will be released in […]
AMD’s Ryzen Gang Is Currently Clobbering Intel On Amazon’s CPU Sales Chart
AMD has had a resurgence in the consumer (and server) market with its Zen-based processors over the past few years. Kicking off with first-generation Ryzen/Ryzen Threadripper processors (Zen) in 2017, AMD followed up with their second-generation Zen+ based counterparts in 2018. During the summer, AMD launched the Zen 2 based Ryzen 3000 […]
Testing the Limits of Kodak’s Portra 400
For those that don’t already know, film — particularly Kodak’s Portra 400 — has a fair amount of exposure latitude. And by fair amount, I mean loads and loads. In this particular video, Kyle McDougall exposure tests Kodak’s Portra 400 (currently available in pro packs only at B&H) in broad daylight using […]
Microsoft Hijacks Windows 10 Apps With Deceptive, Non-Removable Ads
We thought Microsoft had gotten over its penchant for accosting users with non-removable banner ads to promote its products, but the company is back at it again. Microsoft is now inserting small ads into two of its popular Windows 10 applications: Mail and Calendar. When using Outlook.com accounts in the Outlook app, […]
Apple Inks Deal for ‘Visible: Out on Television’ Docuseries
Apple has signed a deal for a new docuseries called “Visible: Out on Television,” which is executive produced by Wanda Sykes, reports Variety. The series, created by filmmakers Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave, features five episodes that look into the “importance of TV as an intimate medium that has shaped […]
Android Developers Blog: #WeArePlay | Meet Ayushi & Nikhil from India. More stories from around the world.
Posted by Leticia Lago, Developer Marketing This month, we’re sharing new #WeArePlay stories from inspiring founders creating apps which help people improve their quality of life. From a diabetes management tracker to an upskilling platform for women, hear the stories behind some groundbreaking apps on Google Play. Firstly, meet Nikhil […]










