You may remember that Facebook launched a fundraising tool back in 2016 that allowed users to create personal fundraisers for 501c3 nonprofits verified by the company. The feature allowed users and their friends to donate money to these organizations from within Facebook itself so they didn’t need to visit an external site. Facebook has since expanded the feature and has now … [Read more...] about Facebook’s fundraisers feature raised over $1 billion
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I eat sleep and breathe technology, along with geek toys and video games. When I'm not blogging about the latest gadgets and technology, I am usually reading about them, or busy playing fantasy role playing games or Star Trek: Attack Wing. You can follow me on Google+.
Discord offers early access games on its PC store
The most popular chat platform for gamers is Discord and the platform will now be selling early access games, adding to the growing catalog of titles on the Discord Store. Early access became popular with Steam. It allows gamers to buy games that are still in development and gives players access to games months, sometimes even years, before launch, so they can give feedback to … [Read more...] about Discord offers early access games on its PC store
Indiegogo to keep funds for some campaigns until products ship
Some crowdfunding campaigns have left a bad impression with backers because even though these campaigns had millions in contributions, the actual products never shipped. Backers lost their money in some cases and got ripped off. Indiegogo, one of the two most widely used crowdfunding platforms, is doing something about this and is now looking to change how crowdfunding … [Read more...] about Indiegogo to keep funds for some campaigns until products ship
Netflix testing mobile-only subscription
Netflix’s CEO recently announced that the company is thinking about offering cheaper subscriptions in certain markets to increase its user base. He didn’t reveal any information about the plans in his interview, however. Now the company has begun testing a mobile-only subscription that may be a part of Netflix’s plan to offer more affordable options to customers.Netflix has … [Read more...] about Netflix testing mobile-only subscription
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Volvo’s subscription service is running out of cars
Volvo launched its car subscription service a while back and it predicted that the Care by Volvo service would be well received and it looks like the prediction was accurate. Just four months after the service’s launch, Volvo has sold as many subscriptions as it initially thought it would sell in the service’s first year. That's very impressive.Care by Volvo costs $600 per … [Read more...] about Volvo’s subscription service is running out of cars
BBC to broadcast all Formula E races this season
As race fans know, the BBC lost Formula 1 coverage years ago because of budget limits, but it's making up for that now big time. BBC has reached a deal to air every race of Formula E's 2018-2019 season in the UK, starting with the December 15th race in Saudi Arabia.This means that it will be very easy to follow the electric racing league if you live in the country. This is … [Read more...] about BBC to broadcast all Formula E races this season
Netflix to test cheaper pricing tier
Netflix is looking for ways to bring in more subscribers, and now it's ready to test a cheaper version of its streaming service. CEO Reed Hastings confirmed the plans to Bloomberg, and it looks like Asia is the most likely region.The company is hoping to make further inroads into the continent, but right now it is more expensive than many other streaming services in the … [Read more...] about Netflix to test cheaper pricing tier
Sony patents PlayStation controller that features a touchscreen
The DualShock 4 controller launched with the PlayStation 4 in 2013 and came with a touchpad. It allows for much more functionality. It was the first time a PlayStation controller had a touchpad. The company may be willing to take it a step further by putting a touchscreen in its place for future models, which is very interesting.Sony has patented a PlayStation controller … [Read more...] about Sony patents PlayStation controller that features a touchscreen
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Michelle Yeoh may get a Star Trek spinoff
CBS All Access' rapidly growing library of Star Trek shows might now include a spinoff of Discovery. It looks like Star Trek: Discovery's Michelle Yeoh is talking about reprising her role as Captain Georgiou in a "stand-alone" All Access series. Apparently, this would be an extension of Georgiou's story from Discovery season two. CBS has not commented on this yet.If this … [Read more...] about Michelle Yeoh may get a Star Trek spinoff
Final Fantasy 13 trilogy gets backward compatibility for Xbox One
The backward compatibility program for the Xbox One allows developers to bring their old titles to the current-gen console. Final Fantasy fans will be happy to know that the Final Fantasy 13 trilogy has picked up backward compatibility support for the Xbox One. Microsoft and Square Enix have confirmed that the three games will be making their way to the Xbox One. How cool is … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy 13 trilogy gets backward compatibility for Xbox One
Fallout 76 glow-in-the-dark postage stamps
Bethesda's Fallout 76 marketing is in full swing ahead of the game's November 14th release. It's releasing some very cool limited edition postage stamps across the UK and Europe that glow in the dark. The set of five stamps feature imagery from the game, like Vault-Tec mascot Vault Boy, Power Armor, and some Perk Cards. They will be given out via social media and community … [Read more...] about Fallout 76 glow-in-the-dark postage stamps
Sony offers quieter Playstation Pro
It's been two years since Sony launched the PlayStation 4 Pro, the most powerful console it has ever made to date. But many complained about the console being too noisy and that’s something that Sony has since addressed in a hardware revision. Now it has quietly rolled out a new PlayStation 4 Pro model that doesn’t make as much noise as the original one did. It is the quietest … [Read more...] about Sony offers quieter Playstation Pro
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