Tuesday
Jun012021

Fitbit releases special edition Minions version of the Ace 3

After introducing the Fitbit Ace 3 for kids, the company releases a unique Minions version of the activity and sleep tracker. The Fitbit Ace 3 Special Edition: Minions is its first wearable to bring the loveable characters to kids' wrists. Made for children ages six and up, it comes with an exclusive, engraved accessory band in Minions Yellow. But you can also get Minions-themed bands in Despicable Blue and Mischief Black.

This wearable has a new animated clock face exclusive for Ace 3 devices. It turns your kid into the Minion's latest "boss" as these characters motivate them to achieve their goals. Three new Minions-themed activity badges are coming to all Fitbit users for different step milestones. These badges will feature three of the most famous Minions: Kevin, Stuart, and Bob. The Fitbit Ace 3 Special Edition: Minions retails for CAD 99.95.

Tuesday
Jun012021

'Watch Dogs: Legion' to get a zombie mode

Ubisoft is releasing an update for Watch Dogs: Legion that will have you and up to three teammates working to reach an extraction point while trying to take down zombies. In Watch Dogs: Legion of the Dead, you can take down zombies not just with a headshot but with gadgets and hacked objects like cars and weaponized drones. It's possible to revive teammates when they get knocked down by zombies. You will also need to collect supply packages as you make your way through London. This mode is currently only available for the PC, and it's currently in alpha so expect to run into some bugs and big changes to happen.

Source: Engadget

Tuesday
Jun012021

UPDATE: Microsoft clarifies that the Xbox doesn't have exclusivity of Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos on consoles

Updated on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 7:30PM by Registered CommenterNicole Batac

Photo by Billy Freeman on Unsplash

If you want access to Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos on your gaming console of choice, then you better have a Microsoft Xbox. The company has exclusive rights to both technologies for two years. Since November's launch, the Xbox Series X/S systems have supported Dolby Atmos 3D audio, while the Xbox One has had it since 2017. If you want access to Dolby Atmos on Xbox consoles or PCs, you'll need to purchase a USD 15 license. But if you have the new Xbox Wireless Headset, you have access to Atmos at no extra cost until the end of September.

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Tuesday
Jun012021

Apple tipped to use OLED panels for 'some' iPad models in 2022

If the report from Korea's ETNews is accurate, we might see "some" iPad models sporting OLED screens next year. The publication cites industry sources that claim Apple plans to make the switch, but the report didn't specify which ones will get OLED technology. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported the mid-range iPad Air would get an OLED display in 2022. According to the report, Samsung and LG will still be the suppliers of OLED displays for future iPads.

Higher-end iPhones and Apple Watch models are the ones that use OLED screens, while other products still use LCD. Last month, Apple brought its mini-LED technology to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which provides deeper blacks, higher brightness, and improved contrast over existing LCDs on the iPad.

Source: MacRumors