This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The Verizon logo is seen on a storefront, Friday, Sep. 1, 2023, in Boston. Credit: AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File Some Verizon customers across the U.S. were hit by a service outage Monday. The issue appeared to knock out cellphone service for tens of thousands of Verizon users. Data from outage tracker DownDetector shows that r ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Microsoft joins Apple, Amazon, Google parent company Alphabet, and Meta in falling under reinforced monitoring made possible by the German Competition Act. Germany's anti-cartel watchdog said Monday it had placed US tech giant Microsoft under closer surveillance for any possible abuse of its market position. The Federal Cartel ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Humans are increasingly engaging with wearable technology as it becomes more adaptable and interactive. One of the most intimate ways gaining acceptance is through augmented reality (AR) glasses. Last week, Meta debuted a prototype of the most recent version of their AR glasses—Orion. They look like reading glasses and use hol ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Seattle's Office of Labor Standards is investigating Amazon Logistics—the company's vast network of delivery services—for alleged violations of labor laws, including the city's ordinance requiring paid sick time for gig workers that went into effect this year. The investigation appears focuse ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: CC0 Public Domain Former NBC News star Brian Williams is finalizing a deal to anchor live coverage of the presidential election results for Amazon's Prime Video, in the streamer's first attempt at live news coverage, according to two people familiar with the plan. Williams, 65, has been off of television since leaving ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Globetrotters may soon be able to store their U.S. passport in a Google Wallet. The tech giant has announced that it's rolling out a variety of new Google Wallet updates aimed at travelers and commuters.As part of that plan, Google is beta testing the ability to create a digital ID from a U.S ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Fortnite-maker Epic Games is suing tech giants Google and Samsung, it announced Monday, accusing them of illegally colluding to block competition on Samsung devices. CEO Tim Sweeney said his company would file a claim in a US federal court in California, the same jurisdiction where the company ...

Core Insights - The PlayStation 5 Pro is set to launch in November 2024, featuring significant upgrades in processing power and graphics capabilities compared to the original PS5, allowing for up to 45% faster rendering of graphics [3][4] - The pricing of the PS5 Pro is notably high, starting at £699 for the digital-only version and reaching £798 with a disk drive, which has led to concerns about consumer affordability amid rising living costs and inflation [5][7][10] - The gaming industry is currently facing challenges such as layoffs and a lack of exclusive titles for the PS5 Pro, raising questions about the necessity and timing of this mid-generation upgrade [8][11][14] Pricing and Market Dynamics - The PS5 Pro's pricing reflects the economic realities of 2024, including increased production costs due to supply chain disruptions and rising material costs, which Sony has passed on to consumers [9][10] - The demand for the PS5 Pro is expected to be high despite its price, with speculation that Sony is producing fewer units to create artificial scarcity, driving demand among hardcore gamers [13][14] Industry Context - The gaming industry has experienced significant shifts since the pandemic, with a surge in demand for consoles and games followed by economic downturns, leading to reduced disposable income for non-essential purchases [7] - The current generation of consoles has been marked by delays and a lack of blockbuster titles, which may hinder the PS5 Pro's appeal to a broader audience [11][12][14]

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Boeing workers in the Seattle-area walked off the job on September 13 after overwhelmingly voting down a contract offer. The union for striking Boeing workers said Friday that talks with the aviation giant "broke off" without agreement, after some 33,000 US employees walked out this month. Workers in the Pacific Northwest regi ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: In this May 16, 2012, file photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile device in Philadelphia. Credit: AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File Meta was punished Friday with a fine worth more than $100 million from the social media giant's European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving passwords for Facebook users. T ...