2K’s upcoming NFL games will feature real pro players

A deal the publisher signed covers more than 2,000 current professional players. 2K’s forthcoming football games will feature real NFL pros thanks to a new deal the publisher signed with the NFL Players Association. The agreement allows the company to use the names, numbers, images and likenesses of more than 2,000 current professional NFL players. “We’re thrilled … Continue reading 2K’s upcoming NFL games will feature real pro players Continue Reading

Apple confirms its new iPhones will be delayed by a ‘few weeks’

The company’s CFO was very candid about the delay on a conference call. For years, people have been buying brand new iPhones in September, typically weeks after a splashy press conference at Apple’s ring-shaped headquarters. Not so, this year. During a customary post-earnings conference call, Luca Maestri — the company’s Chief Financial Officer — confirmed … Continue reading Apple confirms its new iPhones will be delayed by a ‘few weeks’ Continue Reading

Google tightens Chrome’s autofill security with biometric checks

It can now retrieve your credit card details using biometric information. Google has rolled out a couple of security tools to protect the financial info and passwords you saved with Chrome’s autofill feature. One of them will allow you to verify your identity using biometric information, such as your fingerprint, whenever you want to use your credit card online. … Continue reading Google tightens Chrome’s autofill security with biometric checks Continue Reading

Oppo’s new smartwatch runs Wear OS but with better health tracking

Oppo officially unveiled its second smartwatch, simply called the Oppo Watch. Just like the original version which launched in China in March, this thing is an almost exact replica of the Apple Watch. But this time around, Oppo is launching the watch with a tweaked version of Wear OS instead of the Android-based software on its original. The … Continue reading Oppo’s new smartwatch runs Wear OS but with better health tracking Continue Reading

PayPal and Venmo QR payments are coming to CVS Pharmacies

CVS pharmacies will soon let you do touch-free payments using your PayPal or Venmo accounts by using PayPal’s QR code payment system, PayPal has announced. The system will let shoppers “securely pay for their items without needing to touch a keypad or sign a receipt,” according to PayPal. PayPal supports various means of payment, including stored debit or … Continue reading PayPal and Venmo QR payments are coming to CVS Pharmacies Continue Reading

PayPal and Venmo QR payments are coming to CVS Pharmacies

CVS pharmacies will soon let you do touch-free payments using your PayPal or Venmo accounts by using PayPal’s QR code payment system, PayPal has announced. The system will let shoppers “securely pay for their items without needing to touch a keypad or sign a receipt,” according to PayPal. PayPal supports various means of payment, including stored debit or … Continue reading PayPal and Venmo QR payments are coming to CVS Pharmacies Continue Reading

Where do you stand on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?

Tell us if this first-party gamepad is worth the $70 asking price. If you’re serious about Nintendo Switch gaming, chances are you probably own a Pro Controller. It’s been our favorite Switch controller here at Engadget pretty much from the start, with senior editor Devindra Hardawar calling it “a solid alternative for gamers” and  “a must-have if … Continue reading Where do you stand on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller? Continue Reading

Philo’s budget TV service will soon work with Chromecast (updated)

It’s part of Philo Connect, a plan to support synchronized viewing across devices. Philo’s budget TV service is now Chromecast compatible. Subscribers with the Android app will soon be able to cast Philo to a Chromecast or Chromecast-supported TV. The feature should be available in “upcoming weeks” and could make it easier to watch Philo … Continue reading Philo’s budget TV service will soon work with Chromecast (updated) Continue Reading

Apple now offers a single gift card for digital and physical purchases

You can load up to $2,000 on a card, depending on how generous you’re feeling. Apple is now offering a single gift card you can use towards any of its products. The Apple Gift Card is more flexible than the company’s previous cards, since you can use it for the App Store, subscriptions or other digital … Continue reading Apple now offers a single gift card for digital and physical purchases Continue Reading

Microsoft will shut down the Cortana iOS and Android apps in 2021

It will also remove the digital assistant from Harman Kardon Invoke speakers. We already knew Cortana’s days as a consumer-facing digital assistant were numbered after Microsoft said earlier this year it would remove the AI from its Android launcher app. But the company has now detailed additional cuts that users are likely to feel more keenly. The changes … Continue reading Microsoft will shut down the Cortana iOS and Android apps in 2021 Continue Reading