A popular immigration bill is bad news for US esports

""What makes me nervous is the fact that it just sailed through the House." Genie Doi is an immigration lawyer with Electronic Sports and Gaming Law, an esports-specific law firm in Los Angeles, California. She's talking about S.386, or the Fairness..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/esports-immigration-visa-fairness-act-senate/

Epic added the hated mechs to 'Fortnite' so more players could win

" When Fortnite's Season X started two weeks ago, developer Epic Games introduced a new mechanic that significantly changed how matches play out. The two-player B.R.U.T.E. mechs caused uproar, with many players suggesting the machines are overpowered...." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/fortnite-mechs-epic-games-explanation/

'Rocko's Modern Life' is a self-aware Netflix reboot with bite

" As far as boundary-pushing '90s Nickelodeon cartoons go, Rocko's Modern Life has aged the best. It punched way above the heads of the network's young audience when it aired, and it was far more grounded in real-world issues than the likes of Ren and..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/rockos-modern-life-static-cling-review-neflix/

Investigative thriller game 'Telling Lies' drops August 23rd

" Telling Lies, the spritual successor of indie darling Her Story, will officially be available for PC, Mac and iOS devices on August 23. Gamers excited to get their hands on the new title from developer Sam Barlow can pre-order the investigative thriller from …" https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/telling-lies-august-23-release-date-mac-pc-ios/

Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $600 off the pricey iPad Pro

" Best Buy is running another massive 3-day weekend sale. If that sounds familiar, it's because the retailer slashed prices just a few weeks ago. This time around, Best Buy is cutting prices on the latest entry-level MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. It's o..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/best-buy-weekend-sale-buyers-guide/

The apps and software we recommend to students

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Back when Adobe's Photoshop cost hundreds of dollars, Pixelmator was an affordable and powerful alternative. Now the company has two excellent apps: Pixelmator Pro for th…" https://www.engadget.com/buyers-guide/back-to-school-guide-2019/back-to-school-gear-productivity-apps-gallery/?guccounter=1

What makes the Mac Mini a great computer?

" When Apple released a refreshed Mac Mini last year, it had been four years since the last iteration. The 2018 update kept the same sleek unibody but included significant spec boots like an eighth-gen Intel processor and a variety of ports (ethernet,..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/mac-mini-2018-reader-review-roundup/

Instagram is testing new Boomerang modes and Layouts in Stories

" Your Instagram Stories could soon be flooded by a greater variety of Boomerangs than ever before, according to Jane Manchun Wong. The app researcher found evidence that suggests Instagram is developing five new Boomerang modes. One called "Hold" adds..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/instagram-testing-new-boomerang-modes-layouts-stories/

微软：目前并没在开发仅支持串流服务的主机

" 之前坊间曾有传闻称，微软正在筹备一款云端内容限定的 Xbox 主机。不过早些时候部门主管 Phil Spencer 在接受 Gamespot 采访时透露，他们的团队「目前并没有在开发仅支持串流服务的主机产品」。但与此同时，其也强调微软现在的开发重点是放在云端游戏平台上，他们的目标是希望让玩家在手机上能体验到「便利和（更多）选择」。

在访问过程中，Spencer 承认云端游戏是「行业发展的方向之一」，而且这是一个「不可避免」的结果。但尽管如此，他还是认为这并不代表说微软需要放弃下载或基于光碟的游戏经营模式。「我们…" https://cn.engadget.com/2019/08/16/microsoft-xbox-streaming/

微軟：目前並沒在開發僅支援串流服務的主機

" 最新遊戲相關文章 PS4 終於有玫瑰金色的 DualShock 4 手把了 15 小時前 View 羅技發表新一代薄型機械鍵盤 G915 與 G815 2019 年 8 月 15 日 View 任天堂似乎正在打造一支 SNES 樣式的 Switch 手把 2019 年 8 月 14 日 View 微軟：下代 Xbox 會主攻高幀率和更快的載入速度 2019 年 8 月 13 日 View Image credit: Casey Rodgers/Invision/AP 10 小時前 10 小時前 Google 讓 …" https://chinese.engadget.com/2019/08/16/microsoft-xbox-streaming/

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