Technology News for Thursday 5th May 2022

1. Cubs' Frazier: 'Sucks' to wait, rehab as team struggles

“It sucked,” he said. “It hurt. It hurt.” You should have seen the other guys. Those other guys being Cubs teammates — who haven't been the same since. Coincidence or not, the Cubs have been in near free fall since Frazier's been on the injured list.

2. Apple, Google, Microsoft Back 'FIDO' Tech to Dump Passwords On Websites and Apps

Three of the largest tech companies say they're going to adopt features that support passwordless logins for websites and apps. Why it matters. Many people historically rely on easily hacked passwords, which leads to potentially catastrophic risks for ...

3. What COVID might look like in the US once we reach the endemic phase

If it feels like everyone you know has COVID-19 right now, you're not alone. In many parts of the U.S., case numbers are going up, and much of that increase is being driven by subvariants of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

4. Bryton's new flagship Rider S800 cycle computer has 36 hours of battery life

Bryton has launched its new flagship GPS, the Rider S800. With a large 3.4” colour touchscreen, the navigational features include auto-rerouting and route retracing, and the training features include graphical workout support and advanced metrics with ...

5. 5 cybersecurity tips for companies that own and operate critical infrastructure

This law — Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) — follows “evolving intelligence” and alerts for Russian government cyberattacks amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In light of the new legislation ...

6. Apple, Google, and Microsoft team up on passwordless logins

In a rare show of alliance, Apple, Google and Microsoft have joined forces to expand support for passwordless logins across mobile, desktop, and browsers. Passwords are notoriously insecure, with weak and easily-guessable credentials accounting for ...

7. Apple Watch app, using AI, identifies left ventricular dysfunction

Diagnosis of such conditions requires an ECG, MRI or CT, which can be expensive and time-consuming, Attia said, adding an AI model paired with a wearable smart device could prove a useful tool to enable early detection of LV dysfunction.

8. Verizon Brings Back Free 5G Phone Upgrade Promotion for New and Existing Customers

After offering a big 5G upgrade promotion last year, Verizon is bringing back a version of the deal for 2022 as it tries to get people to move onto its latest unlimited plans and 5G devices. On Thursday the carrier announced that it will be offering up ...

9. Game On: Square Enix to sell off most of its western development wing

It was announced on Monday that Square Enix intends to sell off the majority of its western studios and intellectual properties to Embracer Group, a massive Swedish video game conglomerate. The deal is valued at $300 million and set to be finalized ...

10. Nvidia's GeForce Now 4K streaming hits Mac and PC, no longer exclusive to Shield TV

Today, Nvidia is fixing that by adding 4K to its native apps for Mac and Windows PC, including a newer version for Macs with Apple's M1 chips. In addition, Nvidia's expanding its high-refresh ...

11. Ferrari SP48 Unica unveiled as one-off V8 berlinetta

Starting with the platform and twin-turbocharged V8 from the F8 Tributo, Ferrari has given the SP48 an entirely bespoke body and an optimised aero package, alongside unique interior finishes. The new car is destined for one of Ferrari's 'long-standing ...

12. Chinese tech giant NetEase launches first gaming studio in US in international push

NetEase, which reported $9.8 billion of gaming revenue in 2021, has been pushing aggressively into international markets over the past two years against the backdrop of tighter regulation in China. Jackalope Games will be tasked with ...

13. Leak confirms Sony flagship headphone design, casts doubt on improved battery life

The retail packaging says the headphones will have a battery life of 30 hours, 10 hours less than the 40 hours that was previously reported, and the same as what the current model, the XM4, offers.

14. One-off Ferrari SP48 Unica revealed

Ferrari has revealed its next one-off project, this time based on the mid-engined F8 Tributo. Called the SP48 Unica, it introduces a completely bespoke exterior body with a futuristic design only made possible by additive manufacturing techniques.

15. Android apps are getting data safety labels. Here's what they tell you.

Can you ask an app to delete all the data it has on you? It used to be that figuring out the exact answer required a decent amount of research, but Google is trying to make the things app makers do with our data a little easier to find.

16. iPhone users complain Apple Music is installing itself to the dock, booting out their other apps

Some iPhone owners also found the bug was causing Apple Music to establish itself as the default music service for Siri requests, even if another service had previously been configured for this, like Spotify. It's unclear ...

17. Now you can play Fortnite on your iPhone or Android for free with Xbox Cloud Gaming

Ever since Epic Games started its battle with Apple and Google over their app store fees, playing Fortnite on your mobile device has been more difficult, if not impossible. You could try it on iPhone via Nvidia's GeForce Now but only if you got into a ...

18. UK health service rolls out arthritis drug Baricitinib to treat Covid

The more effective COVID treatments within the NHS arsenal, the more options doctors have to help patients who become seriously ill with COVID, preventing hospital admissions and saving lives, said NHS Medical Director Professor Steve Powis.

19. Microsoft Tests Its HoloLens 2 AR Headset In Cars With Volkswagen

A new partnership with Volkswagen, announced Thursday, aims to solve current problems with AR headsets when tracking movement on faster-moving vehicles. Standing still or walking, a HoloLens 2 can scan the real world and overlay virtual objects, but tend ...

20. Larry Magid: Musk seems to want Twitter back to not-so-great past

May 5, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.. The one thing I know about Elon Musk is that I have no idea what he will do, regardless of what he says ...

21. Ferrari SP48 Unica Is a One-Off F8 Tributo with Smoother Styling

The Ferrari F8 Tributo is a slinky, exotic supercar covered in sharp creases and gaping vents, powered by a 710-horsepower twin-turbo 3.9-liter V-8. But for some people, even that is not enough, and that's where Ferrari's Special Projects team steps in ...

22. Halo Infinite's Pelican hijacking glitch got fixed, and players aren't happy

343 Industries has removed a fan favorite glitch in Halo Infinite, which finally let players freely drive the giant Pelican transports around the map. And fans are pissed. Shortly after release, late last year, fans discovered that they could hijack ...

23. Elon Musk may be temporary CEO of Twitter after deal closes, report says

Musk hasn't publicly said what will happen to the company's C-suite once the deal is complete, and current Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal — who's been in the role for just five months — has remained vague about his prospects of remaining on the job.

24. Lenovo Slim 9i Leads New Laptop Line Overflowing With Options

Chip shortages and supply chain troubles are not slowing down Lenovo when it comes to releasing new laptops. The PC maker announced four premium Slim-series models on Thursday, available with Intel or AMD processors and ranging from 13.3 to 16 inches ...

25. Destiny USA sues city of Syracuse over assessment of nearby land

Destiny USA is suing the city of Syracuse over what it claims to be an unfair assessment of its parking lots and surrounding vacant land. The filing shows Destiny is claiming that the land it owns has been overvalued by nearly $16 million.

26. iPhone users can play Fortnite again—but only on Xbox Cloud, Microsoft says

Microsoft Corp. is bringing the hit video game Fortnite back to iOS devices two years after Apple Inc. took it off its App Store. Fortnite, produced by Epic Games Inc. is one ...

27. Apex Legends season 13 pushes teamwork with a new kind of hero and ranked mode changes

On May 10th, they're introducing another new legend to the arena with Newcastle and making changes that might help players focus on teamwork. Season 13 of Apex Legends carries the title Saviors, which matches ...

28. Fortnite fights its way back to iOS (sort of) without the App Store

Amid the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone and iPad thanks to Microsoft. The popular battle royale game is now available on Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, which is supported on iPhone and ...

29. Summer Game Fest is taking E3's June slot

Like last year, that show is being presented by Iam8bit and Double Fine, the studio behind games like Psychonauts, Grim Fandango, and Broken Age. The SGF website says to “stay tuned” for its announcement of other partners that will be part of the show.

30. Summer Game Fest 2022 Showcase to Stream June 9

The Summer Game Fest 2022 showcase is set for June 9, organizer Geoff Keighley revealed on Thursday. The "live cross-industry" event will include game announcements, reveals and a Day of the Devs indie games exhibition. The event will also be shown in ...

31. Microsoft teams up with VW to make HoloLens work in cars

Microsoft has officially announced a new “moving platform” feature for the HoloLens 2, which is designed to let the augmented reality headset work in places like cars. It addresses a long-standing HoloLens issue of moving environments confusing the ...

32. Updated daily: Here are the 10 best Amazon deals you can get today

Every day, we scour Amazon to find the best deals available. Whether it's a new kitchen tool or top-rated tech to give your smart home an upgrade, the online shopping giant offers some of the best prices on a very wide range of items. Whatever you need, ...