Cryptocurrency mining companies hoping to set up shop in New York State may bump into some limits. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation restricting crypto mining in the country, making it the first state to clamp down on the practice. The envir…
Moog’s holiday deals include a free new effects plugin
Moog’s holiday promos this year include a particularly nice perk: a freebie. The synthesizer pioneer has released a free new MF-109S Saturator add-on (shown above) for all Moogerfooger Effects Plugins users. As the name implies, the plugin gives you mo…
Netflix is making a ‘AAA PC game’ at its new studio
Netflix’s new in-house game teams may be particularly ambitious. Mobilegamer.bizspotted a job listing the company posted for a director in Los Angeles who would lead work on a “brand-new AAA PC game” — this is not just another mobile title. While many …
Sonicware’s latest groovebox is made for lofi beats
You know that lofi beats have taken over when companies are designing entire instruments around them. Sonicware has introduced the Liven Lofi-12, a groovebox devoted to producing subdued tracks. The machine centers around a 16-bit, 12/24kHz sampling en…
Mozilla bundles its VPN and email relay services for $7 per month
Mozilla’s privacy services might be more compelling if you were previously on the fence. The company now offers its virtual private network (VPN) and Firefox Relay Premium together in a $7 per month bundle when you pay for an annual subscription. Given…
FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission didn’t take long to start isolating voice providers that don’t do enough to block robocalls. The regulator has cut off provider Global UC from other networks after allegedly failed to meet requirements for protecti…
Tax prep websites have been sending sensitive financial data to Facebook
Meta’s Pixel tracking tool is causing more headaches, this time for people filing their taxes online. The Markup has discovered that large tax prep services like H&R Block, TaxAct and TaxSlayer have been sending users’ sensitive contact and financi…
Meta Quest 2 bundle with ‘Resident Evil 4’ and ‘Beat Saber’ is just $350 for Black Friday
This might be your best chance to buy a virtual reality headset as a gift — or, let’s be honest, for yourself. Amazon is selling a Meta Quest 2 128GB Black Friday bundle that includes the Resident Evil 4 VR remake and Beat Saberfor $350. That’s less th…
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are cheaper than ever for Black Friday
This is a prime opportunity to go shopping if you’re looking for more Android-friendly alternatives to Apple AirPods. Amazon is selling the Google Pixel Buds Pro for $150 as part of a Black Friday sale — a full $50 discount that represents the best pri…
The FCC is cracking down on ringless voicemail spam
You’re not the only one tired of ringless voicemails that put spam in your inbox. The Federal Communications Commission has determined that these silent voicemails are covered by the same Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules that forbid roboc…