Xbox & NFTs

Regarding NFTs, Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s head of gaming, told Axios, "I think there's a lot of speculation and experimentation that's happening, and that some of the creative that I see today feels more exploitive than about entertainment." Continue Reading →

Last Minute Digital Gift Ideas

Last Minute Digital Gift Ideas
Christmas is Friday, and many online retailers can no longer guarantee delivery before the holiday. If you’re struggling to find a last-minute digital gift ideas, here's something for everyone on your list. Continue Reading →

Early Holiday Shopping Tips

Shelly Palmer
Where can you find the best price on the new Xbox Series X or a PS5 consoles? Shelly Palmer talks with Kerry Drew and Bianca Peters on Fox 5 New York's Good Day about shopping online and some new "social advertising" issue you should be aware of. Original Airdate: November 10, 2020 Continue Reading →

The Video Divide: 4K Haves and Have Nots

Samsung Q8FN
Courtesy of Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing, I am the proud owner of a brand new, top-of-the-line 82” Samsung 4K TV set. It is huge, awesome, and amazing. The picture quality is breathtaking. You just run out of superlatives when trying to describe the viewing experience. There’s only one problem. The best 4K content is only available over-the-top (OTT). Regular TV viewers (cable TV customers and antenna users) are simply out of luck. Continue Reading →

Microsoft Research Just Took the Original Kinect to the Next Level

Kinect
It may have started out as a way to let players physically interact with their games, but the Xbox 360’s Kinect sensor has since developed a life of its own. Its clever combination of cameras and sensors have been embraced by hackers and researchers who’ve used it in countless project, including Microsoft’s own research division Continue Reading →