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Microsoft started testing a new Xbox Home UI last year that will be released in 2023, but fans haven’t been impressed with the aging tiled interface that does nothing to show off the dynamic backgrounds and wallpapers available on the console. The new Xbox Home UI started to feel like a giant Xbox Game Pass ad, and now Microsoft is acknowledging that it feels a little crowded.“We heard from you that the changes to the top of Home did not leave enough space for you to enjoy your backgrounds and that it felt crowded,” says…

A surge in rocket launches has spurred U.S. flight-safety officials to rethink how they permit such flights, aiming to better manage airspace near launch sites. A surge in rocket launches has spurred U.S. flight-safety officials to rethink how they permit such flights, aiming to better manage airspace near launch sites.…

The Galaxy S series is by far one of Samsung’s most popular smartphone lineups. It has also been one of the most consistent. Over the years, Samsung has introduced and cut many models but the Galaxy S series has been a permanent fixture. It has been the ideal representation of Samsung’s vision for flagship smartphones. It goes without saying that the Galaxy S series has served Samsung well. These have been some of its best-selling smartphones, bringing in a lot of profit for the company. Samsung has continued to revamp…

The Ram 1500 Revolution electric battery powered pickup truck is displayed on stage during the Stellantis keynote at the CES tech show Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP Photo/John Locher When a futuristic-looking electric Ram pickup truck goes on sale next year, it will hardly be the first in line.…

It’s a new year, and that means it’s a fresh chance to try getting in shape — or at least start working off all those holiday cookies. Sure, you could join a gym, but it’s bound to be overcrowded. We suggest staying home and playing some video games. Hear me out: Ring Fit Adventure for the Nintendo Switch is on sale for $54.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy when added to your cart. This unique fitness game uses a pilates-style controller accessory and a leg strap to guide you through a variety of cardio and strength workouts. The…

BAZHOU, China —  Yao Ruyan paced frantically outside the fever clinic of a county hospital in China’s industrial Hebei province, 43 miles southwest of Beijing. Her mother-in-law had COVID-19 and needed urgent medical care, but all hospitals nearby were full.“They say there’s no beds here,” she barked into her phone.As China grapples with its first-ever national COVID-19 wave, emergency wards in small cities and towns southwest of Beijing are overwhelmed. Intensive care units are turning away ambulances, relatives of sick…

Lucid Motors, the publicly traded electric carmaker, is poised to enter China as it starts hiring in the world’s largest EV market. The California-based auto company is recruiting a dozen positions in Shanghai, its LinkedIn posts show. The roles range from product management, marketing and sales, public policy, design, supply chain management, to software development. The type of team it’s putting together suggests that Lucid is more likely to import vehicles to China than manufacture locally as…

Wall Street Journal: How HBO Max, Prime Video, and other streamers are trying to grow in a crowded market, including, sources say, via discounted bundles and deals with rivals — In a crowded marketplace, Amazon, HBO Max and other streamers explore discounted packages and partnerships with rivals Wall Street Journal: How HBO Max, Prime Video, and other streamers are trying to grow in a crowded market, including, sources say, via discounted bundles and deals with rivals — In a…

The DioField Chronicle, a new IP developed by Lancarse and published by Square Enix, is the latest in a growing trend of tactical RPG games. While plenty of those kinds of games have come out this year already (including Triangle Strategy, Relayer, and Digimon Survive). The DioField Chronicle intends to put its own spin on the genre and stand out in a crowded field. To get a sense of how The DioField Chronicle is setting itself apart, I spoke to Lancarse development director and battle designer Fukui Hirofumi, Square…

SINGAPORE—China’s homegrown new-energy vehicle makers are booming as demand surges, with sales now forecast to hit a record six million this year in the world’s largest auto market. Warren Buffett -backed BYD Co. 1211 -0.89% , which has emerged as a formidable rival to Tesla Inc., TSLA 0.78% more than tripled its sales of passenger cars in July to more than 162,000 vehicles from a year…