However, despite all of this, there’s one glaring omission most fans think should be addressed: there’s no Netflix for Switch. Nintendo Switch and Netflix The streaming service is painfully absent from the platform. That’s not to say the service will never come to the Nintendo Switch. In an interview with Fox News, Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo’s then-COO, said the company wanted to keep the focus on the games on the platform....

What Is Chromium Edge? Microsoft Edge was launched alongside Windows 10 as a replacement for the venerable Internet Explorer web browser. It was originally built entirely on Microsoft’s own technology until the launch of Chromium Edge, which is built on the same code base as Google Chrome, Brave, and Chrome Canary. In addition to Windows 10, 8, and 7, you can also get Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser for macOS, iOS, and Android....

Too Ambitous, Too Soon Ambition pushes us to strive for greater challenges that help us improve. But believing you can jump into a 3D modeling package and produce a masterpiece of staggering complexity on your first try usually ends in frustration and disappointment. CG forums have an often repeated statement by modelers: “This is an image I’ve had in my head for years, but I’ve been waiting for my technical skills to catch up....

Can I Create a Vignette in Photoshop? A vignette, or soft fade, is a popular photo effect where the photo gradually fades into a solid colored background, usually, but not necessarily, in an oval shape. By using a mask, you can create this effect flexibly and non-destructively in several applications including Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo, and practically any other image editor out there. The purpose of this technique is to draw the viewer’s eye to a portion of the photo that you choose....

What Is Dolby Pro Logic IIz? Dolby Prologic IIz can be added to a 5.1/5.2 or 7.1/7.2 channel setup by connecting two front speakers above the left and right main speakers. Dolby ProLogic IIz is also compatible with two-channel and multi-channel surround sound sources, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. You have both surround back and front height speakers when Dolby Prologic IIz is added to a 7.1 or 7....

A recent study found that images of faces generated by artificial intelligence (AI) were not only highly photo-realistic, but they also appeared more virtuous than real faces. “Our evaluation of the photorealism of AI-synthesized faces indicates that synthesis engines have passed through the uncanny valley, and are capable of creating faces that are indistinguishable and more trustworthy than real faces,” observed the researchers. That Person Doesn’t Exist The researchers, Dr....

What Are the Dates for the Next E3? ESA ran last year’s event virtually from June 12 to 15, 2021. They were hoping to return to an in-person show in 2022 but canceled it. They will not hold a virtual event either. Predictions: Which Products Will Be Announced? The 2021 event was not filled with surprises. Only two major game announcements were made: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and Elden Ring. Will 2022 be more exciting?...

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was once the biggest yearly event in gaming. Now, though, as the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) plans for the future of E3 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, some are questioning whether the show should continue or finally call it quits. Experts say it should continue, but there are some caveats. “The draw of these events is having the entire industry in one place,” Patrick Shanley, the games editorial director at Venn, told Lifewire on the phone....

Earbuds don’t usually have cushions, but some do. Rather than sitting inside the ear canal, earbuds are meant to be held in place by the concha ridge at the center of your outer ear. These are often one-size-fits-all, which may not be comfortable to wear. Depending on the shape of your ear ridges, earbuds might not fit securely and may fall out frequently. This shortcoming is annoying, especially if you wear earbuds for sports and exercise....

The Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth speakers are a perfect solution to those who just can’t decide what they want. Do you want bookshelf speakers for casual listening? Do you want a Bluetooth device loud enough for small parties? Do you want something that’ll work nicely for your TV sound system? The R1700BT does all of it, and mostly it does it well. Just like the less expensive options from Edifier’s mid-to-low-level speaker line, these sound way better than their price would indicate....

What Are Automatic Downloads? Automatically downloading content is helpful if you own multiple Apple devices, keeping your content in sync. For example, if you purchase music on your MacBook, that music is also available on your mobile devices. If you have a family account, you and your family members don’t have to purchase the same apps, ebooks, music, or digital magazines. With automatic downloads enabled, new purchases also download to other family devices....

The Epson SureColor P800 is a photo printer that’s capable of printing on a variety of paper types and sizes, with a maximum standard print size of 17x22 inches. With an optional paper roll feeder, it’s capable of printing significantly longer panoramas and banners. Straddling the edge between the sort of expense a hobbyist photographer can justify, and the sort of capabilities required by professionals, the SureColor P800 represents a decent upgrade over the older Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and a worthy competitor for the likes of the Canon Prograf 1000....

Quick Facts About Facebook Groups Here are some short tidbits on how Facebook Groups work: Any Facebook user can make a group.Some groups let anyone join, but others might be private.When joining a group, whether private or public, your Facebook friends might see that you’ve joined it.Some groups are secret and can’t be searched for, in which case a qualifying group member has to invite you.Leaving a group will not notify the other members....

Deep Nostalgia, released by the company MyHeritage, is trending on social media, with users reanimating everyone from famous composers to dead relatives. The software is drawing mixed reactions, with some people delighted by the creations, and others finding them creepy. The technology shows just how easy it is to create videos of people doing things they actually haven’t done in real life. “Deepfake technology is getting more sophisticated and more dangerous,” Aaron Lawson, assistant director of SRI International’s Speech Technology and Research (STAR) Laboratory, said in an email interview....

In some cases, fatal errors are spontaneous and temporary, and you can safely continue using the computer without any additional problems. If fatal errors persist, and especially if these errors reoccur when using the same program or performing the same task, there could be a problem with either the hardware or software on the computer. How Fatal Errors Appear Fatal error messages typically appear when a program suddenly shuts down because of some type of failure, or when a Windows computer suddenly displays the blue screen of death before shutting down, or when a macOS or Linux computer suffers a kernel panic....

Take a look and gather your Thanksgiving media to get in the mood for Turkey Day. Free Thanksgiving Music Who says there are no Thanksgiving carols? Download songs and playlists from these websites to keep your household in a thankful mood. 8tracks.com: The 8tracks music service is based on playlists and offers a variety of Thanksgiving music tracks. Stream Turkey Day playlists like “One Jazzed up Bird” or “Now We’re Cooking” to match your holiday vibe....

Google will now highlight relevant fact-checking results in Search, News, and Images to provide context as you surf the web, while YouTube gets fact-check panels that appear at the top of the search results for queries touching on specific claims. The company says these panels are available in six countries, the US included, with more on the way. Google News for desktops has also received an overhaul to accommodate easier fact-checking....

What Is Google Assistant Ambient Mode? In Ambient Mode, your Android phone displays extra information like the weather, your calendar, and incoming notifications while it’s plugged into the charger. That way, you can use Google Assistant, control audio playback, and even manage other synced devices all without unlocking your phone. You can also set up a slideshow screensaver using your Google Photos. Ambient Mode effectively transforms your phone into a smart display like the Google Nest Hub Max when it’s charging....

What Is Google Family Link? Google Family Link is an Android parental control app. You can use this app to limit the amount of screen time your kids have, monitor their internet activity, and keep them safe from inappropriate sites. Family Link requires that each member have a Google account. Designed for kids 13 and under, Family Link works with Android and iOS 9 devices or later. Set up a Google Family Link Account Follow these steps to set up a new Google Family Link account:...

To put your mind at ease, the Google Play Store has begun displaying privacy labels on all its apps to give people more visibility into their data collection policies. The information will be listed under a new Data Safety section on the Play Store, and though it was announced in May last year, it has only just begun rolling out. “As a privacy-conscious informed consumer, having Google’s provided labels aids in decision making,” Melissa Bischoping, Endpoint Security Research Specialist at Tanium, told Lifewire over email....