Welcome to 2021! Many things are different this year, but one thing is the same – a new year means that it’s almost time for CES. Although this year’s event is taking place entirely online, we are still planning to cover all the news from start to finish.
As we prepare for the show, there are still some interesting stories to study, and for those just starting out with a resolution, Valentina Palladino has technology suggestions that can help keep you on track for the next twelve months.
– Richard Lawler
Next-gen is not just about ray tracing games and SSDs.
A lot of weird and hopefully wonderful consoles are slated to come out next year. They won’t have the power to match the PS5 or Xbox Series X. None of them will have new launch titles from major publishers like Ubisoft, Capcom and EA.
Instead, they will be attractive to people who love retro classics and indie jewelry as much as the latest blockbuster. The guy who loves scouring the Itch.io and CRT TV listings on eBay. If you fall into this field, read our list of ‘alternative consoles’ due 2021.
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Answering your questions about PS5, foldable PCs and more!
In the last episode of 2020, Cherlynn and Devindra answer a series of questions from the listener, covering everything from when to buy a PlayStation 5 to the future of foldable PCs. We also look back to the best moments of technology coverage throughout the year (which mainly involves this podcast). And, of course, we cannot help dreaming about what we would like to see in 2021, when society (hopefully) gets back on track.
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Happy New Year.
The New York MTA has finished rolling out contactless payments at all subway stations and bus lines in all five districts. The OMNY (One Metro New York) system allows passengers to tap and pay fares with smartphones, smartwatches and contactless credit and debit cards. For now, passengers still have the option of using their MetroCards, but this will not always be the case. The MTA plans to completely replace MetroCards with OMNY in 2023.
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