Sony announced Tuesday a new cloud-based gaming service at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Dubbed Playstation Now , the service will allow gamers to stream classic Playstation titles to a range of devices including PS4, PS3, PS Vita, smartphones, tablets, and supported Bravia TVs. “Playing your favorite PS3 game on your television will become a reality”, SCE chief Andrew House told audience members. At present, only the 2014 Bravia TVs launched in the US will be supported. The technology behind Sony's Playstation Now comes from cloud technology specialist Gaikai, which the company acquired in 2012 for $380 million. Gaikai's technology uses advanced servers and compression techniques to reduce the lag which is often observed when high-quality games are played over the Internet. While Sony promises low latency, it will be interesting to see how the service performs in the real world. The Verge tested Sony's new gaming service and concluded that, apart from … [Read more...] about Sony unveils Playstation Now cloud-based gaming service at CES
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Sunless Sea is this week’s steampunk-Lovecraftian free game from Epic
If you're a gamer, or you just visit The Cheapskate occasionally, you probably know that Epic Games gives away a free game every Thursday. Each week is a new surprise treat, with past weeks featuring such gems as GTA 5, Rage 2, Hitman and Watch Dogs 2. This week's freebie is an indie title called Sunless Sea , and the title admirably captures the atmosphere of this game. Setting sail from an alternate Victorian England that has all manner of demons and sea monsters, you get to explore and reap the rewards, but you're always just one disaster away from losing everything. See it at Epic Games This RPG has gorgeous, atmospheric hand-drawn art, real-time combat and rich, detailed storytelling told in text along with visuals. You can claim the game anytime between now and March 4. If you're new to Epic's weekly giveaway, here's how it works: If you don't already have one, sign up for your free Epic account . Then just claim your free game -- it's yours to keep … [Read more...] about Sunless Sea is this week’s steampunk-Lovecraftian free game from Epic
Free live TV news to watch now: Stream ABC, CBS, Fox News, CNN and more
During the coronavirus pandemic news breaks at a dizzying pace, and it's more important than ever to stay informed. There is some good news for everyone that's stuck at home however: As long as you have decent Internet , you don't have to pay a dime to watch the latest TV news coverage. A wide array of free services stream live news every day, from the latest on the pandemic to what's happening in the world of business and entertainment . The services below, presented in alphabetical order, consist of standard broadcast-style and cable news as well as international and business-centric options too. All of these services offer content on their own websites, but many are also available on streaming TV devices (Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV), smart TVs and via mobile apps for phones and tablets. Read more: Best free TV streaming services: HBO, Roku, Sling TV, Pluto TV, Tubi TV and more The list below list includes only video streaming services, but of course … [Read more...] about Free live TV news to watch now: Stream ABC, CBS, Fox News, CNN and more
10 ways to save money on streaming
Ditching cable is a great way to save money, right? Not when you turn around and subscribe to Netflix , Hulu , HBO , CBS All Access , Disney Plus , Apple TV Plus , YouTube Live and other popular streaming services . Before long you can find yourself paying as much as you were for cable alone, if not more. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on streaming, and they don't require much in the way of sacrifice. Still want to watch all your favorite HBO shows? Totally do-able. Can't live without live TV? We've got you covered. Read on for some great tips for stretching your streaming budget. Read more: Budget hack: Replace Netflix, Apple Music and more with these free alternatives (Note that CNET is owned by ViacomCBS, which is a compensated programming provider on all cable, satellite and online TV services that offer CBS and Viacom channels such as CBS, Showtime, Nickelodeon and more. ViacomCBS also owns and operates its own streaming services, including … [Read more...] about 10 ways to save money on streaming
Intel’s unreleased i7-11700K is being sold and shipped in Germany
WTF?! German retailer Mindfactory listed the unreleased and unannounced Intel Core i7-11700K for over a day, until they were sold out . Now, enthusiasts on German forums are posting photos and screenshots of the next-gen processors. Intel’s eleventh-generation desktop processors, codenamed Rocket Lake, were announced in general terms at CES 2021, but only the flagship i9-11900K was formally named. The Core i7-11700K is no stranger to us though: it was the victim of an illicit benchmarking attempt , and its naughty photos have been plastered all over the internet. And now it’s been listed for sale . Or it was listed, rather, because Mindfactory has ended sales with over 120 units sold. The listing was previously for €469 ($565) including a 19% VAT. It’s unclear if they ran out, which their website would seem to suggest, or if Intel put a stop to it. Either way, it’s too late now. Enthusiasts turned into hardware beta testers have been documenting their experiences … [Read more...] about Intel’s unreleased i7-11700K is being sold and shipped in Germany