Category: project scarlett

Microsoft may be building a disc-less next-gen Xbox after all

[ad_1] Unpacking what that means requires a short history lesson. Back when rumors of Project Scarlett first started to trickle out in 2018, publications like Thurrott suggested that Microsoft planned to release two devices: “Anaconda,” a traditional console with high-end specs; and “Lockhart,” a cheaper cloud-based device with minimal local computing capabilities. The pitch of […]

Xbox All Access financing returns with Project Scarlett upgrade option

[ad_1] With the launch of the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, the most affordable tier now starts at $19.99 per month for 24 months. Alternatively, you can get an Xbox One S for $22.99 per month for 24 months or an Xbox One X for $30.99 per month for 24 months. Whichever console you pick […]

Recommended Reading: The ICE surveillance playbook

[ad_1] How ICE picks its targets in the surveillance ageMcKenzie Funk,The New York Times Through the lens of officers operating in the Pacific Northwest, The New York Times explains how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) collects information on possible targets. That includes monitoring social media accounts and tapping into “the world’s largest privately run database […]

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox will prioritize high frame rates and fast loading

[ad_1] In an exclusive interview with Gamespot, Spencer said that consistency would be at the top of the agenda for the new console, ensuring that games load fast and run at the highest frame rate possible (in this case, 60 frames-per-second). Crucially, backwards compatibility will play a major role in the console’s design. “Making sure […]