Day: November 26, 2020

An introduction to the Google Play Console for Android Developers

Patrick November 26, 2020

Google Play Console

If you want to be a successful app developer, learning how to code and build apps is only part of the challenge. In order for anyone to actually buy your creation, you also need to upload it to the Google Play Store. Then there’s the busywork of responding to reviews, handling updates, monitoring sales, and looking out for errors. All of this is handled through the Google Play Console (AKA Developer Console).

The Developer Console has grown and changed a lot over the years. It has recently undergone heavy redesigns to become more powerful, user-friendly, and intuitive. A well-versed

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Good things come in small packages

Patrick November 26, 2020

The Xbox Series S is one of the two new consoles released by computing giant Microsoft this year. It is the successor to the Xbox One S.

In this Xbox Series S review, we’ll be covering all you need to know. We’ll also be comparing the Series S to its predecessor to find out if it’s worth upgrading.

As of September 2020, Microsoft has sold 48 million Xbox One game consoles according to Statista. The previous generation Xbox was a great success despite its rocky launch. Seven years after it, it’s time for a new generation of games console.

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How old, ambient Japanese music became a smash hit on YouTube

Patrick November 26, 2020
Enlarge / Record collector Mike Porwoll’s selection of vinyl records, fueled largely by YouTubecore discoveries.

Mike Porwoll

One way to track the evolution of popular music is to examine its subgenres. Think of how “rock” begat “punk rock,” which begat “post-punk,” as a simple example. Electronic and ambient music include an even bigger universe of subgenres, with hyperspecific names like “UK bass,” “chillwave,” and “electroacoustic.”

But what happens when a genre emerges not because of its artistry, but because of its discoverability?

This is the place “YouTubecore” finds itself in. YouTube famously hinges on an algorithm that guesses viewers’ interests

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Kinvoca Joypad Controller for Nintendo Switch review

Patrick November 26, 2020

If you’re looking for a new set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con but can’t stomach the high asking price, there are options. In fact, there are a whole lot of options. A cursory search online will net you dozens and dozens of brands offering deeply discounted Joy-Con versions. They all must be mostly the same, right?

Definitely not. In this Kinvoca Joypad Controller for Nintendo Switch review, we’re going to tell you why this specific model should be a last resort buy only.

Kinvoca Joypad Controller for Nintendo Switch review: What is it?

Kinvoca Joypad Controller for Nintendo Switch Review Box Contents

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