People tend to make fun of Microsoft’s browsers, but it seems that Edge for iOS and Android are doing very well for themselves. The Android version of the browser has just hit five million total downloads. In addition, Microsoft is also integrating Adblock Plus directly into the browser. MSPowerUser reports …
Read More »Source claims some 1440p monitors are using downscaled 4K panels
Everyone knows that 4K monitors should cost more to make than your bog standard 1440p monitor… But do they? This week, a report doing the rounds is claiming that some manufacturers have been using 4K panels for their 1440p monitors as they have been cheaper to source. German tech website …
Read More »Hefty fines are afoot if Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron are found guilty of DRAM price fixing
Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron could reportedly be facing unpleasant fines up to $8 billion if found guilty for DRAM price fixing.
Read More »Apple finally addresses MacBook Pro keyboard problems by offering free repairs
Apple’s latest line of MacBook and MacBook Pro models have received a lot of negative press since their release thanks to a flaw within its butterfly keyboard design. After exuberant repair costs and a petition 35,000+ people strong, Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, offering a free solution to those …
Read More »Google adds anti-tamper DRM to Android apps for easy verification with the Play Store
Android malware has been making the headlines lately, particularly with the swathe of fake Fortnite apps that were available for download. Google is looking to combat these fake apps by introducing anti-tamper DRM to apps downloaded from places other than the Play Store. Google announced this change via their Android …
Read More »Nintendo & Microsoft go all-in against Sony with new Minecraft cross-play ad
Sony has made headlines since the release of Fortnite: Battle Royale on the Nintendo Switch, thanks to its decision to block cross-compatibility with the PlayStation 4. Both Microsoft and Nintendo have seized the opportunity to take aim at the rival company, releasing a joint advertisement for Minecraft’s cross-play feature. Minecraft …
Read More »Microsoft might be partnering with Razer to launch keyboard/mouse support for Xbox
Microsoft has teased keyboard and mouse support for the Xbox One a number of times over the last few years. It has been a while since we've had an update on that front, but it looks like we could see the feature roll out fairly soon, kicking off with a …
Read More »One modder has created the expected Fallout 76 experience in Fallout 4
Bethesda has divided fans of its apocalyptic survival series after it revealed Fallout 76 was to solely be online with PvP. More concerning was handing players the ability to set off nukes, provided they had the launch codes. One modder has now crafted their vision of what the upcoming title …
Read More »Valve starts shipping new Knuckles VR controllers and Portal tech demo
While much attention is currently being placed on the Steam Summer Sale, Valve did have one other launch quietly take place last night. After some extra work and some design changes, Valve has debuted the latest version of its Knuckles VR controllers, alongside a Portal-themed tech demo called ‘Portal Moondust'. …
Read More »Bethesda is suing Warner Bros over Westworld mobile game
Lawsuit alleges that the Westworld mobile game is a rip-off of Fallout Shelter and uses stolen code.
Read More »Rockstar Dev’s LinkedIn profile points to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Rockstar's relationship with PC gamers has been somewhat complicated over the last few years. Red Dead Redemption never came to PC, and during the run-up to GTA V, Rockstar was stubbornly quiet. Currently, Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to launch on consoles later this year, but unlike the first …
Read More »EU Parliament votes in favour of legislation that could make the internet a “tool for control”
European Parliament has sent the tech industry into a frenzy this week as the JURI committee voted to pass Articles 11 and 13 of the EU Copyright Directive legislation. If enacted, the pair could dismantle the internet as we know it, filtering out uploaded content against copyrighted material. Article 11 …
Read More »CD Projekt Red addresses speculations of a Witcher/Cyberpunk crossover
CD Projekt Red revealed a little more about the world of Cyberpunk 2077 during its E3 showcase, but one question has been on most people’s minds since the developer announced its next project: Will The Witcher’s Ciri appear. While the answer isn’t as clear cut as some had hoped, the …
Read More »HDR10+ is coming soon to a screen near you
HDR is a feature that must be seen to be believed, offering fantastic colour depth that is simply unrivalled by SDR screens. Soon, you will start to see HDR10+ rated panels as manufacturers now have access to a royalty-free programme that will allow them to prove their TVs match the …
Read More »Nvidia give away twenty TITAN V ‘CEO Edition’ GPUs to AI researchers
The TITAN V was a GPU aimed towards machine learning, with the introduction of Tensor Cores and 12GB of HBM2. Now, at the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition conference, Nvidia’s CEO has given away twenty TITAN V ‘CEO Edition’ GPUs to twenty random guests. The special thing about these GPUs …
Read More »Microsoft reveals that Xbox VR support is no longer in the works
Microsoft has been pushing deeper into the VR space throughout the past year, ushering in mixed reality for Windows 10. Unfortunately, it seems that this is where virtual reality will stay as the company has dialled back its efforts to bring the technology to Xbox consoles. Virtual reality has always …
Read More »The Steam Summer Sale should kick off later today
The Steam Summer sale will be kicking off in just a few hours!
Read More »Nintendo implements strict new anti-piracy measures for the Switch
Over the last year, console hackers and modders have been chipping away at the Nintendo Switch, discovering what makes the console tick and how to work around its security. At this point, playing pirated games on a Switch is perfectly possible, so Nintendo is cracking down with some strict new …
Read More »Galaxy Note 9: Samsung’s still averse to the notch and 512GB variant might not come to the West
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 launch is creeping closer, but there’s still plenty to be revealed about the device expected to launch on August 9th. The latest leaks suggest that its 512GB storage model won’t be coming to the West, but Samsung will likely be joining Vivo and Oppo in forgoing …
Read More »PUBG Corp offers in-game compensation to wrongfully banned players during anti-cheat tests
PUBG Corp has been testing its new anti-cheat measures over the past year, accidentally banning a plethora of innocent players in the process. While the developer has already corrected the mistake, it has now offered a “small compensation” of 20,000 Battle Points (BP), the in-game currency, to all who were …
Read More »Sony seems to be testing a download option for PSNow
It has been over four years since PlayStation Now first started rolling out, with Sony banking on cloud game streaming igniting a wave of interest. Unfortunately, game streaming just isn't a viable option for most people. However, people are willing to pay a monthly fee for something like Xbox Game …
Read More »Fortnite has taken iOS by storm, earning $100 million in three months
Even with its first two weeks being invite only, Fortnite managed to take iOS by storm, earning $15 million within its first month. Epic Games has continued to see rapid growth in the mobile game, increasing its profits almost sevenfold by hitting the $100 million mark in just 90 days. …
Read More »Smartphone addiction may actually be socialisation addiction
The inability to look away from a smartphone screen has become the latest go-to example of how the world is slowly degrading to a state where no one wants to look at another human being or feel the warmth of sunlight on their skin. It's as heavily politicised a factoid …
Read More »Brave web browser launches trials for opt-in ads that pay viewers cryptocurrency
Brave is one of the most popular browsers on Android, and it is slowly making inroads on Windows too. The developers of Brave are big believers in Blockchain technology and they want to use it to create a fair advertisement system that benefits both promoters and viewers. Yesterday, Brave announced …
Read More »Valve pulls CS:GO and Dota 2 item trading in the Netherlands, adapting to new loot box laws
Loot boxes became the subject of controversy for the Dutch back in April, as The Netherlands Gaming Authority found that some games did breach gambling laws. The country gave developers until today to alter game designs or face prosecution, forcing Valve to make some changes to its Marketplace. It’s fair …
Read More »Facebook will put auto-playing video ads inside Messenger
Facebook Messenger users got their first taste of in-app advertisements around 18 months ago, when static adverts began popping up in the app between contacts. Now, Facebook is going to extreme lengths to monetise Messenger, with plans to place auto-playing video ads right in the app. In a statement sent …
Read More »Oppo’s Find X sports a notchless edge-to-edge display thanks to sliding camera mechanism
The divisive notch looks to be a short-lived trend among smartphones, as Oppo's Find X is the latest in the line of bezel-less smartphones to ditch the practice. Utilising a motorised camera array, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has managed to bless the Oppo Find X with a 93.8 percent uninterrupted …
Read More »AMD hijacks Intel giveaway, offering winners a chance to swap to Threadripper
For the 40th celebration of x86 architecture and the launch of its commemorative i7-8086K processor, Intel ran a sweepstake offering 2,086 fans the chance to win the new CPU. AMD just couldn’t let this opportunity to troll its rival slide, doubling down on its top-of-the-line processors by offering the chance …
Read More »Sony’s cross-platform policy is “dumb” according to ex-Sony Online Entertainment boss
Much to the displeasure of its fans, Sony is well-known for its adamant blocking of cross-platform features, with the latest victim being Fortnite: Battle Royale on the Nintendo Switch. A former developer has now spoken out about the decision, stating it’s, unsurprisingly, all about money. Sony’s controversial decision to lock …
Read More »Australian court fines Apple $6.6 million over ‘bricked’ iPhones and iPads
Back in 2016, many iPhone owners were hit by ‘Error 53‘, an issue in which many devices were rendered useless after a third-party repair, which in turn, disabled Touch ID. In 2017, Australia's consumer watchdog decided to tackle the issue, taking Apple to court and now, the case has resulted …
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