Not only is Outriders' crossplay once again fully functional across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, Square Enix and People Can Fly have confirmed that a fix and restoration event for the inventory wipe bug is on the way.
Source: IGNThis week on Snapshots, some empty areas, a few bits of urban sprawl, a nice looking car, a superhero shot, and a lovely landscape from Assassin’s Creed.
Source: KotakuSony is hiring an executive to lead a PlayStation push into mobile gaming.
Source: EngadgetTesla’s sales have surged in China in March helping the automaker achieved its new record delivery results, according to registration numbers. Last week, Tesla released its Q1 2021 delivery results – confirming a record quarter of over 184,000 electric cars d…
Source: ElectrekWhen was the last time you had the pleasure of watching a 1967 Ford GT40 Mark III take on a 2005 Ford GT at the drag strip? I’ll wait.
Source: JalopnikSnap those Monster scraps
Source: Nintendo LifeHalo 5: Guardians was released back in 2015. But it was only a few days ago that finally, after six years, players found a secret race involving mongoose four-wheelers. All it took to find this Easter egg was a little help from the developer who added it to t…
Source: KotakuHarmony's universal remotes are fading away, and there's a $699 Optimus Prime robot you should see.
Source: EngadgetSony could be losing a key part of its legacy following a new report about the company's reliance on big blockbusters over anything else.
Source: IGNThe wearable brand's entire lineup is on sale with discounts as high as $75.
Source: CNETFull 4K port of TimeSplitters 2 unlocked
Source: Push SquareWe loved it a few weeks ago when an international team of hackers managed to record and decode telemetry and images from SpaceX launches. And now it looks like SpaceX has started encrypting it all …
Source: HackadayWhat do you do when you can’t remember where your own house is? Cope as best you can, and explain what’s going on using Diablo games.
Source: PolygonMost Android devices (at least those that are decidedly not made by Huawei) come equipped with the Google Play Store. Sure, there are notable outliers,
Source: Android PoliceHigh prices and limited stock hurting new game sales
Source: Push SquareFurukawa says the company intends to create new IP, in addition to supporting the likes of Mario…
Source: Video Games ChronicleApple's AirTags may still be nowhere to be seen nearly two years after signs of them were first discovered, but Apple this week launched its Find...
Source: MacRumorsYou really gonna go through with this?
Source: Push SquareUp to 75% off!
Source: Nintendo LifeOh no!
Source: Nintendo LifeRespawn Entertainment have revealed how Apex Legends' healer Lifeline will be adjusted in Season 9, starting on May 3, 2021.
Source: DexertoMajor retailer Walmart is turning heads after informing PS5 fans that it may have to cancel their orders from the March 18 restock.
Source: Gaming INTELNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa recently spoke with Japanese news publication The Nikkei about what’s next for the Animal Crossing franchise after the immensely successful Animal Crossin…
Source: My Nintendo NewsOnce again, Musk makes the impossible possible. It's why we find him so fascinating.
Source: Inc.Historic queer institutions across southern California that have been safe spaces for LGBTQ+ crowds for decades are in danger of closing permanently
Source: The GuardianThe wild LG Wing is currently discounted by a massive $400, and the LG Velvet is also available at a lucrative price right now.
Source: PocketNowJohn Clabburn, a TV director for three decades on such Australian shows as Home And Away, Underbelly, Survivor, LoveChild, The Wiggles and Wonderland, died April 6 at his home in Sydney. Clabburn was trimming hedges with a new power saw at his home when he cu…
Source: DeadlineHonda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall.
Source: KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisLogitech is killing off its line of Harmony remotes, with the remaining devices available only 'while supplies last.'
Source: EngadgetXbox Game Pass may be coming to Steam. In the past, we've heard that Xbox Game Pass is coming to Nintendo Switch and even PlayStation consoles, but so far, none of these rumors have come to fruition. That said, it looks like rather than bring the popular and …
Source: ComicBook.comRumor has it the front page of the internet may be the latest online platform cooking up a social audio feature a la the voice-only chat app Clubhouse.
Source: Gizmodo.comLogitech promises to continue supporting its Harmony service for “as long as customers are using it.”
Source: TechHiveFirefox will no longer support Amazon Fire TV or Echo Show devices starting April 30th. Mozilla first brought Firefox to Fire TV devices in December 2017 and to Echo Show devices in September 2018.
Source: The VergeAn in-game shot of a Titanfall 2 weapon being tested in Apex has apparently leaked out, one that could be headed our way for Season 9.
Source: DexertoA fake Netflix app found on the Google Play Store is spreading malware through WhatsApp messages. Delete it ASAP!
Source: KomandoSave big on Sony, Samsung, Bose, XBox, Shark — even Purell!
Source: Yahoo EntertainmentEarlier this week, LG confirmed the rumors that it would be shutting down its mobile phone business. But just
Source: TmoNewsHonda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall.
Source: fox8.comA new study from relative newcomer Root Insurance wants to prove what we’ve all suspected these past few months: that we are driving more distractedly. There are few things that raise my suspicions about it.
Source: JalopnikHonda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall.
Source: WGN TV ChicagoA speedrunner made a perfect run in the classic game, in less than 4 minutes and 55 seconds.
Source: CNETPC players have ensured you only have to play a little Homefront: The Revolution to get to TimeSplitters 2
Source: PCGamesNGoogle is relentless in putting all but its most successful ventures out to pasture — it's one of our least favorite things about the company. Only
Source: Android PoliceCybercriminals have been pushing Facebook users to download a Clubhouse app “for PC,” something that doesn’t exist. The app is actually a trojan designed to inject malware into your computer. The popular new invite-only chat app is only available on iPhone bu…
Source: Gizmodo.comThe merge is exciting, but don't rush out to buy an Apple M1 for Linux just yet.
Source: Ars TechnicaCox is a key moral leader at Facebook and one of its top strategic executives, coordinating how the company's various services work with one another.
Source: CNBCThere’s a new tabletop RPG set in the Fallout universe, and it’s actually quite good. In our review of Fallout: The Roleplaying Game from Modiphius Entertainment we dive deep into the combat systems, which calls back to the game’s origins as an adaptation of …
Source: PolygonThe four-wheeler has been fittingly been christened Supernova.
Source: Robb ReportThe four-wheeler has been fittingly been christened Supernova.
Source: Yahoo EntertainmentTwitch streams with people sleeping in them are super popular right now. Ludwig Ahgren’s subathon have reached as many as 1.5 million hours watched on Twitch, a report from StreamElements and Rainmaker.gg shared.
Source: PolygonPlayStation Studios is looking to hire a new Head of Mobile who will adapt PS hits to mobile.
Source: IGNNVIDIA is handing out prizes to people that find 'Easter eggs' that it has hidden including a GeForce RTX 3090.
Source: Hot HardwareA French video game store along with a German dubbing company seem to have both confirmed that The Sonic Team have been working hard on a remaster of the 2010 Wii title Sonic Colours. The German du…
Source: My Nintendo NewsA team of theoretical physicists working with Microsoft today published an amazing pre-print research paper describing the universe as a self-learning system of evolutionary laws. In other words: We live inside a computer that learns. The big idea: Bostrom’s …
Source: The Next WebGeneral Electric announced on Friday that its team of researchers is working on a technology that could detect COVID-19 virus particles on surfaces like mobile phones.
Source: Fox BusinessGoogle is looking to replace third-party cookies with its FLoC technology, but its competitor DuckDuckGo is looking to block it with a Chrome extension to protect users’ privacy. Google will have to approve the update that lets that happen.
Source: The VergeApple is widely expected to launch two new AirPods this year, including successors to the regular models and the Pro. Usually referred to as AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 in reports to differentiate them from the current-generation models, the new wireless earp…
Source: BGRShorthand, the Australian startup behind a no-code platform that allows publishers and brands to create multimedia stories, has raised $10 million Australian (just under $8 million U.S.) from Fortitude Investment Partners. CEO Ricky Robinson told me via email…
Source: TechCrunchIGN has provided some new art for Resident Evil Village to end your Friday, including the first art for a character that plays a huge role in the game (and no, it’s not more Lady Dimitrescu). For starters, the map of the village where the game takes place has…
Source: Bloody DisgustingBlack Ops Cold War now has the Gunsmith Customs mode thanks to the April 9 patch. The mode allows players to mix and match pieces from different blueprints to give their weapon the perfect look.
Source: PolygonEntirety of Goldeneye's spiritual successor can be found inside of 2016's Homefront.
Source: Ars TechnicaOnePlus has announced the OnePlus Nord LE, a one of a kind handset that you can’t even buy — but you can win. Here are the details.
Source: XDA DevelopersA new Google Play Store interface is rolling out now for all Android users. It looks mostly the same as before, but reorganizes the store’s layout and streamlines the menus, so finding your way around the app will be different. Here’s a quick tour of the Goog…
Source: Lifehacker.comApple's (AAPL) iPhone models took six of the top 10 slots for the top selling smartphones in January, according to research firm Counterpoint Research
Source: Seeking AlphaA deal with LG is close to being finalized, according to South Korean outlets.
Source: Ars TechnicaA new Nintendo Switch Online report has bad news for subscribers on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. Right now, Nintendo Switch Online treats those with a membership to the subscription service with 'free' NES and SNES games every month. In 2021, the…
Source: ComicBook.comGoogle is running a promotion in the United States starting next week with the "Spring Challenge" that can net a $30 Google Pay reward.
Source: 9to5google.comAs of last month, the age of NFTs was officially upon us. As of this month, it might be on its way out. Average prices have declined by as much as 70% since a peak in February, according to Bloomberg. That, however, has not stopped big-name streaming and espo…
Source: KotakuThe Google Pixel Watch appears to have leaked at last. The look of the watch, along with some basic details about the device’s release date and abilities, have appeared in a report today befo…
Source: SlashGearFor this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Fuse to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a full set of cable organizing options for...
Source: MacRumorsFor a few hours one recent Saturday, Jack Beyer stood on the roof of his Land Rover, watching as SpaceX employees toiled under a 160-foot-tall silver rocket prototype that towered like an otherworldly visitor over the otherwise barren landscape.
Source: CNNAt first glance, Outriders might look like a game you’ve played one thousand times: a sci-fi third-person shooter in which you shoot stuff to get better gear in order to shoot more stuff. But there are plenty of quirks, making this loot-shooter more complex t…
Source: KotakuWarzone data miners have reportedly found equippable helmets in the game files again after they were scrapped before the game's launch.
Source: CharlieINTEL.comWhere is Xur this week? Head to the EDZ for some Exotic items from your favorite merchant. This week’s Xur inventory includes The Prospector, Wormhusk Crown, Mk. 44 Stand Asides, and Felwinter’s Helm.
Source: PolygonHP is breathing new life into its Chromebook x360 14 series with 11th-gen Intel chips and a step up in memory from eMMC format to PCIe SSD. All of that
Source: Android PoliceThe new Snapdragon 480 SoC brings 5G downmarket.
Source: Ars TechnicaFilm and television development executive Jessie Henderson is joining Apple Studios as a feature executive, reporting to Apple Original Films’ Matt Dentler, head of features. Henderson, who joins the company next week, will be part of the growing Apple Origin…
Source: DeadlineOutside of Castle Dimitrescu, you'll have other spooky areas to slowly slink through in Resident Evil Village.
Source: GameSpotYet another space enthusiast trespassed onto the SpaceX site in Boca Chica, Texas, last month, risking legal repercussions and even worse, the ire of dozens of SpaceX faithful, the Verge reports.
Source: JalopnikApple has never waited this long into a new year to announce something new. But these are difficult times.
Source: MacworldHP has announced that its Chromebook x360 14c is being updated to include Intel’s 11th Gen processors. Models will start at $649.99 and can include up to a Core i5 and 256GB of SSD storage.
Source: The VergeMy name is Abe, and I have to save my friends.
Source: KotakuHitman 3’s first Elusive Target is now live. Players have 10 days to murder The Collector in the game’s Dartmoor map. It’s part of a steady stream of new content that IO Interactive is releasing for the game over the course of this year.
Source: The VergeIt’s the sort of game that should be played in short bursts, and mobile feels perfect for that. It’s available on Apple Arcade for mobile players, but works well on Nintendo Switch, too.
Source: PolygonNVIDIA is planning another GTC 2021 event streamed straight from Jensen's kitchen on April 12, 2021. Previous GTC conferences have hosted major architectural and GPU reveals although there obviously won't be any GeForce product if gamers are wondering. New ar…
Source: WccftechApple could make a cross-platform version of iMessage for Android phones, but it won’t because it would be bad for business, Epic's legal brief against Apple shows.
Source: Gizmodo.comThe HP Chromebook x360 14c is an excellent laptop, and for 2021 it's getting a refresh with 11th Gen Intel and faster storage.
Source: 9to5google.comIs HoloLens 2 proof that AR is the future? Is the future already here? Find out in our HoloLens 2 review!
Source: UploadVRThis isn't the first time we've heard rumblings of a PlayStation initiative to counter Xbox Game Pass
Source: GamesRadar+Lenovo’s new Legion Phone Dual 2 officially broke cover earlier this week and literally did the same thing in Jerry Rig Everything’s latest video. Apparently, Lenovo didn’t...
Source: TechSpotSony is apparently working on a remake of The Last of Us for the PlayStation 5 as it works to reorganize its studios as it chases bigger, exclusive blockbuster hits.
Source: The VergeAlmost 1.6 million physical copies sold in two weeks
Source: Nintendo LifeSquare Enix’s TWEWY sequel coming is to PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch this summer. Neo: The World Ends with You arrives July 27 for Switch and PS4. Watch the new trailer.
Source: PolygonEneba is offering an exclusive deal for Verge readers right now that allows you to receive a one-year subscription for PlayStation Plus for about $26.50 when you enter the code APRILVERGE at checkout.
Source: The VergeCheck out the 'new' models.
Source: Creative BloqThis webcam, housed in an animatronic sculpture of a grossly disembodied human eye, was created by Marc Teyssier, Marion Koelle, Paul Strohmeier, Bruno Fruchard and Jürgen Steimle. [Human Computer …
Source: Boing BoingIntel announced a software called Bleep in March that will will allow players to censor hate speech in real-time as they play games online with voice chat. However, the program went viral after a screenshot of it showed people will be able to pick how much ha…
Source: PolygonMicrosoft has finally released a 64-bit version of OneDrive for Windows. The app is availble as a public preview. Read on to know more!
Source: XDA DevelopersSamsung is in the process of bringing Android 11 to its smartphones. Here's a full list of the devices Samsung has updated so far.
Source: 9to5google.comGoogle is rolling out an update to its Phone app that lets you automatically record calls from unknown numbers.
Source: EngadgetHere's how to do more with your streaming TV dongle.
Source: Gizmodo.comSpotify has outlined how its 'Hey Spotify' voice assistant works, including how it uses your data.
Source: EngadgetWhile CarPlay and Android Auto are both features that are gaining more traction in the car world, having a fully-featured tablet in the dash comes with obvious benefits, and the first one is access to the entire mobile app ecosystem.
Source: autoevolutionSteelSeries' Aerox 3 Wireless is an ultra-light gaming mouse full of holes that shakes off water like a duck.
Source: EngadgetA total of 50 zombies is not a plague
Source: Rock Paper ShotgunAccording to market data compiled by Counterpoint Research, Apple's smallest iPhone since the 2016 iPhone SE, the iPhone 12 mini, struggled to...
Source: MacRumorsDavid Jaffe cites Sony sources who reportedly say it will react to service'
Source: Video Games ChronicleThe OnePlus 9 Pro is a stellar new phone with Hasselblad-backed cameras, but how much is that branding actually worth in the real world? We pitted the 9 Pro against its predecessor, the OnePlus 8 Pro, along with other popular options including the Pixel 5 and…
Source: Android CentralSo many people who are working from home are feeling burnt out these days. Shaking things up and finding moments of joy could help us put energy back into our work.
Source: NPRSquare Enix has revealed more details about the gameplay and story of Neo: The World Ends With You, and announced a July release date.
Source: IGN'Outriders' is getting its first big patch to fix some of its crashes and bugs including an issue that wiped players' inventories.
Source: EngadgetI never thought I'd see LG shut its mobile division before Sony or HTC, but here we are. The South Korean company officially announced its exit from the
Source: Android PoliceA big shakeup might be coming to the AV world as Samsung may start producing OLED TVs with panels sourced by rival LG, according to a report from Korean broadcaster MTN.
Source: EngadgetWho could it be?
Source: Nintendo LifeiPad mini 6 might not be the slim-bezel tablet we've been expecting
Source: Tom's GuideFollowing the reveal of the newly-named 2022 Toyota GR 86, we've now seen both halves of the highly-anticip...
Source: CarBuzzIt's now been removed
Source: Nintendo LifeFacebook has begun adding labels to satire pages so that it can make extra sure that people aren’t confusing satire for, you know, real news. While internet-saavy folk generally know how to tell ‘real’ news apart from satire, the truth is that many Facebook u…
Source: The Next WebResearcher Marc Teyssier made a webcam, the Eyecam, that looks like a human eye, with synthetic flesh, an eyebrow, and moving eyelids.
Source: The VergeWe get up close and personal with the Bacalar which is just the first of many coachbuilt projects in the pipeline from Bentley's Mulliner team.
Source: CarScoopsIf you couldn't access WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram briefly today, you weren't alone.
Source: TechRadarCybercriminals have taken out a number of Facebook ads masquerading as a Clubhouse app for PC users in order to target unsuspecting victims with malware, TechCrunch has learned. TechCrunch was alerted Wednesday to Facebook ads tied to several Facebook pages i…
Source: TechCrunchThe new version of OneDrive will help those who need to transfer large files or many files since 64-bit systems can access more resources than their 32-bit counterparts.
Source: EngadgetInstagram is down as of this writing on Thursday afternoon. Facebook and Messenger also appear to be hit by the outage.
Source: XDA DevelopersCardlax EarBuds Washer is an itty-bitty washing machine to clean the crud off your earbuds in a couple of minutes.
Source: Cult of MacA new 20 minute video shows the game's second act
Source: Rock Paper ShotgunMusician and tech innovator will.i.am has teamed up with Honeywell to create a one-of-a-kind face mask that just hit the market.
Source: HighsnobietyThe suit filed by musician Shawn Lee alleges Rockstar Games used a melody he composed without his permission in two of its popular “Grand Theft Auto” games.
Source: fox5sandiego.comAncient evil and massive caravans abound in Path of Exile 2's latest trailer
Source: DestructoidWhen the world needed him most
Source: Nintendo Life120rpm hand cannons are being nerfed, as is the Quickdraw perk, among other things.
Source: GameSpotGrinding Gear Games hosted a new livestream to show off Path of Exile 2 and Ultimatum, a new expansion for the original Path of Exile.
Source: PolygonEven Apple is feeling the silicon shortage pinch.
Source: PetaPixelCall of Duty: Warzone’s zombies are now in Verdansk’s Superstore. The area is now full of undead enemies and the outbreak continues to spread across the map toward areas further north like Dam
Source: PolygonA new form of Android malware has begun spreading itself by creating auto-replies in WhatsApp. Check Point Research recently discovered the malware in a fake application on Google Play.
Source: Tech XploreIn what is becoming a recurring ritual, Google has removed a scammy Android malware app from the Google Play Store. This time, the offending culprit is FlixOnline, a malware app that roped people in by pretending to offer them free Netflix access. Its banish…
Source: Lifehacker.comAMD is about to take its battle with Intel to the next level. Rumors are emerging that all future Zen 4 processors will ship with integrated graphics.
Source: Digital TrendsSpotify is embarking on a new dataset for this purpose, thanks to its new voice-activated "Hey Spotify" feature: your voice.
Source: Gizmodo.comA new update on Destiny 3 has revealed that it's not releasing anytime soon. In fact, by the time it releases, it may not even be a PS5 and Xbox Series X game, but a launch game for the PS6 and whatever the next Xbox ends up being called. According to Bungie,…
Source: ComicBook.comThe Nintendo Switch doesn't currently support Bluetooth headsets but that could change.
Source: TechRadarAmazon Luna, the company’s cloud gaming service, is introducing a new 720p streaming mode for those with slower internet connections. The resolution cap should help with performance issues, Amazon says.
Source: The VergeLenovo's Legion Phone Duel 2 is one of the weirdest designs we've seen in a long time, even for a gaming phone. With two fans mounted on the back and a
Source: Android PoliceNext week's free Epic games (yes, plural) have been revealed
Source: PCGamesNYou can also save $135 on Creality's hot new 3D printer.
Source: CNETThe hotly anticipated first-person shooter was supposed to hit PS5 and PC on May 21st.
Source: EngadgetRumors point towards a new tag-team
Source: TechRadarLG called it quits. Days ago. The company told us at the beginning of the week that it is exiting the smartphone business. It will sell through remaining inventory of devices and fulfill manufacturing commitments, but they won’t release any new phones. It’s o…
Source: Droid LifeAccording to LG, some of the company's premium phones will be getting at least three years of Android updates even though the company is done.
Source: 9to5google.comEvery week, Nintendo releases a list of new games coming to the Switch. It is, almost always, a very long list. This week’s list includes Spry Fox’s Cozy Grove, Switch Online exclusive Pac-Man 99, the Switch version of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Ste…
Source: KotakuThe Corsair K70 RGB TKL comes from a range of keyboards that we already presented here on guru3d. We reviewed the K70 RGB Rapidfire Mk2, which comes also in a low-profile version. So, the first major difference this time is the tenkeyless format. Other than t…
Source: guru3d.com“We could probably build Jurassic Park if we wanted to,” co-founder Max Hodak tweeted on Saturday.
Source: The HillApple and Epic Games laid out in separate dueling legal filings what they consider to be the key facts and main legal issues ahead of an antitrust trial that's scheduled to start in May.
Source: CNBCThe chipmaker has regained its mojo and looks set for more gains over its bigger rival.
Source: Motley FoolWe're lining up the best wireless headphones we can find, and looking at Best Buy's Amazon Prime rival.
Source: EngadgetCapcom has announced a Resident Evil Village showcase for April 15, and files for a new 'gameplay demo' appear to have been uploaded to the PlayStation Network.
Source: IGNNew PS5 exclusive Abandoned isn't a secret Kojima game, and the director tells IGN the rumours about it weren't fun – but did make him laugh. He also teased a demo for the game.
Source: IGNIntel’s Bleep is a new AI-powered tool that it hopes will cut down on the amount of toxicity gamers have to experience in voice chat. It includes a variety of sliders to filter everything from “aggression” to “white nationalism.”
Source: The VergeFacebook is adding new labels to content from Pages that appear in users’ News Feed. Labels will be added for “satire pages,” “public officials,” and “fan pages” in a bid to reduce confusion.
Source: The VergeThe next Google I/O developer conference dates have been announced, and Google even has a fun little punch card puzzle for you to celebrate the occasion.
Source: PhoneArenaSquare Inc (NYSE:SQ) announced a grant of nearly $100,000 to two pseudonymous develope...
Source: BenzingaAndroid 12 Developer Preview 2.2 is here for supported Google Pixel phones, bringing April 2021 security patches and multiple bug fixes.
Source: XDA DevelopersMultiple OnePlus 9 Pro owners are reporting that their phones are heating up too easily.
Source: Android AuthorityA malicious app has been removed from the Google Play Store by Google after a security research firm named Check Point discovered that the Flix OnLine app could send fake content to your WhatsApp ...
Source: PhoneArenaUS tech giant's headaches suggest even worse chip shortages lie ahead
Source: Nikkei.comIn Outriders, most of the currency and resources you gain will be used to craft and upgrade your gear. The most sought after and rare resource is called
Source: IGNA young woman has revealed how she lost huge chunks of her hair due to stress, and struggled to find a remedy for the startling loss of her once healthy locks.
Source: Daily MailSounds promising
Source: Nintendo LifeA hack of millions of Facebook users’ data has revealed that the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg uses the secure messaging app Signal, one of the main competitors of the Facebook-owned WhatsApp.
Source: Fox BusinessOnly a week after a Chinese bust involving cheat makers and luxury cars, authorities have seized hundreds of smuggled Nvidia cards after a speedboat chase in the waters near Hong Kong international airport.
Source: KotakuTo clear cache on an iPhone, you can wipe history and website data on Safari, and offload or delete apps.
Source: Business InsiderIn 2019, Spotify began testing a hardware device for automobile owners it lovingly dubbed “Car Thing,” which allowed Spotify Premium users to play music and podcasts using voice commands that began with “Hey, Spotify.” Last year, Spotify began developing a si…
Source: TechCrunchSince 2018, there’s been debate within the speedrunning community over whether or not anyone could get a sub 4:55 time in Super Mario Bros., a record that is so optimized, only a computer could achieve a faster time. But now, speedrunner Niftski beat the game…
Source: PolygonCapcom has detailed its upcoming plans for Street Fighter 5, including details about the three new characters joining the roster.
Source: IGNThey're not the best headphones you can buy, but you could do worse for the price.
Source: Gizmodo.comOverwatch League Dalla Fuel player Fearless talked about his experiences with anti-Asian racism during a Twitch stream.
Source: IGNAbandoned is a new, cinematic, first-person horror survival shooter with a realistic, eerie vibe, and it's being made exclusively for the PS5.
Source: IGNJust a few days after Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Americans should be able to vote on an iPhone, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose called the idea "preposterous."
Source: AppleInsiderSome OnePlus 9 Pro owners say they’re getting excessive overheating warnings, largely related to taking photos or video. The company says this is a known issue and will be addressing it with a software update over the next few weeks.
Source: The VergeLee Eui-Seok, known as "Fearless" in the Overwatch League, said he and his Dallas Fuel teammates are threatened and verbally abused daily in Dallas.
Source: Business InsiderCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone’s new weapon, the ZRG 20mm sniper rifle has been released. Here’s how to unlock it by completing its Longshot challenge
Source: PolygonOkay, but tell me about the cat mount, please.
Source: Rock Paper ShotgunIt's one thing to be able to hit 186 mph—it's another to keep it up for 17 (nearly) straight hours.
Source: The DriveA few weeks back, during a particularly unremarkable late night of insomnia-fueled doomscrolling, a notification slid its way onto my phone’s screen that quickened my pulse and dilated my pupils. For the next few minutes or so—there was no way to be sure for …
Source: Gizmodo.comIn 2019, the Google Play Store received a Material Theme redesign that was followed by a dark mode. The next major revamp is here...
Source: 9to5google.comA brand new Pac-Man game, Pac-Man 99, is launching today exclusively on Nintendo Switch, and you can play it for free if you’re a Nintendo Switch Online Subscriber.
Source: Lifehacker.comHold on to your butts! The co-founder of Elon Musk’s firm Neuralink says they have the technology to build a real-life version of “Jurassic Park.” “We could probably build Jurassic Park if we wante…
Source: New York PostKeyboard and mouse is now a native part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection (including Halo CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, and Halo 4) as of a new April 2021 patch.
Source: The VergeZombie Army 4: Dead War gets free next-gen upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Source: DestructoidGoogle has announced its I/O developer conference will return this year as a virtual event, and everyone can sign up to attend for free.
Source: XDA DevelopersA recent update for PUBG Mobile adds the original game's Karakin map, as well as several new weapons.
Source: GameSpotLate last month the Nokia 3.2 was blessed with an Android 11 update, and today it's time for the previous flagship 8.1 and the budget 2.3 to join the
Source: Android PoliceMore leaks about anticipated new Surface Laptop 4 models are making the rounds.
Source: ZDNetIt's been a busy start to the year for Ring. After releasing one of the most affordable smart doorbells on the market today, the company has returned with
Source: Android PoliceMicrosoft has implemented boiling liquid to help keep datacenter servers at reasonable temperatures. The company uses electronic equipment and liquid capable of boiling at 122 degrees Farenheit, 90 degrees below the boiling point of water.
Source: Tech XploreMiko is a virtual streamer who draws tens of thousands of viewers with her interviews and viral antics. Here, she talks about how it all came to be.
Source: The VergeWill.i.am, Honeywell, and others think western consumers could keep masking up for a long time to come.
Source: Quartz IndiaGoogle rolls out two improvements to Search Console designed to make reports more useful for site owners.
Source: Search Engine JournalSony says it was MLB's decision to bring The Show to Game Pass
Source: DestructoidPlayers who are part of the Forza Feedback Panel will soon be able to play part of the upcoming Forza Motorsport.
Source: IGNIt’s an exciting time for Forza Motorsport, as Microsoft’s sim racing franchise is gearing up for a reboot and its first installment on the Xbox Series X and S generation of consoles. While there’s no indication as of yet that we’ll see the game released in 2…
Source: JalopnikGenshin Impact fans took to Twitter to voice criticisms of miHoYo’s game using the #boycottgenshinimpact hashtag on Twitter. A video of a miHoYo developer using an Indigenous dancer as a reference to animate a Hilichurl resurfaced, and sparked controversy.
Source: PolygonIt has streamlined controls and custom presets for playlists, stations and albums.
Source: EngadgetStreet Fighter 5: Champion Edition’s Season 5 DLC adds Rose, Oro, and Akira from Rival Schools. In Capcom’s Street Fighter 5 Spring Update video, we get a look at Oro in action, and how he uses his pet turtle in fights.
Source: PolygonNew camera, new film.
Source: PetaPixelFacebook's Portal TV now supports Zoom and GoToMeeting, bringing video calls to the biggest screen in your home.
Source: EngadgetTwo Ikea FCC filings and a cheeky Instagram story all but confirm that two new Symfonisk speakers are likely on the way, and one of them appears to be a smart speaker that doubles as wall art.
Source: Gizmodo.comYou still have time to sign up
Source: GamesRadar+Developer D-Cell Games reached its Kickstarter goal on Wednesday, with 30 days to go on the project. Its rhythm game, Unbeatable, looks incredible.
Source: PolygonWestern Digital’s discounted PCIe 4.0 SSD is a must-have component to deliver the fastest transfer speeds, and it’s $50 off. Other deals include a 25 percent discount on any game purchased through Oculus’ mobile app.
Source: The VergeSamsung is bringing five new A-series phones to the US this year, including the Galaxy A32 5G, its most affordable 5G model ever. They go on sale this month, with prices ranging from $499 for the A52 5G to $109 for the budget-friendly A02s.
Source: The VergeMonster Hunter Rise is giving out a free item pack to celebrate five million units shipped
Source: DestructoidLosing a little lustre
Source: Push SquareApple is on a trajectory to sell a record-breaking 240-250 million iPhones in the 2021 fiscal year, topping a previous record of 231 million iPhones...
Source: MacRumorsE3 is back to clean up the summer game mess. Can the event bring the industry back together like in the past?
Source: VentureBeatThe ongoing global semiconductor shortage is impacting everything from Ford trucks to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. But what has to change in the industry to prevent future chip shortages?
Source: The VergeRing has announced a new Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and Video Doorbell 4. The new $249.99 Floodlight Cam borrows features from the Video Doorbell Pro 2, while the Video Doorbell 4 includes upgraded motion detection. Both are available for preorder starting on A…
Source: The VergeSome ideas for relieving the day’s stresses
Source: The VergeCurious to see how the new Toyobaru twins stack up? Here's your first look.
Source: RoadandTrack.comPac-Man 99, a new battle royale game based on classic Pac-Man, will be released as a Nintendo Switch Online exclusive on April 7. Watch the first trailer here.
Source: PolygonDell is finally bringing AMD CPUs back to its gaming laptops on the Alienware M15 and Dell G15.
Source: Engadget“The Line” is being touted as an “independently reported” endeavor to expose “previously untold aspects” of the story of former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher.
Source: Military TimesAlienware has launched its m15 Ryzen Edition R5 laptop, its first gaming laptop with a processor from AMD in more than a decade.
Source: VentureBeatAlienware has unveiled its latest 15-inch gaming laptop, the M15 R5 Ryzen Edition. It features Nvidia’s RTX 30-series graphics cards, but the standout spec is the AMD Ryzen 5000 H-series processor. This laptop starts at $2,229.
Source: The VergeDell has unveiled several new gaming monitors releasing later this year, some of which are curved. They all support variable refresh rate for console and PC, which should keep the picture smooth. Pricing isn’t available yet.
Source: The VergeLost Words: Beyond the Page is poised to snag a second lease on life. First released last spring as a Stadia exclusive, the idyllic puzzle-platformer from Sketchbook Games, officially released yesterday for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Switch (where I…
Source: KotakuIn a recent email sent out to Nest users, Google has accidentally shown off the upcoming Pixel Buds A. Read on to know more!
Source: XDA DevelopersPick your panda.
Source: HODINKEEWake up to natural sunlight and a loud, whining noise thanks to the wonky SwitchBot that opens and closes your drapes for you.
Source: WiredNuclear missiles have been spotted launching in Call of Duty: Warzone ahead of the much-rumoured nuke event.
Source: IGNMicrosoft has added Xbox Touch Controls to more than 50 cloud-based games available via Xbox Game Pass.
Source: IGNThe latest Hybris Mechanica watch has four separate faces and includes one of the most complex lunar month displays ever used in a wristwatch.
Source: HODINKEEBioware has revealed all of the gameplay tweaks coming to Mass Effect Legendary Edition as part of a blog on the game's official website.
Source: IGNGoogle is rolling out one final update for the Google Play Music app on Android that lets you hide the app from your phone's app drawer.
Source: XDA DevelopersUpgrading to a new phone is always great, but how do you set up the new device?
Source: Android AuthorityIt will run either AMD or Intel and could be announced next week
Source: The VergeIf you’re wondering what Apple’s visual design language is going to look like in the coming years, we may now have a solid idea — and it’s all down to some new iOS icons. Go on, have a look at the updated design for Apple Music for Artists app: This new iOS i…
Source: The Next WebMicrosoft announced yesterday that it’s now submerging servers in a special liquid at its data center located on the banks of the Columbia River. The company said it enables increased efficiency and fewer downtimes. How is the company doing this? The tech gia…
Source: The Next WebFujifilm has unveiled the Instax Mini 40, an instant film camera much like last year's Instax Mini 11 but with a new retro look and $30 higher price tag.
Source: EngadgetThe new Sennheiser MKE 400 is an on-camera shotgun microphone that has been specifically designed for vloggers, videographers, and mobile journalists.
Source: NewsshooterSennheiser is updating its MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone to be more feature-rich and friendly to phones, and it’s introducing new wired lavaliere microphones for mobile-shooters as well.
Source: The VergeSet it and forget it – you won't have to change the time, day, date, month, year, or moon phase until the year 2100.
Source: HODINKEEMore color. More tourbillons. Plenty of sapphire.
Source: HODINKEEAn aviation classic is now (finally!) available with a smaller case and cleaner dial.
Source: HODINKEEA youthful white-metal salute to a century-old design.
Source: HODINKEEThe Instax Mini 40 is a $100 entry-level instant film camera with very few controls and a plastic, lightweight feel. Its vintage camera look adds to the playful experience this camera offers.
Source: The VergeCelebrating five million unit shipments worldwide
Source: Nintendo LifeBack in the summer of 2020, Google released one of the most significant Android Auto announcements in a long time: the platform would finally be opened up, thus allowing third-party developers to bring their navigation, parking, and charging solutions to driv…
Source: autoevolutionWhen Outriders released last week, one particular line of dialogue raised a lot of eyebrows from players. In the game, the player character reminisces with Jakub Dabrowski about Earth, and times that the pair saved one another. Jakub references a time that he…
Source: ComicBook.comNintendo and Bandai are launching a battle royale 'Pac-Man' game for the Switch.
Source: EngadgetThe hands-on photos published on Weibo, the Chinese social network, show a rather weird smartphone. Although the design language follows the same pattern as Lenovo's Legion handset, it remains ...
Source: PhoneArenaEnvy Gaming leadership is taking action after Dallas Fuel player Lee “Fearless” Eui-Seok spoke out this week about racism he and his Korean teammates say...
Source: The Dallas Morning NewsTechnical Alpha begins this Friday on PC
Source: Nintendo LifeNvidia has launched its latency-reducing tech, Reflex, in Overwatch. Reflex requires a Nvidia graphics card, but could reduce latency in the game by as much as 50 percent.
Source: The VergeLG today announced the worldwide rollout of its 2021 sound bar lineup, complete with AirPlay 2 support for wirelessly streaming audio from Apple...
Source: MacRumorsAs if job-hunting wasn't bad enough.
Source: Gizmodo.comPlease welcome our friend Lord Cognito from the Iron Lords Podcast back to Unlocked!
Source: IGN