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Call of Duty: WW2 players are being hacked by RCE exploit after shooter debuts on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass can breathe new life into titles with dwindling support. Unfortunately, overlooked security concerns for Call of Duty: WW2 have resurfaced. The RCE exploit allows hackers to assume control of another player's PC.

Adam Corsetti, 04 Jul 2025 01:18

The Huawei Watch GT 5 is receiving a HarmonyOS 5.1 update. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch gets new voice recorder feature in update

Huawei is rolling out a new HarmonyOS 5.1 update for the Watch GT 5 smartwatch. Software version 5.1.0.16 is said to bring a range of new features to this wearable, including a voice recorder tool. Plus, there are also improvement...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 23:51

The Huawei Watch D2 (pictured) is receiving a software update in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei smartwatch update brings new HRV feature to users

Huawei is rolling out a new smartwatch update: software version 5.1.0.16 (C00M05). This HarmonyOS 5.1 release brings several new features to the Huawei Watch D2, including a new sleep-related heart rate variability (HRV) metric. W...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 23:39

Techland's decision comes in the middle of what is arguably one of the most challenging periods. A Dying Light game screenshot. (image source: Techland)

Dying Light developer Techland cancels 2 unannounced games due to financial challenges

The cancellations do not reportedly affect it's Dying Light franchise with Dying Light: The Beast expected to launch later next month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 20:38

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PS5 retail case game (Image source: Best Buy)

Death Stranding 2 forecasted to sell 1.4 million copies by end of June, as new PS5 games depend on the PS Store

Digital downloads of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are anchoring sales for the anticipated PS5 game. A new Ampere estimate confirms how the popularity of the PS Store is overcoming slow physical purchases. Previous data from the...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Jul 2025 18:26

Home Assistant 2025.7 brings a new Ask Question action for Assist, which can run on the Voice Preview Edition (pictured). (Image source: Home Assistant)

Home Assistant 2025.7 release brings new Ask Question action

Home Assistant’s 2025.7 release has arrived for users. This latest version of the smart home automation software brings a new Ask Question action, allowing the voice assistant to ask users questions. Other changes include redesign...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 13:42

Steinberg unveils SpectraLayers 12 software to unmix music into individual instruments and vocals. (Image source: Steinberg)

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 allows musicians to separate music into individual tracks and vocals to improve poor recordings

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 leverages AI audio separation to recreate individual instruments and vocals from music for editing within a spectrograph-based interface. It can help audio editors improve song mixes, especially for live...

David Chien, 03 Jul 2025 08:53

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver version 567.88 is the first to officially support the RTX 5050 GPU (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's latest driver update adds RTX 5050 Support & DLSS 4 for Mecha BREAK, Diablo IV

Nvidia's latest driver update offers a mix of bug fixes, DLSS4 support for certain titles and is also the first to support its recently unveiled RTX 5050 GPU

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 20:34

Counter-Strike 2, game teaser pictured, continues to be home to a thriving Steam Marketplace economy (image source: Valve)

Steam game "Plumbers Legacy" faked CS2 skins to scam unsuspecting traders, collectors

Counter-Strike 2 players have recently had to contend with one of the most convincing scams ever to target traders and collectors alike.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 19:58

The Nintendo Switch 2 uses Game Key Cards as physical licenses for games that then need to be downloaded over the internet (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa skirts Switch 2 game key card query at AGM

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently avoided providing exact figures about the Nintendo Switch 2’s Game Key Card sales and did not respond to user feedback about them at an AGM while highlighting them as an option for pub...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 19:34

The PS6 release date is still years away, according to Sony PlayStation console architect

The lead designer of popular PlayStation consoles isn't in a rush to debut the PS6. In a new interview, Mark Cerny explains that PS5 Pro software enhancements, like FSR 4 upscaling, are his priority. Many analysts have projected a...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Jul 2025 18:20

The Galaxy Watch Ultra running One UI 8 Watch. (Image source: @jajadben)

One UI 8 Watch design changes shown in early video before Galaxy Watch8 arrival

With the Galaxy Watch8 series on the horizon, a video showcasing some of the design changes that Samsung hopes to showcase next week has appeared online. Already available in beta form, One UI 8 Watch will be coming to Galaxy Watc...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 16:52

Garmin has delivered two updates for its latest Instinct smartwatches in quick succession. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new updates with critical battery mode fix and new features for several smartwatches

Garmin has started distributing a new stable update for its Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches, including the recent Instinct 3 Tactical. While System Software 9.25 should resolve critical battery mode and BLE sensor issues, G...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 15:11

Control centers: Helping users control their laptop or manfuacturers control their customers?

Lenovo and other laptop makers abuse their control centers by placing ads, as seen on the Legion Pro 5

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

Christian Hintze, 02 Jul 2025 01:31

After the release of Windows 11 Update 25H2, support will be reset to 2 and 3 years. (Image source: Microsoft)

Switching to Windows 12 may be delayed by at least a year

Windows has just released the new Windows 11 25H2 update for insiders. The support timeframe will also be reset: Windows 11 will receive two more years of support and security updates for Home and Pro versions, and three years for...

Marc Zander, 01 Jul 2025 21:37

The titles delisted include classics like Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (image source: SteamDB)

SEGA just delisted nine free classic mobile ports from iOS and Android

SEGA's move to delist titles is not the first time that the publisher has moved to remove games from storefronts across the board.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 19:50

Red Dead Online: Strange Tales of The West is already out as a surprise drop for players (image source: Rockstar Games)

Rockstar quietly announces zombie themed Red Dead Online update for July 2

RDO is getting a long-anticipated update after years of limited content releases from Rockstar.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 19:39

Sony has not included the older WH-1000XM5 in its latest update round for some reason. (Image source: Sony)

Sony releases major updates to WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 with long-awaited improvements

Sony is now offering new updates to two of its high-end wireless audio devices. Rolling out globally as free updates, the software brings a range of improvements not just to the new WH-1000XM6 but also to the older WF-1000XM5.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 18:01

A promotional image for Cloudflare's Content Independence Day initiative displaying an orange flag with the symbol of a pen. (Image Source: Cloudflare)

Cloudflare will now block AI web scrapers that don't pay for data

American web services provider Cloudflare has announced it plans to block all AI web crawlers by default unless the companies using them pay the original creators.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 13:56

GeForce GTX 1080, marketing render pictured, and other legacy Nvidia GPUs to lose driver support soon (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms upcoming end of driver support for GTX 700, 900, and 10 series GPUs

Nvidia has announced that its upcoming Release 580 driver will be the last to support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPU architectures, affecting popular graphics cards including the GTX 700, 900, and 10 series, as well as the Tit...

Andrew Sozinov, 01 Jul 2025 12:00

Steam has added new performance metrics to its in-game overlay (image source: Valve, edited)

Steam adds new metrics to in-game performance overlay

Steam users can now use its built-in performance measuring tool to get a wealth of information like CPU/GPU/RAM usage, FPS graphs, and more. It is available for immediate use and can be enabled via the 'In Game' tab.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jul 2025 10:27

The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving an update. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch update brings new diving mode

The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch is receiving its first software update. Announced in China, the release is said to add new scuba diving and HYROX modes. The update also brings a new safety light, display optimizations and various...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jun 2025 23:42

Garmin has released beta version 17.40 for the Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner smartwatch gets pairing improvement in new beta update

Garmin has released beta version 17.40 for one of its Forerunner smartwatches. The change log states that the update improves pairing and also brings a couple of bug fixes to the wearables. According to a Garmin representative, th...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jun 2025 22:17

The Garmin Instinct 3 and Instinct E (pictured) smartwatches are receiving beta version 9.23. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin beta smartwatch update fixes Bluetooth connectivity issue

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches have received a new update: beta version 9.25. This is said to bring a range of improvements and bug fixes to these wearables. One of these resolves an is...

Polly Allcock, 30 Jun 2025 22:14

Nintendo Switch OLED with Canadian maple leaf (Image source: Nintendo of Canada with edits)

Nintendo is adjusting Switch pricing in Canada for console and games, but changes won't affect Switch 2

While some older generation consoles receive price cuts, the Switch could become more expensive in Canada. On August 1st, Nintendo will release an updated MSRP for the console, Switch games, and accessories. Nintendo fans suspect ...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Jun 2025 21:21

The Fenix 8 and its counterpart smartwatches are quickly amassing new features as part of Garmin's lates beta development cycle. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update to current high-end smartwatches with activity improvements and new Focus Mode power controls

Garmin has issued a new update for the Fenix 8 and other associated smartwatches. Available to try on Garmin's Beta Program, Beta Version 17.12 brings almost a dozen to the high-end smartwatches including four new features and imp...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 20:42

PlayStation Store's digital game price hikes in Brazil and Turkey draw ire from users

Sony is increasing prices for both, its PlayStation Plus service as well as certain games on multiple storefronts.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025 19:47

Garmin is focusing on adding new features to the Vivoactive 6 after releasing it in April. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases Evening Report, Rucking activity and Custom Focus modes to mid-range smartwatch via new update

Garmin is rolling out a fresh update to the Vivoactive 6 on its Beta Program. Available to try now, Beta 12.50 introduces several high-profile changes for the mid-range smartwatch like Evening Report and Custom Focus mode support.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 18:27

Mario Kart World retail case in Germany (Image source: Quelle.de with edits)

Mario Kart World price plummets in Germany as buyers see the advantage of physical Switch 2 games

German gamers are paying considerably less for Mario Kart World than on its release date. Some stores have already slashed the price of the physical edition from €90 to €70. Nintendo fans are now imploring other gamers to avoid fu...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Jun 2025 18:08

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, screenshot pictured, is widely considered to be one of the best releases in the series (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag remake hinted by Edward Kenway voice actor

One of Ubisoft's most beloved titles from the Assassin's Creed franchise might be getting a remake in the near future.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025 16:48

Space Marine Master Crafted Edition customers can now ask for a refund. Official game teaser pictured. (Image source: Steam)

Warhammer 40k Space Marine dev offers full Steam refunds for Master Crafted Edition

Buyers of the Warhammer 40K: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition can now receive refunds, or alternatively, a large discount if they have already purchased the Anniversary Edition.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025 13:26

The Google Labs Doppl app lets users try on clothing in virtual reality using any smartphone. (Image source: Google Labs)

Google Labs Doppl app enables virtual clothing try-ons

Google Labs has launched Doppl, an AI-powered app that lets users virtually try on clothes using smartphone photos. The app generates realistic images and videos to preview outfits after analyzing body shapes and fabric types.

David Chien, 29 Jun 2025 23:28

This is an Xbox marketing banner (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Former Microsoft executive criticizes confusing Xbox branding and suggests abandoning console development

An influential figure in Xbox gaming history doesn't see much clarity in his former employer's current approach. Mike Ybarra believes that Microsoft should focus on multi-platform Xbox games and services rather than hardware. Even...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Jun 2025 22:26

The Onn 4K Pro is receiving the new, reworked OTA. (Image Source: Walmart)

Revised Android 14 update now rolling out to Onn 4K and Onn 4K Pro Google TV streaming boxes

Walmart's Onn 4K, Onn 4K Pro, and even the older Onn Stick are now receiving a new Android 14 update. This new update arrives as a 0.91 GB OTA on the Onn 4K Pro and can be installed by all users—even those who installed the previo...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2025 10:16

Windows 7 Home Premium desktop. A screenshot taken in June 2025. (Image source: Sergey Tarasov / Notebookcheck)

Windows 7 still supported by major anti-virus solution makers as ESU program persists

CheckMag Avast and AVG run smoothly despite the lack of post-2020 patches as Avira and Panda struggle, a brief test shows. Several up-to-date alternative Web browsers are available for Windows users to choose from, too, enabling the 2009 O...

Sergey Tarasov, 29 Jun 2025 09:18

Raycast for Windows is now available in beta by invitation. (Image Source: Raycast)

One of the best productivity tools for macOS now comes to Windows 11

Raycast is now in the public beta preview stage for Windows users. A well-known Spotlight alternative for macOS, Raycast carries forward most of its functionality to Windows 11 with additional features being planned down the lines...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2025 08:26

A developer navigates complex source code workflows, where permission misconfigurations and automation can introduce silent risks such as the GerriScary vulnerability disclosed in Google's Gerrit-based projects (Image source: Freepik)

"GerriScary" vulnerability in Gerrit exposed code integrity risk across key Google projects

The misconfiguration in Google's open-source code review system allowed unauthorised code revisions in at least 18 projects, prompting security updates and wider warnings for Gerrit users.

Louise Burke, 28 Jun 2025 22:36

Stellantis recalls 8,400 Dodge Charger Daytonas due to software issues (Image source: Walter Lee via Unsplash)

Stellantis recalls 8,400 Dodge Chargers for being too quiet as recall spree continues

Stellantis has initiated a recall for nearly 8,400 2024-2025 Dodge Charger electric vehicles due to a software flaw that renders them too silent, posing a risk to pedestrians. This move comes amid a broader wave of safety actions ...

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Jun 2025 21:10

Microsoft claims Windows 11 is up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10, but benchmark uses different gen CPUs

A new Microsoft blog post suggests a massive performance boost after a Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11. Sadly, the Geekbench 6 test used to support the claim includes older and newer Intel CPUs. With other benchmarks yielding les...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Jun 2025 21:04

Revenge of the Savage Planet steam screenshot with explorer jumping off a mushroom between purple trees

Deal | Highly rated upbeat, satirical action adventure platformer drops to $14.99 in Steam Summer Sale despite launching mere weeks ago

Revenge of the Savage Planet, a wacky co-op 3D platformer game with split-screen co-op and very positive Steam reviews has received its first ever Steam Sale discount a mere two months after launch, and the discount has slashed a ...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Jun 2025 20:55

Valve and Steam logos (Image source: Valve Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, DemonDays64, modification of Valve Corporation file, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Series of Steam games stolen from indie developers highlights Valve's moderation struggles

Not all Steam games appear on the platform with the original author's permission. Gamepressure discovered that a developer had stolen numerous indie games from the itch.io website. Gamers have criticized Valve for accepting shovel...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Jun 2025 01:26

Little Nightmares 3 pre-order box art (Image source: Best Buy)

Little Nightmares 3 pre-order art lacks Game-Key Card label, frustrating buyers of Switch 2 games

Retail packaging for Switch 2 games typically indicates when titles release on a Game-Key Card. However, some buyers who pre-ordered Little Nightmares 3 may have been unaware that it uses this format. Physical media supporters are...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Jun 2025 21:57

The App Store makes some changes. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils new Core Technology Commission for non-App Store purchases

Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney has lambasted Apple's new Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance measures as "a mockery of fair competition in digital markets" due to new charges on app purchases made outside the App Store. The Cupertin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2025 20:45

Elegoo launches its Matrix app. (Image source: Elegoo)

Elegoo Jupiter 2 slated to launch as new 3D printer with new smartphone remote control app

Elegoo has announced that its next flagship-grade 3D printer will be its first to launch capable of being controlled via smartphone out of the box. The Jupiter 2 is to be compatible with the OEM's new Matrix app, which lets the us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2025 19:31

FBC Firebreak, official teaser pictured surpasses 1 million players despite mixed reviews (image source: Remedy Entertainment)

FBC Firebreak hits 1 million players propped by console subscribers despite mixed reviews

Remedy Entertainment's new multiplayer title, FBC: Firebreak has hit 1 million users, with a few caveats.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Jun 2025 15:05

Garmin has returned to its Forerunner Beta Program after a short pause to resolve bugs that were causing system crashes in a recent build. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Forerunner smartwatch updates to address recent system crashes

Garmin has returned to its Forerunner Beta Program after a short hiatus. While the company has not added the new Forerunner 570 or Forerunner 970, it promises to have resolved issues that were causing system crashes while also thr...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2025 14:15

Gaudio Studio for smartphones can separate music back into individual vocal and instrument tracks. (Image source: Gaudio Lab)

Gaudio Studio arrives on smartphones: Extract individual vocal and instrument stems from songs for remixing and sing-alongs

The Gaudio Studio app for Android and iOS uses GSEP AI technology to separate songs into vocal and instrument stems for remixing and performances. Users can adjust track volumes, reduce background noise, and export individual stem...

David Chien, 27 Jun 2025 07:05

The 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 is available for Mac and Windows. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo's macOS software adds support for Ultimate 2, Ultimate 2C and more

A new update for the macOS version of the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 has arrived. The update brings support for multiple 8BitDo controllers, receivers, and mouse, allowing owners of these devices to modify and remap keys and upda...

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Jun 2025 01:24

WhatsApp introduces Message Summaries. (Image source: WhatsApp - edited)

WhatsApp introduces AI-powered summaries for unread messages

WhatsApp is rolling out Message Summaries, a new AI-powered feature that lets users generate summaries of unread messages. It is currently available in English and will expand to more languages soon.

Huzefa Baloch, 26 Jun 2025 22:11