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It has been 30 years since the release of the original Sega Mega Drive/Genesis console. (Source: Famitsu)

Sega reveals Mega Drive Mini console

The Japanese video-game developer Sega has unveiled a Mega Drive Mini console at the recent Sega Fes 2018 event. The original Sega Mega Drive (known as the Genesis in North America) was released in Japan in 1988, and it ended up b...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Apr 2018 06:13

A welcome change. (Source: Business Today)

Xiaomi promises to release kernel sources for its devices but there's a catch

Xiaomi has a terrible history with releasing kernel sources—a direct violation of the General Public License. The company looks to have seen the light, with a company spokesperson declaring that devices will now have their sources...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2018 00:51

BioShock Infinite alone sold over 11 million units. (Source: Polygon)

Rumored BioShock game in development

A report from Kotaku about the video-game company Hangar 13 has mentioned the development of a new BioShock game. BioShock Infinite was the last release in the popular series from 2K Games, and that title came out in 2013. There h...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Apr 2018 00:16

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, Russia bans Telegram mid-April 2018 (Source: Bloomberg)

Russian authorities ban Telegram

Less than a month since it managed to reach 200 million users within a 30-day period, Telegram Messenger has to take a serious blow as the Russian authorities decide to ban its use in the country. The reason for this decision is t...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Apr 2018 22:05

The Microsoft Surface Dial is most useful when used on-screen with supported applications. (Source: Microsoft)

Firmware update finally brings on-screen Surface Dial support to the Surface Pro 4

Artists, designers, and editors with Surface Pro 4's can now enjoy full on-screen controls when using a Surface Dial on their Surface device. The Surface Dial provides basic functionality for all Bluetooth 4.0 LE equipped Windows ...

Craig Ward, 13 Apr 2018 18:56

In April 2016, Bitcoin's price was still under US$500. (Source: CoinDesk)

Bitcoin's value rises by nearly US$1000 in barely two hours

Bitcoin’s price rocketed for a short period on April 12, soaring from US$6,852 to US$7,834 in the space of barely two hours. The virtual currency’s value has been dropping consistently since December 2017, when it enjoyed record p...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2018 07:41

Strong sales for Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice meant it broke even in around three months. (Source: Ninja Theory)

Nintendo and Hellblade big winners at 2018 BAFTA Games Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has held its annual award ceremony for the video-game industry. The 2018 event was a great success for Nintendo, which took home three prizes, and for the dark fantasy action...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2018 00:37

The LG G6 will be the first to benefit from the new Software Update Center. (Source: LG)

LG opens “Software Update Center”

LG has announced the establishment of a new "Software Update Center" at its R&D facility in Korea. The new department will focus solely on delivering timely updates to its Android devices across all of its global markets.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2018 07:44

Opinion | Windows 10 on ARM: DOA?

With the promise of all-day battery life, always-on LTE, and smartphone-like standby and resume, the first Windows 10 on ARM devices are here. Windows 10 on ARM may be great feat of engineering, but it does come with limitations u...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam & Douglas Black, 12 Apr 2018 05:01

Destiny 2 was developed by Bungie and published by Activision. (Source: Bungie)

Bungie announces release date for Destiny 2 expansion

The American video-game developer behind Destiny 2, Bungie, has announced the release date for the second expansion to the online first-person shooter. Warmind will be released on May 8, at the same time as the start of Season Thr...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2018 02:33

Steam Spy was created by Sergey Galyonkin. (Source: Twitter)

Steam Spy ceases operations due to privacy changes made by Valve

The well-known video-game tracking website Steam Spy will be shutting down after Valve announced changes to Steam’s privacy settings. The specific change that has affected Steam Spy’s operations is the default hiding of a user’s g...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2018 00:17

Two more characters have yet to be introduced for Overkill's The Walking Dead. (Source: Overkill Software)

Overkill's The Walking Dead gets a new trailer

A new trailer has been released for Overkill’s The Walking Dead and it certainly looks impressive. The cinematic clip focuses on Maya, who will be one of the playable characters in the game. Overkill Software announced the title b...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2018 06:07

Nexon has been involved with the development of titles such as Counter-Strike Online and Mabinogi. (Source: Massively Overpowered)

South Korean game makers face massive fine for loot box controversy

Three South Korean video-game developers have been severely punished by the country’s Fair Trade Commission in regard to the use of loot boxes in some of their games. Nexon, Netmarble, and NextFloor are the companies facing fines ...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Apr 2018 22:07

Google Chrome found to start antivirus scans at every launch

A bug in Google Chrome is causing the inbuilt antivirus scanner in the browser to initiate scans during startup causing delays in launching the program. While Google will be addressing this bug in a future patch, the only workarou...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Apr 2018 16:46

The original Windows File Manager is now available for Windows 10. (Source: The Verge)

The original Windows File Manager is now available on Windows 10 for nostalgia's sake

Microsoft has released the source code for the original Windows File Manager that debuted nearly 28 years ago in Windows 3.0. The source code has been modified a bit to make it compatible with modern Windows versions and can be do...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Apr 2018 16:20

Nvidia GeForce GTX 480, flagship Fermi launch card. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia drops performance optimisation, bug fix, and new feature support for Fermi series GPUs

The Fermi microarchitecture was first released 8 years ago, and was used in the 400, 500, 600 series on desktop and mobile, as well as the 700 and 800 series mobile cards. Nvidia has now stopped support for these GPUs, with a full...

Craig Ward, 09 Apr 2018 15:15

The Redmi Note 5 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Redmi Note 5 Pro kernel sources released

Xiaomi has released Nougat kernel sourced for the Redmi Note 5 Pro. This will be yet another device that Xiaomi has released sources for over the past few months, which could be an indication of a change in the company's stance o...

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2018 22:35

Facebook will soon allow you to delete your drunk texts

Facebook will allow users to delete/unsend their messages soon. This "feature" was unlikely to be released anytime soon but the company has promised to do so after it was revealed that company executives have had the ability to un...

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2018 21:46

Microsoft brings new privacy and security features to OneDrive and Outlook.com

As part of a feature upgrade to Outlook.com and OneDrive, Microsoft is adding security and privacy features to help users protect their synced files and sent emails. These include password protected sharing, optional end-to-end em...

Craig Ward, 08 Apr 2018 19:34

The OneDrive Files Restore feature protects against ransomware. (Source: Microsoft)

OneDrive and Office 365 get anti-ransomware protection with auto-detection and 30-day roll-back

Ransomware has the ability to cause a lot of problems for those who aren't prepared. Businesses and students can lose days or weeks worth of work, and consumers can find years worth of treasured photos are no longer accessible. Pe...

Craig Ward, 08 Apr 2018 19:31

Months after reaching the end of its life, the Blackberry Priv receives an update

The Blackberry Priv has received yet another update. The company officially ended support for the device a few months ago but promised that patches would be sent out in the event of a vulnerability being found. This appears to be ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2018 00:54

Crusader Kings II gameplay example. (Source: Paradox Interactive)

Deal | For the next 24 hours you can get Crusader Kings II free-to-keep forever

For a limited time Paradox Interactive is offering Crusader Kings II for free (yours to keep). CK2 is a grand strategy game set in medieval Europe where players use warfare, assassinations, and strategic marriages to attempt to bu...

Craig Ward, 06 Apr 2018 20:10

Razer has entered the PC game retail business with the launch of the Razer Game Store. (Source: Razer)

Razer enters the PC game retail business with the launch of the Razer Game Store

PC game retail joins peripherals, laptops, and smartphones in Razer's product line up as they diversify their portfolio. The store sells legitimate keys that can be redeemed on other platforms such as Valve's Steam and Ubisoft's U...

Craig Ward, 06 Apr 2018 18:19

Microsoft is laying the foundation for 64-bit apps for Windows 10 on ARM. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 on ARM 64-bit app support inbound

If Microsoft is serious about keeping its Windows 10 on ARM dreams alive, it needs to bring support for 64-bit x86-based apps to the platform as soon as possible. A new SDK set to be introduced next month could help make this happ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Apr 2018 08:54

The Alliance and the Horde will face off against each other yet again in Battle for Azeroth. (Source: Blizzard)

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth coming in August

Blizzard Entertainment has announced a launch date for the next World of Warcraft expansion, Battle for Azeroth. The expansion will be released on August 14 and is currently available for pre-order. The standard edition of the lat...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2018 23:20

Massive has worked on titles such as The Division, Far Cry 3, and Assassin's Creed: Revelations. (Source: Steam)

Massive Entertainment may be working on a battle royale game

Massive Entertainment, the Swedish video-game developer behind Tom Clancy’s The Division, may be working on a new battle royale game. It has been reported that the Ubisoft-owned subsidiary has been tasked by the French gaming gian...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2018 04:45

Instagram app on Apple Watch, discontinued as of early April 2018

Instagram discontinues its Apple Watch app

After big names like Amazon, eBay, and Twitter discontinued their apps for Apple Watch, the time has come for Instagram to do the same. The Instagram app for Apple's wearable will no longer provide a standalone experience once use...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2018 21:27

Chrono Trigger was released for iPhone/iPod touch in 2011 and for Android devices in 2012. (Source: Steam)

Square Enix to fix problems with Chrono Trigger port

There was some excitement among JRPG fans in February when a PC port of Chrono Trigger unexpectedly turned up on Steam. However, that excitement soon turned to exasperation as many gamers complained about the graphics and the user...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2018 23:04

The Chrome Web Store is breaking up with cryptocurrencies. (Logos: Chrome Web Store and Bitcoin. Image: Self)

Chrome Web Store bans extensions that mine cryptocurrencies

The Chrome Web Store has updated its policy concerning extensions with crypto-mining scripts, outright banning such extensions from the store. Any existing extensions that can be used for mining cryptocurrencies will be removed by...

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2018 22:07

The Samsung Galaxy S6. (Source: The Android Soul)

The Samsung Galaxy S6 flagships say, "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

The S6 was released in April 2015. The device has had its time out in the sun but that is at an end, with Samsung officially ending support for the device. The S6 Edge, S6 Active, and S6 Edge+ also get the same treatment, with the...

Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2018 00:59

The Nokia 5 is one of the few devices supported. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Nokia users can now unofficially unlock their bootloaders but the methodology is as sketchy as it gets

A developer on XDA has devised a means of unlocking bootloaders of the Nokia 2, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8. While testers have confirmed the fact that it does work, the methods involved may not be the safest.

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 21:20

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Deepsea Blue (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet is finally receiving Android Oreo on T-Mobile

After a rather long wait, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet owners on T-Mobile can finally enjoy the benefits delivered by the Android Oreo update. Sadly, the release notes page has not been updated by T-Mobile yet, but the update...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 15:56

Intel updates Gameplay support site with Kaby Lake-G options

Intel Gameplay now shows what games will work on Kaby Lake-G PCs

Intel takes the guesswork out of game compatibility by testing the most popular games throughout the Core ix series themselves. The most recent additions are the Core i7-8809G and Core i7-8705G with suggested graphical settings on...

Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2018 04:35

Social networking project Arbtr (Source: Kickstarter)

Kickstarter project Arbtr aims to bring social networking back to the basics

If you are looking for a Facebook alternative, then Arbtr might be your thing. Returning to the basics of social networking, this Kickstarter project aims to create an "anti-feed" where users can share a single thing at a time. Th...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 23:59

It is possible to take the World Backup Day pledge on either Facebook or Twitter. (Source: PCMag)

March 31 - Happy World Backup Day

In case you weren’t aware, March 31 is World Backup Day. Today is the day when computer users should no longer procrastinate with that crucial task and take a few moments to backup their data. It might seem like an April Fools’ Da...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2018 22:10

Google URL Shortener homepage today, goo.gl shutting down next year

Google URL Shortener will be shut down on March 30, 2019

After being around for less than a decade, Google's URL shortener goo.gl — initially used for Feedburner and Google Toolbar — will go down in three stages. Support for it went down yesterday, from April 13 only existing users will...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 21:50

April Fools' Day 2018: Gaijin Entertainment testing Silent Thunder

Although War Thunder has been around for more than 5 years, today its players can enjoy the experience of a sub commander for the first time. Although the "Silent Thunder" game mode is now only an April Fools' Day joke, it might a...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 20:30

Google Pixel 2 flagship with the latest Pixel Launcher app available as of March 2018

Google Pixel 3 to feature a new Pixel Launcher search bar

The upcoming Google Pixel 3 flagship is expected to feature a new Pixel Launcher design, but some of the changes have been already discovered inside the APK file of the existing app by a senior member of the popular XDA Developers...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 16:47

Apple iOS 11.3 incorporates a new privacy icon alerting users when their personal data is required. (Source: Apple)

Privacy feature in iOS 11.3 lets users know when it wants your data

Apple has baked a new privacy feature into iOS 11.3, the latest software update for its iPhones and iPads. Following the update, a new icon will appear each time personal information is required to enable a service providing users...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Mar 2018 03:13

The devastating guided missile is the latest weapon to be added to Fornite's arsenal. (Source: Metro News)

Fortnite gets new patch and beats Minecraft on YouTube

Epic Games has released patch v3.4 for Fortnite, and among the numerous bug fixes there is also a new weapon for players to become familiar with. This large update was swiftly followed by patch v3.4.1 which dealt with a couple of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2018 02:16

Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times for iOS (Source: Warhammer Community)

Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times coming to Android next month for US$4.99

Warhammer Quest 2 has been available on iOS devices for a while, and now this sequel to the original Warhammer Quest video game is finally heading for Android. Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times will hit Google Play on April 11, but...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 01:21

The Japanese Yen currently makes up over 51% of Bitcoin's investment volume by currency. (Source: The Merkle)

Bitcoin crisis continues with another huge price drop

Bitcoin has suffered yet another turbulent day in regard to its market value. Within the last 24 hours the virtual currency’s worth has dropped from a high of US$7382 to a close of US$6822, reaching a low of US$6660 at one point. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2018 22:54

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Android flagships to receive FM radio support via software update

FM radio support coming soon to the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Although Samsung and NextRadio announced earlier this year that all upcoming handsets of the South Korean brand to hit the US and Canada will feature FM radio support, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ came with a bug that disabled it. Now, S...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2018 22:21

Google Play audiobooks, now with bookmarks and smart resume late March 2018

Audiobooks on Google Play now feature Bookmarks, Smart Resume, and more

About two months since audiobooks became available for download and listening via Google Play and the iTunes Store for the first time, an update aims to improve the user's experience by adding bookmarks and smart resume capabiliti...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2018 16:32

Razer Phone Android flagship for gamers gets 8.1 Oreo update preview

Android 8.1 Oreo preview now available for the Razer Phone

Razer Phone users who feel adventurous enough can grab the Android 8.1 Oreo preview for their handset, but they should be aware that this build will not receive any OTA updates in the future. Sadly, to install it, the bootloader m...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2018 15:01

Marvel Strike Force free-to-play RPG (Source: Google Play)

Free-to-play mobile RPG Marvel Strike Force now available for Android and iOS

The new free-to-play mobile RPG by FoxNext Games, Marvel Strike Force, pits the player's team against the alien warlord Ultimus and his Kree soldiers, who allied themselves with Hydra and AIM. The list of playable Marvel character...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2018 12:55

By filing documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Telegram is striving for cryptocurrency legitimacy. (Source: TechCrunch)

Telegram raises US$1.7 billion for its ICO

The instant messaging service Telegram has apparently filed more papers with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that it has now raised a total of US$1.7 billion during its Initial Coin Offering (ICO). The serv...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2018 02:33

Red Hat reaches the quarter-century milestone

Red Hat has now spent 25 years developing and supporting Linux and other related open-source projects. Originally started by Bob Young and Marc Ewing in a small residential room, it has now grown to have annual revenue of US$2.9 b...

Craig Ward, 30 Mar 2018 00:57

By creating five-star parks, players can unlock different regions in Jurassic World Evolution. (Source: Frontier Development)

Business simulation Jurassic World Evolution gets a release date

British video-game developer Frontier Development has announced a release date for the upcoming game Jurassic World Evolution. The business simulation title will be available online from June 12, with physical copies of the game b...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2018 22:57