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In-house Facebook chips could be used in future Oculus Go headsets that currently use a Qualcomm SoC. (Source: ABC)

Facebook expected to start making its own processors

A report from Bloomberg has stated that Facebook is creating a chip-making team. Job listings have appeared on the social-networking site’s careers section that seem to point toward this eventuality. Other tech giants, such as App...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Apr 2018 03:45

Android Oreo finally topples Jelly Bean. (Source: Google)

8 months after the release of Android Oreo, less than 5% of users have received the update

Developer metrics for the month of April have been released. The data released shows the dominance of Android Nougat in the market, with 30% of users being on that version of the OS. Android Oreo still has an utterly woeful market...

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2018 22:26

Former US president, Barack Obama. (Source: Twitter)

This AI video of Barack Obama is the disturbing future of fake news

An exercise in creating a humorous faked video of Barack Obama is in reality a disturbing preview of how AI can be used to manipulate ordinary people. Ironically, it turns out, AI might also be our savior from fake news at the sam...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Apr 2018 12:05

ZTE was founded in 1985 and has extensive international operations. (Source: CNET)

ZTE faces potential Android loss

According to a report from Reuters, ZTE may lose its Android license. As the current seventh-largest Android-based smartphone manufacturer, this would be a massive blow against the Shenzhen-based corporation. Even just losing acce...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2018 05:42

The Call of Duty series of games has amassed sales in the region of over 250 million units since 2003. (Source: Wccftech)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may not have a single-player campaign

There is a rumor that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will not feature a single-player campaign. This may come as a surprise to the series’ legions of fans as the games have always featured a variety of campaigns for a lone player to ba...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2018 03:24

Microsoft Azure Sphere components (Source: Blog | Microsoft Azure)

Microsoft launches Azure Sphere, its first product with a custom Linux kernel

Although Microsoft's former CEO, Steve Ballmer, called it a few years ago nothing less than "a cancer," Linux is now at the core of an IoT solution that comes from Redmond. Azure Sphere includes microcontrollers, a cloud-based sec...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2018 08:40

The first Watch Dogs title shipped over 10 million units worldwide. (Source: SegmentNext)

Clues point to Watch Dogs 3 development

Three “clues” have been unearthed that all seemingly point toward the development of Watch Dogs 3. Watch Dogs was released by Ubisoft in 2014 and was a huge commercial success. The sequel landed in 2016 and also received favorable...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2018 03:28

Law enforcement agencies tracked the alleged hacking activity back to 2015. (Source: Medium)

Russia accused of hijacking routers around the world

Law enforcement agencies in the US and UK have accused Russia of attempting to hack routers on a global scale. The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has released an alert today entitled “Russian State-Spons...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2018 01:40

The Vita was revised in 2013 and the OLED screen was replaced with an LCD screen. (Source: Sony)

PlayStation Vita rumored to be on its way out

British tabloid newspaper The Daily Star has reported that Sony may be planning to discontinue the PlayStation Vita handheld game console, possibly this year. The device was launched in 2011, and although it’s believed it has sold...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2018 00:02

OnePlus 5T Android flagship gets iPhone X-like navigation gestures

OnePlus 5T gets iPhone X-like navigation gestures

Introduced with the OxygenOS Open Beta all the way back in January, the new gesture-based navigation system for the OnePlus 5T is now available for everyone thanks to the OxygenOS 5.1.0 update. Once this feature is enabled, the na...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2018 22:20

The #DeleteFacebook movement may be gaining traction. (Source: Hillary Fox)

9% of Facebook users in the US have deleted their accounts over the past few weeks, study claims

A study by Tech.pinion has shown Facebook's ever-dwindling fortunes in the eyes of the public. According to the study, 17% of the population has deleted the app from their smartphones since the details of the recent privacy violat...

Ricci Rox, 16 Apr 2018 20:59

Razer Phone gets Android 8.1 Oreo stable mid-April 2018 (Source: Razer)

The Razer Phone gets Android 8.1 Oreo stable

The Android 8.1 Oreo OTA update for the Razer Phone has started its rollout earlier today. Its list of features includes multiple optimizations, an improved visual layout, as well as the latest security patches and bug fixes. The ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2018 17:32

Nokia 3 budget Android smartphone (Source: HMD Global)

Android Oreo stable hits Nokia 3 in India, the Night Light feature is now gone

Although the stable Android Oreo firmware for the Nokia 3 smartphone brings a faster boot time, autofill, picture-in-picture mode, Instant Apps, Google Play Protect, and the April security patch, it also takes away a feature that ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2018 13:05

Confidential Mode feature in Gmail (Source: The Verge)

Confidential Mode coming soon to Gmail

The upcoming Gmail design update aims to bring the desktop user experience closer to that provided by the email service on mobile devices. The list of features currently being tested includes smart replies, snooze, a new sidebar, ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2018 09:57

Game designer Yu Suzuki is the director and producer behind all three Shenmue titles. (Source: Sega)

Shenmue I and II coming to the PC this year

Sega has announced its classic adventure games Shenmue and Shenmue II will be made available for the PC sometime this year. Shenmue was originally released for the Dreamcast console in 1999, with a sequel coming out shortly afterw...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Apr 2018 08:37

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

Software

Facebook expected to start making its own processors

8 months after the release of Android Oreo, less than 5% of users have received the update

This AI video of Barack Obama is the disturbing future of fake news

ZTE faces potential Android loss

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may not have a single-player campaign

Microsoft launches Azure Sphere, its first product with a custom Linux kernel

Clues point to Watch Dogs 3 development

Russia accused of hijacking routers around the world

PlayStation Vita rumored to be on its way out

OnePlus 5T gets iPhone X-like navigation gestures

9% of Facebook users in the US have deleted their accounts over the past few weeks, study claims

The Razer Phone gets Android 8.1 Oreo stable

Android Oreo stable hits Nokia 3 in India, the Night Light feature is now gone

Confidential Mode coming soon to Gmail

Shenmue I and II coming to the PC this year

Sega reveals Mega Drive Mini console

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

Rumored BioShock game in development

Russian authorities ban Telegram

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

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

Nintendo and Hellblade big winners at 2018 BAFTA Games Awards

LG opens “Software Update Center”

Opinion | Windows 10 on ARM: DOA?

Bungie announces release date for Destiny 2 expansion

Steam Spy ceases operations due to privacy changes made by Valve

Overkill's The Walking Dead gets a new trailer

South Korean game makers face massive fine for loot box controversy

Google Chrome found to start antivirus scans at every launch

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

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

Redmi Note 5 Pro kernel sources released

Facebook will soon allow you to delete your drunk texts

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10 on ARM 64-bit app support inbound

The Samsung Galaxy S9 running on stock Android gives users the best of both worlds

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth coming in August

Massive Entertainment may be working on a battle royale game

Instagram discontinues its Apple Watch app

Square Enix to fix problems with Chrono Trigger port

Chrome Web Store bans extensions that mine cryptocurrencies

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

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

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

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

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

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