Windows 11's clean installation process is now easier but less "clean," with new Microsoft apps and services integrated into the core Windows experience, prompting users to clean up the installation to minimize unwanted notifications and apps.
It takes approximately 30+ hours to finish the game Pacific Drive, but the time can vary depending on the player's exploration, luck, and dedication to the story.
Baldur's Gate 3 players have discovered that they can skip one of the game's most challenging dungeons, the Gauntlet of Shar, by using the basic Knock spell, leading to mixed reactions among fans.
Apple has divided the OLED display production for its upcoming 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models between Samsung and LG due to changes in demand outlook and production capacity.
From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki has acknowledged that the shift to a full-blown open world format in Elden Ring caused concern among the development team, but clarified that the game's vision of an open world is not traditional, emphasizing the need for unknowns and discoveries to create a challenging adventure.
Samsung has released the Galaxy Fit 3 in India, offering affordable fitness tracking with a larger OLED touchscreen and improved features compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Fit 2.
Blizzard's Diablo 4 Season 3 will be showcased in a campfire chat, revealing new features including the long-awaited Gauntlet and Trials, as well as bringing back some popular Vampiric Powers from Season 2 and providing updates on Season 4, offering players a breath of fresh air amidst an underwhelming current season and competition from Last Epoch.
Sons Of The Forest launches 1.0 update with new mutants, proximity chat, a creative mode, and raccoons.
Carlo Rovelli's book, White Holes, beautifully explains the science of the event horizon and encourages us to address the universe as 'you' to understand our shared identity with it.
The player cap for Helldivers 2 has been increased to 700,000, aiming to make wait times more bearable for players.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has earned a Metacritic score of 93, making it the second highest-rated entry in the RPG series, surpassing Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy VI, but still trailing behind Final Fantasy IX.
In 2024, new tools with AI functions, virus protection, and energy-saving features will continue to emerge, offering support for working in the office or with Windows, extending the functionality of the operating system in areas such as multimedia and security.
The developer of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead, has raised the game's server cap to 700,000 concurrent users in preparation for another weekend of high player numbers, hoping that the wait times will be more manageable.
Microsoft is upgrading the Spot fix tool in the Windows Photos app with Generative erase functionality, allowing users to easily remove objects from images, and this feature will be available on Windows 10 and 11.
UK developer Rare, known for classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Perfect Dark, is releasing its first PlayStation game, Sea of Thieves, on PS5 on April 30th.
Apple is launching a new state-of-the-art security upgrade for iMessage called post-quantum cryptography Level 3 (PQ3) to protect against sophisticated attacks and safeguard user data.
Hi-Fi Rush, a rhythm-based action game, may be targeting a release on the Nintendo Switch 2 rather than the original Switch, according to insider sources, potentially leading to a delay in an official announcement.
Apple is testing a new generative AI tool called "Ask" that allows AppleCare support advisors to automatically generate responses to technical questions, providing faster technical support to customers.
Google is phasing out Gmail's basic HTML view, which lacks certain features, starting in January 2024.
Despite offering an 8-hour free trial, Skull & Bones has failed to reach one million players, potentially due to its heavily criticized launch and high price tag.
Google has temporarily halted its Gemini AI model from generating images of people due to backlash over its failure to depict white individuals, stating that the model is "missing the mark."
Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered "Generative Eraser" feature for the Windows 11 Photos app, allowing users to easily remove people and objects in the background of images with a more realistic result.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which has faced numerous launch delays over the years, has reached a significant milestone as a full-scale rocket was rolled out to a launch pad in Florida for ground testing, signaling that the company is getting closer to its first orbital launch later this year.
San Diego police are reminding users of the Apple Vision Pro headset to prioritize pedestrian safety and refrain from using the device while crossing streets or driving.
Stability AI has announced Stable Diffusion 3, an improved AI model that generates higher quality images from text prompts and works better with multiple subjects, addressing limitations in previous models, while also assuring measures against misuse.
The human Y chromosome is degenerating and may disappear in a few million years, leading to our extinction unless we evolve a new sex gene, but recent research on spiny rats suggests that they have evolved a new male-determining gene, offering hope for the future of mankind.
Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta, criticizes OpenAI's new video generation model, Sora, arguing that its approach of generating pixels and creating a "world simulator" is inefficient and unlikely to accurately understand how the world works. LeCun is developing his own model, V-JEPA, which focuses on discarding unpredictable information for improved training and sample efficiency.
The battery lifespan of the iPhone 15 is more than double what was originally claimed by Apple, with the device maintaining at least 80% of its original capacity for 1,000 charging cycles according to a recent report from 9to5Mac.
A hoax statement claiming that Google was shutting down Gmail caused panic online, but it was quickly debunked as fake news.
Researchers have discovered that a dull bracelet and a rusted hollow hemisphere from a Bronze Age treasure in Spain were made from iron sourced from meteorites, suggesting that metalworking technology and techniques were more advanced than previously thought over 3,000 years ago.
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced bizarre and erratic responses, including generating nonsensical phrases, switching languages mid-response, and highlighting every word in a different color, leading to unexpected behavior and prompting OpenAI to swiftly fix the issue caused by a bug in language processing.
Palworld, an open-world survival game that has been described as "Pokémon With Guns," has reached a remarkable milestone of 25 million players within a month of its early access launch.
Google is pausing its chatbot Gemini's ability to generate people after receiving criticism for producing images of historical figures like Nazis, America's Founding Fathers, and the Pope as people of color, highlighting issues with diversity and stereotypes.
Last Epoch offers a compelling action RPG experience, with a skill system that strikes a balance between accessibility and complexity, and a deep character customization system, despite its derivative campaign and technical issues in multiplayer.
Apple has announced a major security upgrade for iMessage called PQ3, providing quantum protection to defend against future quantum computer-based attacks.
Nvidia has released a new app that combines Control Panel and GeForce Experience, allowing users to easily access and customize game and driver settings, with a unified GPU control center and a cliff notes version of new features, although broadcasting features are not yet available.
Stability AI has announced Stable Diffusion 3, an open-weights image-synthesis model that aims to bring DALL-E-like prompt fidelity to its generation of detailed, multi-subject images with improved quality and accuracy in text generation.
The creative director of FromSoftware, Hidetaka Miyazaki, undersells the success of their games and provides vague estimates for the size and length of the forthcoming Elden Ring DLC.
Google has confirmed that the claim circulating on social media about Gmail being discontinued in August 2024 is fake, highlighting the ease with which viral fake claims can spread on X social media platform due to the changes made by billionaire Elon Musk.
Nvidia has released a new app for Windows that combines the functions of three previous apps into one, making it easier to manage display preferences, update graphics card drivers, and use game performance tools, while also improving responsiveness and reducing the app's size.
Pacific Drive is a tough and original driving game that combines elements of survival, roguelike, and crafting genres, with a focus on the player's car as the primary tool and companion throughout the game.
Apple advises against using a bag of uncooked rice to dry wet iPhones, as it could potentially damage the device's internal components. Instead, they recommend tapping the device to remove any liquid and leaving it in an area with airflow before attempting to charge or connect accessories.
Despite the buzz surrounding OpenAI's Sora text-to-video generator, Hollywood remains unfazed and believes that AI technology cannot fully replace human creativity and complex production processes.
Sony is testing PC compatibility for the PS VR2, with plans to release it in 2024, potentially expanding the gaming platform's reach and offering more game variety.
Last Epoch developer Eleventh Hour Games is offering players a free in-game gift, The Autumnal Wrap, as they continue to address connectivity issues that have affected the launch of the game.
Framework is offering a more affordable option with its B-stock Factory Seconds systems, selling a barebones configuration of its Framework Laptop 13 for under $500, although it does not include RAM, storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, power adaptor, or an operating system.
Calibri, the default font in Microsoft programs for 17 years, has been replaced by a new font called Aptos, causing a stir and passionate debates on social media about the seemingly trivial change.
Riot Games has officially named their upcoming fighting game set in the League of Legends universe as 2XKO, revealing updates on its development and a planned launch window in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Samsung is bringing its AI features, including Circle to Search, Live Translate, and Chat Assist, to older devices such as the Galaxy S23 series and the Tab S9 Ultra through the One UI 6.1 update.
Helldivers 2 releases a new patch that fixes bugs, improves performance, and implements a functionality to kick idle players, aiming to alleviate server congestion and allow more players to enjoy the game.