Apple's iOS 17.4 update introduces the ability to sideload apps in compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act, along with security enhancements and battery data improvements, and here are some precautionary measures to ensure a smooth update process and avoid data loss.
Apple is advising iPhone users not to put their wet devices in uncooked rice to dry them out, as it can actually cause damage, and instead recommends letting the phone dry out on its own in a dry area with airflow.
Mother 3, the elusive RPG from the Earthbound series, will finally be coming to Switch Online in Japan, while the North American version announced the addition of Rare games for the NES, SNES, and N64, resulting in a major discrepancy between the two regions.
Contra: Operation Galuga, a reimagined version of the classic NES action game, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on March 12th, 2024 with new visuals, stages, enemies, and weapons.
Apple has introduced Apple Sports, a free app that offers real-time scores and stats for various sports leagues, with the ability to watch live games on Apple TV.
Nintendo's latest Direct Partner Showcase reveals upcoming games such as Grounded and Pentiment, a new Super Monkey Ball game, Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, classic Rare games, Epic Mickey Rebrushed, Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, Endless Ocean Luminous, South Park: Snow Day, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Mother 3 (Japan only), Monster Hunter Stories, and Gundam Breaker 4.
Samsung plans to bring AI features, focused on "intelligent health experiences," to select Galaxy wearables including the Galaxy Watch in the near future, according to Samsung's mobile president, TM Roh.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable phones are expected to be unveiled at an Unpacked event in July, with potential upgrades in display technology and the addition of an S Pen slot for the Z Fold 6.
Obsidian's Xbox exclusives, the narrative RPG Pentiment and multiplayer survival game Grounded, are set to release on the Nintendo Switch in 2024, with Pentiment arriving tomorrow, February 22nd, and Grounded releasing on April 16th.
Google has introduced Gemini Business, an add-on for its Workspace suite of products, to compete with Microsoft's AI capabilities, offering features like email drafting assistance, data analysis, and document creation for a lower price.
WhatsApp has added new text formatting options, including bullet points, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code, to help users better organize and highlight their messages.
Google One AI Premium plan now includes Gemini features in Gmail, Docs, and other Workspace apps for personal accounts, allowing users to be more productive without switching between tabs or apps.
Retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts captured a stunning image of the pyramids on his last day aboard the International Space Station.
ChatGPT, an AI tool developed by OpenAI, has faced criticism as users reported receiving nonsensical responses in a mixture of English and Spanish, highlighting the unstable nature of AI systems and the lack of safety guarantees surrounding them.
Apple has launched a new app called Apple Sports, which provides real-time scores, stats, and other information about favorite teams and leagues, while also introducing competition to other sports score aggregators on the App Store.
Mother 3, the long-awaited third entry in the Mother series, is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch, but currently, it is only scheduled for release in Japan.
Nintendo has announced new games coming to Switch Online, including Killer Instinct, Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, R.C. Pro-Am, and Snake Rattle 'n' Roll, with Blast Corps launching on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, though Donkey Kong 64 is not included.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is set to be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam on March 14, featuring new maps, characters, and a new mode called Hero Assault.
Take a deep breath and explore the uncharted underwater world of the Veiled Sea, encountering over 500 species of marine life, some of which are presumed extinct or mythical, in shared expeditions of up to 30 players online.
Microsoft has revealed that two of its former exclusives, Grounded and Pentiment, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, as part of its new policy of expanding its games to other hardware platforms.
Apple has announced a new app called "Apple Sports," which provides real-time statistics, scores, and more for various sports leagues, and is available for free in the App Store.
ATLUS has announced Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, an enhanced version of the original game, which will launch on June 21, 2024 for various platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with pre-orders starting on February 27, 2024.
Users have reported that OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot has been giving nonsensical and unexpected responses, prompting investigation into the issue.
Microsoft's Xbox games Pentiment and Grounded will be coming to the Nintendo Switch as part of Microsoft's new multiplatform push, with Pentiment launching on February 22 and Grounded on April 16.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, an updated version of the game for PS5 and PS4, will be released on June 21, 2024, featuring new content and storylines, with pre-orders starting next week.
Grounded and Pentiment, previously exclusive to Xbox, are coming to Nintendo Switch, with Pentiment launching tomorrow and Grounded arriving on April 16th.
Aspyr has announced the launch of the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, featuring iconic battles from the Star Wars galaxy and both online and offline gameplay.
The original Star Wars: Battlefront games are set to be released on Nintendo Switch, among other platforms, in March, featuring iconic battles and additional playable characters.
Penny's Big Breakaway, a kinetic 3D platformer, is now available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, offering a vibrant and challenging gameplay experience.
Apple has introduced Apple Sports, a free iPhone app that provides sports fans with real-time scores, stats, and personalized experiences, with support for various leagues and teams.
Apple has announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3 for iMessage, providing extensive defenses against quantum attacks and surpassing the security of other messaging apps.
The Amazon Echo Hub is an affordable and intuitive smart home control panel that combines a touchscreen display, smart home hub capabilities, and Alexa voice control in one device, making it a convenient solution for managing connected devices in the home.
Apple has launched a standalone app, Apple Sports, that provides real-time scores, stats, and live streaming for sports, with a focus on driving viewership to the Apple TV app and its exclusive 10-year worldwide deal with Major League Soccer.
Helldivers 2, despite its tremendous success, has been plagued by server overload issues since launch, causing disconnects and crashes for players, leading to frustration and a decline in user reviews on Steam.
Apple's iPhone models, particularly the iPhone 14, dominated the top-selling smartphones of 2023, while Samsung's mid-range devices performed well, according to Counterpoint Research, with emerging markets like India contributing to Apple's stable sales growth.
Nintendo will be releasing a Partner Showcase video at 14:00 GMT, providing around 25 minutes of information on Nintendo Switch games from their publishing and development partners.
Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories, a turn-based RPG spin-off of the Monster Hunter franchise, is being remastered for the Nintendo Switch with added features such as full voice acting, a museum, artwork, and a music player.
Google has announced the launch of Gemma, a new family of lightweight open-weight models, which can be used for commercial and research purposes, and are inspired by the company's Gemini models. These models are not open source but can be fine-tuned and customized by developers. Google is also releasing a responsible generative AI toolkit and a debugging tool to ensure safe AI applications.
Google has released Gemma 2B and 7B, open-source AI models that are smaller and lighter than its flagship Gemini model, making them suitable for smaller tasks like chatbots and summarizations, while still surpassing larger models on key benchmarks and being capable of running directly on a developer's laptop or desktop computer.
Square Enix has released an update to the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo, adding a new section set in the outskirts of Junon with features such as exploration, item crafting, and combat missions, while also addressing graphical fixes and adjustments based on player feedback.
Xbox MOBA Gigantic is making a comeback after six years as Gigantic: Rampage Edition, featuring new content and no microtransactions.
Windows users can enhance their PC experience with tools like Winget for fast program installation and updates, Snappy Driver Installer for driver updates, PortableApps.com Platform for portable applications, Ninite for easy software installation, Defraggler for file optimization, Hasleo Backup Suite for regular backups, Easy Context Menu for quicker access to settings, Crystal Disk Info for monitoring drive health, and Autohotkey and Autoit for task automation.
Apple has advised against the popular method of drying a wet iPhone in a bag of rice, stating that it could result in small particles of rice damaging the device, and instead recommends tapping out any liquid and leaving the phone to dry in a dry area with airflow.
Apple's new app store terms, which allow developers to sell their apps outside of the official App Store but impose prohibitive conditions, are facing opposition from Meta and Microsoft, who are now lobbying the EU to reject the terms and offer better terms to developers.
Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers are offering significant discounts on top laptops, including a $300 discount on the MacBook Air 15-inch at Best Buy, making it an ideal time to upgrade your laptop.
Many early adopters are returning Apple Vision Pro, citing reasons such as its heavy weight, subpar video passthrough, software bugs, lack of shared experiences, and high price.
Xbox is not planning to eliminate physical games, according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, who stated that the company's strategy does not rely on a shift towards all-digital content.
Apple dominated global smartphone sales in 2023, with seven out of the top 10 best-selling smartphones being iPhones, while Android flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S23 series did not make the list, indicating a strong preference for iPhones among consumers.
Microsoft is developing its own networking card to reduce reliance on Nvidia's hardware, potentially optimizing its Azure infrastructure and diversifying its technology stack.
The Nothing Phone 2a is 18% more powerful and 16% more efficient than the Phone 1, according to company co-founder Carl Pei.