PlayStation may offer refunds for a recently shut down PS4 game, as evidenced by a Reddit user who received a refund for their purchase of The Crew, despite it being made almost a decade ago.
Ascendant Studios, the developer of Immortals of Aveum, has reportedly furloughed most of its staff, adding to the challenges faced by the studio after the game's disappointing launch and the previous layoff of nearly half its employees.
Amazon has partnered with Bethesda Softworks and Microsoft to offer Amazon Prime members a free copy of the "Fallout 76" video game for Xbox Series X/S (or Xbox One) and PC through Prime Gaming, but the offer ends on May 24th.
State of Decay producer Jeff Strain's studio, Possibility Space, has reportedly shut down due to employee leaks, with founder Jeff Strain blaming the leaks for the closure and cancellation of the studio's project.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful chatbot powered by generative AI that can provide a wide range of information and creative output, while also facing challenges such as the generation of plausible but incorrect information.
Google is implementing a redesign in Chrome where the side panel button is removed and side panel features like Bookmarks, Reading List, and History can be accessed through the Chrome menu and pinned for easy access.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton struggles to beat the notoriously difficult opening tutorial level of the original PlayStation game, "Driver."
Epic Games has proposed an injunction to stop Google from restricting third-party app distribution on Android devices, arguing that Google has an illegal monopoly in the Android app distribution market; if accepted, the injunction would significantly limit Google's control over the Android app ecosystem and benefit both developers and users.
Intel shares fell over 4.5% following reports of a serious potential blow to revenue in China and an unfixable vulnerability in their hardware, as well as criticism from Nvidia.
Manor Lords, a highly anticipated medieval strategy simulator, will be available on PC Game Pass when it launches into Early Access on April 26, and it is expected to come to Xbox Game Pass in the future.
Nintendo Switch Online has added a selection of retro games, including the previously unreleased Mario game Wrecking Crew '98, which was originally only available in Japan.
Spotify's long-awaited lossless audio feature, potentially named "Music Pro," has been hinted at in recent code samples, suggesting it may be released as an optional add-on for the Premium subscription, along with DJ remix features and headphone optimization capabilities.
Garner Products has developed the DiskMantler, a machine that can efficiently extract valuable components from hard drives and potentially enhance rare-earth magnet recycling.
iOS 18, set to be announced at WWDC in June, is rumored to include new generative AI features for Siri and various apps, RCS support in the Messages app, a more customizable Home Screen, design changes, new features in apps like Apple Maps, and additional accessibility features.
Samsung's 75-inch Q60C QLED TV is currently on sale for $848, down from its usual price of $1,398, making it a great deal for those in need of a high-quality, large TV.
A Japanese man has been arrested for modifying Pokémon Violet save data and selling rare monsters online, potentially facing up to five years in prison.
Spanish company HALO Space has unveiled the design of its Aurora space capsule, which promises a luxury experience for space tourists, featuring comfortable seating, large windows, and fine dining, with flights scheduled to begin in 2026.
Samsung has confirmed that older devices from 2021 and 2022 will receive the One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features, but some devices will have limited capabilities.
Game development studio Possibility Space, founded by State of Decay creator Jeff Strain, appears to have shut down after multiple employees reported being laid off, following the closure of sister studio Crop Circle Games, leaving the future of parent company Prytania Media in doubt.
Women in the competitive hero shooter Valorant are speaking out against the harassment and mistreatment they face in-game, highlighting the ongoing problem of toxicity and sexism in the gaming community.
Bethesda has announced a "next-gen update" for Fallout 4, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on April 25, which will include performance improvements, stability fixes, and additional content such as Creation Club items and Halloween decorations.
Google has announced that it will be shutting down its Google One VPN service due to low usage and technical issues, marking the end of VPN support for Windows and Mac.
Ford is following the trend of charging extra for non-grayscale colors, with prices ranging from $295 to $995, making it difficult for buyers to personalize their cars without paying a premium.
Ubisoft has faced backlash as users claim the company revoked their license to access the online-only racing game "The Crew" without warning, leading to discussions about the ownership of digital goods.
The Helldivers 2 community is expressing a desire for rebalances to the game's marksman rifles and Warbonds, according to polls conducted on the official Discord server.
Motorola is set to launch its "Edge Family" for 2024 on April 16, which will include a flagship device equipped with speedy 125W fast charging, possibly the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
Leaked renders of Nothing's upcoming earbuds, Ear and Ear (a), reveal new color variants including black, white, and yellow, ahead of the official unveiling event on April 18.
The 2nd Generation Apple AirPods are currently available at their lowest price of the year on Amazon, priced at $89.99.
The main story for the upcoming third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy has already been completed, and voice recording may start soon, according to reliable sources.
Google has unveiled Android 15 Beta 1, featuring a security update that even recent iPhones do not have, providing a defense against secretive cellular tracking and intercept technologies.
The new Helldivers 2 Warbond offers a selection of new gear for the co-op game, but one of the body armors has the wrong passive perk and will be changing soon, according to developer Arrowhead Game Studios.
Investing in top-rated travel tech, such as Apple AirTags, a portable mini humidifier, Google Pixel Buds Pro, a universal travel adapter, Anker portable charger, and a Hot Logic Mini Portable Oven, can enhance comfort and convenience during travel, according to flight crew personnel and travel industry insiders.
Best Buy is currently offering discounts on a wide range of tech products, including laptops, tablets, smartwatches, TVs, and more until April 14, making it a great time to upgrade your devices.
Apple is updating its software to allow select iPhone models to accept used components from other iPhones, marking a positive step for the right to repair movement, but experts believe it is only being done due to pressure from lawmakers.
Apple stock rose on news that the company plans to refresh its Mac computer lineup with a focus on artificial intelligence capabilities.
The LG Evo G4 is the top-of-the-line OLED TV, offering excellent color accuracy, sleek design, and user-friendly webOS interface, making it the best OLED television on the market.
Discord is reportedly shutting down accounts and servers associated with Nintendo Switch emulators, following the recent shutdown of prominent emulation software Yuzu by Nintendo, as the company continues its battle against Switch emulation.
Nvidia's latest driver patch notes acknowledge stability issues with Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, advising users to consult Intel for assistance and providing links to Intel's support page and a tutorial on reducing CPU power limits.
Nintendo continues to issue DMCA takedowns against projects associated with Switch emulator Yuzu, including discussion servers of Yuzu forks Suyu and Sudachi as well as related projects on GitHub, following the settlement of a lawsuit, while Discord and GitHub comply with the takedown requests.
Best Buy is currently offering a 3-day sale on the TCL S4 Series TV, with the 85-inch model priced at just $799.99, making it the lowest price yet for this 4K smart TV.
Some Intel and Lenovo products have an unpatchable bug in their firmware, leaving them vulnerable to potential hacking, as the impacted products are no longer receiving software updates.
Google's upcoming mid-range phone, the Pixel 8a, has been leaked in four different colors and is expected to have impressive features including a 6.1-inch OLED display, Tensor G3 processor, and 8GB of RAM, though its success as a budget 5G phone will depend on its price point.
Highlights from this week's tech deals include discounts on Apple's M2 MacBook Air for $849, the 10th-gen iPad for $349, an Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch Lite bundle for $179, JLab Go Air Pop wireless earphones for $15, Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus for $389, 8BitDo's Ultimate Bluetooth Controller for $59.49, Chipolo One Bluetooth tracker for $20, Hisense U6K TV for $350, USB-C AirPods Pro for $189, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $40, GoPro Hero 12 Black for $350, Eufy RoboVac 11S Max for $140.
Western Digital has unveiled a 4TB SD card, the SanDisk Extreme Pro, which is designed for cameras and laptops and boasts 10 times the storage capacity of previous models, but won't be available until 2025 and the cost is still undisclosed.
Nintendo has officially ended online play for 3DS and Wii U games, leaving behind a collection of great games that fans would like to see on the Switch with enhancements such as local multiplayer for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Tri Force Heroes, improved controls for Kid Icarus: Uprising, remastered versions of Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot, a Switch port of Xenoblade Chronicles X, an HD port of Metroid: Samus Returns, a sequel or port of NES Remix and SNES Remix, and a remaster of Tomodachi Life with the enhanced Mii Maker from Miitopia.
Chinese scientists at Tsinghua University have developed Taichi, a light-based artificial intelligence chip that is more than 1,000 times as energy efficient as the high-performance Nvidia H100 GPU, using photonic integrated circuits to process data with extremely high speeds and bandwidths and significantly less energy than electronic devices.
Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 devices, along with other select devices, will be receiving AI features as early as next month, expanding the availability of these features to over a dozen more devices.
The Genshin Impact patch 4.6 livestream revealed new details about the upcoming patch and provided three codes for players to redeem for Primogems and other rewards.
Spotify has introduced a new feature called AI Playlist that allows subscribers to create personalized playlists based on prompts they write, combining different moods and genres.
The third installment of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is expected to be released around 2027, with the same team working on it and aiming for the same quality as the previous games, although a potential expansion could push the release to 2028.