Microsoft Paint is adding layers and transparency features, similar to Photoshop, making it more powerful and versatile for digital artists, and also includes support for transparent PNGs.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to have a flat design, improved display brightness, optimized camera technology, powerful performance enhancements, and faster charging capabilities, making it a strong competitor to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Samsung is set to release budget-friendly Galaxy Buds FE with active noise cancellation and ambient sound functionality, potentially priced around $120-$130, alongside the Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE, and Tab S9 FE+ in a Fan Edition lineup.
Panos Panay, Microsoft's chief product officer and VP for devices, has announced his departure from the company after 19 years, leaving behind a dual software/hardware leadership role and uncertainties regarding the upcoming Microsoft Event and the future of the Surface line.
Google has incorporated its AI chatbot, Bard, into applications such as YouTube, Gmail, and Drive, enabling users to collaborate with the chatbot while using these services, as the competition between Google and OpenAI intensifies.
Duolingo is expanding its app to include music lessons, similar to its language lessons, in an effort to gamify education and provide bite-sized lessons in various subjects.
Starfield, the latest game from Bethesda, has received high scores and solid reception from players, with 6 million players so far, making it the biggest launch in Bethesda's history, although it is unclear how many of those players are Game Pass subscribers or purchased the game outright.
Apple's newest iPhones, the iPhone 15, will feature European-mandated USB-C ports instead of the company's proprietary Lightning ports, following a rule passed by European regulators requiring USB-C charging across electronic devices, signaling how regulators are impacting Apple's business.
The new Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max offer lighter designs, a customizable action button, enhanced camera features, and powerful gaming capabilities, but come at a higher price and are only available in blue.
WhatsApp has introduced a feature called Channels, allowing brands and other entities to reach a broader audience with one-to-many messaging, and it will be accessible to almost everyone by September 19, according to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart.
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, as well as the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, all featuring advanced features, improved performance, and new designs, with prices starting at $399 for the Apple Watch Series 9 and $799 for the iPhones. Additionally, the iPhone and AirPods will now have USB-C connectors, and iCloud+ will offer new storage options, while iOS 17 will be released as a free software update on September 18.
The voice cast of Baldur's Gate 3 will join a special crossover adventure in a tabletop setting on the High Rollers D&D series for a livestream event.
Google has released the September 2023 update for Pixel devices, which includes the latest security patches but no sign of Android 14, while the Pixel Fold will be among the devices to receive the latest Android updates and features.
Apple will announce its next generation of mobile products, including the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, at its upcoming Wonderlust event, with the Ultra expected to have significant design improvements and both watches potentially featuring upgraded sensors and processors.
Apple announced at their iPhone event that popular gaming titles like Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and The Division Resurgence will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro in late 2024 and early 2024, making it possible to play AAA games on a mobile device through cloud gaming.
Newly released documents from the Xbox vs FTC case confirm that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be exclusive to Xbox and Windows PC, and reveal Microsoft's initial reaction to the PlayStation 5 and its later price hike.
France has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 model in the country due to radiation levels that exceed legal limits, and a software update may be required to fix the issue.
Apple's new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are already on sale for $200, there are discounts on Apple's iPhone 15 cases, and the 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro is available at an all-time low price of $999.
A leaked Microsoft email suggests that a next-gen update for Red Dead Redemption 2 was planned for release in the second quarter of 2023, indicating Rockstar's potential plans for the game.
Google Play is discontinuing the Google Play Movies & TV app on Android TV on October 5, 2023, but users can still access their content through the Shop tab on Android TV or services like YouTube.
Console owners will eventually be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 with their friends on PC, as crossplay is planned for a future release.
Donald Mustard, the chief creative officer at Epic Games and the mastermind behind Fortnite, has announced his retirement after 25 years in the games industry.
Apple has announced that iOS 17 will be released to the public on September 18th, bringing improvements to functions and introducing the new StandBy Mode for compatible iPhones.
Microsoft is hosting a fall hardware event, likely featuring new Surface products including a refresh of the Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Laptop Go 2, with the possibility of surprises such as the Surface Pro 9 or Surface Laptop 5, as well as potential AI news.
Capcom's upcoming Separate Ways DLC for the Resident Evil 4 remake brings back popular and missed sections from the original game, including the laser room setpiece and a cable car section, while also introducing new elements such as Ada Wong being infected with the Las Plagas parasite.
The Apple Watch Series 9 introduces a new feature called Double Tap, allowing users to perform tasks by tapping their finger and thumb together without touching the display, while also bringing faster performance and on-device Siri processing.
Microsoft has announced that five new games, including Gotham Knights and Payday 3, will be coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in the next two weeks, while also confirming that eight games, such as Outriders and Weird West, will be leaving soon.
Outright Games has announced that Bluey: The Videogame, based on the popular TV series, will be released on the Nintendo Switch on November 17th, featuring multiplayer, minigames, a four-part storyline, and voice work from the TV show's cast.
Apple announced the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities, additional dust resistance, and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro, along with new features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness with iOS 17.
Intel is developing glass substrate technology to replace epoxy-like organic resin as a foundation for its processors, offering faster speeds, more power, and increased real estate for chip industry advancements, with the technology expected to be mature later in the decade.
The upcoming Pixel 9 series by Google is rumored to feature the Tensor G4 chip with Cortex-X4, A720, and A520 CPU cores, manufactured on Samsung's 4nm process.
Apple has discontinued the iPhone 13 mini with the release of the new iPhone 15 models, leaving the iPhone SE as the only smaller flagship option.
Respawn Entertainment has quietly updated Titanfall 2's multiplayer matchmaking and introduced a new mysterious game mode, sparking speculation about the future of the franchise.
Starfield, the latest sci-fi RPG from Bethesda, has excited Xbox fans with its immersive galactic gameplay, and it has also surprised fans by including the planet Reach from the popular Halo series.
Joe Rogan may make an appearance in Grand Theft Auto 6, with rumors suggesting that episodes from his podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, will be incorporated into the game's radio content lineup.
The launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 reveals gameplay of Shang Tsung and Reiko, and announces extensive accessibility options for the game.
The Federal Trade Commission is notifying consumers who may be eligible for compensation in a settlement with Epic Games over deceptive practices in Fortnite, with $245 million being used for refunds; consumers have until January 17, 2024 to submit a claim.
The newest emojis approved by Unicode, the global messaging standard, include 118 new emojis, including variations of existing emojis, expanded family units, and different directions for certain emojis, with an estimated release by the end of this year or early 2024.
The cofounder of DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman, predicts that interactive AI will be the next phase of artificial intelligence, where machines perform multi-step tasks by talking to other AIs and even people, signaling a new era of technology.
Google has decided to delay the release of Android 14, which was expected to be released on September 5th, due to security vulnerabilities, with the new launch date speculated to be on October 4th alongside the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Unity Technologies has faced widespread backlash from the video game developer community after announcing a new pricing model that charges a fee based on game installations, rather than a revenue sharing model, leading to concerns about financial risks, impact on subscription services, charity bundles, piracy, and other successful models for smaller developers.
Microsoft accidentally leaked large amounts of data when researchers shared a misconfigured link on GitHub, granting full access to a 38TB cloud storage account.
Apple has released the release candidate versions of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to developers, featuring customization options for calls, live voicemail transcriptions, improved messaging features, interactive widgets, and other updates.
Rockstar Games has sparked speculation among fans about GTA 6 with a subtle detail in a GTA 5 10th anniversary post, leading to debates about whether it is a teaser for the highly anticipated game.