WhatsApp's Channels is expanding to over 150 countries, introducing new features such as account recommendations, feedback with emojis, and editable updates for channel admins, with the aim of becoming the most private broadcast service available.
Google is extending the update lifespan of Chromebooks to 10 years and introducing adaptive charging and an energy saver mode.
SEGA Genesis action platformer Gargoyles will be remastered for PS4 with a new visual style and rewind function.
BioWare, the developer of Mass Effect, is rumored to be moving away from an open-world approach for the fourth installment and returning to the franchise's classic format.
Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.0, launching on September 21st, brings significant improvements to the game including redesigned perk and skill trees, vehicle combat, and a revamped police system.
The first three Tomb Raider games are being remastered for Nintendo Switch with updated visuals, expansions, and secret levels, set to release on February 14, 2024.
Huawei has released its latest flagship phones, the Huawei Mate 60 series, featuring a three-hole Dynamic Island cutout in the display, challenging Apple's design choices for the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature a new titanium design, USB-C port, more powerful processor, and an action button, indicating that Apple is shifting its focus beyond camera improvements and catering to power users.
The Xbox Game Pass Core will launch with 36 games, including AAA and indie titles, and will provide access to online multiplayer and additional discounts.
Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security patch for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe, with no added One UI features but a promise of the One UI 6.0 upgrade later in the year.
Duolingo has expanded its learning platform to include music education, offering bite-sized lessons and interactive exercises to help users learn to read and play music, with the aim of making music education more accessible.
In a significant legal ruling, a judge has permanently banned a Destiny 2 cheat creator and ordered them to pay $500,000 in copyright damages, due to their creation and dissemination of cheating software as well as harassment of the game's community manager.
Apple has announced iOS 17, which includes upgrades to Messages, FaceTime, keyboard, and more, and is available for iPhones launched within the last five years.
The final wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will introduce Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, Peachette, and Daisy Circuit from Mario Kart Wii, and will be released this holiday season.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to have new sensors, including a fourth-generation optical heart rate sensor and a U2 ultra wideband chip for improved Find My capabilities, along with a potential shift in manufacturing using 3D printing and discontinuation of certain watch bands.
A visually enhanced remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the best game in the Paper Mario series, is coming to the Nintendo Switch next year.
HP has unveiled the Spectre Fold, a foldable computer with a magnetically attached keyboard that can transform into a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, featuring a 17-inch OLED touchscreen and a price tag of $5,000.
Overwatch 2 introduces a new single-player mode called Hero Mastery, where players can test their skills as specific heroes in a high-score-focused challenge against training bots and obstacles.
Mega Bloks has announced a new Xbox 360 replica set, featuring a fully buildable console and controller with working lights, and it will be released on October 8th for $149.99.
Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome users to address a zero-day threat related to the WebP image format, potentially connected to the recent BLASTPASS exploit affecting iPhones.
Starfield is now available to play on GeForce Now, offering users the opportunity to play the highly anticipated game at up to 4K and 120 fps.
Samsung has started rolling out the beta version of Android 14 (One UI 6.0) to the Galaxy A54 in the UK, bringing new features and a security patch, with enrollment available through the Samsung Members app.
Google is rolling out integrations with Zoom and Cisco's WebEx on Android Auto, allowing users to join conference calls directly from their vehicles, along with other new features and apps such as Prime Video, Vivaldi browser, and The Weather Network. Additionally, Google is releasing digital car key support for select Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia models.
Physical copies of Mortal Kombat 1 have been leaked, revealing the launch roster of playable characters and support characters, with further leaks expected to come.
The developer of Cyberpunk 2077 criticizes the "harmful" comparisons between it and Starfield, stating that these videos lack meaningful commentary and only highlight differences without offering any useful criticism.
Apple has released emergency security updates to fix two new zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users, bringing the total number of exploited zero-days patched this year to 13.
Google has released a teaser for the upcoming Pixel Watch 2, revealing subtle design changes and improvements in sensors and processor.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max's A17 Pro chipset, built on TSMC's 3nm node, offers superior single-core performance and improved graphics capabilities compared to the A16 chipset in the iPhone 14 Pro Max, with higher clock speeds and enhanced ray-tracing and HDR calculation abilities.
Apple is expanding its Emergency SOS feature to include Roadside Assistance via satellite on the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, allowing users to communicate with AAA and transmit their location for help when facing car trouble without a wifi or cellular connection.
You can now customize your saved places on Google Maps with emojis to help you find your favorite spots faster, making it easier to identify different types of locations on the map.
Mac users will soon be able to play the full version of Baldur's Gate III, as Larian Studios announced that it will be available for Mac on September 21, allowing gamers to continue playing until they reach the Moonrise Towers and uncover secrets in the third act.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 at its upcoming event, with rumors suggesting that the iPhone 15 will adopt USB-C and wireless charging, while the Apple Watch Series 9 may feature new processors and colors.
A bug in the recent Google app is causing Pixel owners to be repeatedly prompted to set up Assistant quick phrases, even if the feature is already enabled, and this bug affects both Android 13 and 14.
Apple's USB-C EarPods, priced at $19, support lossless audio playback and are compatible with Apple Music, according to testing conducted by MacOtakara.
Apple's short film featuring Octavia Spencer as Mother Nature scolding CEO Tim Cook for "greenwashing" the company's carbon footprint received backlash and mockery on social media during the recent iPhone 15 unveiling.
Quordle is a word game similar to Wordle, where players guess four five-letter words with clues, and the answers for Saturday's game are TRAIN, RIPER, BLACK, and SCRAM.
Sony has released a new app called "PS Remote Play" for Android TVs that allows users to stream and play PS5 and PS4 games on their TV using a DualSense or DualShock 4 controller, but it is only available on Google's Chromecast with Google TV and the Sony Bravia XR A95L.
macOS Sonoma, the upcoming macOS update, may be released in September based on the progress of its beta testing, which aligns with previous September releases of macOS updates.
Starfield, the latest open-world RPG from Bethesda, does not include ground-based vehicles for planet exploration in order to create a more immersive and intentional experience, according to game director Todd Howard. Players have access to jetpacks to navigate planets at a quicker pace.
Starfield, Bethesda's highly anticipated game, has received high ratings for its visually stunning experience, smooth gameplay, and lack of bugs, although gamers must have a high-spec rig or a stable internet connection for optimal gameplay.
The Apple A17 Pro SoC, the world's first commercially available 3 nm smartphone SoC, has only shown marginal improvements in performance compared to its predecessor, with a 10% increase in single-core performance and 5% increase in multi-core, suggesting that Apple may have had to reduce its performance due to certain issues with TSMC's N3E node.
The iPhone 15 is a significant upgrade from previous non-Pro models, featuring a more powerful chipset, a 48MP primary camera, the Dynamic Island feature, and improved HDR, making it the best non-Pro iPhone upgrade in years.
The upcoming iPhone 15 series will introduce a USB-C charging port, replacing the Lightning port, which could result in Apple collecting royalties from sales of USB-C cables and chargers instead of Lightning cables.
Disney has announced that a remastered version of the 16-bit favorite Gargoyles will be released on the Nintendo Switch on October 19th, featuring enhanced visuals, animations, and modern features such as achievements and gameplay rewind.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15, Apple Watch updates, iOS 17, and USB-C charging ports at its "Wonderlust" event, with the iPhone 15 featuring a USB-C port to comply with EU charger laws and other improvements such as a slimmer bezel and new camera system.