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A little over a year after EA gave a presentation discussing the ways it was planning the use of AI in game development, the company has announced a partnership that will help deeply integrate the technology. EA is teaming up with... Read more...
These last few years have seen a spate of classic computer hardware recreated with updated features fit for modern displays and gaming. The next device to get this treatment will be the legendary Amiga A1200, which will be brought back to... Read more...
EA is looking to keep the momentum going for Battlefield 6, which had an impressive launch that took the game towards the top of the Steam sales chart. The company just dropped a trailer for Season 1, which will deliver new content to... Read more...
Apple brought some excitement to this year’s lineup of iPhones with the introduction of the ultra slim iPhone Air. The company is reportedly hoping to do the same for its iPads with a foldable version of the device. However, Bloomberg’s... Read more...
Google is readying a new program to gather feedback from its most diehard Pixel smartphone fans. According to Bloomberg, enthusiasts accepted into the new Trusted Tester Program will receive prototype units, early during the development... Read more...
This year’s version of iOS brought big changes to the user interface, and people either love it or hate it. Thankfully, Apple hasn’t tuned out the criticism and will include an option to give users more control over the look and feel of... Read more...
Fancy all-in-one (AIO) CPU liquid coolers with integrated displays are a favorite of PC builders looking to add a bit of flair to their rigs. Most opt for the utilitarian route and use it as way to keep tabs on CPU temperatures or other... Read more...
The highly anticipated ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (see our review full of benchmarks and analysis), which is the first Windows handheld to officially implement the Xbox experience, is finally out in the wild. The launch of the device has sparked... Read more...
Multiple game publishers are dipping into their back catalogs to breathe new life into fan favorites. EA is hoping to ride this wave of nostalgia with a modernized version of the tower defense classic Plants vs. Zombies that will be... Read more...
Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for September and October fall into the latter... Read more...
DirectTV will be partnering with Glance to deliver personalized ad experiences that are powered by AI. The companies are planning to leverage TVs that are idling, and replace the typical default artwork that is displayed in this mode with... Read more...
Battlefield 6 is tearing though the Steam sales charts, with the storied franchise once again duking it out for the title of best shooter with the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The success of BF6 has compelled the game’s lead and... Read more...
A recent Discord data breach, which included users’ government issued IDs, has taken taken another twist after the hackers disputed the accuracy of the company’s disclosure. This time, 5CA, the contracting company Discord pinned the blame... Read more...
Microsoft Edge users will now have to jump through a few extra hoops to access the browser’s Internet Explorer (IE) Mode. This is because the Edge browser security team was recently made aware that compatibility mode was being abused by... Read more...
Wi-Fi 7 is still relatively new, but that hasn’t stopped industry players such as TP-Link from working on the next generation of wireless connectivity. The company has announced a “critical milestone” in the development of Wi-Fi 8... Read more...
Apple isn’t done releasing new products this year after it launched its latest set of iPhones last month. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is reporting that the company has a slew of device updates coming this week that will be powered by the M5... Read more...
Just a few weeks after introducing AI agents into Office 365 apps, Microsoft is already testing news ways to bolster the integration of Copilot in Windows 11. Windows insiders will have access to new features that will allow Copilot to... Read more...
Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is on shaky ground, as the company has increased prices for both its hardware and Game Pass subscription service while major vendors like Costco have quit carrying the consoles altogether. The vibes won't... Read more...
Discord, the latest company to be hit with a data breach, is on the defensive after the group responsible for the attack made statements to Bleeping Computer regarding the extent of the intrusion. Because the company is refusing to pay a... Read more...
Working on a LEGO set can be a fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon, but some of the crossover sets that tap into popular IP—such as Star Wars can be on the pricey side. Thankfully, several sets are currently included in Amazon’s Big... Read more...
Gamers have been getting hit with several price hikes lately, making the hobby more expensive than ever. That’s why it’s important to try and strike when the iron is hot with sales like the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals happening right... Read more...
Despite often being tucked away and mostly forgotten until wireless devices start acting up, Wi-Fi routers are critical to most peoples' on-line activities. While it’s understandable that most folks will just "set it and forget... Read more...
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