Alan Velasco
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When the PlayStation 5 launched, Sony provided owners of its current generation console with a free adapter so they could continue to use the company’s first-generation PS VR headset. However, this offer seems to be winding down as Sony looks to turn the page on its failed VR efforts, with the company saying that, “as...
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Google has rolled out an update that makes it easier than ever to share TV shows and movies while using the Google TV mobile app, perfect for users who like to recommend media to friends and family. This feature is available on both Android and iOS. It works by generating a link to the content that users want to...
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Security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered malware, dubbed SteelFox, which has been spreading “via forums posts, torrent trackers and blogs” since February of last year. It’s a potent piece of malicious software that attackers can use to extract a whole host of data from a victim’s computer, and can even enable...
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Ubisoft is looking to rehab its long running Assassin's Creed franchise, with fresh storylines that are able to successfully weave together a narrative that connects the present with the past. Executive Producer Marc-Alexis Coté, noted that once the original trilogy ended, “the modern storyline struggled to find its...
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Nintendo surprised just about everyone with its announcement of the Alarmo, especially with gamers waiting on the eventual arrival of the not-so-secret Nintendo Switch 2. Alarmo is a proprietary device with limited out of the box functionality, and so in time-honored tradition, someone figured out how to run Doom on...
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Google’s Gemini AI continues to be integrated throughout the company’s portfolio of apps and services. This time around, the AI assistant is making its way to Waze, which is used for up-to-date traffic data based on the information provided by its users. There are two new features available, one of which is possible...
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In what feels like a serious case of déjà vu, a piece of Android malware initially discovered two years ago, and spotted this time by cybersecurity firm Zimperium, is making the rounds again with a new version sporting several alarming advancements. While the malicious app has a new coat of paint, the aim is still the...
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Google Maps is getting a fresh set of AI features, powered by Google’s Gemini models, that aim to make using the service easier and more immersive for its 2 billion monthly users. The company says that it uses AI “to analyze billions of images, alongside data from local partners and our community,” which helps keep...
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OpenAI appears to be challenging Google and Bing in the search space, as it adds search functionality to ChatGPT. The company says that “thanks to feedback from the SearchGPT prototype, we brought the best of the SearchGPT experience into ChatGPT.” This new feature will be available across OpenAI’s web, desktop, and...
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Nintendo fans hoping for a new console will need to continue waiting patiently, as the company’s latest announcement still has nothing to do with its next generation Switch. Although the wait should be a little more bearable with the company's latest project, Nintendo Music, which is an app available now for iOS and...
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Google apparently isn’t resting on its laurels, as Chrome continues to dominate the web browser space. It’s adding several new features, which it hopes will help alleviate different performance issues its users might run into while browsing the world wide web. The company says that these updates will “give you even...
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Firewalk Studios, makers of the ill-fated first-person shooter Concord, has been shut down by Sony after the game was taken offline mere weeks after launching on PlayStation 5 and PC. The announcement of the closure was made by CEO of the Studio Business Group at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hermen Hulst, in an...
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As gamers wait with bated breath for the eventual reveal of Nintendo’s next console, which has already seen several leaks, the company is reaching back into the Wii U catalog to bring another fan favorite to the Nintendo Switch. Sci-Fi RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is coming in March of 2025 with...
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There have been several leaks of Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4, including a 3D mockup showing its updated design which appears to reuse the body of the iPhone 14. Now, thanks to X leaker Jukanlosreve, who often releases information on Apple’s products, there’s now more information available about the device’s possible...
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OpenAI continues its relentless push forward as it its next model, codenamed Orion, appears on track for release before the end 2024 according to a new report out of The Verge. The company is reportedly planning to release Orion in December, with early access for close partners before it becomes more widely available to the public. However,
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The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is considered to be one of the best games of 2024 and brought a breath of fresh air to a franchise. Despite the critical acclaim, the game failed to meet Ubisoft’s financial expectations, leading to the team that worked on the game to be disbanded and sent to work on other...
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Like many other live service games in the last few weeks, No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is releasing an update for the title that adds a spooky Halloween-themed event for players to enjoy. The company says that “as we approach Halloween, we want to scare and surprise players, and The Cursed is an unexpectedly...
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After struggling with some of its latest game releases, Ubisoft is apparently looking to its past, with the company purportedly exploring a potential remake of Rayman. This project is said to be in early development at Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Montpelier under the codename "Project Steambot."
These two teams will...
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With threat actors constantly targeting Android users with spam to distribute new malware, and even going so far as to repurpose older malware, Google is upgrading Messages to better protect users. The company is bringing “new controls and features to make your conversations on Google Messages even more secure and...
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With competitors such as Google evolving their AI models, Anthropic is adding a key feature to its Claude Sonnet model that allows it to interact with computers. The model is now capable of following instructions it’s provided with to “move a cursor around their computer’s screen, click on relevant locations, and...
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Alan Wake 2, one of the best games of 2023, will get even better for gamers who opt to play it on Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. Remedy, the game’s developer, says that it put in significant effort to ensure that it “is taking full advantage of Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro to enhance the game experience further.” This...
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Apple appears to be readying its latest iteration of the iPhone SE, which has served as the least expensive entry into the iPhone ecosystem for a few generations. The company has long been able to keep the price of iPhone SE down by reusing the design of the iPhone 8, while only meaningfully upgrading the internal...
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