Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, has met with Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, with both personalities vowing to expand AI cooperation & GPU supply. Japanese Prime Minister Asks For a Steady Supply of AI GPUs From NVIDIA, To See Rapid Progression in Data Center Developments NVIDIA has become the center of attraction for nations and firms who are interested in hopping on board the AI bandwagon and utilizing its immense potential. NVIDIA's significance in the growth of data center & AI markets can't be ignored, as the company supplies the world's best equipment, whether it is AI chips or GPUs. NVIDIA's […]
Rockstar has officially announced GTA VI but the official press release only mentions a 2025 launch for consoles and lacks any mention of the PC version. GTA VI Launching In 2025 For PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Consoles, No PC Version Mentioned In the latest press release shared by Rockstar Games, the game publisher has confirmed that the next-generation GTA, aptly named GTA VI, will be released in 2025 for the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X & S consoles. The trailer was released just a few hours ago and introduces us to the two main protagonists of the […]
Fortnite finally releases its highly-anticipated Chapter 5 Season 1, adding a wave of new in-game content, along with new mechanics. Here is a quick recap of what to expect. The return of the OG map was a delight for every fan, considering how it had a nostalgic effect on gamers, and it resulted in the return of several players. The Season OG was able to break records when it comes to player count, and it is reported that it peaked at 6.172 million players, which is astonishing considering the fact that Fortnite is almost a six-year-old title. However, just recently, […]
Chipmaker Intel Corporation scored a big victory in court earlier today when an appeals court dismissed a $2.18 billion fine that had been imposed on it in 2021. The fine related to key chip power management and performance attributes came after a lawsuit was filed by VLSI Technology, an intellectual property license firm based in Chicago, Illinois. While IP licensing firms do not directly engage in business operations of the industries they own patents of, they still command some control by acquiring the rights to key technologies, without which technological advancement would be difficult. VLSI had sued Intel in 2019, […]
It was previously reported that Apple is winding down its years of investment in developing its custom 5G modems. Industry analyst Mark Gurman claims that the company is still working on its in-house modems, but the pace is reduced due to ongoing technical difficulties in the development process. Amid the ongoing issues, Apple has ramped up its efforts to bring 6G cellular connectivity to its product line, according to a new report. Apple's expanding efforts to implement 6G cellular connectivity on its devices In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman notes that Apple is working to expand its […]
Today, Starbreeze announced it has partnered with Wizards of the Coast to create a Dungeons and Dragons cooperative game. The title, powered by Unreal Engine 5 technology, will be released in 2026 on all major platforms (which likely means PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and possibly even Nintendo Switch 2) with cross-play functionality. Tobias Sjögren, CEO of Starbreeze, said in a statement: It is hard to imagine a better pairing than Dungeons and Dragons and Starbreeze – both with their foundation in cooperative and community-driven experiences, ‘play it your way’ and infinite replayability. When looking at prospective IPs for […]
You may not have it marked on your calendar, but December 4 is apparent Dragon Age Day. Unlike the Mass Effect franchise’s N7 Day, most of the festivities today are unofficial and fan-driven, but BioWare themselves have pitched in a little something. BioWare has released a teaser trailer, featuring peeks at some of the locales you’ll see in Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. A disclaimer says the trailer is a mix of cinematics and gameplay, so presumably, at least some of these images are in-engine. You can check out the teaser for yourself, below. Unfortunately, this teaser comes with a bit of […]
Overwatch 2 Season 8 drops tomorrow, and it promises a fair amount of new content. New Tank Hero Mauga, who was first revealed at BlizzCon this year, will roll out to all players. Additionally, players can look forward to the new PvPvE “Battle of the Beasts” mode, Hero Mastery challenges for Echo, Genji, Mei, D.Va, and Lucio, and the introduction of weapon skins. The traditional Winter Wonderland and Lunar New Year events are also returning and, of course, there will be a new battle pass and plenty of cosmetics on offer. You can check out the Overwatch 2 Season 8 […]
The official Cyberpunk 2077 2.1 patch notes were shared online today, confirming path tracing image quality improvements, a new global illumination system, and much more. The latest patch for CDPR's open-world RPG, which will go live tomorrow at around 12 PM CET, will bring Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode out of preview status, including several image quality improvements. The patch will also introduce ReSTIR GI, which will further improve path-traced lighting quality in Overdrive mode with no impact on performance. The new Cyberpunk 2077 patch will also enable NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction in RT Ultra and other RT modes with RT […]
You might well ask, notwithstanding the terrible human cost, how can a localized war in a small strip of land off the Mediterranean cost affect global supply chains? Given the inflamed emotions and the growing number of attacks on Israeli tankers traversing international waters, the ongoing Israel-Palestine war in Gaza is about to stretch the global shipping timelines significantly, impacting a host of companies in the process. With Tesla already reeling from the anemic demand for its EVs, the upcoming significant price hikes for its China-sourced exports to the EU will likely have a substantially negative impact on the company's […]
Apple's AirTags have helped countless users locate their belongings since their debut. Last month, Washington. D.C. police advised users to get an AirTag last month to prevent car theft. Now, the police want users to buy the AirTags for their Canada Goose jackets amid rising theft concerns. Canada Goose jackets are expensive and have become a prominent target among thieves as the weather gets colder in Washington, D.C. Police recommend users buy an AirTag to protect their Canada Goose jackets amid concerns about rising theft Apple's AirTag accessory is very capable when it comes to locating lost items. Users We […]
One of the quintessential features of WhatsApp is the ability to send and receive videos and photos. Whether you are sharing pictures of your pets, the cool vacation you just took, or the watch you are wearing today--it is a feature that works reliably. WhatsApp's ability to send photos and videos in their original quality is a much-needed feature However, not everything is perfect because there is heavy compression every time you send a video or a photo via WhatsApp. Sure, the platform did introduce a feature that will let you share media in HD quality, but that still is […]
NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, has met with Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, with both personalities vowing to expand AI cooperation & GPU supply. Japanese Prime Minister Asks For a Steady Supply of AI GPUs From NVIDIA, To See Rapid Progression in Data Center Developments NVIDIA has become the center of attraction for nations and firms who are interested in hopping on board the AI bandwagon and utilizing its immense potential. NVIDIA's significance in the growth of data center & AI markets can't be ignored, as the company supplies the world's best equipment, whether it is AI chips or GPUs. NVIDIA's […]
Rockstar has officially announced GTA VI but the official press release only mentions a 2025 launch for consoles and lacks any mention of the PC version. GTA VI Launching In 2025 For PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Consoles, No PC Version Mentioned In the latest press release shared by Rockstar Games, the game publisher has confirmed that the next-generation GTA, aptly named GTA VI, will be released in 2025 for the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X & S consoles. The trailer was released just a few hours ago and introduces us to the two main protagonists of the […]
Fortnite finally releases its highly-anticipated Chapter 5 Season 1, adding a wave of new in-game content, along with new mechanics. Here is a quick recap of what to expect. The return of the OG map was a delight for every fan, considering how it had a nostalgic effect on gamers, and it resulted in the return of several players. The Season OG was able to break records when it comes to player count, and it is reported that it peaked at 6.172 million players, which is astonishing considering the fact that Fortnite is almost a six-year-old title. However, just recently, […]
Chipmaker Intel Corporation scored a big victory in court earlier today when an appeals court dismissed a $2.18 billion fine that had been imposed on it in 2021. The fine related to key chip power management and performance attributes came after a lawsuit was filed by VLSI Technology, an intellectual property license firm based in Chicago, Illinois. While IP licensing firms do not directly engage in business operations of the industries they own patents of, they still command some control by acquiring the rights to key technologies, without which technological advancement would be difficult. VLSI had sued Intel in 2019, […]
It was previously reported that Apple is winding down its years of investment in developing its custom 5G modems. Industry analyst Mark Gurman claims that the company is still working on its in-house modems, but the pace is reduced due to ongoing technical difficulties in the development process. Amid the ongoing issues, Apple has ramped up its efforts to bring 6G cellular connectivity to its product line, according to a new report. Apple's expanding efforts to implement 6G cellular connectivity on its devices In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman notes that Apple is working to expand its […]
Today, Starbreeze announced it has partnered with Wizards of the Coast to create a Dungeons and Dragons cooperative game. The title, powered by Unreal Engine 5 technology, will be released in 2026 on all major platforms (which likely means PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and possibly even Nintendo Switch 2) with cross-play functionality. Tobias Sjögren, CEO of Starbreeze, said in a statement: It is hard to imagine a better pairing than Dungeons and Dragons and Starbreeze – both with their foundation in cooperative and community-driven experiences, ‘play it your way’ and infinite replayability. When looking at prospective IPs for […]
You may not have it marked on your calendar, but December 4 is apparent Dragon Age Day. Unlike the Mass Effect franchise’s N7 Day, most of the festivities today are unofficial and fan-driven, but BioWare themselves have pitched in a little something. BioWare has released a teaser trailer, featuring peeks at some of the locales you’ll see in Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. A disclaimer says the trailer is a mix of cinematics and gameplay, so presumably, at least some of these images are in-engine. You can check out the teaser for yourself, below. Unfortunately, this teaser comes with a bit of […]
Overwatch 2 Season 8 drops tomorrow, and it promises a fair amount of new content. New Tank Hero Mauga, who was first revealed at BlizzCon this year, will roll out to all players. Additionally, players can look forward to the new PvPvE “Battle of the Beasts” mode, Hero Mastery challenges for Echo, Genji, Mei, D.Va, and Lucio, and the introduction of weapon skins. The traditional Winter Wonderland and Lunar New Year events are also returning and, of course, there will be a new battle pass and plenty of cosmetics on offer. You can check out the Overwatch 2 Season 8 […]
The official Cyberpunk 2077 2.1 patch notes were shared online today, confirming path tracing image quality improvements, a new global illumination system, and much more. The latest patch for CDPR's open-world RPG, which will go live tomorrow at around 12 PM CET, will bring Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode out of preview status, including several image quality improvements. The patch will also introduce ReSTIR GI, which will further improve path-traced lighting quality in Overdrive mode with no impact on performance. The new Cyberpunk 2077 patch will also enable NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction in RT Ultra and other RT modes with RT […]
You might well ask, notwithstanding the terrible human cost, how can a localized war in a small strip of land off the Mediterranean cost affect global supply chains? Given the inflamed emotions and the growing number of attacks on Israeli tankers traversing international waters, the ongoing Israel-Palestine war in Gaza is about to stretch the global shipping timelines significantly, impacting a host of companies in the process. With Tesla already reeling from the anemic demand for its EVs, the upcoming significant price hikes for its China-sourced exports to the EU will likely have a substantially negative impact on the company's […]
Apple's AirTags have helped countless users locate their belongings since their debut. Last month, Washington. D.C. police advised users to get an AirTag last month to prevent car theft. Now, the police want users to buy the AirTags for their Canada Goose jackets amid rising theft concerns. Canada Goose jackets are expensive and have become a prominent target among thieves as the weather gets colder in Washington, D.C. Police recommend users buy an AirTag to protect their Canada Goose jackets amid concerns about rising theft Apple's AirTag accessory is very capable when it comes to locating lost items. Users We […]
One of the quintessential features of WhatsApp is the ability to send and receive videos and photos. Whether you are sharing pictures of your pets, the cool vacation you just took, or the watch you are wearing today--it is a feature that works reliably. WhatsApp's ability to send photos and videos in their original quality is a much-needed feature However, not everything is perfect because there is heavy compression every time you send a video or a photo via WhatsApp. Sure, the platform did introduce a feature that will let you share media in HD quality, but that still is […]