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, […]
There’s almost never any Bloodborne news. Whenever the game does get talked about online, it’s either copium or hopium as fans of FromSoftware’s gothic Soulslike chomp at the bit for a remake or remaster of the 2015 action RPG. While no such thing is i...
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekend, and now Sony itself has confirmed it – a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games. In their announcement, Sony singles out Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade as two games that they’re specifically focusing on. Get ready for a new State of Play! https://t.co/KDyuY2Uvfq Tune in on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok this Wednesday at 2pm […]
No matter what you’re doing or what you’re playing at the moment, it feels like we’re all just biding our time until the announcement of the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. Colloquially known as the Switch 2 around these parts, reporting on the forth...
Two weeks ago, news broke that actor Kaitlyn Dever was joining the cast for the second season of HBO’s The Last Of Us TV series—which is still floating along without a release date, with “some time in 2025” the best anybody in TV land can guess. But de...
The PlayStation Portal stuttering issues that many have been experiencing since the system's launch seem to be caused by how the PlayStation 5 console handles streaming via Remote Play. As reported on Reddit by parasupaman, stuttering is caused by refresh rate issues, as the PlayStation 5 streams over Remote Play at 59.94 Hz, and any client device whose refresh rate isn't set at exactly this value will suffer from stuttering. Third-party apps deal with this using their frame pacing options, while devices supporting VRR match the display refresh rate to keep things smooth. The user also provided some video evidence […]
Sony has revealed a release date for the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West Complete, along with a bunch of top-tech features for computers beefy enough to handle them. Come March 21, the epic action adventure will be available to play with unlocked ...
A new PlayStation 5 system software update is now live, introducing improvements for the PULSE Elite wireless headset and Explore wireless earbuds, and more. System software version 24.01-08.60.00 brings updated device software for the aforementioned headset and wireless earbuds, introducing a sound equalizer feature and the sidetone feature that will make it easier for the user to hear their own voice in voice chats. The new system software update also introduces a new notification system that makes switching Bluetooth connection from PC to PlayStation 5 more convenient than before. The new PlayStation 5 system software update also introduces a new […]
If there were any lingering doubts about the multi-device future of PlayStation, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida dispelled them in a video interview with the Norges Bank Investment Management. The executive said PlayStation would remain on console, but the gaming experience will be expanded to PC, mobile, and cloud. In short, it will be ubiquitous. Wherever there is computing, users will be able to play their favorite games seamlessly. Gamers will be able to find a place to play in different spaces. While PlayStation will remain our core product, we will expand our gaming experiences to PC, mobile, and Cloud. We've […]
A most critical PlayStation console vulnerability was recently fixed, according to a new report shared online this week. Aapo Oksman reported yesterday on X/Twitter that Sony recently closed a HackerOne bug bounty ticket they submitted to their program last year. This bounty is noteworthy for its value of $50,000, a value that is reserved only for the most critical console vulnerabilities. As for what PlayStation system was affected by this critical, there's no way of knowing right now. Aapo Oksman is planning on releasing more information on the matter, so we will eventually learn what this vulnerability was, and which […]
Sony is offering Last of Us Part 2 Remastered refunds for those who already owned the PS4 version but also pre-ordered the PS5 remaster. For those already owning the game on PS4, there's an upgrade path to the remastered PS5 version for only $10. Yet, numerous players still pre-ordered The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5 for $50, and for those players, Sony is now kind enough to offer refunds (via Zuby_Tech). According to Sony, it doesn't want players to miss out on this opportunity, and as "a gesture of good will", those pre-orders are being refunded allowing […]
Controversial as it may have been in some circles, there's no denying The Last of Us Part II is among the finest games ever put out by Naughty Dog. Ellie and Abby's story may not be everyone's cup of tea, but no one can deny that the second entry in the series greatly enhances its predecessor's formula, bringing it to extreme heights. These extreme heights have possibly become even higher in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. While the base game hasn't changed at all, it's the No Return roguelite mode that shows how amazing the gameplay of the […]
There’s almost never any Bloodborne news. Whenever the game does get talked about online, it’s either copium or hopium as fans of FromSoftware’s gothic Soulslike chomp at the bit for a remake or remaster of the 2015 action RPG. While no such thing is i...
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekend, and now Sony itself has confirmed it – a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games. In their announcement, Sony singles out Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade as two games that they’re specifically focusing on. Get ready for a new State of Play! https://t.co/KDyuY2Uvfq Tune in on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok this Wednesday at 2pm […]
No matter what you’re doing or what you’re playing at the moment, it feels like we’re all just biding our time until the announcement of the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. Colloquially known as the Switch 2 around these parts, reporting on the forth...
Two weeks ago, news broke that actor Kaitlyn Dever was joining the cast for the second season of HBO’s The Last Of Us TV series—which is still floating along without a release date, with “some time in 2025” the best anybody in TV land can guess. But de...
The PlayStation Portal stuttering issues that many have been experiencing since the system's launch seem to be caused by how the PlayStation 5 console handles streaming via Remote Play. As reported on Reddit by parasupaman, stuttering is caused by refresh rate issues, as the PlayStation 5 streams over Remote Play at 59.94 Hz, and any client device whose refresh rate isn't set at exactly this value will suffer from stuttering. Third-party apps deal with this using their frame pacing options, while devices supporting VRR match the display refresh rate to keep things smooth. The user also provided some video evidence […]
Sony has revealed a release date for the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West Complete, along with a bunch of top-tech features for computers beefy enough to handle them. Come March 21, the epic action adventure will be available to play with unlocked ...
A new PlayStation 5 system software update is now live, introducing improvements for the PULSE Elite wireless headset and Explore wireless earbuds, and more. System software version 24.01-08.60.00 brings updated device software for the aforementioned headset and wireless earbuds, introducing a sound equalizer feature and the sidetone feature that will make it easier for the user to hear their own voice in voice chats. The new system software update also introduces a new notification system that makes switching Bluetooth connection from PC to PlayStation 5 more convenient than before. The new PlayStation 5 system software update also introduces a new […]
If there were any lingering doubts about the multi-device future of PlayStation, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida dispelled them in a video interview with the Norges Bank Investment Management. The executive said PlayStation would remain on console, but the gaming experience will be expanded to PC, mobile, and cloud. In short, it will be ubiquitous. Wherever there is computing, users will be able to play their favorite games seamlessly. Gamers will be able to find a place to play in different spaces. While PlayStation will remain our core product, we will expand our gaming experiences to PC, mobile, and Cloud. We've […]
A most critical PlayStation console vulnerability was recently fixed, according to a new report shared online this week. Aapo Oksman reported yesterday on X/Twitter that Sony recently closed a HackerOne bug bounty ticket they submitted to their program last year. This bounty is noteworthy for its value of $50,000, a value that is reserved only for the most critical console vulnerabilities. As for what PlayStation system was affected by this critical, there's no way of knowing right now. Aapo Oksman is planning on releasing more information on the matter, so we will eventually learn what this vulnerability was, and which […]
Sony is offering Last of Us Part 2 Remastered refunds for those who already owned the PS4 version but also pre-ordered the PS5 remaster. For those already owning the game on PS4, there's an upgrade path to the remastered PS5 version for only $10. Yet, numerous players still pre-ordered The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5 for $50, and for those players, Sony is now kind enough to offer refunds (via Zuby_Tech). According to Sony, it doesn't want players to miss out on this opportunity, and as "a gesture of good will", those pre-orders are being refunded allowing […]
Controversial as it may have been in some circles, there's no denying The Last of Us Part II is among the finest games ever put out by Naughty Dog. Ellie and Abby's story may not be everyone's cup of tea, but no one can deny that the second entry in the series greatly enhances its predecessor's formula, bringing it to extreme heights. These extreme heights have possibly become even higher in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. While the base game hasn't changed at all, it's the No Return roguelite mode that shows how amazing the gameplay of the […]