- Steam Goes on Autumn Sale: Some Titles, Price Drops, and the Ending Date Gaming fans on PC (or, okay, on Steam Deck since recently) have always been looking forward to the next Autumn Sale. It always brings numbers of AAA titles as well as hidden indie gems for irresistible prices, considering the trends. So, what’s on sale in autumn 2022, and how long will the sale last? Now, it’s official.
By the time you’re reading this, the sale has already started (and we hope it hasn’t ended yet).The biggest online game store has announced it beforehand, and the actual sale started on November 22 and will last until November 29. It will bring quite... Continue reading
- PETA Speaks Against God of War: Ragnarök Because of Animal Cruelty While we are often concerned about potential issues with robot and AI rights as they might one day be recognized as sentient entities, digital animals also have their protectors. PETA, often raising its voice against cruelty towards animals, spoke about animal violence in God of War: Ragnarök, a game which was initially supposed to be brutal.
Everyone familiar with the God of War series knows that it’s not the case of “no animal was harmed”, even when it comes to digital ones. The scene of the first game where Kratos teaches Atreus to hunt deer, with graphic killing of the animal,... Continue reading
- Facebook to Lay Off 11,000 Employees It was a tough year for social media giant Facebook. Amidst a string of controversies, the company is now facing another big challenge: layoffs. According to a report, Facebook is planning to cut a whopping 11,000 jobs - that's around 13% of its workforce. The job cuts will be across the board, affecting both salaried and contract employees.
The job cuts will affect mostly employees who work in the company's sales and marketing divisions. Facebook said it would also reduce its headcount in other areas, including human resources, legal, and finance.
The move is a major shift for Facebook, which has built... Continue reading
- YouTube Shorts Coming to YouTube TV App Since its launch in September 2020, YouTube Shorts has been a hit with users, garnering over 1 billion views per day. Now, the platform is looking to make the experience even better and is making it even easier for users to watch Shorts by integrating them into the YouTube TV app.
This is a great move by YouTube, as it will allow users to watch Shorts on their TV with ease. The TV app is available on most major streaming platforms, including Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. This means that YouTube Shorts will now be accessible to a wider audience.... Continue reading
- Nintendo Switch Sports to Get the Major Update after a Massive Bug Nintendo Switch Sports, a simulator released this spring, has been down for a while in October because of an unpleasant bug that caused it to stop. But fans didn’t have much time to suffer and complain. Now, Nintendo releases an update which not only fixes the bug but also adds some visual change, though not significant.
The problem that started in October caused the game to crash at loading. The long-awaited game which continues the iconic Wii series was released in April 2022 and became one of the most popular on Nintendo Switch almost immediately. Its super-lightweight take on bowling, tennis,... Continue reading
- When Could We Preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is arguably the hottest release in the gaming world this month. While it’s scheduled for release on October 28, those who have preordered it can already preload it to save some time after the official launch. So, when can you preload the game, and which platforms support this at all?
So, the answer is: it depends on the platform. Those on Xbox can already pre-download the game, so when the moment comes, they only need to launch it and authorize. Well, so is the case now with PlayStation owners: the game became available for pre-download... Continue reading
- Android Users Got a Cool Google Play Feature Upgrade We all know how important our smartphones have become in our lives. They are essentially our lifelines, connecting us to our families, our friends, and our work. So when a new feature or upgrade is released for our smartphones, we get pretty excited.
The latest cool Google Play features upgrade is sure to get Android users excited. Here are some of the best new features that have been added:
1. Improved search functionality: Now, you can search for specific apps and games much more easily on Google Play. This is a great improvement for those of us who often find ourselves scrolling... Continue reading
- OneNote for Windows 10: The universal app finally dies in October It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft is finally killing off the OneNote 2016 desktop app in favor of the OneNote for Windows 10 app. The software giant first announced its plans to phase out the older app back in 2017, when it said that it would “focus [its] energy and resources on making OneNote for Windows 10 the best note-taking experience for our customers.”
Now, the company has announced that the OneNote 2016 app will reach its end of life on October 2020. After that date, it will no longer receive security updates, so Microsoft is urging users to... Continue reading
- The biggest tech releases are scheduled for September, including the Moto Edge 30 and iPhone 14 September is shaping up to be a huge month for tech launches, with the highly anticipated Apple Event, the launch of the Motorola Moto Edge 30, and the Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate all on the horizon.
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Apple is set to hold its annual event on September 7, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14. Reports suggest that the starting price for the Pro models could be as high as $1,049, while the standard iPhone 14 could start at $799. It is also rumored that only the Pro models will ship with the new A16... Continue reading
- Elon Musk is suing Twitter founder Jack Dorsey Elon Musk's latest legal action against Twitter could force co-founder Jack Dorsey to take the stand in an upcoming trial.
The tech mogul is suing Twitter, alleging the company failed to provide enough information on fake account numbers. Twitter is countersuing Mr Musk, claiming that he underestimated the number of bots on the platform.
If the case goes to trial, Mr. Dorsey could be called as a witness to support Mr. Musk's argument. The co-founder stepped down as chief executive of Twitter in November last year but has tweeted in support of Mr. Musk's bid to buy the company.
Last month, a US... Continue reading