Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard Might Be Good For Gamers, But Bad for Developers
On Tuesday tech giant Microsoft announced its proposed purchase of gaming company Activision Blizzard for nearly $69 billion. The deal would grant Microsoft ownership over globally recognized franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy.....»»
Microsoft’s Xbox mobile store is coming this summer
Microsoft has confirmed that they will be launching its Xbox mobile app store this coming summer, so keep an eye out for it! The post Microsoft’s Xbox mobile store is coming this summer appeared first on Phandroid. While Microsoft might.....»»
May 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A reminder of recent threats and impact
The thunderstorms of April patches have passed, and it has been pretty calm leading up to May 2024 Patch Tuesday. April 2024 Patch Tuesday turned out to be a busy one with 150 new CVEs addressed by Microsoft. There were 91 CVEs fixed in Windows 10, 6.....»»
Hurry! Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 have hefty price cuts today
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 are both discounted on Best Buy right now, but hurry because the offers may end at any moment......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (May 10-12)
Looking for some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these underrated movies starring Nicole Kidman, Tina Fey, Sean Penn, and more......»»
US Cellular is for sale, reportedly could be “carved up” by major carriers
US Cellular talked with Verizon, but deal with T-Mobile appears more likely. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) T-Mobile is reportedly close to buying a portion of the regional carrier US Cellular, while Veriz.....»»
Best projector deals: Replace your TV with a big screen from $80
Elevate your home theater setup by buying from these projector deals, which include affordable options and premium models from brands like Epson and Samsung......»»
3 Xbox Game Pass titles you should play this weekend (May 10-12)
Wondering what to play on Xbox Game Pass this weekend? We recommend these titles from Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, studios that Microsoft just closed......»»
Report: There are no good or bad oil crops, only good and bad practices
When shopping, have you considered the social and environmental impacts of your vegetable oil purchases? Most products offer limited information on these effects. Labels like "No Palm Oil"—linked to environmental damage and threats to orangutans—.....»»
Apple is making it easier to develop your first app using Pathways
Apple’s developer site has long been a massive hub of resources for prospective app developers, but previously there was never a clear path toward getting started. Today the company launched Pathways, a collection of videos, documentation, and o.....»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 17 & 4 Reasons Not To
Thanks to leaks, we already have an idea of what to expect from Apple and the 2025 iPhone. While the launch is a long way out, some people might want to skip the iPhone 16 and wait for the iPhone 17. While many people will be perfectly fine buying an.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.5 Update Ready, Release Coming Soon
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 update is nearly ready for public consumption as the company’s pushed the final version to beta testers. Apple today pushed the macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Candidate, or RC, to developers. The macOS Sonoma 14.5 Rel.....»»
Teen gamers say games have two positive impacts & two negative ones
There’s been much debate on whether playing video games has a positive or negative impact on kids – and now teen gamers themselves have weighed-in. A new large-scale survey of US teens found that around 40% of them played every day – with sm.....»»
I spent five days wearing an Apple Watch clone, and now I’m angry
Why did Huawei decide to make the otherwise very good Watch Fit 3 look like an Apple Watch? Here's why this is an unfortunate decision......»»
Closed Xbox studios pitched sequels to Hi-Fi Rush, Dishonored
A new report reveals that Tango Gameworks was pitching Hi-Fi Rush 2 to Microsoft, while Arkane Austin wanted to work on a new Dishonored......»»
Buying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more
Yesterday Apple unveiled the next generation of the iPad Pro, a major update including an M4 chip, OLED-powered Ultra Retina XDR display, ultra-thin industrial design, and more. In the last couple generations of iPad Pro, there was a key differenc.....»»
How to Get $50 Off the New iPad Pro Right Now
If you’re interested in buying Apple’s new iPad Pro, you’ll definitely want to check out this offer at Best Buy before you buy. Apple announced the new iPad Pro yesterday. And while the new models are expensive, there are several wa.....»»
High hopes for carbon capture, underground storage
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to store underground "sounds too good to be true", a climate expert told AFP, yet the technology to increase its capacity tenfold is already being tested......»»
An analysis of security in relation to the values of well-being, freedom and equality
Security seems to most people a basic necessity of life, a prerequisite for a good life. But if you think about it a little longer and more deeply, as political philosopher Josette Daemen has done, you realize that security sometimes comes at the exp.....»»
Apple rolling out RC builds of iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, more [U]
Following the Let Loose event this morning, Apple is now releasing RC builds of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and tvOS 17.5 to developers and beta testers. The updates add some new features and also come with bug fixes. Update: Apple has ju.....»»
Pixel 8a Storage: Which Size is Best?
Thinking about buying Google’s new Pixel 8a? If you decide to buy the new mid-range device, you’ll want to pick the best storage size for your needs and budget. Selecting storage for a new smartphone can be rather tricky even when youR.....»»