Microsoft Ignite in-person event cancelled

Following the cancellation of in-person events of Build 2020 and Inspire 2020, Microsoft has now announced the cancellation of Ignite 2020 in-person event. Microsoft also confirmed that it will be organizing a digital event for Ignite 2020. The following message was published on Microsoft Ignite website: The safety of our community is top priority. In […]

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Microsoft Edge Canary now allows users to set custom images as New Tab Page background

Microsoft has been constantly improving Edge to ensure it stays ahead of the competition. Just this week, Microsoft announced a couple of cool features for the browser and now the company has silently added another important feature to Microsoft Edge Canary. With the latest Edge v83.0.471.0 or above, users will be able to set custom images […]

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Latest Office for iOS Insider build allows you to avoid eye strain

Microsoft recently released a new Office for iOS Insider build to the Slow Ring users. This new update comes with a new feature that allows you to avoid eye strain that occurs because of small UI elements in mobile apps. You can now increase the size of UI elements in Word, Excel, PowerPoint iOS app. […]

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Stable OxygenOS 10.3.2 is now rolling to OnePlus 7 users, brings Android March Security patch and gallery improvements

OnePlus is now rolling out stable OxygenOS 10.3.2 to OnePlus 7 users. The update brings the Android March Security patch, gallery improvement, RAM optimization, system stability improvement, and a couple of other fixes. The update currently rolling out to OnePlus 7 users only and as per reports, the update will also be made available for […]

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Humble Bundle announces the Conquer COVID-19 bundle

Humble Bundle has officially announced the Conquer COVID-19 bundle, where 100% of the proceeds support organisations responding to the coronavirus pandemic. The Conquer COVID-19 bundle contains $1,071 worth of awesome stuff, including games and DRM-free books. You can get all these goodies for just £25.50/$30 – and you know that your money is going to […]

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PowerToys 0.16 with ImageResizer, Window Walker, now available

Microsoft has just released version 0.16 of their new PowerToys for Windows 10. PowerToys is a set of utilities which was introduced by Microsoft first in Windows 95. This was to let users modify some of the trickiest settings without having any knowledge about Windows Registry. In their latest release, version 0.16, Microsoft has added a […]

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Old boy network still alive and well as Tim Cook personally saves Apple billions in tariffs

The governance of the United States has been dysfunctional for years now, with major policy decisions apparently being made arbitrarily and at a whim. An example of this has been the trade war between China and the USA, and it now appears one of the major potential victims of the battle has managed to avoid […]

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Apple iPhone 9 case shows up at Best Buy ahead of the official launch

Apple is rumoured to announce the budget-oriented iPhone 9 in April. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it was expected that the company might delay the launch. It looks like that might not be the case after all. If an image sent to MacRumors is to be believed, Best Buy is already receiving cases […]

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Redesigned Yammer mobile apps now available for iOS and Android

Back in 2019, Microsoft first revealed that it is working on a redesigned Yammer experience. Today, Microsoft announced that the new Yammer experience is now available on iOS and Android platforms. The new Yammer mobile app is designed is based on Microsoft Fluent design language, so you can notice the consistency when moving between other Microsoft mobile and web apps. […]

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Gamescom 2020 cancels physical show but will host a digital event

Gamescom 2020 may be cancelled in its traditional physical form, but the German Games Industry Association still hopes to provide gamers with an entertaining digital showing this August.  Originally cancelled due to concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the annual Gamescom showing in Cologne may still go ahead after all. However, it may not be a physical event. […]

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Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with the ability to resume a download and more

Microsoft today announced the release of v83.0.467.0 build for Edge Dev channel. This update comes with the ability to resume a download from the Downloads page and more. Microsoft today also announced changes to Edge release schedule. Find the details below. Microsoft is cancelling the version 82 release. Microsoft Edge 81 will release to Stable in […]

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Microsoft cancelling the version 82 release of Edge browser

In light of current global circumstances, Google announced its decision to pause Chrome version updates to ensure web developers don't run into issues. Microsoft later decided to follow Google's footsteps as the company announced its decision to pause Edge updates as well. Microsoft at that time said that it will continue to deliver security and […]

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Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is a PlayStation 4 timed exclusive

A leaked trailer and premature release date didn't stop Activision from announcing Modern Warfare 2 Remastered on their own terms. Oh, and it's a PlayStation 4 exclusive.  Activision states that the Modern Warfare 2 Remastered campaign features high-definition visuals – up to 4K resolution and HDR support on console." Just like Modern Warfare 2019, the […]

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Microsoft delays plans to disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1 by default in Edge and IE11

In October 2018 Microsoft announced that they will disable support for  TLS 1.0 and 1.1 by default in supported versions of Edge and IE 11 in the first half of 2020. This is due to a number of vulnerable third-party implementations are in the market. Even though there are no known vulnerabilities with Microsoft's implementations […]

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Telegram Desktop for Windows 10 now lets you create Chat Folders

The privacy-focused messaging app, Telegram Desktop for Windows has received an update. The update brings a couple of useful new features which include Chat Folders, new emojis. With the latest update installed, you'll be able to organize your chat into Chat Folders. This feature comes handy when you've many chat records. You'll also be able to […]

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This Resident Evil 3 Isabelle mod is scarier than the actual game

"Dread it, run from it. Destiny arrives all the same," is something I imagine Jisabelle – the truly horrific combination of Jill Valentine and Isabelle in this Resident Evil 3 Isabelle mod – to dryly quote to Racoon City's zombie populous.  After playing the not-very-scary Resident Evil 3 for our full review that you should definitely read […]

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Minecraft Dungeons release date revised for late May

Update: Minecraft Dungeons release date has finally been revealed for Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass. Releasing on May 26th, players will soon be able to fight their way through the deadly roguelite world of Minecraft Dungeons soon enough. The Minecraft Dungeons release date was originally slated for next month. […]

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Zoom meetings are not end-to-end encrypted after all

In the last few months, we have seen work collaboration apps like Slack and Teams take off along with Zoom video conferencing app. The demand for these apps increased after companies started asking employees to work from home due to the ongoing health crisis. However, Zoom has been in the news for all the wrong […]

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Microsoft announces Azure Edge Zones preview to meet ultra-low latency compute requirements

Microsoft today announced the preview of Azure Edge Zones. Azure Edge Zones are local extensions of Azure that are suitable for solving compute, storage, and service availability issues by allowing you to provide resources closer to customers. Azure Edge Zones are available through Azure, with select carriers and operators, or as private customer zones. Read […]

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Wasteland 3 has gotten a minor delay

The upcoming Xbox published Wasteland 3 has been delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Originally set to release on May 19th, 2020, the isometric RPG has been delayed until a slightly later date. For those who have been eagerly awaiting the next entry in the Wasteland series, Wasteland 3 will see a three-month delay. The […]

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Spotify Kids app is now available in US, Canada, and France

Back in October, Spotify announced a standalone kids app for Spotify Family users. The new Spotify Kids app was aimed at children and was available at no additional cost to Spotify Family users. In October 2019, Spotify made the app available to users in Denmark, Sweden and New Zealand and earlier this year, Spotify expanded […]

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Fitbit Charge 4 announced with built-in GPS, Spotify integration and more

After the leak over the weekend, Fitbit today officially announced Charge 4. Fitbit Charge 4 is a sleek, swimproof tracker with built-in GPS, Active Zone Minutes, and sleep tracking. It also comes with Fitbit Pay, Spotify – Connect & Control and up to 7-day battery. Active Zone Minutes feature is launching first with Fitbit Charge […]

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Xbox Games with Gold April 2020 announced

Xbox has announced the Games with Gold April 2020 lineup for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Project CARS 2 Project CARS 2 is the thrill of intense racing action in beautiful cars at stunning venues. Authentic and intuitive handling, truly dynamic weather, and a wealth of game modes delivers racing fun for everyone. Knights of Pen […]

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The Outer Worlds Switch port gets new date after COVID delay

Update: The Outer Worlds Switch port has been granted a new release date after an unfortunate Coronavirus delay. Now set to release on June 5th, 2020, The Outer Worlds Switch port will be available on both a physical cartridge and a digital download code. A day-one patch will also be available to add the following: […]

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Samung Galaxy S20 Ultra will be available in a new color option

Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S20 Ultra currently available in only two color options — Grey and Black. And the fact that it's available in only two color options made a number of the Samsung enthusiasts unhappy. The good news is Samsung is planning to give users one more option, according to the famous tipster […]

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Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass see record numbers amid Coronavirus

Microsoft has seen record numbers for both Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass amid worldwide self-isolation due to Coronavirus.  Xbox services have seen huge increases in usage over the weeks plagued by the COVID-19 outbreak, leading to a 775% increase in Microsoft cloud services. "As people look to gaming for social connection, we're seeing record […]

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Grammarly now available for Microsoft Word on Mac and Word Online

Grammarly today made a major announcement regarding its availability. Until now, Grammarly was only available for Microsoft Word on Windows desktop. Today, Grammarly is expanding its availability to Microsoft Word on Mac and Word Online. Once you open Grammarly after installation, you can specify which of our four categories of suggestions you want to run […]

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Xbox Series X controller uses AA batteries for flexibility

Microsoft has explained the reasoning behind the Xbox Series X controller's use of AA batteries.  That's right, the Xbox Series X controller still utilizes additional AA batteries to power the controller, a fact that some gamers have an issue with. Talking to Eurogamer's Digital Foundry, Xbox's partner director of program management Jason Ronald explained that the […]

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Resident Evil 3 Review: Capcom’s First Blunder In Years

The infectious bite of Resident Evil is far less deadly this time around. Just a year after the phenomenal remake of Resident Evil 2 took us back to the intricately designed corridors of the R.P.D Police Station and Capcom has delivered what we thought would be a delicious dessert to 2019's main course. In reality, […]

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It’s World Backup Day and here are the best ways to secure your personal data

It's 31st March which means it's World Backup Day. The day is celebrated around the world as a way to create awareness among the users to take regular backups of their data. It's a reminder that no matter how advanced technology gets, there's always a chance of failure and that's when backups come in handy. […]

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Disney+ launching in India on April 3, Hotstar subscription price increased

Disney+ video streaming service is launching in India on April 3. However, unlike in the USA, Canada, and everywhere else in the world, Disney+ is available through already existing Hotstar, which is currently the OTT market leader in the country with more than 45 percent market share. Disney also announced that it is increasing the […]

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Microsoft Surface device with Ice Lake processors leak online

Microsoft is expected to refresh their Surface lineup later this year. The company is rumoured to announce an updated Surface Go and Surface Book 3. However, it looks like the company might have more in stock for us. According to a new benchmark, Microsoft is working on a Surface device with Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor […]

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Doom Eternal has sold over 700,000 copies on Steam

Id Software's Doom Eternal is ripping and tearing through wallets on PC as over 700,00 players have picked up the game on Steam alone.  According to website PlayTracker, the demonic first-person shooter has beaten all other AAA Steam releases for its first week of launch. With the series' roots being strongly planted in the PC […]

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Microsoft Edge mobile apps will get Collections feature in the coming months

Microsoft Edge's Collections is a general-purpose tool that allows you to collect, organize, export, and share content you find on the web. You can open Collections with a simple click and easily drag and drop webpages, text, or images into a group – without having to open another page or application. Microsoft last month announced […]

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You’ll soon be able to use the same WhatsApp account on mutiple devices at the same time

According to the famous WhatsApp fan website WABetainfo, WhatsApp is currently working on a new feature that will let you use your WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time. You'll receive a notification when your WhatsApp account to another device. If you're a WhatsApp user and are currently using multiple devices, it's likely that […]

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Apple might be planning to launch new HomePod, iMac, and iPads

While the coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to stand-still tech companies are still working. It looks like Apple has been planning to launch a host of new hardware even as most of the company's employees are working from home. The company is known for some of the strictest measures in the industry, forcing employees […]

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Windows 10 Cumulative update KB4554364 fixes the VPN bug

Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update KB4554364 for PCs running Windows 10 Version 1909 and Version 1903. Taking the OS Builds to OS Builds 18362.753 (v1903) and 18363.753(v1909), the update added a fix for the annoying VPN bug that displays a limited or no internet connection status in the notification area. This is Microsoft's […]

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This new fintech startup is behind Microsoft’s Money in Excel feature

Microsoft yesterday announced a number of new features for Office 365 subscribers — one of them being Money in Excel feature. Money in Excel is a new add-in that makes it easier for you to manage, track, and analyze your money and spending. All you must do is connect your bank accounts and credit card accounts to […]

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Microsoft Edge now allows you to preserve cookies for specific websites when you close the browser

Microsoft has been constantly improving Edge to ensure it stays ahead of the competition. Just yesterday, the company announced a couple of cool features for the browser and now Microsoft has silently added another important feature to Edge Canary. Microsoft Edge currently offers a setting that allows users to clear browsing data when you close […]

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Samsung lists AKG N400 wireless earbuds which are waterproof and feature active noise cancellation

Some have been disappointed that the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are only slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds, but it seems Samsung has been hiding a real upgrade in their sleeves, in the form of the AKG N400 truly wireless earbuds. The as-yet-unreleased earbuds are both waterproof and feature active noise cancellation, both features missing […]

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Microsoft release out of band Windows 10 patch for VPN bug

We reported two days ago that February Cumulative Update KB4535996 appears to have caused connectivity issues for Windows 10 users, particularly when using VPN. Office applications such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook were particularly affected. At the time Microsoft promised an out-of-band patch to address the issue, and, much faster […]

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Microsoft contributes to UK ventilator push

Due to the coronavirus crisis, there is a major concern in many parts of the world that hospitals will run out of ventilators to keep victims of COVID-19 alive. An appeal by the UK government has resulted in a number of companies not traditionally associated with medical equipment pooling their talents to mass manufacture thousands […]

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Facebook is testing automatic status sharing for Facebook Messenger

Facebook is looking to make it a bit easier to share your current activity with friends and family. The company is currently internally testing an auto status feature which would make posts about your location, activity and even phone battery level automatically and share that with your contacts, a feature already present as part of […]

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Valve changing Steam auto-updates to help bandwidth during coronavirus pandemic

Valve has announced that the company is changing how auto-updates on Steam work in order to keep your home's internet bandwidth working at a stable speed during the coronavirus pandemic. "We know a lot of you (like us here at Valve) are stuck at home right now trying to work or attend school remotely. Or […]

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Microsoft is replacing the Office 365 brand with Microsoft 365

Along with several new announcements, Microsoft today announced that it is rebranding Office 365 as Microsoft 365. Going forward, Microsoft use Microsoft 365 brand for Office 365 subscriptions for consumers, small and medium-sized businesses and Office 365 ProPlus subscribers. Microsoft announced the following name changes: Office 365 Home will become Microsoft 365 Family. Office 365 […]

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Facebook one step closer to practical all-day AR glasses after partnering with microLED company

Facebook has the long-term goal of offering practical Augmented Reality glasses which can be worn the whole day and which do not make you look like a cyborg. Today they have come one step closer to that goal by partnering with UK company Plessey, an award-winning provider of full-field emissive microLED displays. Plessey's technology combines very […]

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Apple’s Swift programming language will add support for Windows 10

In an effort to expand the number of platforms where Swift is available and supported, Swift programming language Version 5.3 will add support for Windows 10 and additional Linux distributions, according to a post published by The Register. Developed by Apple, Swift is a very popular programing language, it's also a very popular alternative to Objective-C, […]

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Microsoft now allows you to donate Microsoft Rewards points to a charity of your choice

Earlier today, Microsoft held a virtual press event where the company announced a lot of new services including consumer edition of Teams and Microsoft Editor. Along with the new services, Microsoft also announced new features for Chromium-based Edge. Among the new features for Edge is Bing's "Give with Bing" mode. As the name suggests, the feature allows users to donate […]

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Microsoft Excel will soon let you analyze your money and spending

Microsoft today has announced a number of new features for Office 365 subscribers — one of them being Excel Money. Excel Money is a new feature that makes it easier for you to manage, track, and analyze your money and spending. All you have to do is connect your bank accounts and credit card accounts […]

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GameStop instructs employees to tape plastic bags around hands while at work

GameStop has reportedly told its employees to wrap a plastic bag around one hand in order to process purchases from customers using the chain's new 'delivery at door' option. The report comes from The Boston Globe, where a manager for GameStop said that he had received the instructions from a district leader. The 'delivery at […]

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Apple releases ProRes RAW software for Windows 10 PCs

The Apple ProRes RAW codec is based on the same principles and technology as existing Apple ProRes codecs, and is designed for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content creation in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, and Compressor. Apple today released Apple ProRes RAW for Windows 1.0 (Beta) which enables playback of ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW […]

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Microsoft Edge’s new ‘vertical tabs’ feature will let you manage tabs on the side

Those who deal with a gazillion of tabs in the browser often accidentally close the tab they want to switch to. Microsoft Edge has found a clever solution called vertical tabs that will make you feel safe when you have a lot of open tabs. As the name suggests, the vertical tabs feature makes it easier […]

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Certain custom Xbox settings temporarily deactivated by Microsoft

Following an overwhelming surge in demand for online services, Microsoft has made the decision to temporarily deactivate the ability to upload custom gamerpics, club pics, and club backgrounds on all Xbox One consoles. The change was announced in a notification on the official Xbox Support website. You can read the statement in full below. "As […]

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Skype resurgent as users discover value of dedicated video calling apps during lockdown

Microsoft is oddly benefitting from the coronavirus crisis, as companies are being forced to accelerate their digital transformation due to Work from Home pressure. We have already seen a huge increase in Microsoft Teams use and Azure demand, and now Microsoft reports that their venerable video calling app Skype is also seeing a big rebound. […]

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Microsoft’s new Smart Copy feature will preserve rich formatting when copying from the web

Earlier today, Microsoft held a virtual press event where the company announced a lot of new services including consumer edition of Teams and Microsoft Editor. Along with new services, Microsoft also announced new features for Chromium-based Edge. One of the new features for Microsoft Edge is Smart Copy. The feature will allow users to preserve […]

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The new Password Monitor feature in Microsoft Edge protects your online accounts from hackers

Today, Microsoft introduced a new feature for Edge browser called Password Monitor. The new Password Monitor feature protects your online accounts from hackers by notifying you if the credentials you've saved to autofill have been detected on the dark web. Every year, hundreds of millions of online accounts end up for sale on the dark […]

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Microsoft Editor is an AI-powered writing assistant that takes on Grammarly

Microsoft today announced a new service called Microsoft Editor. Microsoft Editor is an AI-powered writing assistant that takes on Grammarly. Microsoft Editor will help you write with confidence in 20+ languages. Since it is a browser add-on, it will help you whenever you are on the web, right from writing emails to posting your story […]

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Microsoft Family Safety is a new app for physical and digital safety

Microsoft today announced a brand new service for consumers called Family Safety. The Microsoft Family Safety will allow you to know the people closest to you are safe when out in the real world with location awareness and drive safety. Key features of Family Safety: Real world safety: Saved places: Save places you visit the […]

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Microsoft announces consumer edition of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft recently celebrated the third anniversary of Microsoft Teams, a collaboration software that is the hub for teamwork and group chat in Office 365. Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Microsoft saw an unprecedented spike in Teams usage, and Teams now have more than 44 million daily users, a figure that has grown by 12 […]

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Microsoft announces Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions

Microsoft 365 is an enterprise bundle that brings together the best of Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS). Microsoft today announced consumer edition of Microsoft 365 service. The new Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions will include premium services including Office, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams consumer edition and the new Family Safety […]

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OnePlus Z could be the official name for OnePlus 8 Lite

OnePlus is all set unveil OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro on April 14. Besides, the Shenzhen-based company also wants to continue the trend of making mid-range smartphones. According to famous tipster Max Weinbach, the OnePlus is going to release an affordable smartphone, which will be cheaper than the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. The tipster also […]

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Acer Swift 3 with AMD Ryzen 4000 will be available starting at just $630

Back in January, Acer announced the new 14-inch Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42). The updated Acer Swift 3 is just 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) light and 0.63 inches (15.95 mm) thin and features a display ultra-narrow bezels. The main highlight of the Swift 3 is its AMD Ryzen 7 4700U quad-core processor that powers it. The […]

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OnePlus confirms the date of its next smartphone launch

OnePlus is rumoured to announce OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro soon. In a tweet, the company confirmed the launch date of the upcoming flagship smartphones. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the launch has been moved to an online-only event. The launch event will take place on April 14 at 11 AM EDT/4 PM […]

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Modern Warfare 2 Remastered trailer has just been leaked

Update: Activision has prematurely released the reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered. Uploaded onto YouTube, the trailer shows the original campaign remade for modern consoles in stunning graphical quality. The trailer also shows that those who purchase the remade campaign will also receive the following Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and […]

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Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is releasing tomorrow

A PlayStation Store listing of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered has revealed that, not only does the game exist, the iconic first-person shooter will be revived tomorrow.  The store page, which was swiftly removed from PSN, showed the title with a release date of March 31st. Earlier this month, Call of Duty: Modern […]

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Microsoft Teams is currently experiencing outage in Europe

The coronavirus outbreak has seen a spike in usage of work collaboration apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack, both of which have reported an increase in usage since the crisis first began. Today, as companies head back to work after the weekend, employees met with issues while using Microsoft Teams. According to Downdetector, the issues […]

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Samsung’s attractive Galaxy Chromebook will be available on April 6

At CES 2020, Samsung announced Galaxy Chromebook, a premium 2-in-1 Chromebook device with an attractive aluminum industrial design. The Galaxy Chromebook is the thinnest Chromebook from Samsung as it measures just 9.9mm thick and it will be available in a stunning Fiesta Red, or more muted Mercury Gray colors. Like other recent Windows laptops from […]

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be shipping early because of Coronavirus

Square Enix will be releasing the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake earlier than expected due to the Coronavirus.  While the publisher recently declared that some copies of Final Fantasy 7 Remake may end up being released later than expected, the company has turned a full 180-degrees. People with physical pre-orders must be having so many […]

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Official Xbox Magazine has been folded by Future Publishing

Future Publishing has closed down the long-running Official Xbox Magazine after 19 years of service. Revealed by a report by Eurogamer, the magazine's staff have all been let go amidst the unfortunate wave of Coronavirus. The news comes amid a colossal reduction in budget for freelancers working throughout most of Future Publishing's magazines and websites. […]

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite full specs revealed

Samsung is planning to release a new variant of the Galaxy Tab S6, which will be called Tab S6 Lite and it will more affordable than the original one that launched back in January. And as was the case with the original Tab S6, we already know quite a lot about the upcoming Tab S6 […]

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Outlook for Mac will soon get Unified Inbox, add-ins support and more

At Ignite 2019, Microsoft announced an all-new Outlook for Mac experience with redesigned UI, improved performance and several new features. Recently, Microsoft revealed that Outlook for Mac will soon receive several new features including Unified Inbox, add-ins support and more. Find the full list of features that are coming soon below. Add-Ins –  Ability to install […]

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Samsung launches Galaxy M11 with triple camera setup and infinity-O display

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy M11 today. The company quietly listed the phone on its UAE website but didn't hold a press event for the official launch. The budget-oriented Galaxy M11 comes with a 6.4-inch LCD Infinity-O screen with HD+ resolution and an 8 MP camera on the top. On the back, we have […]

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Tip: Broadcast video streams to up to 100,000 people securely for free with Microsoft Live Events

Last year Microsoft announced Microsoft Live Events, a streaming video product for enterprise users for companies which use Microsoft 365 and who wish to broadcast to up to 100,000 users for professional-quality townhalls or simple live or on-demand events in real-time from anywhere, on any device. Microsoft Live Events is currently available for free in […]

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Microsoft to combat Chrome autofill fraud by adding more friction

In theory, you're the only one who can log into your device and access your autofill details.  In practice, this is not always the case. Users mindful of friends accessing their accounts sometimes opt-out of the autofill feature, but its absence is undoubtedly noticed when you have to remember numerous passwords. Microsoft engineers have now […]

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Deal Alert: SanDisk Extreme 512GB A2 microSD card is down to its lowest price ever at Amazon

If you're considering buying a microSD, storage capacity, read and write speed, ability to withstand harsh conditions are things that you should always check out before making a choice. Speaking of choices, there are plenty out there, but when it comes to providing users great read and write speed at an affordable price, SanDisk Extreme […]

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Deal Alert: Sony WH1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones selling at an all-time low price

If you're on the lookout for a premium quality Bluetooth-based wireless Headphones that produce awesome sound and provide great noise cancellation, then look no further than the Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth-based wireless headphones. And it's also available at a discounted price, thereby making it an easy purchase. You can buy the Sony WH-1000XM3 at a price […]

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OnePlus 7T series now supports Netflix HDR videos

In an effort to increase the reach of its HDR content, Netflix has added as many as four smartphones to the list of devices that can stream HDR content. OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro are the recently added smartphones that can now stream Netflix HDR content. The support […]

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Singapore is open-sourcing their TraceTogether COVID-19 app

Tracking, tracing and testing contacts of those who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus is considered essential in stamping out the spread of the coronavirus, but without technology this process is very complicated, requiring those involved to retrace their steps in detail and recall everyone they interacted with, even strangers. Fortunately, we all carry our […]

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NieR Automata – Become As Gods Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass

If the crawling spread of COVID-19 hasn't made you question your existence yet, Square Enix has decided to add NieR Automata Become As Gods Edition to Xbox Game Pass. To commemorate the series' tenth anniversary, Square Enix has released information regarding the future of the Yoko Taro NieR series. Alongside the reveal of an all-new […]

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Microsoft Teams certified Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 is coming soon

Microsoft recently announced that Bose is joining the Teams device category. In the Teams certified headsets, you can use the physical buttons on these headsets to answer calls, adjust audio volume, and mute and unmute yourself in Teams calls and meetings. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC (NC700), the professional edition of the popular […]

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Azure being overwhelmed by 775% surge in demand in lockdown regions

Microsoft has revealed a spike in Azure usage as employees are working from home amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The company also revealed some important changes to Azure in order to cope with the demand and ensure that the service works without disruptions. In a blog post, Microsoft confirmed that it had recorded a 775% […]

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Microsoft To Do for Windows 10 also lets you add tasks to the top

Microsoft To Do for Windows 10 has received an update. Taking the app to Version 2.14.2003.27002, the update brings an important new feature that lets you add tasks to the top. With the latest update installed, you can also move the starred tasks to the top. Moreover, it comes with a number of accessibility fixes. […]

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Microsoft Edge for iOS will soon get new home screen customization features

Microsoft yesterday released a new Insider build update for Edge browser. This 45.2.10 build comes with new home screen customization features. You can now customize the home screen of your Edge browser based on your preference. You can also enable Bing Image of the day feature to have Bing image on your home screen. You […]

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NieR Replicant is remaking the cult-classic for Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Ten years after Yoko Taro's unforgettable NieR graced Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Square Enix has decided to remake the action-JRPG in NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139. Yes, that's the full name.  NieR Replicant will be recreating the original Japanese version of Yoko Taro's cult-classic where the main character takes the form of an older brother trying to […]

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Microsoft rushing to fix Windows 10 VPN bug affecting Office, Teams

It appears Microsoft has introduced a new connectivity bug to the February Cumulative Update to Windows 10 1903 and 1909, ie. any up to date version of Windows 10. Microsoft has acknowledged a bug with KB4535996 with the following known issue: Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), […]

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Physical versions of Resident Evil 3 may be delayed, warns Capcom

Capcom has issued a statement saying that those in Europe may experience delays or availability issues over physical copies of the Resident Evil 3 remake due to the coronavirus pandemic. The global release date for the Resident Evil 3 remake is still the same and those who have pre-ordered the game digitally should still receive […]

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[UPDATE] Sony may slow PlayStation Network speeds across both Europe and the USA

UPDATE: Gamers in the USA may notice that PlayStation Network download speeds may be slower, as Sony says it's working with internet service providers across the USA to manage internet traffic. After originally announcing that the company would be working with ISPs across Europe to help manage and maintain internet usage during the coronavirus pandemic, […]

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iPad Pro 2020 scores 3 on iFixit’s repairability scale

Last week Apple announced the new iPad Pro 2020 along with an updated MacBook Air. The new device is powered by the A12Z Bionic chip but the highlight of the launch was the Magic Keyboard that comes with touchpad support. Soon after the launch of the iPad Pro, iFixit got their hands on the device […]

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Deal Alert: OnePlus 7T Pro heavily discounted

OnePlus 7T Pro 8GB/256GB is now available at a discounted price. The OnePlus 7T Pro is now available at $640, down from its original price point of $1,008. So you're looking to buy a premium quality smartphone at a reasonable price, OnePlus 7T Pro might be the smartphone that you're looking for. OnePlus 7T Pro […]

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Deal Alert: Surface Pro 7 is $300 cheaper today

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro, the Surface Pro 7 is not only versatile and light but also comes with full Windows 10 and that means you can do pretty much everything with it. It's also a great computer for students, so if you're looking for a full-blown PC that you can take to your university, look […]

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Fitbit Charge 4 leak confirms new GPS capabilities

The newest fitness tracker in Fitbit's Charge range has returned with an array of new features, most significant being the GPS tracking feature that was adopted from the higher-end models. Weighing in at a hefty 26g, the Fitbit Charge 4 comes in a range of colours, and fabric bracelets if you've got the Special Edition.  […]

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Microsoft Outlook for Android update makes it easier for you to find and attach files

Microsoft Outlook for Android has received an update. Taking the app to Version 4.1.53, the update has added support for OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, making it easier for you to easily find, attach, or preview files. Apart from that, it brings no new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. You can read the changelog […]

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WhatsApp users in India can no longer set video status longer than 15 seconds

In a strange move, WhatsApp has reduced the video status duration limit from 30 seconds to 15 seconds in India. In other words, WhatsApp users in India can no longer be able to post video status longer than 15 seconds. Facebook is yet to make an official announcement behind the move, but, according to the […]

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Tesla autopilot will soon be able to detect traffic lights

Last November Tesla added a feature that would allow the autopilot to detect traffic cones to better navigate the roads. Now, it looks like the company is working on another feature to improve autopilot on its cars. First spotted by Out of Spec Motoring, the new feature will allow Tesla autopilot to read the traffic […]

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Microsoft’s Windows News Bar app goes into beta

We reported in February that the Microsoft News team was working on a new app, Project Newsbar, which would add a story ticker to your desktop which would deliver articles from 1,200 Microsoft News partners directly to your screen, either as an always-on-top overlay or as a slide-in sidebar. Now it appears the app has […]

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Zoom removes Facebook’s SDK from its iOS app

Yesterday we reported that Zoom's iOS app has been sharing data with Facebook. This was due to the use of Facebook's SDK which allows companies to collect and share data using Facebook Graph API. While multiple companies do this, the reason Zoom was targeted was because of its failure to disclose how data is being […]

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Intel donates $6 million for coronavirus relief efforts

Intel is stepping up its efforts to help fight the coronavirus outbreak. Just a couple of days back, the company announced that it will be donating 1 million protective items to the healthcare workers. Now, Intel has announced that the company will be donating another $6 million to help out with relief efforts. This includes […]

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Fitbit Premium is free for 90 days

Fitbit Premium has a lot more to offer since the days of Fitstar.  Rather than being centred around physical fitness, the app now encompasses more aspects of the user's health, including sleep and stress. Now, Fitbit has extended the free trial period for the Premium part of the app from 30 days to 90. Here's […]

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Google CEO announces $800+ million commitment for COVID-19

Google has been contributing to the fight against COVID-19 by offering the largest donation yet in the form of grants, as well as its services and expertise. Last month, the company announced that they were offering $25 million in ad grants to educate the public on prophylactic measures to take to help curb the spread […]

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Microsoft Research shows off their novel VR cane controller again (video)

Microsoft Research has released another video of their previously demonstrated haptics-enabled cane which allows blind people to navigate VR. The cane controller closely simulates a real cane as used by the blind therefore opens up the doors to a large number of visually impaired already trained in the technique to enter a virtual space and […]

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Apple launches its own free COVID-19 Screening Tool app and website

Apple today announced the launch of its free COVID-19 Screening Tool app and website. This new tool was developed by Apple in partnership with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This COVID-19 Screening tool can help you understand what to do next about COVID-19. Here's what this new tool does: The COVID-19 app […]

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Microsoft drops Israeli facial recognition firm following accusations of mass surveillance

In November last year, we reported on a controversy around AnyVision, an Israeli facial recognition company with ties to the government which was accused of peddling a mass surveillance solution that tracks Palestinians working in Israel around the West Bank. Microsoft, who has always advocated for the ethical use of AI technology, had taken a minority […]

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Outlook for Android will soon get the new Discover feature

Microsoft today announced the new Discover feature that is rolling out to Outlook for Android Insiders. This new feature will allow users to stay up-to-date with what's going on in their organization in Outlook. The new Discover feature uses machine learning to identify documents that are popular among employees close to an user in their […]

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Latest Outlook for Windows Insider build allows you to disable @ mentions

Microsoft yesterday released a new Office for Windows Desktop Insider Fast build. This Version 2004 (Build 16.0.12718.20010 ) comes with a new feature for Outlook app. Back in 2016, Microsoft announced @ mentions feature that made collaborating on email fast and easy. In this latest build, Microsoft allows users to disable @ mentions in Outlook. Here's […]

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Microsoft Flight Simulator breaks down its multiplayer mode

Flight Simulator is one of the most hotly anticipated games of 2020 and, ahead of its eventual launch sometime this year, developer Asobo Studio has shared a video detailing Flight Simulator's multiplayer mode. The game's main mode will see all the players playing in the same world together. Microsoft's Azure servers will help bring you […]

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OxygenOS is currently missing this basic feature, but OnePlus is working on it

While OxygenOS is considered one of the best versions of Android, the OS that runs OnePlus smartphone lacks an important basic feature. And that's the Always-On Display(AOD) feature, something which most of the Android phones have. And if you're one of those OnePlus users who find the feature useful and are frustrated that OxygenOS doesn't […]

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Case Western Reserve University distributes nearly two hundred HoloLens 2 headsets to 1st year students

Education is moving online at many universities, but few institutions are taking as sophisticated an approach as Case Western University, who is equipping their whole 1st-year Medical Student intake with Microsoft HoloLens headsets. The university is sending out 185 HoloLens 2 headsets that can be used to help teach human anatomy virtually to students using […]

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Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with the ability to sync Extensions and more

Microsoft today announced the release of v83.0.461.1 build for Edge Dev channel. This update comes with some new features like Extensions Sync, ability to add all tabs to collection, new page in Settings to manage Family Safety settings and more. Find the full change log below. Added features: Added the ability to sync Extensions. Added […]

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Slack says Slack/Microsoft Teams integration is coming

There is currently an intense competition between Microsoft Team and Slack, the two leading enterprise collaboration platforms. Surprisingly Slack sees a lot of value however in integrating with Microsoft's services, and yesterday during a call with RBC Capital Markets  Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield announced that Slack will soon integrate with Microsoft Teams' calling capabilities. The […]

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Limited or no internet connection status in Windows 10 KB4535996: Microsoft promises to bring a fix by early April

Microsoft's Windows 10 KB4535996 update, which was rolled out a month ago, came with fixes for multiple bugs and performance improvements. On the flip side, a number of users reported a variety of issues while installing the update, some users had also faced issues after installing the update. While Microsoft is yet to acknowledge most […]

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Apple to launch several MacBooks and iMacs with ARM Processors in 2021

Microsoft has been making ARM-powered PCs since the 2012 Surface RT, and rumors of an Apple PC powered by an ARM chip has been going on nearly as long, with the last strong rumour being an ARM-powered iMac in 2017. Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported in February that Apple is working on an ARM-powered […]

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Deal Alert: Apple AirPods with Charging Case now available at a discounted price

Apple AirPods with the wireless charging case is now available at $169, down from $199. Apple AirPods with regular charging case is now available at $129, down from $159. The discounted price is available only at Amazon and is for a limited time only. So, if you want to buy Apple's second-generation AirPods, you should […]

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Samsung DeX for Galaxy S20 gets updated with new improvements

Samsung has rolled out a new update for DeX which brings features and improvements to the service. The latest update brings mouse support for window snapping and better multi-touchpad support in the DeX environment. You can head below to take a look at the full changelog for the update. Screen snapping using a mouse Multi-touch […]

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Xiaomi today announced a 5G smartphone that will cost just 349 Euro

Xiaomi today announced the new Mi 10 Lite 5G, an affordable mid-range smartphone with 5G network connectivity support. The Mi 10 Lite 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with LiquidCool tech, LPDDR4x RAM and 64/128GB UFS 2.1 storage for decent performance. On the back of the device, you will have a quad-camera setup […]

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Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Laptop with Intel Tiger Lake CPU leaks online

Last October Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop 3 with Intel's 10th gen processors as well as AMD's Ryzen processors. It looks like Microsoft might be planning to refresh Laptop 3 with new hardware soon. According to a new 3D Mark benchmark leak, Microsoft's new Surface Laptop will come with Intel's Tiger Lake CPU along with […]

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Google Duo chat app now supports group calling with 12 participants

Google Duo is a simple video calling app that works on smartphones, tablets, Google Nest, and on the web. In order to help consumers to get connected with their loved ones during the current coronavirus outbreak, Google today increased the group video calling participants limit in Google Duo to 12 from 8. Google Duo Features: […]

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Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant will now help you find out if you have coronavirus

In order to help its users diagnose COVID-19, a disease that's caused by the novel coronavirus, Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is now answering several questions related to the disease. Alexa users can now ask questions like "Alexa, what do I do if I think I have coronavirus?" or "Alexa, what do I do if I […]

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New patent reveals Microsoft’s plan for a cryptocurrency with an innovative approach to mining

The year 2017 saw a rise in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Etherum, not for trading but also to be used for other applications as well. Since then many companies have jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon and it looks like Microsoft is going to be the latest addition. Microsoft has filed a patent titled "Cryptocurrency system […]

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Apple CarPlay gets support for third-party map apps with the latest iOS update

Apple has introduced a new update for iOS users which has brought support for third-party map apps. The new v13.4 has brought new features and changes to the platform and it finally allows users to use third-party. The CarPlay dashboard shows information from multiple apps, routes, navigation and it only supported Apple Maps until now. […]

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OnePlus 8 Pro new color option revealed

OnePlus is going to unveil two new flagship phones next month — OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The OnePlus 8 Pro is rumored to be a true flagship phone as it'll have support for wireless charging and IP68 rating, making it the first OnePlus phone to come with these new technologies. There is another […]

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Zoom’s iOS app is sharing data with Facebook even if you don’t have a Facebook account

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced people to work from home and rely on collaboration and video conferencing apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. While the major players are experiencing a boom, it looks like they have been playing fast and loose with privacy. A research conducted by Motherboard has revealed that Zoom's iOS app […]

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Samsung misses target for rolling out Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 ECG feature

They say you should never buy a device for a promised, but yet unreleased feature, and today Samsung is proving that right by confirming that they will be missing their Q1 2020 target to roll-out the ECG feature on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. The feature would have put the smartwatch on parity feature-wise […]

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Apple is now offering 90-day trial for Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X

Apple is extending the trial option for Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X to help creators who are stuck at their homes which we battle this terrible health crisis. For the first time, Apple users will be able to take advantage of the 90-day trial for both Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. […]

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Plex is giving away three months of live TV to get you through the coronavirus crisis

Plex, a popular DIY media-streaming service is the latest company to offer help to those stuck at their homes while we battle the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Like other services including CBS All Access and Sling TV, Plex is offering three months of live TV for free. The company announced this week that it will be […]

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Custom backgrounds coming to Microsoft Teams within the next few months

At Build 2019 Microsoft announced an improvement to their Background Blur feature in Microsoft Teams which would use AI to let you completely replace your environment with whatever image you want, without an inconvenient green screen. Since then it seems Microsoft employees have been having great fun with the feature, but regular users have been […]

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite leak answers all of your questions

Samsung is single-handedly keeping the Android tablet market alive with the Galaxy tab series; and today, information has leaked about a low-cost variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 series. Priced between $300-$400, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is the affordable, premium mid-range tablet variant of the Tab S6.  The tablet will come with an S […]

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Microsoft Search still coming to the Windows Search Box

Microsoft is an enterprise search experience that will be available across Microsoft Teams, Yammer, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office, Windows, and Bing.  Microsoft first announced Microsoft Search at Ignite 2018 and at Build 2019, Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Search. Microsoft Search is powered by the Microsoft Graph and AI technology from Bing. And it shows […]

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Google Pixel Buds 2 are now FCC certified

The FCC has just listed Google's Pixel Buds 2 on its website today.  The earbuds had also recently received certification from the NCC and before that, from the WPC.  The Pixel Buds 2 had also passed through Bluetooth SIG certification earlier this year. While all arrows point towards an imminent launch, current circumstances could very […]

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Google resuming releases of Chrome and Chrome OS updates

The Google Chrome team last week announced that they will stop releasing updates to Chrome and Chrome OS due to the Coronavirus work disruption. Today, Google announced that they are now resuming releases of Chrome and Chrome OS with the following adjusted schedule: M83 will be released three weeks earlier than previously planned and will […]

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Zoom gets a new background tool, thanks to Canva

The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has forced employees to work from home which increased the demand for collaboration apps like Zoom and Teams. While Zoom has been a saviour for many, it has also exposed a problem with the work from the home model- employees invading your private space. To combat the problem, popular graphics tool […]

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Samsung starts rolling out Android 10 for Galaxy Fold users

Samsung is finally rolling out Android 10 for Galaxy Fold users. The device was launched last year but saw several recalls before making it to the market in late 2019. While Samsung did launch another foldable phone this year, the company has not forgotten about the Galaxy Fold. According to SamMobile, Samsung has started rolling […]

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Outlook’s calendar is getting a major update for Windows users

Microsoft last week released a new Office build for Office Insiders on Windows. The new Build 12711.20000 introduces new features to Outlook, and plenty of fixes. Just like how Outlook mail experience got a major update last year, Outlook calendar experience is getting a major update this time. The refreshed Outlook calendar experience now has […]

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Xbox Game Pass mobile apps now support perks

Last week, Microsoft announced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, a new way for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to get even more with their monthly subscription. Through Perks, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get new benefits including DLC, in-game content and more – all for free. Microsoft recently updated its Xbox Game Pass app for […]

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Minecraft Earth wants you to stay at and play from home

Minecraft Earth has announced that it wants players to help flatten the curve by staying at home and, as such, the game has received an update to make it easier than ever to play from the comfort of your house. The update includes an increased tappable spawn rate and increased tappable density, meaning that resources […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H1 Insider Preview Build 19041.172 to the Slow ring

Microsoft has released Windows 10 20H1 Build 19041.172 (KB4552455) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This Windows Insider Preview Build includes no new features and improvements, but it offers a fix for the keyboard shortcut bug. You can see the official changelog below. Changelog Fixes We fixed an issue that prevents the Windows logo […]

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Google is rolling out Assistant’s redesigned feed for iOS

Back in October, Google started testing the new UI changes for Google Assistant. The new UI was inspired by Smart Displays and was named "Snapshot". After testing it for a while, the new UI started rolling out to Android users earlier this month and now the company has started rolling it out to iOS users […]

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The Elder Scrolls: Blades launches on Nintendo Switch soon

Bethesda's free-to-play dungeon crawler, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, will be finally arriving on Nintendo Switch consoles this Spring 2020. The game's Switch port was originally planned for an Autumn 2019 release but was pushed back into early 2020. Following that announcement, it was essentially radio silence for the game – until today. The Switch port […]

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Fallout 76’s Wastelanders update has been delayed again

The bad news is that the upcoming free Wastelanders update for Fallout 76 has been delayed, but the good news is that the release date has only been moved back by a week. This isn't the first time Wastelanders has been delayed, but it's definitely the shortest wait. The update was first delayed last October, […]

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Download high quality Huawei P40 Pro stock wallpapers

Huawei has unveiled much-awaited P40 series at an online-only event. The event saw Huawei launching three new P40 smartphones — Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro Plus. The P40 series is Huawei premium segment and the most affordable one, which is P40, will cost 799 Euros. The price can go as high as 1300 […]

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BioShock: The Collection finds a new home on Nintendo Switch

Alongside the likes of XCOM 2 Collection and Borderlands Legendary Collection, 2K Games has announced that BioShock: The Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch. The announcement was included as part of a Nintendo Direct Mini in which Nintendo announced numerous titles coming to their console in 2020. Amid the announcement was BioShock: The Collection, […]

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Slack sets a new concurrent user record as coronavirus forces people to work from home

The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has forced people to work from home. While this has reduced the need for some businesses, others are thriving and some are even becoming the victim of their own success. Work collaboration or VoIP apps have seen a surge in usage as Microsoft recently reported that Teams saw a 500% increase […]

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Stay at home and play with three more free games from the Epic Store

Happy Thursday! It's time for your regularly scheduled article on this week's free offerings from the Epic Games Store and you can now get World War Z, Figment, and Tormentor x Punisher for the low price of nothing! In order to claim your free games, you'll need an Epic Games account. You can then pick […]

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Borderlands Legendary Collection brings my Switch dreams to reality

It only took three years to happen, but Gearbox Software has finally brought Borderlands to Nintendo Switch with Borderlands Legendary Collection.  Revealed through a surprise Nintendo Direct, alongside BioShock and XCOM announcements, the first three Borderlands games will be arriving on Nintendo's handheld in May. The Borderlands Legendary Collection will include Borderlands, Borderlands 2, and […]

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XCOM 2 Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch in May

2K Games has revealed that the XCOM 2 Collection is making its way to Nintendo Switch quite soon.  Revealed through a Nintendo Direct Mini, Firaxis Games' strategy title will finally be available in portable form. The XCOM 2 Collection will include four DLC packs that were previously available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC […]

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SwiftKey Keyboard for Android adds support for six new languages

Microsoft's keyboard app on Android, SwiftKey keyboard has received an update. Taking the app to Version 7.5.0.11, the update has added support for six new languages including Mapudungun, Arawak, Chatino, Eastern Maroon Creole, Sranan, and Wayana. Aside from support for new languages, the app doesn't bring any new features, but it offers general improvements. You […]

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Microsoft to acquire Affirmed Networks, the industry leader in the virtualization of mobile networks

Microsoft today announced that is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Affirmed Networks, the industry leader in the virtualization of mobile networks. 100+ telecom operators in over 80 countries around the world have deployed Affirmed's NFV solutions to deliver 5G services, including mobile broadband, IoT, carrier-grade Wi-Fi roaming, connected cars, and more. Affirmed solutions […]

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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition trailer reveals awesome collector’s edition

A Nintendo Direct Mini has revealed an awesome new look at Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, the upcoming remake of the cult-classic Nintendo Wii game.  Releasing on May 29th, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will include an entirely new epilogue called Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected. The new chapter will see Shulk and Melia explore a never-before-seen area. Fans […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 v1909 is now installed on more than a quarter of Windows 10 devices

AdDuplex has released the numbers for March 2020, giving us details about the market share of different Windows 10 versions. According to the stats, the market share of Windows 10 v1909 is gradually increasing and has now reached 28%. As you can see in the above image, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (1903) usage […]

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Huawei announces new P40 series smartphones with industry leading camera features

As expected, Huawei today launched its flagship P40 series smartphones with several industry leading technologies. Huawei P40 series consists of three devices: P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus. The P40 is the most affordable device which will cost 799 Euros, the P40 Pro will cost 999 Euros and the high-end P40 Pro Plus will […]

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Epic Games publishing to bring new titles from Playdead, Remedy Entertainment and gen DESIGN

Epic Games has announced that they will be publishing a host of unannounced titles from prestigious developers in the coming years.  As part of a new multiplatform publishing push, the Fortnite developer will be funding titles from Playdead (Limbo, Inside), Remedy Entertainment (Quantum Break, Control) and genDESIGN (The Last Guardian). Epic says that these three […]

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Netflix drops video quality in Australia, India, and Latin America amid coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus outbreak has taken the world by storm and as countries are scrambling to contain the virus, tech companies have another battle at their hands. Due to the nature of the virus, companies have asked their employees to work from home which has skyrocketed the use of the internet around the world. To ensure […]

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GPD WIN Max controls are looking sleeker than ever

New details have surfaced regarding the GPD WIN Max and the on-board controls are looking better than ever.  Revealed through a deep-dive into the system by GPD, the upcoming handheld mini-PC is set to deliver the best control setup from the company yet. Most impressive is the system's overhaul of the joysticks, a high point […]

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Remedy partners with ‘major publisher’ to develop two next-gen titles

After the success of Control, Remedy Entertainment has signed a deal with a 'major publisher' to develop two next-gen video games.  The first of Remedy Entertainment's unannounced projects is described as a "AAA multi-platform game". The title is already in pre-production stages and will be powered by the company's proprietary Northlight Engine, the same tools used […]

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Below departs from Xbox exclusivity for a PlayStation 4 release

Xbox console exclusive Below will be departing Xbox's exclusives library for a PlayStation 4 release next month.  Releasing on April 7th, Below will have an expanded release that sees the addition of an all new game mode: Explore. This new Explore mode will provide players with a far more accessible form of experiencing Below's gameplay. […]

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Xbox Series X GPU source code is being held ransom for $100 Million

Hackers have reportedly stolen the Xbox Series X GPU source code from underneath Microsoft's noses. They'll give it back, for a hefty hunk of change. Revealed through an AMD blog post, the SoC creators for the Xbox Series X explained that the hackers have asked for $100 million to return the stolen information. Selective segments […]

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This is when Huawei P40 Pro will go sale

We're only a few hours away from the P40 launch event, where Huawei is going to unveil two new smartphones — Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro. While the Chinese tech giant will talk about the specs and availability of both the P40 and P40 Pro, renowned leaker Evan Blass has already given us some details […]

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Source code of AMD’s future graphics products stolen

AMD yesterday reported about the recent theft of files related to its future graphics products. According to multiple reports, source code related to AMD GPU IPs including Navi 10, Navi 21 & Adren SOC that powers Microsoft Xbox Series X has been stolen. In December 2019, AMD was contacted by someone who claimed to have […]

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Microsoft’s latest Office Insider Build 200318 for macOS now lets you insert data from picture

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on macOS. The new Build (200318) lets you insert data into Excel from your clipboard, File in your computer. Excel will then convert the image to a table and insert it into a sheet. Apart from that, the update also comes with bug fixes. You can […]

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Elon Musk plans to re-open gigafactory to manufacture ventilators

As coronavirus takes over the world, companies are collaborating to help the healthcare workers and doctors get necessary supplies. Just a couple of days back, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk took Twitter to confirm that he was able to deliver ventilators to hospitals in Los Angeles. Now, Musk has confirmed that he's assessing the situation to […]

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Unlike version 1, the new Royole Flexpai 2 is a serious contender with a zero-gap hinge

The first folding phone company is back with a new device, and unlike their first attempt, the Royole Flexpai 2 is a serious contender. Unlike the first release, the update features a zero-gap hinge, making it competitive with handsets like the Huawei Mate X which is likely to retail for much more. Royole Flexpai 2 […]

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Microsoft releases Xbox New Tab extension for gamers

Microsoft has recently released a new extension for Microsoft Edge browser. This Xbox New Tab extension allows you to see exclusive HD wallpapers from your favorite Xbox games on your Edge browser new tab page. With Xbox New Tab extension, you can personalize your new tab with themes from: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition […]

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MacBook Air (2020) scores 4 on iFixit’s repairability scale

Last week Apple launched the all-new MacBook Air with Intel's 10th gen quad-core processor, 8/16 GB of RAM, 256 GB/512 GB/1 TB/2 TB of storage and Intel Iris Plus Graphics. However, the highlight feature of MacBook Air was the new Magic Keyboard. This new keyboard features a redesigned scissor mechanism that delivers 1mm of key […]

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Microsoft patches Windows Defender bug with the latest update

Just a couple of days back we covered a bug that caused Windows Defender to skip some items during an antivirus scan. While Microsoft didn't officially acknowledge the issue, the company has issued a new update which fixes the bug. Today, Microsoft has released KB4052623 update along with Security Intelligence Update for Windows Defender (v4.18.2003.8) […]

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Apple may delay the iPhone 12 5G many months, says analyst

The launch of Apple's first 5G handset may be in trouble, reports Japanese publication Nikkei (via Macrumors), who's Apple internal sources have told them the launch of the iPhone 12 5G may be delayed "by months." The issue is both supply, due to delays in development caused by travel restrictions, and also concerns around demand. […]

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Microsoft expects to come out of coronavirus crisis “pretty strong”

We reported yesterday that Microsoft's share price has been more resilient than most in the face of the coronavirus crisis and the recession associated with the economic shutdown it has required. Today Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed Microsoft was well-positioned to weather the storm, saying: "We have a great balance sheet, we are a very […]

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Qualcomm announce new SoC for truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation

Apple has raised the game with the Airpod Pros which features amazing active noise cancellation. Now Qualcomm has responded with two new SoC designed specifically for truly wireless earbuds, the Qualcomm QCC5100 and Qualcomm QCC302x series. The Bluetooth audio SoCs are designed to help users to enjoy prolonged use of their devices for voice calls […]

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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey escapes theatres, already on sale digitally

Movies have never exited theatres so quickly and the latest to become available for streaming is DC's Birds Of Prey And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. When one of Gotham's most sinister villains, Roman Sionis, puts a target on a young girl named Cass ; Harley teams up with Huntress, Canary and Renee […]

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Apple paves the way for privacy on the web with full third-party cookie blocking

Full third-party cookie blocking is not new in web browsers. But Apple is the first major browser to adopt this policy. Google has already announced that Chrome will be blocking third-party cookies by 2022. With iPadOS 13.4 and Safari 13.1, cookies for cross-site resources are now blocked by default in Safari browser across the board. […]

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Nintendo has donated 9,500 face masks to emergency services

Nintendo of America has donated 9,500 N95 Particulate Respirator masks to emergency services, first responders, and health care providers in North Bend, Washington. A statement from the city of North Bend (via GamesIndustry.biz) says that Eastside Fire & Rescue staff will distribute the masks throughout the region "to address immediate needs." Nintendo of America representative […]

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IBM launches an interactive dashboard to track coronavirus on phone and the web

Last week, Bing announced an interactive dashboard to help users track the coronavirus outbreak around the globe. Now, IBM and The Weather Channel have collaborated to create a comprehensive dashboard filled with data and maps to track the coronavirus outbreak on both phones and on the web. IBM's dashboard runs on the IBM public cloud […]

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Microsoft to kill co-editor chat access across all Office apps

Back in 2016, Microsoft introduced the ability for co-editors of an Office to chat with one another. Users were using this feature to communicate with others immediately, for example, to ask a quick question or divide sections among the co-editors. Microsoft today announced Office 365 customers that co-editor chat access inside Office apps across web, […]

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Photo Mode coming soon to Death Stranding on PlayStation 4

Following the announcement that the PC version of Death Stranding would contain a Photo Mode, some PlayStation 4 players felt a little left out. However, Kojima Productions has now confirmed that Photo Mode is "coming soon" for all console players. The exact date of the mode's launch has yet to be officially announced, but the […]

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Mixer launches new Education category

Mixer has launched a new Education category for those who want to learn or want to share their knowledge with others, all from the comfort of your own computer. Regardless of whether you're learning remotely due to imposed lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, whether you're full of knowledge that you want to share with […]

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OnePlus 8 Pro’s AI performance may not be as good as that of the Galaxy S20 and Mi 10 5G

OnePlus 8 Pro is rumored to be coming with all those features which users have been requesting for years and while that's good news, the smartphone's AI performance may not be as good as that of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Mi 10 5G. According to the AI benchmark website, which keeps track of AI […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Build 19592 with new tablet experience for 2-in-1 PCs

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19592.1001 to Insiders in the Fast ring. With this new build, Microsoft is rolling out the new tablet experience for 2-in-1 convertible PCs again. This feature was previously rolled out to Insiders as an experiment in 20H1 Build 18970 and ended in Build 19013. […]

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Google Chrome Canary gets the ability to always show full URLs

Last week we reported about Google's decision to add an option to show full website URLs. The company made changes to the address bar last year which now shows just the domain. While this clean up the address bar, it also makes it hard for people to judge if a website is using https protocol […]

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Qualcomm’s new audio SoCs will bring Active Noise Cancellation to more truly wireless earbuds

Qualcomm today announced its next generation ultra-low-power Bluetooth audio SoCs that will power truly wireless earbuds. The new Qualcomm QCC514X (premium tier) and Qualcomm QCC304X (entry/mid-tier) SoCs now offer improved battery life, dedicated hardware for Active Noise Cancellation, Voice Assistant support and premium wireless sound and voice quality. Highlights of these new Bluetooth audio SoCs: […]

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Instagram plans to remove COVID-19 related content from recommendations

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced companies to take drastic measures to curb the spread of misinformation. Now, Instagram has confirmed its decision to remove COVID-19 related content from recommendations. In case you didn't know, Instagram has a recommendation/explore tab that shows popular content from creators worldwide. The tab includes both images and videos but […]

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Spotify launches COVID-19 Music Relief project to help musicians

Spotify, the world's largest music streaming service, today announced its initiative to support members of the music community with the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, thousands of creative professionals in the music industry are under financial stress. To help these musicians, Spotify is now working with a growing list […]

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Here’s how you can livestream Huawei P40 launch event

Huawei is expected to announce it's flagship phones for 2020 tomorrow. The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be replacing the current flagships from the company and will be hitting the markets soon. The event was planned to take place in Paris tomorrow but was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Huawei now plans to […]

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Google Podcasts app now available on App Store for iOS devices

Google today announced the release of Google Podcasts app for iOS devices in Apple App Store. With Google Podcasts app, you can subscribe and listen to all your favorite podcasts, explore show and episode recommendations, browse popular and trending shows in comedy, news, sports, and more. Google Podcasts iOS app allows you to customize your […]

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Apple may re-open its physical stores in mid-April

Earlier this month we reported about Apple's decision to close down all the stores outside China until 27th March 2020. The company took the decision after the increase in coronavirus cases worldwide. Later Apple announced that the stores worldwide will be closed indefinitely to prevent exposure to coronavirus. Now, a new report claims that the […]

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YouTube Music gets lyrics support for Android and iOS

YouTube has released a new update for Music that adds support for lyrics to the app. The new update is currently available for Android and iOS users so you can see the lyrics within the app. YouTube is still working on web support so you won't get lyrics on the web browser right now. To […]

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Microsoft SharePoint mobile apps now allow custom organization theme and branding

Microsoft has announced a new update for SharePoint mobile apps which brings new features and changes to the app. Starting today, admins be able to customize the tenant theme of the SharePoint apps through Microsoft 365 admin center. Administrators can configure the following for the SharePoint mobile app: Logo Image: Logo of SVG format (Images uploaded […]

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Microsoft To Do for Android and iOS brings UI changes, support for badge notifications and more

Microsoft's task management app, Microsoft To Do has received a new update on both iOS and Android. For iOS users, the latest update brings app badge support, the ability to add new tasks and starred tasks to the top, and no bug fixes and performance improvements. You can see the official changelog. Microsoft To Do […]

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OneUI 2.1 update brings some great Galaxy S20 features to the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 (changelog)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has some great new camera features, but it appears Samsung will not be keeping them exclusive to that handset. The company is currently in the process of rolling out their OneUI 20.1 update which is bringing many of the best features to last year's Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy Note […]

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Apple releases iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 with several new features (change log)

Apple yesterday released iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 update to millions of Apple device owners around the world. This update comes with several new features and bug fixes. For iPhones, this update brings iCloud Drive folder sharing from the Files app, new Memoji stickers, third-party navigation app support for the CarPlay and more. For iPad […]

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Intel will be donating 1 million protective items to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus

Intel is the latest company to donate protective items to the healthcare workers who are in the front fighting the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The protective items like masks, gloves and other equipment will be sourced from the company's emergency supplies reserve. We will donate masks, gloves, face shields and other gear that we have sourced […]

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New leak reveals the specs and pricing of Huawei P40 series

Huawei is rumoured to announce it's flagship phones for 2020 later this week. The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be replacing the current flagships from the company and will be hitting the markets soon. Just days before the launch, German website Winfuture got their hands on the specs and the pricing of the device. Both the […]

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Intel teams with Chromium to improve power consumption

While Chromium-based Chrome is a lot of people's browser of choice, it's no secret that it consumes more power than is ideal. Thankfully, users will soon no longer have to sacrifice battery life for functionality. Intel is teaming up with Chromium engineers to minimise the power consumption of the browser. The company's recent Ice Lake […]

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Snapchat’s Zenly has made a competition out of isolation

Zenly is a Snapchat-owned app which gives users a "live map of (their) friends and family", making it easier to see who's out and about. Amidst Covid-19, for a change, Zenly is encouraging users to do the exact opposite and stay at home with its new stay-at-home leaderboard. The leaderboard displays the top 5 user's […]

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PlayStation Plus April games include Uncharted 4 and more

Sony has accidentally revealed the PlayStation Plus April games for 2020 and subscribers might be happy with the two games available this month. While not officially announced by Sony, the PlayStation Plus April games were prematurely revealed through a leaked PlayStation Access video. PlayStation Access, the official UK PlayStation YouTube channel, accidentally revealed the video […]

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Deal Alert: Pre-order the new Apple iPad Pro to get a discount

Apple last week announced its next generation iPad Pro with the new Magic Keyboard accessory. The new iPad Pro is powered by the A12Z Bionic chip that delivers better performance than the comparable Windows laptops. In addition to that, the new breakthrough LiDAR Scanner on the back of the iPad Pro delivers cutting-edge depth-sensing capabilities. […]

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ARKit 3.5 is here to take advantage of the new iPad Pro’s LIDAR with multiple new features

The new iPad Pro features a depth-sensing LIDAR scanner and now Apple has released ARKit 3.5 to help developers take advantage of the new technology. ARKit 3.5 and the new LiDAR Scanner and depth-sensing system on iPad Pro allows developers to create AR experiences that are more realistic than ever before. The new Scene Geometry […]

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Resident Evil 3 switch port references found in datamine

The newly-released demo of Capcom's upcoming survival horror title has left references to a Resident Evil 3 switch port within its files. After the game's demo released last week, fans have been at work to datamine the survival horror title. The game's files have revealed some intriguing references, namely pointing towards a release for Nintendo […]

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Konami calls bull on Silent Hill rumours

Konami has finally responded to rumours regarding the existence of a return to the Silent Hill franchise. A North American PR representative for Konami responded to the rumours of a two-game plan for the series' return with a simple "not true" dismissal. "We're aware of all the rumors and reports but can confirm that they […]

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Microsoft pausing all optional non-security updates for Windows 10 and Windows Server

In order to support the IT admins during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Microsoft last week announced that they are extending the scheduled end of service date for Windows 10 version 1709. This date change was applicable for the Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise editions of Windows 10. Microsoft today made another similar announcement for upcoming […]

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OpenCL and OpenGL support coming to all Windows and DirectX 12 enabled devices

Not all Windows devices have great support for hardware-accelerated OpenCL and OpenGL. So, game developers often find it difficult to support OpenGL games on Windows. In order to improve application compatibility, Collabora is developing a generic solution to this issue. In partnership with Microsoft, Collabora is building OpenCL and OpenGL mapping layers to bring OpenCL […]

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OnePlus launches its mobile payment service, OnePlus Pay in China

OnePlus has launched its mobile payment service, OnePlus Pay in China. The Shenzhen-based company promised to launch its mobile payment service last year at the OnePlus 7T series launch event. According to ITHome, the OnePlus Pay payment service is available in the "Wallet" App of OnePlus 7T series. OnePlus Pay currently supports banking cards from […]

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YouTube throttles video quality worldwide for 30 days

Just a couple of days back we reported that YouTube will be reducing its video quality in Europe to reduce the stress on the infrastructure. The company stated that it will be monitoring the global usage and act accordingly in the coming days. Now, YouTube has decided it will go ahead and throttle the video […]

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Microsoft releases Cumulative update KB4541335 for PCs running Windows 10 v1903 and v1909

Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update KB4541335 for PCs running Windows 10 Version 1909 and Version 1903. Taking the OS Builds to OS Builds 18362.752(v1903) and 18363.752(v1909), the update offers a lot of bug fixes, no new features. However, this is an optional cumulative update, so the update won't show up unless you check […]

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Plague Inc. creator donates $250,000 to fight against COVID-19

Plague Inc. creator Ndemic Creations has announced that the company has donated a quarter of a million dollars to charities and organisations who are helping fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds, donated on behalf of all Plague Inc. players, have been split between the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organisation's COVID-19 […]

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You can now get travel advisories and airline trip cancellation policies on Google

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues around the world, several countries have released their own travel advisories and restrictions. Based on the instructions from governments, airlines are offering adjustments to cancellation policies and change fees. Google today announced an easy way to learn about travel advisories and trip cancellation policies. Starting today, when you search […]

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Sony may slow PlayStation Network download speeds across Europe

Those using the PlayStation Network may find themselves looking at slower download speeds, as Sony Interactive Entertainment says that it's working with internet service providers in Europe to "manage download traffic" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the company didn't mention the COVID-19 pandemic specifically, Sony did acknowledge in a blog post that "an unprecedented number […]

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Amazon plans to help Seattle residents get at-home COVID-19 test kits

Last month we reported about Bill Gates's plan to help curb coronavirus spread across Seattle and the US. Now, it looks like Amazon is also planning to chip in by helping Seattle residents get in-home test kits. According to a report published by CNBC, Amazon will be carrying out delivery of in-home COVID-19 test kits […]

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Bleeding Edge now available on Xbox One and Windows 10

Ninja Theory's electrifying online brawler Bleeding Edge is officially available on Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 PCs today and, as a nice bonus, it's available through both Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Play Anywhere scheme. Xbox Game Pass members will find Bleeding Edge on both Game Pass for PC and Game Pass for […]

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Minecraft now has free educational content for those who need it during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mojang has announced that some of the company's favourite lessons from Minecraft: Education Edition are now available for free in the Minecraft Market, allowing those who wish to learn to do so in a fun and calm online environment. The company hopes that these lessons will help provide a calming focus for anyone who's scared […]

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Facebook is said to be near deal to buy a multibillion-dollar stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio is the largest mobile network operator in India and the third largest mobile network operator in the world with over 370.07 million subscribers. Thanks to its aggressive pricing strategy, Jio reached this top position in just 3 years after its launch. Recently, Jio also announced a fiber to the home service, offering home […]

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Disney+ app for Xbox One now available in 6 new countries

Back in November 2019, Disney+ app was made available for Xbox One users. However, it was available only in few countries. Today, Disney+ app's availability was expanded to 6 new countries. Disney+ is now available in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Disney+ will offer access to thousands of movies and TV series […]

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Microsoft imposes service restrictions on Office 365 to cope with demand

The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has forced employees to work from home which has increased the stress on different service providers. We recently saw companies like Netflix and YouTube reduce the streaming quality to take some weight off the infrastructure. Now, Microsoft has sent out an advisory notifying Office 365 tenants of imminent changes to reduce […]

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Samsung releases new how-to videos to highlight Galaxy Z Flip features

In February, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone. The Galaxy Z Flip features a 6.7-inch Infinity Flex Display that is protected by Samsung's proprietary bendable Ultra Thin Glass (UTG). The display folds using the new Hideaway hinge and the custom-built software UX enhances the folding experience. Samsung today published three new how-to […]

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Twitter PWA for Windows 10 updated with couple of useful new features, bug fixes

Twitter for Windows 10 has received an update that brings a couple of useful new features, bug fixes and a lot of improvements. With the latest update installed, you'll be able to use features like Lists, DM filtering, and a better landing experience when coming to Twitter from an external source. You can see the […]

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Microsoft Inspire 2020 in-person event cancelled

Microsoft Inspire (formerly WPC) is an annual partner conference organized by Microsoft every year. This year's event was scheduled from Sunday, July 19 to Thursday, July 23 in Las Vegas. Yesterday, Microsoft announced that they are cancelling the Microsoft Inspire 2020 in-person event due to the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Microsoft posted the following information […]

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