Technology

I’ve been finding myself consistently impressed by the experiences developers have managed to cram into the Playdate. It’s not that I expected little of the handheld and its potential offerings when I first impulsively pre-ordered it way back when, but I guess I didn’t really know what to expect beyond the crank-focused games Panic first

Samsung’s Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra are likely to land near the start of 2025. As rumours about the specifications of the flagship phones are popping up on the Web, a new report from Korea discloses details about Samsung’s production plan for the Galaxy S25 series. The South Korean smartphone brand is reportedly

Apple is being sued by victims of child sexual abuse over its failure to follow through with plans to scan iCloud for child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), reports. In 2021, Apple announced it was working on that would flag images showing such abuse and notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. But the

If you didn’t notice, it’s been a year since the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 broke the Internet. After years of speculation, leaks and rumours, Rockstar Games posted the GTA 6 reveal trailer on YouTube on December 5, 2023. Titled “Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1”, the video has since gone on to

The (CFPB) on Friday said it has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp. after determining that it meets the legal requirements for such oversight. The CFPB monitors banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and recently finalized a rule to supervise digital payment apps. In the , which focuses on the Google Pay app

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature to beta testers that could make it easier to keep track of messages received on the app. The reminders feature that informs users about missed status updates has been updated with the ability to receive reminders for messages, on the latest beta version of the app for

I have to admit I haven’t read all that much Shakespeare, so when I hear that a current work of fiction is a retelling of one of his classics, I’m not automatically interested in picking it up just on the basis of that. But Julia Armfield is one of my favorite contemporary authors — please

Apple is considering the development of upgraded versions of its computers and headsets that are equipped with support for cellular connectivity, according to a report. The company is said to be planning the launch of its first consumer electronics device with its in-house cellular modem — the purported fourth generation iPhone SE model that is

Now you’ve got one less thing you have to fish for in your pocket or purse at the airport. Starting today, Google Wallet can carry a digital copy of your US passport and use them at Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) checkpoints. If you want to to Google’s virtual wallet, first you’ll need to download the

Apple Inc. is preparing to finally bring one of its most ambitious projects to market: a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from longtime partner — and adversary — Qualcomm Inc. More than half a decade in the making, Apple’s in-house modem system will debut next spring, according to people familiar with

The first Escape Simulator solved the biggest problem with VR puzzle games. Once you’ve solved everything, the game’s over. Unless you can erase specific memories a la Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind style, there’s zero replayability. Pine Studio’s Escape Simulator added a custom builder mode where the community could build and share their own

Oppo’s Find X8 series, which consists of the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, have been launched in India after a long break. The last Find X2 and Find X2 Pro were announced in 2020, and it’s been four long years since Samsung faced no real big-name challenger in the sub-Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 1,00,000

If you’ve been on the fence about buying the urban landscape sim Cities: Skyline II (and given the response following its launch, who could blame you?), here’s your chance to take it for a free test run. Paradox Interactive announced on that players can play the city building game for free for a limited time.

The upcoming season of Foamstars, Square Enix’s 4v4 online party shooter, will be its last, the publisher announced Thursday. The Splatoon-inspired action game will be updated with a new season of content on December 13. The upcoming season, dubbed “The Party Goes On”, will be live till January 17, 2025, before marking the end of

Get ready to have stuck in your head for the rest of the day because the autonomous taxi company Waymo is going to Miami. Yeah, sorry about that. Waymo announced its plans to Miami on its . The expansion will start early next year as the company gets its fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-PACE EVs

Have you ever found yourself caught up in social media notifications, making it harder to focus on other important tasks? Instagram’s Quiet Mode is a lifesaver for anyone who needs a break from constant notifications. The feature is designed to let you concentrate, rest or recharge. The feature basically pauses notifications and informs others that

Bitcoin has passed the $100,000 threshold for the first time. At approximately 9:39PM ET this evening, the cryptocurrency’s value hit six figures, moving it past the milestone for the first time in its nearly 16-year history. That also means the legendary Bitcoin pizza order is now worth $1 billion. For those not in the loop,

Xreal One series augmented reality (AR) glasses were launched on Wednesday. The latest lineup from the Chinese startup comes with a new X1 independent spatial computing chip that is claimed to provide complete spatial screen control. Two models have been unveiled as part of Xreal’s latest AR glass lineup — Xreal One and One Pro.