Sonic is dead in this real game SEGA launched for April Fool's

April Fool’s is usually reserved for mostly lame jokes and plenty of companies observe this strange holiday, but not SEGA this year, which just launched The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog on Steam today. Yes, we know April Fool’s Day is tomorrow here in the states, but most companies have been putting out their jokes …

April Fool's Day is a drag, but these Newegg gaming deals aren't

Newegg has some decent deals for gamers during April Fool’s Day weekend, and unlike all the terrible jokes you’re undoubtedly already seeing and will see, these deals are actually legit. No joke. While we won’t presume to list every single deal on the site for April Fool’s Day weekend, here’s what we found to be …

Genshin Impact offers a new adventure in patch 3.6, out April 12

Genshin Impact will be taking players on a new adventure in Sumeru soon as part of its latest content update, patch 3.6. The new update also promises to introduce players to new characters, both playable and unplayable. Though that’s pretty much a staple of every patch and players have probably come to expect it. This …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware Horizon, WorkspaceONE, End User Computing (EUC) , and Personal Desktop for March, 2023 

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.  Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles for VMware …

Gamers eat good with Amazon Prime's free games in April

Prime Gaming members are getting some good free games for the month of April. This week Amazon has announced what Prime Gaming’s offers will be for the upcoming month, and it includes, as always, loads of free in-game content. But it also includes a roundup of free games. Full games, not demos, that you can …

Premium audio meets French luxury with this M&D Bugatti collab

Master & Dynamic has announced its next brand collaboration and this time it’s with French luxury hyper car brand Bugatti. Together the two companies partnered up for the release of some limited-edition audio gear. This includes Bugatti-branded versions of three of Master & Dynamic’s most recent products. The MW75, the MG20, and the MW08. The …

Microsoft will place ads in the Bing AI chatbot

With over 100 million daily active users, Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot has single-handedly brought Microsoft back into the browser wars. However, running an AI chatbot is still significantly more expensive than traditional searches. Therefore, to offset these costs, Microsoft has started incorporating ads within the Bing AI chatbot’s responses, linking to relevant products and services. …

The Stadia Discord server goes offline tomorrow

Stadia itself was shutdown quite some time ago, back in January in fact, but the Discord server has stayed online. Allowing fans of the service to continue chatting about a product they loved. Sadly, that same Stadia Discord server is going offline tomorrow. To be clear, this is the official Stadia server. The one that …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware HCX, SaaS, and EPG (Emerging Products Group) for March, 2023

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Open Source Approved License® registry project underway with help of intern, Giulia Dellanoce

I shared last month the details of the new OSI website, hosted on WordPress. One of the main drivers for this upgrade was to unify OSI-approved licenses with all related metadata to a consistent, reliable and easy-to-access format. From there we can incorporate the outcome of the recommendations coming out of the License Review Working Group. …

Brotato is a totally not serious top-down shooter you should play

Once in a while there comes a game that you just have to try because it looks like a whole lot of fun, and Brotato is that game. Spotted by Android Police, this is a top-down shooter for mobile that challenges you to stay alive while you wait for help. As the story goes, you’re …

How to use keyboard Gmail keyboard shortcuts

Gmail is a powerful and popular email client, and millions of people around the world rely on it for communication. As powerful as it is, there are people who don’t use it to its full potential. For example, Gmail has keyboard shortcuts that you might not know about. They’re really useful and they could speed …

Galaxy Z Fold 5 US variant spotted with a Qualcomm processor

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has appeared in a benchmark listing. The US variant of the upcoming foldable recently showed up on Geekbench to confirm a few rumors. This is the first benchmark appearance of the device, which isn’t expected to break cover until the second half of this year. The Geekbench entry lists …

Nintendo Switch game Kana Quest wants to help you learn Japanese

There are all sorts of games and unique ways to help you learn Japanese (and other languages), and one of the latest ways to do it on Nintendo Switch is a game called Kana Quest. The game is also available on PC via Steam (it launched on Steam March 12), so you could in theory …

VMware Skyline Advisor Pro Proactive Findings – March 2023 Edition

Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor Pro releases new proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Technical Support, issues raised through post escalation review, security vulnerabilities, issues raised from VMware engineering, and nominated by customers. For the month of March, we released 43 new Findings. Of these, there are 29 Findings based …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware SRM, vSAN, and Core Storage for March, 2023 

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Why the European Commission must consult the Open Source communities

A crucial problem with the Impact Assessment of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is that no Open Source communities or community fiduciaries were consulted as stakeholders. The lack of consultation with the Open Source communities would explain the possible origin of a serious defect in terminology. The Impact Assessment Annex 2 (Pdf), sections 2-4 lists …

The Pixel Tablet reportedly enters a ‘Hub Mode’ when docked

As the launch date unveiling of the Google Pixel Tablet gets closer, more details about the Android tablet emerge. The latest reports suggest the Pixel Tablet will feature a Hub Mode that could turn the device into a Google Nest Hub. Google’s Pixel Tablet is one of the most anticipated devices for 2023, along with …

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller gets two new colors

Microsoft is launching two new colors of its Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller, which previously only came in white. Now, the controller can be picked up in either red or blue. Microsoft officially announced the new controller color options on its Xbox Wire blog. But the tweet put out on the company’s official Twitter …

Watch 11 minutes of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay

Nintendo today has shown off some new gameplay footage of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, giving players a new look at various parts of the game. The video includes over 11 minutes of gameplay footage and showcases some pretty cool mechanics. Such as new abilities for Link that allow you …

Older Galaxies are getting this Galaxy S23 exclusive feature

Sometimes, companies give their newer devices exclusive features to move more units in those early months. Then, they trickle them down to older models. According to Sam Mobile. Older Galaxies are getting the Image Clipper feature. Image Clipper was one of the new additions introduced with the Galaxy S23 phones, and it remained an exclusive …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware Cloud for March, 2023 

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2023 State of Open Source Report: key findings and analysis

I joined Javier Perez on a webinar reviewing the results of the 2023 State of Open Source survey, a collaborative effort between OpenLogic by Perforce and the Open Source Initiative (OSI). Open Source users from all eight global regions, working in 20+ industries in organizations of all sizes were anonymously surveyed. The resulting report is about …

Diablo IV is going to be a slam dunk judging from the open beta

The Diablo IV open beta is coming to a close and with that, both beta weekends are over. That means the next time players get a chance to dive back into the world of Sanctuary to slay demons, it’ll be in June. When the game officially launches. While the early access beta and open beta …

The Android volume slider might get a small but welcome change

It’s the time of year when we’re looking forward to a bunch of new updates in Android. While we’re excited about the next biggest changes, we can’t forget about the minor tweaks. According to Mishaal Rahman, the Android volume slider might change its height based on the device’s screen size. Google introduced the vertical volume …

Apple releases iOS 16.4, complete with more Emoji

On Monday, Apple released the latest update to iOS 16, and that’s iOS 16.4. After a few beta releases, it is finally available to everyone. This actually turned out to be a rather large update for iOS 16, which is surprising since we are only a couple months away from iOS 17 debuting at WWDC. …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for ESXi, VCenter, Automation Operations, vCF, and vCD for March, 2023

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Phone Comparisons: Xiaomi 13 Pro vs OPPO Find X6 Pro

In this article, we’ll compare the Xiaomi 13 Pro vs OPPO Find X6 Pro, two powerhouse smartphones from China. The global variant of the Xiaomi 13 Pro launched not so long ago, while the OPPO Find X6 Pro launched only in China thus far, quite recently. Having that in mind, do note that we’ve tested …

Galaxy A54 5G buyers will have a camera update waiting for them

Buyers of Samsung‘s brand-new premium mid-range smartphone Galaxy A54 5G will have a major software update waiting for them out of the box. The company is pushing camera improvements to the phone even before it reaches consumers globally. The device is slated to arrive in the US in April. Galaxy A54 5G gets its first …

Samsung pushes March update to Galaxy A52 5G in the US

The March 2023 Android security patch is now rolling out to Samsung‘s Galaxy A52 5G in the US. The update is live for the carrier-locked variants of the 2021 premium mid-range smartphone. Users with a factory-unlocked unit should get this update in the coming days. The Korean firm has already seeded the latest security update …

Samsung in a hole again as photo remaster gives disturbing results

The Galaxy S23 Ultra Moon photo controversy is still fresh in people’s minds and another Samsung camera feature is in the headlines for the wrong reasons. A Galaxy user recently discovered that Samsung’s photo remaster feature is adding teeth to pictures of a seven-month-old baby. The device in question here is, unfortunately, the Galaxy S23 …

Tricksy hobbitses, The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum launches in May

The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum has an official launch date, ending a years-long delay that pushed the game back from its original release of 2021. The game was announced back in 2019, but was met with a delay following the pandemic. Causing slow development progression. Luckily for fans, that delay is now a distant …

UK's watchdog changed its mind about Microsoft buyingi Activision Blizzard

More than a year ago, Microsoft moved to buy Activision Blizzard, and that drama is still going on to this day. Many organizations see this as a huge anti-competitive move on the company’s part. Well, according to Engadget, the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) seems to have changed its stance on whether Microsoft should buy …

Check out The Crown of Wu while you wait for Black Myth: Wukong

The Crown of Wu is a new action-adventure game from Red Mountain and Meridiem Games based on Chinese novel Journey to the West, and is shaping up to be a worthwhile title if you both love action-adventure games and games that revolve around Chinese mythology. It also stars the same main character as another game …

PayPal expands passkey login access to Android users in the US

After introducing passkeys for iOS back in November, PayPal is now expanding access to passkey logins for Android users in the US. Now, with the help of passkeys, Android users can access websites and services without having to type in usernames and passwords. This move aligns with other major tech brands like Google, Apple, and …

AirPods Pro With USB-C Charging Case Coming Soon!

It appears that a new version of the AirPods Pro are coming later this year. That would be a pair of AirPods Pro with a USB-C case. This is according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It’s important to note that while Kuo is typically correct on these things, his timelines can be off a bit. …

TikTok CEO aims to defend app's safety measures before Congress

After being embroiled in controversies about its data privacy for more than a year, TikTok CEO Chew is set to testify before Congress on Thursday to address “misconceptions” about the app and its parent company, ByteDance. Lawmakers have long expressed concerns about the app’s connections with the Chinese government and its possible use to target …

GeForce NOW gets a few new games this week plus expanded access

NVIDIA GeForce NOW is expanding access to the RTX 4080 tier this week. Gamers rejoice! The service is also getting a small handful of new games onto the service today, one of which is Tchia. A delightful little game that doesn’t force you into doing tasks for gameplay progression. Rather you can pick and choose …

Razer's Meta Quest 2 accessories promise more comfy VR gaming

Razer today is launching two accessories for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset, promising a more comfortable experience when playing games in virtual reality. The Razer Adjustable Headstrap and Razer Facial Interface were designed in collaboration with ResMed, an expert in human factors that uses “billions of hours of data” to gain a deep understanding …

Best Amazon Alexa Compatible Devices – March 2023

Amazon Alexa is available in a number of different devices. And if you’re already invested in the Alexa ecosystem, then it is a good idea to pick up more Alexa devices to add to your home. In this buyer’s guide, we will be discussing the top 10 best Amazon Alexa compatible devices that you can …

This special edition OnePlus 11 could be made of marble

OnePlus is readying a new special edition OnePlus 11. The company’s President for China Li Jie recently teased the handset on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. Jie says the device will feature “unprecedented materials and craftsmanship, making each mobile phone unique”. It appears to be made of marble. A new OnePlus 11 variant with a …

Samsung's march update is live for Galaxy Tab S7 series

After updating most of its eligible Galaxy smartphones to the March 2023 Android security patch, Samsung is now pushing the latest security release to its tablets. The Galaxy Tab S7 series has pipped others to the new SMR (Security Maintenance Release). The company should soon update the Galaxy Tab S8 series as well. As of …

Instagram will start putting ads in search results

In an effort to support the struggling ad business amidst the current challenging economic climate, Instagram is testing two experimental ad formats: ads in search results and Reminder Ads. These new formats will provide companies with more opportunities to promote their products or services. As the name suggests, ads in search results will enable businesses …

Amazon is considering launching its own browser

It’s no secret that Google Chrome has dominated the browser market for years, with over 60% market share worldwide. Despite competition from other major players like Microsoft, Apple, and Mozilla, Chrome’s popularity has remained largely unchallenged. However, it looks like Amazon will be the next company to take on Chrome’s dominance as, according to reports, …

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite clears regulatory hurdles ahead of launch

OnePlus is readying a new mid-range phone in the form of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. The device is rumored to debut in the first week of April. There have been a few leaks about it in recent weeks. With the launch drawing closer, the handset has now appeared on Geekbench and also …

Results of 2023 elections of OSI board of directors

The polls just closed, the results are in. Congratulations to the returning directors Aeva Black, and Catharina Maracke, and the newly elected director Anne-Marie Scott. Anne-Marie Scott has been confirmed and joins as a director elected by the Affiliate organizations. She’ll take the seat that was occupied by Hong-Phuc Dang who resigned in June 2022. …

Pixel 6 series gets March Feature Drop with faster Night Sight

Google has released the March 2023 update for the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a are getting the latest monthly update a week after the rest of the Pixel family. The Pixel 4a, Pixel 5 series, and Pixel 7 series picked up this release last Monday. Older models are …

PUBG MOBILE gets more immersive with Dolby Atmos support

Immersive audio can be a really big part of enhancing the gaming experience and PUBG MOBILE players are getting it through the recently added Dolby Atmos support. Audio in some cases, can feel like a more important part of the play experience than visuals. Opening up doors to unmatched levels of realism. Tencent Games Head …

Netflix to add 40 more games in 2023 plus Monument Valley in 2024

Netflix has already added a handful of games in 2023, but the company says it plans to add about 40 more titles this year alone. For those that really enjoy playing mobile games, the Netflix offering has been a pretty good value. There have been more than a few really good titles thrown into the …

How To Set & Manage Default Apps In Android

When you’re performing certain tasks on your phone, you’ll often only want one app to do it for you. This is where default apps come in, and it’s pretty easy to set, change, and remove them on your Android device. While it’s easy, newcomers to the platform might not know how to manage them. Well, …

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Review: The New Best Robot Vacuum

For quite some time, we’ve been singing the praises of Roborock here at AndroidHeadlines. That’s because they make some of the best robot vacuums on the market. Sure the competitors are pretty good, but Roborock continues to push the envelope on robot vacuums, and they’ve done that again with the S8 Pro Ultra. And for …

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s latest and greatest smartphone. We’ve already compared it with a number of smartphones, including its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. What if you’re still using the Galaxy S21 Ultra, though, and you’re thinking of upgrading? Well, that’s what we’re here for. In this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy …

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic with rotating bezel seems to be happening

It’s getting increasingly likely that Samsung‘s upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series will bring back the physical rotating bezel. A regulator listing in China has confirmed the existence of two separate models with four sizes in total. By the looks of it, we will get a vanilla Galaxy Watch 6 in 40mm and 44mm sizes without …

Windows 11 'Moment 2' update adds third-party widgets & more

Microsoft has just rolled out the ‘Moment 2’ update for Windows 11 that brings a bunch of new cool features, including support for this-party widgets and a touch-optimized taskbar. The update is heading to Windows 11 version 22H2, along with Patch Tuesday updates. While this update rolled out as optional last month, it’s now mandatory …

The dangers of ChatGPT have been highlighted by the NCSC

The UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) is alerting the public about the dangers of ChatGPT. This artificial intelligence model gained popularity after its launch a few months ago. After it became available to the public, a ton of people trooped in to try out its abilities in various ways. Some people asked for recipes …

Second Life is coming to mobile, and a beta may drop in 2023

You may or may not remember Second Life, but whether or not you remember it, it seems you’ll get a second chance to see what it’s all about because it’s getting a mobile adaption, Ars Technica reports. The original Second Life game, which can still be played today, is for PC. It’s also been around …

Galaxy Tab S9, Fold 5 & Flip 5 tipped to use Galaxy S23's chipset

Samsung is expected to launch three new flagship Android tablets as part of its Galaxy Tab S9 series later this year. We should get a base model, a Plus, and an Ultra. The devices will probably arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldables. Early rumors suggest that the Korean …

During Bankrutpcy, Bally Sports still wants MLB Streaming Rights

While Bally Sports’ owner, Diamond Sports Group declared Chapter 11 Bankruptcy earlier this week, there’s been a lot of talk about what will happen to the games their networks are set to broadcast. We’ve reported recently that some MLB teams are looking to get out of their contracts with Bally Sports, including the Texas Rangers. …

OSI to hold in person License Clinic workshop

OSI is pleased to announce our 2023 Open Source Initiative License Clinic, an in-person event to be held April 4th in Washington D.C. This one day workshop will cover advanced topics on open source software licenses of interest to the US federal government as well as emerging issues such as the confluence of AI models, …

Use stealth and wield magic in this upcoming pirate strategy game

One of the best things about games is the diverse nature of themes they can take on no matter the genre, something which is pretty well personified by Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. In this upcoming strategy game from Mimimi Games, you’ll become part of a cursed pirate crew with one major goal. Find the …

Valve puts the Steam Deck on sale to celebrate its 1st birthday

The Steam Deck is going on sale for the first time ever since its release last year. If you weren’t aware, the Steam Deck turns 1 year old today. So to celebrate a well-deserved accomplishment, Valve is dropping the price of the Steam Deck and putting it on sale for 10% off. Now you’re not …

YouTube TV wants you to go back to Cable

Today, YouTube TV announced that it is raising prices again. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but they are raising prices due to rising content costs. Now, YouTube TV is going to cost you $72.99 per month (now for new customers, or April 18 for current customers). Who remembers when YouTube TV launched at …

YouTube TV is raising prices again, So here's the Best Live TV Streaming Alternatives

YouTube TV just announced that it is raising prices once again. This time by $8. Which represents a 12% increase from the last increase back in August of 2020. That puts it squarely in between most of its competitors. But this news has still annoyed quite a few people, since YouTube TV is still losing …

Warcraft Arclight Rumble: Everything You Need To Know – March 2023

This morning Blizzard officially announced Warcraft Arclight Rumble, a strategy/tower offense game based on the Warcraft universe coming to Android and iOS devices. This game wasn’t a complete surprise thanks to a few rumors. But up until this morning’s reveal many elements were still unknown. The name, basic gameplay features, and much more were a …

Meta to lay off another 10,000 employees

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has just confirmed that the company will lay off 10,000 employees, and 5,000 open positions for hire will be closed. Laying off employees to cut costs has become an epidemic in the United States. Tech companies are at the core of this change, and over 94,000 employees working in the US …

How to install and use browser extensions on Firefox Mobile

One of the perks of using web browsers on your desktop is the selection of extensions that you can add to them. They add additional functionality to your browsing. Think of them as the equivalent of downloading apps to your phone. Firefox has been testing browser extensions for its mobile app, and now they’re available …

PowerA now offers a mobile gaming clip for the PS5 controller

PowerA makes all kinds of gaming accessories and now that includes a new mobile gaming clip for the PS5 controller and one for the Xbox Series X|S controller. These new mobile gaming clips are also compatible with the controllers from Sony and Microsoft’s past generation consoles, the PS4 and Xbox One. Both clips are relatively …

OpenAI introduces the next evolution of ChatGPT: GPT-4

Just when you thought that ChatGPT couldn’t get any scarier, OpenAI introduces us to GPT-4. This is the fourth iteration of the company’s powerful chatbot, and it brings some notable improvements. It’s hard to imagine that ChatGPT could become any more powerful, but that’s the nature of technology. According to the company, GPT-4 exited testing …

Sony is currently developing a PS5 Pro, plans to launch next year

A PS5 Pro launch is now rumored to be planned for 2024, according to a new report from Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming. The PS5 Pro has been a question ever since the launch of the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition back in 2020. With consumers wondering whether or not Sony would follow in the …

Senators want to protect online data with Data Care Act

The US senators have reintroduced the Data Care Act to safeguard users’ online data. The bill was first introduced in 2018. Lawmakers in the United States have brought tech companies under the radar to scrutinize their measures to protect users’ data. The US House Judiciary recently subpoenaed the Big Tech CEOs over censorship claims. Senator …

Samsung's March 2023 update live for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has released the March 2023 Android security patch for the Galaxy S10 series. The latest security update is currently rolling out to the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ in Europe. The company should cover the Galaxy S10 5G with the new SMR (Security Maintenance Release) in the coming days. It should also …

Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Flip 5 could be world’s first dust-resistant foldables

In 2021, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 as the world’s first smartphones with an official IP (ingress protection) rating for water resistance. Things remained unchanged last year, with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 both coming with an IPX8 rating. The company could now …

You can preload the Diablo IV beta starting this Wednesday

The Diablo IV beta starts this week and you’ll be able to preload the game beginning this Wednesday. In an updated post about the beta, Blizzard highlighted a few additional details about the content of the game during the beta period. As well as when you can install the necessary game files to be prepared …

Samsung to launch a new Galaxy SmartTag later this year

More than two years after launching its first smart object tracker, Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch a succeeding model. The Korean firm plans to launch a second-gen version of its Galaxy SmartTag in the second half of this year. The reported timeline suggests it will arrive alongside the new foldables and wearables. Samsung launched …

Galaxy Z Fold 5 may not have an upgraded camera

Samsung may not equip the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with a 200MP camera, or even a 108MP unit. According to the noted tipster Ice Universe, the upcoming foldable will stick to a 50MP sensor for the primary rear camera. They precisely claim that it’s the “same camera module” found on the 2022 model. It is …

Samsung loses again as Qualcomm announces next Snapdragon launch

Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon launch event for next week. The March 17 event in Beijing, China is expected to bring the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1, its latest premium mid-range chipset. There are also hints of it being the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2, but we don’t have any confirmation yet. Either way, while a …

Modern Warfare II Season 02 Reloaded adds duels, raid 2 and more

Modern Warfare II is set to transition into Season 02 Reloaded soon and with it comes a ton of new content. This includes a new mode called One in the Chamber, which will allow players to essentially duel each other using pistols. As the name implies, players will get a pistol and a single bullet …

Recap/Summary of the Digital Market Act workshop in Brussels

This Monday, I was in Brussels to attend a stakeholder workshop for the Digital Market Act (DMA) organized by the European Commission. For those who aren’t familiar with the DMA, it’s a new law that the European Parliament voted on recently and one of its goals is to force interoperability between messaging services by allowing …

Modern Warfare II is doing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collab

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is doing its next big collab and this time it’s with a well-known pop culture franchise – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This isn’t the first collaboration the game has had since its launch. Back in 2022 Activision added bundles based around different football players, including Messi, Pogba, and Neymar …

Apple will launch its classical music app later this month

Every music streaming service has something that makes it stand out, and Apple will unveil one that will definitely stick out. According to CNBC, Apple will launch its classical music-only app later this month. Shocker: people still listen to classical music nowadays (GASP!). We can’t deny that classical music just doesn’t get as much attention …

Call Of Duty: Mobile to be phased out after Warzone Mobile launch

Call Of Duty: Mobile is likely going to be phased out over time after the launch of Warzone Mobile. GamesRadar reports. Warzone Mobile is slated to be released later this year and is going to be the true mobile adaption to Activision’s insanely popular Call of Duty battle royale game. Like its PC and console …

How to watch the 2023 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament online without Cable

It’s March, and for fans of College Basketball, that means March Madness. Now, before we get to the big NCAA Tournament and crown a new National Champion, we have the conference tournaments. Including this Big Ten Tournament in Chicago. The Big Ten is one of the larger conferences in College Basketball, with 14 teams. That …

Realme just copied Apple's homework and didn't make it look different

So, we know that Apple’s pretty conservative when it comes to changing its phones’ designs. The iPhone 14 looks like a mirror image of the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12… and the iPhone 11. However, the iPhone 14 Pro brought an interesting feature called the Dynamic island. Well, it looks like this inspired the …

Discord voice chat for PS5 is finally here

Discord voice chat has finally arrived for PS5 users, after months of waiting following leaks and then an official announcement. For the past few months, this feature has been in testing. And essentially, it’s just a way to circumvent having to stay connected to Discord using the mobile app or your PC. The newly added …

How to watch the 2023 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament online without Cable

It’s March. And for sports fans, that means one thing – March Madness. But before we get to the NCAA Tournament, we have a ton of conference championships. Including this one for the Big East. The Big East is a conference with 11 teams, so the bracket does look a bit odd. But that also …

How to watch the 2023 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament online without Cable

It’s March. And for sports fans, that means one thing – March Madness. But before we get to the NCAA Tournament, we have a ton of conference championships. Including this one for the Big 12. The Big 12 is a conference with only 10 teams – kinda strange right? Which offers a pretty strange bracket …

Angry Birds might be flying back to the Play Store

The Google Play Store lost one of the most popular mobile games on the market, and it was a sad day all around. However, don’t dress in mourning just yet. It appears that Angry Birds could be returning to the Google Play Store. Only, it will have a different name. In case you didn’t know, …

Hogwarts Legacy gets a delay for PS4 and Xbox One consoles

The wizarding world of Hogwarts Legacy is currently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is slated for release on PS4 and Xbox One as well. But it looks like the launch of the game on those last two consoles is being met with a delay. The dev team behind the game has …

Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Z Flip 5G get One UI 5.1 in the US

Samsung has released the One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US. The devices follow dozens of other models in the party, including the LTE model of the original clamshell foldable. The new One UI version brings several new features and improvements. The One UI …

Meet the 2023 candidates for OSI’s board

The nominations for the Open Source Initiative board of elections just closed, March 6th. It’s time for voters to meet the candidates. The OSI board of directors will renew three of its seats with an open election process among its full individual members and affiliates. We will be holding two elections: Individual members will elect …

Samsung pushes another update to the Galaxy Buds 2

Samsung‘s Galaxy Buds 2 TWS earbuds are receiving a new software update. It’s a relatively small update and comes just about a month after the last release. The buds seem to be getting some bug fixes and stability improvements. There may not be any new features in tow here, though. The latest update for the …

Google execs address confusion surrounding Bard AI's priorities

Google’s launch event for its Bard AI did not go as smoothly as planned, as the chatbot gave several incorrect answers during the presentation. This resulted in Googlers expressing their disappointment about the launch and even questioning CEO Pichai’s leadership. Now, according to a report from CNBC, Google executives are trying to address any confusion …

Google Meet now cancels background noise on phones

Not everyone can join a Google Meet meeting on a desktop. Some people have to quickly jump in using their phones. One benefit that desktop users enjoy is the background noise cancelation feature. Now, Google Meet can cancel background noise for mobile users. Google Meet has been rolling out several updates as we’re still weathering …

Google Pixel Watch: Everything You Need To Know – March 2023

The Google Pixel Watch is official. Like, officially official. Yes Google showed it off at Google I/O back in May. But that was merely a teaser. This morning Google officially announced the Pixel Watch at its Fall Pixel event. And while we still have to put in some time with it for a proper review, …

YouTube is working on AI tools for creators, coming in 2023

YouTube is reportedly preparing some AI tools for its creators. These tools might be released in 2023. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everything, and tech companies are striving to use it as a competitive advantage. After the unveiling of ChatGPT, the AI-driven efforts among Big Tech have been accelerated. Google, whose reign was in danger …

Garmin's latest running watches feature AMOLED displays

Garmin has unveiled a fresh set of new running watches called the Forerunner 265 and the Forerunner 965, both of which feature AMOLED displays. These are Garmin’s first running watches with AMOELD displays and are designed to deliver advanced training metrics, recovery insights, and everyday health stats for runners who want assistance with training. This …

Building the Pixel Watch was actually quite cheap

The Google Pixel was given some flack for being a quite expensive product compared to the other watches on the market. The LTE model of the watch will set you back $399. According to a report from CounterPoint, however, the cost to build a Pixel Watch is actually pretty low. Anyone should know that it …

Best Ultra Short Throw Projectors – March 2023

Those that are looking to level up their entertainment space, might be looking to get themselves a nice projector. But then you’ll need to have the projector across the room and mounted on the ceiling. That’s where Ultra Short Throw Projectors come into play. These projectors can be as close as six inches from the …

Casio reveals new G-SHOCK Move, the first Powered by Polar watch

The new G-SHOCK Move is Casio’s latest multi-sport watch, and also the first watch to be powered by Polar tracking technology. Earlier this week, Polar announced it would be licensing out its technology, specifically 25 different tracking algorithms, to other brands. Casio being the first of those brands with its GBDH2000 watch. Around the same …

Why Open Source should be exempt from Standard-Essential Patents

With the European Commission soon to offer the Parliament a bill relating to Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs), it is worth taking time to understand exactly why vendors requiring negotiations to use the patents they have embedded in “open” standards is antithetical to Open Source practice. The value and prosperity generated from Open Source arises from Open Source software licenses seamlessly and …

Twitter bans ‘wishes of harm’ according to its new violent speech policy

Twitter has rolled out its “violent speech” policy that prohibits users from wishing harm to others. Users can’t also glorify or incite violence. Elon Musk’s changes on Twitter are not yet finished, and the platform is still transitioning to what Musk desires. After mass layoffs in the early days of the takeover, Musk has again …

Blizzard shares Diablo IV beta times, class access, and more

The Diablo IV beta is fast approaching and there are some things you may want to know ahead of time if you’re planning to dive in. Well, you’re in luck. Because Blizzard has put out a ton of new details about the beta just a couple of weeks ahead of when the access is supposed …

Meta will reportedly launch its AR glasses in 2027

Augmented and virtual reality have been popular buzzwords in the tech industry for years now, with Meta striving to become a leader in both the software and hardware domains. Recently, Meta shared its latest hardware roadmap for AR and VR with its employees, revealing plans to launch full-fledged AR glasses in 2027 that people can …

Client-side encryption rolling out for all eligible Gmail users

Google is widely rolling out client-side encryption (CSE) for Gmail. The new privacy feature is available for all organizations on a Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, or Education Standard plan. Users with personal Google accounts or on other Workspace plans aren’t getting it, at least not just yet. Google has been testing CSE for …