Messenger has been a standalone application since 2011, officially becoming the de facto platform for chat when Facebook removed the functionality from the main app in 2013. Reports are suggesting that the Social Network might double-back on these plans in the near future, as the company is currently trialling chat …

Most notable for his efforts in co-founding Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, Jason West departed from the video game industry in 2013 in order to spend more time with his family. It looks as though he’s cut his retirement short however, as West has been working at Epic Games for …

God of War is a resounding success for Sony’s Santa Monica Studio, collecting game of the year awards left, right and centre. To the disappointment of fans, director Cory Barlog has continuously reiterated that the game would not be receiving extra content, but fans will gain access to a free …

One thing Apple isn’t known for is video games, often playing second fiddle to its Microsoft counterparts. In March, the company announced its foray into the video game subscription service with Apple Arcade, promising around 100 exclusive titles to its devices. This isn’t a cheap investment, as reports are suggesting …

With its Republic of Gamers brand, ASUS has entered almost every market imaginable from motherboards to graphics cards and CPU coolers to power supply units. Now, ASUS enthusiasts can house all of their components in the company’s first chassis under the label, a mid-tower dubbed the ROG Strix Helios. ASUS …

Although the Nexus 6P was undoubtedly a success in terms of sales, owners of the smartphone ran into trouble when an update sent the device into a never-ending “bootloop”. It’s taken brand-owner Google and manufacturer Huawei two years to come up with an agreement after pointing the finger in the …

It’s fair to say that Activision Blizzard isn’t the world’s favourite company after its cost cutting measures resulted in mass layoffs and its investors claim to have been misled by Bungie’s split. Recent reports of the company offering to collect data from its employees isn’t going to help matters, but …

Last night, Acer rounded up journalists in New York City to show off a huge range of upcoming launches for 2019. We've already covered most of the gaming oriented stuff, with coverage for new Predator systems and monitors, as well as Nitro and Helios laptops. Now, we are turning our …

As expected, the Disney+ streaming service is set to launch later this year, with the United States being the company’s initial focus on November 12. A worldwide rollout will touch “major” regions in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific over the next few years, hoping to truly compete against …

After its initial debut in May 2018, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Facebook users would finally gain the ability to ‘Clear History’ this year. The feature was originally expected to launch in spring, but it looks as though prospective users of the system will have to wait a little longer …

Back in 2016, Razer entered the streaming market with its Ripsaw capture card, attempting to make content creation more accessible to the average user. While the product didn’t manage to make too big of a splash compared to Elgato, the company has remained undeterred as refreshes its entry-level offering with …

Not all is equal in Destiny 2, as an on-going timed exclusivity deal with Sony ensures that new content hits the PlayStation 4 before it comes to other platforms. Bungie has inadvertently reminded us of this over the weekend, when the developer accidentally released a PS4 exclusive weapon onto PC …

While there’s a lot to get excited about with the Borderlands 3 reveal trailer, it’s the return of Rhys from Telltale’s Tales from the Borderlands that is causing a bit of controversy behind the scenes. Original voice actor Troy Baker claims that he wasn’t offered the chance to return, while …

Philips has been bolstering its foothold in the professional display industry over the past year, with its Brilliance series helping to cement USB-C as the de facto port for interconnectivity. Monitor maker MMD has now announced the Philips 329P9H Brilliance, a 32-inch UHD LCD monitor complete with a USB-C dock. …

Sony began trialling its long-awaited name changing feature for PlayStation users last October, revealing that the first alteration would be free but thereafter would cost users.  To prepare PlayStation 4 players for its launch later today, Sony has listed an FAQ to communicate the ins and outs of its new …

Connectivity has steadily increased in today’s households, with smartphones, televisions, PCs and many more devices relying on Wi-Fi. With the introduction of four new Nighthawk AX series routers, Netgear is attempting to make ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 solutions more accessible than ever. Wi-Fi 6 promises to deliver performance up to four …

Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Games has made quite the name for itself over the past few months, swooping in to complete The Walking Dead: The Final Season after Telltale’s abrupt closure. Shockingly, the developer was in its infancy with just five developers at the time of the deal and less than …

Rumours of Google’s mid-range smartphone efforts have been circulating for quite some time, but a leak from the company’s own store earlier this month confirms that the Pixel 3a series is on its way. This model is said to be accompanied by a Pixel 3a XL, as Google reportedly conducts …

Due to a lack of success with its original series, YouTube was reportedly set to take a step back by axing current programming and refocusing on advertisement revenue over subscriptions. The platform doesn’t want to just play it safe however, as it appears YouTube has tasked a brand new, designated …

Although protagonist Sam Fischer has made a special appearance in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, fans haven’t been treated to a core Splinter Cell game since 2013’s Blacklist. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has outlined a number of reasons for the wait, one of which blames the high expectations driving developers away from …

The release of From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sparked two heated debates within the gaming community concerning ‘accessibility’ and the possibility of an easier mode. Unfortunately, the two have continuously crossed over, diluting the terminology and causing confusion. Known for Bloodborne and the Souls series, From Software has …

With Snapchat’s expansion into short film and video game territories, Android users would be forgiven for feeling as though the company had forgotten about them in recent months. Thankfully, that’s all about to change as the long-promised Android rebuild of Snapchat has finally launched. In comparison to its Apple iOS …

Facebook is fighting battles on many fronts, from criticism of its data handling to the regulation of content that appears on its platform. In an attempt to bolster political integrity ahead of India’s elections, the social network is utilising advancements in artificial intelligence to weed out accounts that violate its …

It’s not uncommon to see distributors of piracy-enabled hardware end up the court room, but the operators of copyright infringing websites rarely face the consequences. Spanish anti-piracy efforts are hoping to change that, as entertainment groups are seeking jail sentences and half a billion dollars in damages against four alleged …

With Gearbox announcing that Borderlands 3 will have over 1 billion different weapons, some fans began to worry about loot distribution. Fortunately, the developer has opted for individual loot streams, meaning that players will not have to fight over guns that have dropped. Separate loot avoids problems found in Borderlands …

It’s universally accepted that virtually nobody removes a USB safely via Windows’ ejection method, to the point that KitGuru even has t-shirts based on the phenomenon. As of Windows 10 build v1809, Microsoft is ensuring that loss of data is no longer a threat by enabling ‘quick removal’ as the …

On the heels of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plea for more government regulation, the UK wants to begin cracking down on harmful content. Declaring the “era of self-regulation for online companies” as over, Minister Jeremy Wright states that larger companies could be fined up to 4% of their annual turnover …

While it’s all but certain that Apple’s 2019 line-up of iPhones will stick with the Lightning Cable over USB-C, not much else is known about the upcoming smartphones. Industry insiders expected an iterative upgrade to the firm’s current range; however new reports are suggesting that all models will sport a …

Samsung Galaxy S10’s flagship ultrasonic scanning technology has been bested by a 3D printed fingerprint.

The Tencent Gaming Platform is in its infancy even compared to the Epic Games Store, still in what the company dubs “early access.” Previously, it had only been available in its home country of China, but now the publisher has rebranded the platform to ‘WeGame X’ and given the rest …