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For a long time, if you wanted to text someone on Android you had to do it on your phone. All the while Apple users have been able to use iMessage across any device using macOS and iOS. That key difference in features is ending today, as Android Messages can now …

Brave is one of the most popular browsers on Android, and it is slowly making inroads on Windows too. The developers of Brave are big believers in Blockchain technology and they want to use it to create a fair advertisement system that benefits both promoters and viewers. Yesterday, Brave announced …

Loot boxes became the subject of controversy for the Dutch back in April, as The Netherlands Gaming Authority found that some games did breach gambling laws. The country gave developers until today to alter game designs or face prosecution, forcing Valve to make some changes to its Marketplace. It’s fair …

Facebook Messenger users got their first taste of in-app advertisements around 18 months ago, when static adverts began popping up in the app between contacts. Now, Facebook is going to extreme lengths to monetise Messenger, with plans to place auto-playing video ads right in the app. In a statement sent …

The divisive notch looks to be a short-lived trend among smartphones, as Oppo's Find X is the latest in the line of bezel-less smartphones to ditch the practice. Utilising a motorised camera array, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has managed to bless the Oppo Find X with a 93.8 percent uninterrupted …

In 2012, Google shut down Google Listen, the company's first attempt at a podcast app. It was a serviceable piece of software but it didn't really catch on at the time, leading to the app being taken offline. Now several years later, with a resurgence in podcast listening, Google is …

Origins was just step one in Ubisoft's reinvention of the Assassin's Creed series. Odyssey will cement the game's future as an RPG, complete with choices, consequences and multiple endings.

For the 40th celebration of x86 architecture and the launch of its commemorative i7-8086K processor, Intel ran a sweepstake offering 2,086 fans the chance to win the new CPU. AMD just couldn’t let this opportunity to troll its rival slide, doubling down on its top-of-the-line processors by offering the chance …

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Much to the displeasure of its fans, Sony is well-known for its adamant blocking of cross-platform features, with the latest victim being Fortnite: Battle Royale on the Nintendo Switch. A former developer has now spoken out about the decision, stating it’s, unsurprisingly, all about money. Sony’s controversial decision to lock …

Last month, smartphone manufacturer accepted Donald Trump’s get out of jail free card, when the US president removed the trading ban imposed on the company as a personal favour to Chinese president Xi Jinping. Unfortunately for Trump, many in the US still oppose the decision with the Senate voting in …

IoT devices have been causing nothing but trouble in terms of security. Whether it is always-on microphones or using unprotected devices in a botnet, something is always going wrong. Google’s Home and Chromecast are next in a long list after it was discovered they were both leaking location data. Craig …

While the United States has been a prominent figure in the space race for decades, President Donald Trump is pushing for dominance outside of Earth’s atmosphere. The initiative, dubbed the uh, “space force,” has garnered a lot of opposition from US officials for adding unnecessary bureaucracy. The space force is …

Back in 2016, many iPhone owners were hit by ‘Error 53‘, an issue in which many devices were rendered useless after a third-party repair, which in turn, disabled Touch ID. In 2017, Australia's consumer watchdog decided to tackle the issue, taking Apple to court and now, the case has resulted …

This year during Computex, we saw several new systems boasting Rivet Networks' new Killer Wireless xTend technology, which is rolling out alongside the new Killer Wireless-AC 1550 chip. We'll be seeing this new wireless technology implemented in motherboards and laptops throughout the year, but what is it and what does …

While Vivo seems to have beaten Samsung to the punch by getting rid of the infamous notch, it seems that the South Korean manufacturer will also be opting for a bezel-less design with next year’s flagship. The tentatively titled Samsung Galaxy S10, along with various other branded handsets, will supposedly …

AMD’s Ryzen APUs are fantastic chips that pack a surprising amount of both CPU and GPU power for the price. Disappointingly though, AMD has confirmed that Raven Ridge APUs will only receive up to four driver updates per year. A member of the OverclockerUK’s forum queried an AMD employee as …

Seagate has been hard at work creating several different external storage solutions for the Xbox One. It all kicked off two years ago with the 2TB ‘Game Drive' HDD, which we reviewed. Since then, a 4TB HDD version has been added, and now, Seagate is turning to external SSDs for …

After debuting a new full-length trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 last week, the games press were treated to an impressive 50-minute long gameplay demo behind closed doors. From what we've been hearing, the game is already looking to be an incredible RPG, and now we know what hardware was …

Samsung already feels at home in the mobile market, dominating Android sales with its Galaxy line of smartphones, while lining releases with its Exynos processors anywhere outside of the US. Expanding on its in-house production, the South Korean company is now reportedly looking at producing its own mobile graphics. Qualcomm …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) published its latest revision of the 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD) yesterday, containing its first definition of gaming disorder. This has caused a lot of upset throughout the video game industry, with international organisations banding together to release a statement against the recognised addiction. …

Bethesda and Microsoft have a fairly good partnership going on. The original Xbox was the first console to get The Elder Scrolls Morrowind, the Xbox One was the first console to get mod support, and now, it looks like Microsoft will have a head start on the upcoming Fallout 76 …

Arc System Works had a hit on its hands earlier this year with the launch of Dragonball FighterZ, and soon, the studio will be turning its attention to another action-heavy anime- Kill la Kill, another anime that has caught on and become popular here in the west. The game was …

Apple introduced its Hybridzed Emergency Location (HELO) system in 2015, estimating a caller’s whereabouts through the device’s mobile and GPS data, as well as previously accessed Wi-Fi spots. In an attempt to save lives, Apple has announced that iOS 12 will be using this feature to immediately share the location …

While Facebook is gearing up to further enter the video game market with its own FB.gg streaming platform, the social media site has been gathering data from gamers across the world. Aside from some of the most popular titles and which was the most talked about company, this year’s E3 …

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is still one of the biggest games in the world, though there is no doubt that players have been turning against the developers over the last few months. This time around, players are accusing PUBG of being an ‘asset flip' due to the game's use of pre-made assets …

Valve is increasingly evolving its Steam platform, attempting to prioritise quality and stomp out ‘fake games’ and reviews. The company has already put new restrictions in place to prevent asset flippers from making a quick buck, and those that do get past these security measures will have a hard time …

While much of Microsoft's E3 conference this year focussed on game reveals, there were a couple of Xbox console feature updates mentioned. The biggest of these was FastStart for Game pass, utilising AI to determine which game files need to be downloaded first to get someone playing quickly. This feature …

Five years ago, Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos announced ‘Mayday', a live video calling support service for the company's own Amazon Fire tablets. The idea was to bring something new to customer support, making assistance quicker and faster. However, it looks like Amazon is now ready to move on, with Mayday …

Despite protests from entertainment bodies, Gaming Disorder, commonly known as an addiction to video games, is to be officially recognised under the International Classification of Diseases as of next year. Since the reveal, a string of incidents has led to Britain addressing the issue as the NHS now offers free …