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Both Office 2021 Pro and Office 2019 Pro are lifetime licenses. Those who prefer to pay for an Office suite once and use it indefinitely get fully comprehensive Office software. Let me tell you the differences between Office 2021 Pro and Office 2019 Pro, which can help you choose the one that suits you better. Unlike Office 2019, Office 2021 puts a more prominent accentuation on teamwork and collaboration. A prime example is the inclusion of Teams in Office 2021. Teams enable the Office suite to support device- and location-agnostic work and communication. This is particularly important in the era of remote work and home offices.

Greetings. This is Hyung Tae Kim, Director of Stellar Blade. After a long wait, I am pleased to present to you our new gameplay trailer.

Greetings. This is Hyung Tae Kim, Director of Stellar Blade. After a long wait, I am pleased to present to you our new gameplay trailer.

The Deck of Many Thingsis unlike anything that has come before in the history of Dungeons & Dragons — an elaborate boxed set with multiple components, all focused on bringing a beloved magical item to life. It’s a singular project thrust into a yawning portal in the seminal role-playing game’s release calendar; the next take on 5th edition isn’t due out until later this year. But it’s the wrong product delivered at the wrong time, cast off into hostile waters already churned by corporate controversy that looms over the entire franchise.

The power of the Unreal Engine 5 sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and digital recreation, as showcased in some impressive videos shared online.

Qualcomm and its phone partners could be working in overdrive mode to bring flagships sporting the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 much earlier to the market, with one tipster commenting that the first handset may undergo mass production by September. For the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm held its launch event in October, so it is possible that its successor could be unveiled earlier.

I didn’t think I’d be revisiting the mind of walkedoutneimans so soon after Tyko’s Dying Together, but here we are with iPad Baby. I need a breather. I can’t take this much sensory overload.

Top productivity apps for 2024: In the quest for enhanced productivity, the right tools can make all the difference. Personalising your approach to productivity is essential, as what works for one person may not suit another. In the ever-expanding landscape of productivity apps, pinpointing the right ones for your needs is crucial. So, from Slack, Forest to MindMeister, here are 5 top notch productivity apps to power through your tasks in 2024:

Spotify said that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is “a complete and total farce.” From early March, developers will be able to offer alternative app stores on iPhones and opt out of using Apple's in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up to 30%, under the bloc's new rules.

The winner in the Oscar nominations race Tuesday after a bruising year for the film industry was “Oppenheimer” with 13 nods, followed by the otherworldly “Poor Things” with 11 and the period epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10 and yes, Barbie was there too. 2023 was marred by strikes and work stoppages for the cinema world, throwing production and release schedules into chaos. Looking to catch up ahead of the Academy Awards on March 10? Here's how (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online:

 AI enhanced resumes gain favour as hiring managers embrace technology trends; ByteDance unveils StreamVoice: AI voice transformation raises fraud concerns; Netcore Cloud report: 7 in 10 CEOs set to invest in generative AI; Nasscom foundation launches fourth cohort at Hexart AI to skill students in emerging technologies- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Looking for and actually picking a flagship smartphone for yourself can feel like diving into an ocean of tech and it gives you a feeling of drowning in gadgets. To make it easier for you, we've gathered a list of some of the best Samsung flagship smartphones available in India. These phones have awesome features like amazing screens, great cameras, quick charging, and long battery life. Their powerful performance, cool designs, and lots of useful features set them apart. So, here are the top choices, from Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra as well as the massive discounts available on them on Amazon.

The European Union's digital enforcer celebrated on Friday the "change" underway in the tech world after Apple yielded to a new EU law by announcing it would allow alternative app stores on the iPhone for the first time.

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During the Warframe Devstream 176, developer Digital Extremes revealed plans for the next big update, Dante Unbound. Scheduled to release in March 2024, the update will bring the 56th Warframe to the popular action RPG MMO.

People at Epic Games must be celebrating. Thanks to a slate of new legislation in the EU, Fortnite, which has been absent from mobile app stores since 2020, is finally making its way back natively to iOS. It’s not going to be stand-alone on the App Store, but it’ll be available through an Epic Games Store app that’ll launch soon.

Fortnite is set to come back to iOS in Europe sometime in 2024. This will mark the first time a natively running version of Fortnite will be available on iOS since Apple removed the game from the App Store in 2020.

Through Feb. 8, Nintendo is cutting prices on Switch physical and digital games, many of which are must-play titles that belong in everyone’s collection. In case you missed out on Switch game deals close to Black Friday, this sale is a little different. It includes fewer first-party Nintendo games, but in some ways it’s actually more impressive, looping in a more diverse swath of games that Switch owners should nevertheless check out.

Microsoft's decision to cut 1900 staff members has reportedly seen the company's games retail teams reduced, prompting fresh questions over Xbox's future in the physical games business.

Microsoft has reportedly shut down its division for physical game releases as part of yesterday's mass layoffs. This comes as an increasing number of new releases opt to release digitally, skipping a physical launch entirely.

Fortnite will return to Apple devices in some regions "later this year", as new EU regulation combats Apple's ability to compel developers to use its app store. This follows more than three years of conflict between Apple and Epic Games, after the Fortnite developer was booted from iOS for setting up its own systems to avoid paying Apple's cut of each in-game purchase.

If you weren't able to get the Microsoft Xbox Series S at a discount this past holiday season, you may want to check out Dell's website. The digital media-only console is currently on sale for $230, down $70 from its retail price of $300. While it can't play disc games, your $230 will get you 512GB in SSD storage and a wireless Xbox controller. The console supports variable refresh rates of up to 120 fps, and while it runs games at a max resolution of 1440p, you can use it to stream shows and movies in 4K. You only need to download the streaming apps you have access to, including Disney+, Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.

League of Legends maker Riot Games has stopped work on its Twitch rival.

Epic Games has promised the return of Fortnite this year on iOS, over three years since it was pulled from the Apple App Store, but only in select regions.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has been rumored to drop ARM’s CPU designs on multiple occasions, with Qualcomm switching to its custom Oryon or Phoenix cores. The upcoming SoC is said to be mass produced on TSMC’s updated 3nm process, so it will likely tout improved power efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Those efficiency improvements are what might allow the performance Phoenix cores to run at higher clock speeds, as one tipster states that reaching 4.00GHz is no longer a dream.

Following Apple's announcement of enabling third-party app stores for iOS users in the European Union, Epic Games confirms that it'll be bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone and iPad in Europe later this year — by way of a new Epic mobile games store. This will mark the title's official return to Apple's platform since it was yanked back in August 2020, after Epic offered discounts to payments made directly to its own store, instead of Apple's App Store and Google Play which would take a 30-percent cut. iOS users have had to rely on Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now to play Fortnite, but this will soon be a thing of the past for those based in Europe.

Four years after leaving iOS, Fortnite is coming back — but only European players will be dropping in this time.

Republic Day Traffic Advisory: Delhi Police in coordination with MapMyIndia, a digital mapping platform, has created navigation links to facilitate pick up and drop for Republic Day invitees who will be using the parking facility, officials said on Thursday.

Amazon currently has a TEAMGROUP GO 1TB Micro SDXC card for only $53.99. This is currently least expensive 1TB Micro SDXC card available from a well-known retailer, and it's fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ASUS ROG Ally portable handhelds.

Apple has spent years trying to bring a non-invasive blood sugar monitor to its smartwatches but has always come up short due to technological limitations. Shrinking a sensor to a size that can be accommodated in a wearable and take accurate readings is a difficult undertaking, though according to the latest report, Samsung is trying to introduce the technology before its closest rival in the smartphone space. The Korean giant is also attempting to provide an entire suite of health-focused features to consumers and is expected to debut various technologies in a wide range of wearable products.

Fortnite is coming back to iOS this year, at least in Europe, Epic Games announced today. It will do so by taking advantage of the Digital Markets Act law passed by the European Union, which will let the Epic Games Store on iOS.

In light of new regulations in the EU and Apple's new policies to comply with them, Fortnite is finally coming back to iOS in 2024 - at least in Europe. But Epic and Apple aren't done fighting with each other.

Almost four years after being removed from the App Store, Epic Games has announced it is bringing back the iOS version of Fortnite, but this will only be available for countries in the European Union (EU).

5 Best Washing Machines: Tired of scrubbing clothes for hours? Say goodbye to the hassle and make laundry a breeze with a washing machine! Thanks to technology, washing machines have become a must-have in every home, saving you time and ensuring your clothes come out squeaky clean.

Depending on who you ask, indie games are the bread-and-butter of modern gaming, and there’s certainly merit in that statement, as they serve niches that AAAs simply do not. Take stealth gaming, for example, which received something truly exciting just a few days back: Intravenous 2: Mercenarism.

With new EU rules against anti-competitive practices looming, Apple has announced it'll soon be permitting developers to release Game-Pass-style catalogue apps, containing multiple playable and streamable games and programmes, onto its official App Store.

Alongside the numerous changes Apple is making to its platforms to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the company is also updating its rules around streaming game services and other apps that provide access to mini-apps or games. The changes could impact companies like Netflix, which has expanded into mobile and cloud gaming in recent months, as well as efforts from other tech giants like OpenAI, which offers a GPT store, and Meta, which in 2022 had shut down its attempt at running a standalone Facebook Gaming app after failing to gain traction.

Ever since Netflix took its first tentative steps into video games back in 2021, the company has reported a relatively modest response from subscribers, but new figures suggest its recent partnership with Rockstar to bring GTA to the streaming service has paid dividends, with monthly mobile game downloads nearly tripling to 28m in December 2023.

Apple has been constantly making improvements to its camera sensor with each generation of iPhone it rolls out. Recently, with the iPhone 15 series, we saw massive improvements and the latest iPhone 15 Pro Max stays one of the best cameras in the market for professional photography. The new year has begun and talk about the iPhone 16 series has already started. Now a new rumor is circulating that states that the iPhone 16 Pro Max may get a bigger and advanced camera sensor for its primary camera. Check what the leaks say about the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max camera.

Following a lengthy investigation, the United States Justice Department is set to file a lawsuit against Apple for potentially breaching antitrust laws. The department alleges Apple is using hardware and software limitations that make it harder for rival companies to compete with iPhones and iPads. If the filing goes ahead, it will mean each of the “big four” tech companies – Amazon, Meta, Google and Apple – will have been sued by the US federal government within the past five years for monopolistic business practices.

Lawmakers in Costa Rica writing a bill with ChatGPT. A judge in Colombia using the same tool to ask for advice in a case before him. A news anchor developed by artificial intelligence giving live reports in Mexico.

Palworld may have just come out recently, but its popularity is growing daily as the open-world survival game's US daily players briefly surpassed Fortnite on Xbox.

Wizards of the Coast and Resolution Games have announced their collaboration to bring Dungeons & Dragons to virtual reality.

Developer Resolution Games has announced it's making a Dungeons & Dragons VR game.

For those of us who don’t have a garden to grow plants in, an allotment is one way to get your green-fingered fix of tending to nature in return for its peaceful healing properties. When an allotment is a bit too cold, or muddy, or expensive, or outside, upcoming gardening sim Peaceful Oasis looks to be a fine digital alternative.

Gran Turismo players! Update 1.42* for Gran Turismo 7 arrives Wednesday, January 24th at 11:00pm PST / January 25th at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST. Let’s take a look at what’s included. 

Today, Resolution Games and Wizards of the Coast announced a collaboration on the world's first D&D virtual reality game, now in production for a future release.

AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 24. Pope Francis warned against the dangers of AI, acknowledging that he too became the victim of a deepfake photo last year. He called for regulation of AI that will enable its use towards the greater good. Meanwhile, a new study claims that North Korea is developing AI and machine learning (ML) to achieve a wide range of tasks.

Apple plans to introduce significant changes to the iOS App Store, allowing users to download apps from third-party sources. The company is reaching a deadline imposed by the EU under the Digital Markets Act, which requires the company to allow the installation of apps from outside the App Store. The company has until March 6 to implement the app sideloading, and iOS 17.4 appears to be the update that will bring the necessary changes.

It is beginning to look like 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in video games, if not the biggest.

Earlier this month, I witnessed a digital miracle. In a press briefing ahead of CES, Nvidia showed off a demo for its Ace microservice, an AI suite capable of generating fully voiced AI characters. I watched in awe as a demoist spoke to an in-game NPC through a microphone, only to have the digital character respond in real time. It was a true sci-fi feat, but there was one question: How did it learn to do that?

Sam Barlow, the creator of the critically acclaimed FMV video game Immortality, has teased two upcoming projects and a third that is currently on hold. 

The iPhone 15 Pro Max might have retained the same 48MP primary sensor as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but it made it up considerably by touting an exclusive 5x tetraprism camera. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to raise the bar yet again in the optics department, and though a tipster notes that Apple will stick with the same 48-megapixel count for the primary unit, it is said to employ a brand new sensor from Sony, along with other upgrades.

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Riot Games is laying off about 530 employees, which represents 11% of its workforce, the Tencent-owned company announced on Monday. The League of Legends maker is also sunsetting its five-year-old publishing group, Riot Forge.

Early Access survival title Palworld has started life at the head of the Steam Top Ten.

Earlier today, Riot Games announced that it is eliminating 530 roles globally, which make up about 11 percent of its workforce. The company publicly delivered this devastating news in two separate posts — one for players, and another for «Rioters,» with the latter detailing severance package and some other benefits to treat the dismissed employees «with respect and grace.»

Artificial intelligence can't replace the majority of jobs right now in cost-effective ways, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found in a study that sought to address fears about AI replacing humans in a swath of industries.

Capcom’s latest update for Monster Hunter Rise on Steam has broken some compatibility with Steam Deck, with users reporting that they’re no longer to load the game on Valve’s handheld PC gaming platform.

Tekken 8 releases January 26 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The latest in a long line of fighting games from Bandai Namco Studios, this eighth mainline installment includes new game modes, a new mechanic called the “Heat System” that rewards aggressive play, and more. It comes in a variety of editions, each of which gets you a handful of extras beyond the game itself. Plus, you can take your pick of preorder bonuses depending on which retailer you choose (see it at Amazon). There’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive in.

In the ever-evolving landscape of operating systems, Windows 11 Pro emerges as a powerhouse, offering a plethora of features and enhancements that cater to both individual users and businesses. Whether you're a professional seeking advanced functionalities or an organization aiming for heightened security and management capabilities, Windows 11 Pro proves its significance in shaping a superior computing experience. Lifetime and genuine Windows is available at a fraction of the usual price – $13.55 on Godeal24’s Winter Special Sale. For customers who have just bought a new PC, Godeal24 provides Office and Windows packaged products at lower prices and more convenience. Of course, buying Office 2021 Pro Plus for 1 PC separately is also a great deal, only costs $26.75. Or as low as $15.43 each if you buy a bundle of Office 2021 Pro 5 PCs. Godeal24 is ready to provide professional customer service to guide your shopping. The software you use needs to be downloaded from the official website which guarantees that they are genuine. Upgrade your software and embrace a new era of office.

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AI to dominate fintech for next five years, WEF study reveals; Blockchain emerges as key tool to tackle bias in AI training; Voice AI startup ElevenLabs attains unicorn status with $1.1 billion valuation in latest funding round; EY survey unveils Gen AI's impact on Indian retail transformation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Forty years after igniting a PC revolution, Apple Mac computers are stronger than ever and could reach new glory due to AI computing -- or be left behind. Apple launched the Macintosh in 1984 with a history-making television ad pitching the machine as an anti-establishment blow against a dystopian future. The computer, referred to simply as a Mac, won fans with user-friendly features such as a graphical interface, clickable icons, and a mouse.

Artificial intelligence promises to make death "optional," as the technology learns to perfectly emulate our personalities, memories and dreams, keeping a version of ourselves alive long after our physical bodies have perished. But if rapidly improving AI achieves its lofty goal of digital immortality -- as its advocates believe it can -- will it be a force for good or for evil?

Playing can mean having to keep track of a lot of information, whether someone is acting as the dungeon master or a player, and like the common saying, there is always an app that can help. Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) include lots of stats, rules, character designs, lore, and plenty of math during the game and even away from the table. Parties can focus more on the adventure at hand when they make use of some of the various mobile apps that exist.

The very first Megami Tensei game, Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, finally has a full translation, thanks to some intrepid fans. You might be saying, “but it already has one,” but this isn’t the one you’re thinking of. This is the game created in 1987 for Japanese home computers by Telenet.

Sega is raising some eyebrows with its decision to essentially paywall the New Game Plus feature in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

PlayStation is giving refunds to anyone who pre-ordered The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for full price despite being eligible for the $10 upgrade path.

Sony is offering Last of Us Part 2 Remastered refunds for those who already owned the PS4 version but also pre-ordered the PS5 remaster.

Sony is reportedly issuing refunds for existing The Last of Us Part 2 owners who mistakenly pre-ordered the $10 PS5 remaster at full price. 

Ask and you shall receive. On January 16, Massive Monster and Devolver Digital releasedCult of the Lamb’s much hyped “Sins of the Flesh” update for consoles and PC, bringing, among other things, a form of in-game sex to its cute-but-brutal world of anatomically incorrect animals and false prophets. It’s exactly what some fans have been asking for, and since its announcement, everyone, including Massive Monster, has been leaning into the fun of “the sex update” actually happening. But it turns out calling it the sex update was a major undersell.

We've finally been given some more information concerning Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 after last night's Xbox Direct. 

Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator will be coming out on 22nd February, Nacon and developer stillalive studio have announced. The game will be out for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One and PC on that date, with the Switch version releasing around a month later on 14th March.

Sheryl Sandberg, who helped to transform Facebook from a tech startup into a digital advertising empire, will step down from the board of Meta, Facebook's parent company.

With pricing lower than ever, running your PC or device on a solid-state drive (SSD) is a must. Forget hard drives for anything but long-term storage. The PlayStation 5 lets you add an additional SSD now, too, and Windows 11 supports Direct Storage, giving you the same speedy loading times as the Xbox Series X with a supported drive. Meanwhile, PCs offer cutting-edge performance using PCIexpress 4.0 and 5.0, and the Steam Deck is just begging for a bigger SSD for larger game libraries.

Just like death and taxes, you can usually rely on a Call of Duty game to top the sales charts each year. The various entries in Activision’s warfare simulation franchise have mostly done just that, going all the way back to 2009. This year’s a bit different. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III has fallen to second place, as reported by media research firm Circana.

Circana’s Mat Piscatella has released video game market highlights for 2023, and WB Games’ Hogwarts Legacy ended up being the bestselling game of 2023, beating out the likes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 18. At the Microsoft forum, startup founders have shared their views on AI opportunities in India. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance highlighted the need for global efforts to make access to AI equitable at Davos.