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Korean games firm Krafton has acquired a minority stake in Polish studio Far From Home.

The Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore Net Neutrality.

Synthesia, an AI firm supported by Nvidia, has introduced "Expressive Avatars," AI-generated digital characters capable of conveying human emotions through text inputs. This innovation is set to revolutionize the world of video production by reducing the need for cameras, microphones, actors, and lengthy editing processes.

No matter what perks or skills your character has in Fallout 4, hacking will always come down to your ability as a player. There’s no way to cheat the system here, and if you don’t grasp what the game is asking you to do, you’re mostly out of luck. Terminals will hide great loot behind their cryptic puzzles, as well as allow you to take over certain controls to turn your enemy’s security against them. Some have very interesting logs about certain characters or events for all you lore junkies out there. Hacking has tons of uses, so let’s brush up on your computer skills and give you a refresher on how to hack in Fallout 4.

Samsung has witnessed the signing of a massive contract for its HBM3E memory, securing $3 billion worth of supply to none other than AMD.

Baldur's Gate 3's extremely tempting PS5 physical Deluxe Edition was revealed in September and almost immediately sold out, with the expansive RPG launching first as a digital-only title. Demand convinced developer Larian Studios otherwise; the first round of orders is due to leave warehouses by the end of April. Keep this next part on the down-low, but Baldur's Gate 3's PS5 Deluxe Edition is actually back in stock over at Larian's merch store right now.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed an extensive, $95 billion national security package that sends financial aid to Taiwan, Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza. Tucked inside that bill is a piece of legislation the government’s been trying to pass for a while — a purported “TikTok ban.” Called the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controller Applications Act, the bill won’t exactly ban TikTok; instead, the goal is to force TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the popular app. The legislation signed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday will give ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok. (Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days, too.)

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), employees globally are grappling with the uncertainty of job security. Zack Kass, an AI futurist and former executive at OpenAI, sheds light on four indispensable human qualities that could safeguard employment amidst this technological surge.

Developer Flaming Fowl is laying off over 20 members of staff.

Qubo launched its latest product today - the Qubo InstaView Video Door Phone. This new device builds upon the success of their previous Video Doorbell, offering enhanced features and a modern design. The Qubo InstaView, which aims to transform home security, consists of the Qubo Video Doorbell Pro and a portable display unit known as the Qubo Home Tab.

In order to get your Spark of Awakening in Season 4, complete a weekly open world quest which rotates from week to week!

Muthoot Finance is one of the leading financial institutions in India. It is known for its convenient and secure gold loans. So, before applying for a Muthoot Finance Gold Loan, learn about its features to make informed decisions as per your financial needs. Choose from a wide range of gold loan schemes and borrow high loan amounts. 

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This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy.

Stellar Blade will receive an "uncensored" release in all regions, according to developer Shift Up. This was just announced in a tweet and specifically mentions that this includes the Japanese release, meaning that all of the content in-game will be the same regardless of where you buy it from

Apple's recent policy change allowing game emulators on the App Store has been met with mixed reactions. While Delta, a popular emulation app, quickly climbed the App Store charts, DolphiniOS remained sidelined due to Apple's restrictions on Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation.

The home loan you secured when you purchased your property may not be the most optimal option in the long run. Interest rates can fluctuate and your financial situation may evolve. This is where transferring your home loan balance to another lender can be helpful.

Staying ahead means embracing innovation and scalability in the ever-evolving enterprise technology landscape. Today, businesses are not just adapting to new technologies; they are effectively transforming their operations to harness the potential of these advancements’ potential. 

This year's iPhone 16 lineup will get some notable improvements in design and how users use the device, as the company aims to integrate generative AI technology with the release of iOS 18 later this year. Apple is keen to increase the screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max this year, while the standard iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will house the same display as the current models. A prominent analyst is now claiming that the iPhone 17 Plus will come with a smaller display size that will sit between the screen size of the 'Pro' models.

Wireless charging has been popularised among youth due to its easy-to-carry design and quick-detached magnetic mechanism. If you own an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and others and are looking for MagSafe charging options, then we have curated a list of the top 5 MagSafe chargers from brands such as Apple, Anker, Unigen, and more. These chargers are available at different budget options, therefore, pick the one which suits your requirements.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may use Samsung 5th generation V-NAND, which would be a huge step up from its predecessor, judging from some recent findings.

In this digital age, privacy is a crucial issue, and while having a digital identity is important, it is equally important to take all the steps necessary to protect it. Tackling this becomes a headache, especially on social media and instant messaging platforms, places which have been privy to allegations of data exposure in the past. Helping navigate these waters is the Privacy Checkup feature on WhatsApp which offers a one-stop shop for all privacy preferences, including options to choose who can contact you, control your personal info, and more.

AI Roundup, April 19: In today's AI news, Cisco announced their new security product called HyperShield which uses AI to safeguard applications, devices, and data of businesses. The system primarily focuses on protecting the IT environment. In other news, HarperCollins has partnered with audio AI company ElevenLabs to develop audiobooks. All this, and more in our AI Roundup today.

Helldivers 2 players have completed another major order - and much faster than the developers intended. Tasked with killing two billion Terminids over the course of five days, players managed to wipe them out in less than a day, completing the event with ease.

Intel & JEDEC have pointed out DDR5-8800 memory capabilities for next-gen servers such as Xeon 6 "Granite Rapids" CPUs with up to 128 cores.

Thank your own personal deity—possibly the Mother Sphere—it's Friday! I'm not going to spend too much time waffling this morning, as the deals speak for themselves. Just get in and secure something awesome to play for the weekend. In case I don't see you, stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday!

In what is a frankly unbelievable move, Bandai Namco has managed to secure iconic — and heavily memed — 2000 trance track 'Sandstorm' for its new Sand Land trailer. Honestly, it fits quite well, but we're still in disbelief that the marketing team actually went and got this done. We can only assume that Darude, the original DJ behind Sandstorm, is a massive, diehard fan of the manga and anime property. A dream come true, we're sure.

Most times, when you buy a brand new Windows laptop, a PC, or a Mac, you don't get Microsoft Office included. So, if you need to type up a document or put together a presentation, you'll have to buy the two modern versions of Office. You can subscribe to Microsoft 365 for a yearly or monthly fee and get the core Microsoft Office apps (and other bonuses), or you can purchase Office 2021 for a one-time fee and worry less about subscriptions. Office 2021 Professional Plus is a one-time purchase in what's known as a perpetual license that you get for a one-time fee without a subscription or expiration dates to worry about. You buy it and own it for life on your computer.

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UK developer and publisher Kwalee is cutting around ten per cent of its staff.

AMD today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies.

WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a new feature that will display recent online contacts, allowing users to easily initiate chats with those they've recently interacted with. This new functionality, spotted in beta testing, aims to enhance user communication by highlighting contacts who are currently active or have been online recently.

In an era where convenience and security go hand in hand, Google is taking a significant step forward. Android users are soon to experience a revamped Play Store purchase verification system, with biometric authentication poised to replace the traditional Google Account password.

Cliff Bleskzinski's Lawbreakers has made a surprising return.

Expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) push, Microsoft has announced that it will be investing $1.5 billion in United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42, giving the U.S. giant a minority stake and a board seat, allowing the two to deepen ties amid the global battle for tech dominance. AI has become the buzzword of the last few years, with companies around the world competing to leverage this technology.

Let's begin with a shining pearl of wisdom—when Pokémon games go 40% off, secure a copy. Why? Because Nintendo AAAs seem to retain their value, and their prices don't often swoop this low. Also, the fact that Brilliant Diamond hasn't seen a similar chop suggests that this could well be an anomaly. Whatever the case, capitalise now.

Rockstar Games has taken a significant step forward in the development of the highly anticipated GTA 6, with reports indicating that developers are returning to office spaces as of April 15, 2024. The decision, initially disclosed by reputable gaming industry insider Jason Schreier in February, aims to bolster security and productivity in the final stages of the game's creation.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning concerning various Microsoft services due to multiple vulnerabilities found in Microsoft products. These vulnerabilities affect a range of Microsoft software, including Windows, Office, Developer Tools, Azure services, Bing, System Center, Dynamics, and Exchange Server.

Baldur's Gate 3 is the first game in history to win five major game of the year awards: those from BAFTA, D.I.C.E., Game Developers Choice, Golden Joystick, and The Game Awards. This historic achievement further underlines the massive success that Baldur's Gate 3 went on to become, especially since that elusive fifth accolade was far from a certainty.

Google has just rolled out the Beta 1 version of Android 15, giving users a preview of what's to come in the next major iteration of its operating system. This release marks a significant step forward in the development of Android, offering a glimpse into the new features and improvements that users can expect.

After introducing Self Service Repair for iPhones a few years ago, Apple has now announced support for used genuine parts. Up until a few years ago, getting an iPhone repaired proved to be a headache, especially for those who did not live near an Apple repair centre. Unlike other companies, the iPhone maker did not allow self-repair, with only Apple experts authorised to do it. That changed in 2022 when it announced its Self Service Repair program, enabling iPhone users to carry out repairs on their devices using Apple-supplied parts and repair kits. The program seems to have now been expanded to include genuine used parts.

At this point, most of us have some kind of VPN installed on our home PCs. Once the sole preserve of the nerdiest and most paranoid internet users, VPNs are now entirely commonplace. 

If you own a Steam Deck, an Asus ROG Ally, or PlayStation Portal, the company Mechanism should be on your map. Its accessories can give you handheld new tricks, such as providing a sturdy kickstand for it to lean on, or you can secure your console to its wall mount. Rather stick your handheld on a monitor arm? There’s a mount for that. Some pieces in its lineup let you attach mobile necessities like a portable battery or an SSD to your handheld.

Microsoft has announced its plans to discontinue support for Windows 10 by October 14, 2025, but will offer Extended Security Updates (ESU) for those who wish to continue using the older operating system. The ESU subscription will come at a price, with users required to pay $61 for the first year, doubling to $122 for the second year, and increasing to $244 in the third year. This fee applies to both individual users and businesses, with each Windows 10 device needing its own ESU licence.

Digi Yatra app services were put on hold for several days due to which users had to use the manual boarding process at the Airport. Now, the app is up and running but there are some major changes. Digi Yatra has introduced an entirely new app through which users can continue the app services. Reports highlight that several users were disappointed with the change as they had to recreate their accounts and save credentials. Also, very little is being done to inform passengers ahead of time. Now, the Digi Yatra app is urging users to download the newly introduced app to continue their digital boarding process at airports across India.

Publisher Activision has banned over 27,000 Call of Duty accounts for cheating over the most recent weekend.

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Motorola has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, in India, marking the successor to last year's Edge 40 Pro. Available in striking Moon Light Pearl, Luxe Lavender, and Black Beauty color variants, the Edge 50 Pro promises a premium experience for users.

In the world of cybersecurity, the market for zero-day exploits is booming, with prices skyrocketing for hacks targeting popular devices and software. Crowdfense, a startup specializing in acquiring and reselling zero-day vulnerabilities, recently unveiled its latest pricing list, revealing staggering sums for exploits targeting iPhones, iMessage, and more.

Sunbird, once infamous for its security flaws while attempting to bring iMessage to Android, is making a comeback. Despite its troubled past, Sunbird has announced its plans to relaunch its iMessage for Android services on April 5.

During this week, Apple’s Chief Executive Tim Cook sold 196,410 shares of the company’s stock. Based on the average sale price of the transaction, the total value of these shares is $33.2 million, which is a massive payday for the CEO of the world’s most valuable company, but he will not pocket the entire amount.

Samsung generated an abysmal $556.5 million in operating profit when it announced its Q1 2023 earnings call, resulting in an eye-watering 96 percent decline compared to the previous quarter. At the time, it appeared that the best days were behind the company, but mimicking Huawei’s comeback, the Korean giant quickly phased past all the negatives and expects to post a whopping 931 percent profit in its upcoming Q1 2024 financials.

Venture capital firm A16Z Games has invested $75 million into its third annual accelerator for pre-seed game startups.

If you're a Nintendo fan, you may be aware of a certain incident that occurred last year that caused both Nintendo Live 2024 and the Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals to be canceled, with the company claiming that it couldn't ensure the safety of guests or staff if they were to go ahead. That was down to anonymous "threatening behavior" that targeted Nintendo staff, which eventually extended to Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals audience members.

One of the big stories of the past year has been the collapse of Embracer Group, as the failure to secure a major $2 billion investment resulted in the company cutting loose several major studios, either by selling or shuttering them, and laying off 1,400 employees. One of the studios Embracer let go of was Saber Interactive, which was sold to new company Beacon Interactive for a relatively meager $247 million (Embracer originally paid $525 million for them). You’d think the head of Saber might be bitter about this, but instead the company’s founder Matthew Karch is still singing Embracer’s praises in a new GamesIndustry.biz interview.

Dataminers have found a new Nintendo patent, that solves a common issue for Nintendo Switch owners.

The recent warning issued by the Indian government has put Apple iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Vision Pro headset users on high alert due to a critical vulnerability identified in their devices. The warning, issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), emphasizes the risk associated with remote code execution.

A mysterious found footage short titled Exposure shot entirely on home security cameras has randomly appeared on YouTube, and it's the most terrifying thing we have seen today. 

In recent years, there have been instances when governments around the world have asked Apple to aid in their investigations by unlocking the accused's iPhone, with some of them even approaching the court in a bid to convince Apple to follow their instructions. The company also revealed that it had indeed cooperated with governments in about 70 such past instances. However, in recent times, Apple has simply denied the requests, suggesting the importance it gives to privacy.

Helldiver's 2's latest, most relentless campaign continues as «Operation Swift Disassembly» develops. This time, the mission objective is nothing less than the complete eradication of the Automatons for good. And while the war is still far from over, lovers of liberty can sleep soundly tonight, comforted by the joyous news that Malevelon Creek is finally free of the machine menace.

Microsoft has unveiled the Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, an upcoming Xbox Wireless Controller colorway that features an attractive smokey green design.

Developer Certain Affinity is laying off 25 members of staff.

Certain Affinity, the support studio for Halo Infinite, has announced it will be laying off 25 employees; 10% of its workforce.

The advancement in technology, while making our lives easier, has also given rise to a new type of threat - cyber threat. Threat actors are committing fraud using the latest means such as QR codes and artificial intelligence (AI). The ICICI Bank has issued an advisory, urging citizens to be vigilant of a scam involving malicious files and links that could drain their bank accounts, dealing them financial blows.

It appears that Gmail and Microsoft 365 accounts are in danger because of a newly discovered phishing kit that could put your accounts in a lot of danger. Now, most of our accounts are protected by two-factor authentication, and for the most part, it is one of the safest ways to prevent anything wrong from happening to your account. However, Tycoon 2FA, which is a new adversary in the middle, is now a threat to both of the aforementioned accounts.

The NDTV Gadgets360 Awards created a new history in the tech space. After a break of seven years, the most prestigious awards were back to decide the winners in 25 categories, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, wearables, and more. The event was filled with excitement and nervousness, all eying to see who won India's most coveted awards. We all thank our jury members and our dear readers for selecting the winners in an unbiased way. So, without wasting much time, let's see the Winners of this year's NDTV Gadgets360 Awards. 

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AT&T has taken swift action to reset customer account passcodes following the disclosure of a data breach dating back to 2019. The breach, affecting a staggering 73 million current and former users, marks a significant security lapse for the telecom giant, with leaked data including sensitive personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers.

The government has issued a warning urging citizens to be cautious when using public phone charging stations in places like airports, cafes, hotels, and bus stands. The advisory comes amidst growing concerns over the "USB charger scam," a tactic cybercriminals use to exploit unsuspecting individuals who rely on these stations while on the move.

In a world where privacy is necessary, iOS users have long awaited a solution to safeguard and conceal their apps. While Face ID and Touch ID offer some protection, not every app supports these features, leaving gaps in security. Enter "App Lock" – a straightforward yet robust app designed to fortify your iPhone and iPad privacy. Let's explore how this innovative tool works and why it's a game-changer for iOS users.

U.S enhances restrictions on AI chip exports to China; US Congress enforces ban on Microsoft's AI Copilot for staff usage; CPI(M) introduces AI anchor 'Samata' for upcoming Lok Sabha elections; NYC to pilot AI gun scanners in the subway; All this, and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

A recent report hinted at the arrival of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models from tech giant Apple, which were reportedly scheduled for late March or early April. However, an update suggests a potential delay in the launch, pushing it to May, reported 91mobiles. Here's a look at what we can expect from the next Apple iPads.

The Samsung Galaxy M55 5G is the latest Samsung smartphone to gather hype online, with rumors and leaks circulating about its upcoming launch. Recent leaks have given information on its design and critical specs, implying an upcoming release.

TimeSplitters Rewind — the fan-made recreation of TimeSplitters 1, 2 and 3's multiplayer, which has been in development since 2013 — has reemerged with its first update video in over the year, offering a fresh look at the project and an urgent call for assistance as its developers find themselves in an «incredibly challenging space» due to the current state of the industry.

Two new weapons have been added to Helldivers 2, with players now able to grab themselves a new Heavy Machine Gun and powerful new Quasar Cannon as support weapon stratagems.

Sega has announced another 240 job cuts for its UK-based studios, and is selling off Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment, with the studio now going independent.

Japanese publishing giant Sega is selling strategy specialist Relic Entertainment as part of yet another huge shakeup.

Poco's newest offering for budget users, the Poco C61 goes on sale in India today. This smartphone is designed to redefine the budget segment by offering exceptional performance, stylish design, and an unbeatable price point, enhancing the overall smartphone experience for users.

Today, workers at Sega of America union AEGIS-CWA have announced they have ratified their first contract with Sega, less than a year after their recognition as a legal union.

In order to get your Sparks of Awakening in Season 4, players will need to complete a weekly open world quest which seems to rotate from week to week!