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OnePlus has swiftly responded to complaints regarding overheating issues with its latest Nord CE 4 smartphone in India. Recent reports from users highlighted instances of the device overheating during data transfers or casual social media browsing. In a bid to tackle these concerns and enhance camera performance, the company has unveiled a tailored update for its Indian user base.

The iPhone App Store is finally home to a few emulators. For folks not into gaming, an emulator is software that allows you to run code from another platform. In this case, we are talking about emulators that let you play titles from retro game consoles (such as the Game Boy Advance) by taking the code installed on hardware (like a cartridge) and letting it run via apps on non-native machines (such as iPhones and iPads).

Sony's annual PlayStation promotions for this year - Days of Play 2024 - is expected to kick off next week on May 29.

Nintendo is buying (PDF) Florida-based studio Shiver Entertainment from the Embracer Group, which is splitting up its rather messy gaming empire and is letting go of certain assets. Shiver was founded in 2012 and is mostly known for working with publishers and developers to port games to the Switch, including couple of Scribblenauts titles and Hogwarts Legacy. Nintendo will acquire the "boutique-sized studio" in full, making it a fully owned subsidiary that will continue working on Switch ports and developing software for multiple platforms.

Super Mario Makerand its sequel are terrific games that let fans create and share their own Mario levels with ease. But it was a bit of a disappointment that Nintendo only factored in the 2D Mario games. None of the plumber's 3D incarnations have made it to a Mario Maker title to date. So thank goodness for modders.

The jury trial between Destiny 2 developer Bungie and cheating software creator and distributor AimJunkies began Monday, nearly three years after the lawsuit was filed by Bungie lead attorney Jacob Dini in a Seattle court. It’s been a long, complicated journey to this point: AimJunkies, owned by Phoenix Digital Group, countersued Bungie in 2022 claiming the Sony-owned company illegally accessed James May’s computer and accessed his copyrighted material. Then, in 2023, parts of the lawsuit — anti-circumvention and trafficking violations — were resolved in arbitration, with Bungie winning $4.3 million. Months later, AimJunkies filed to appeal the decision, arguing that the arbitrator “blatantly disregarded some rules in making his decision.” That appeal is ongoing. This week, Bungie and AimJunkies are in court to settle the claim that AimJunkies violated Bungie’s copyright.

Nintendo has acquired known porting studio Shiver Entertainment from Embracer - the studio behind the recent Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 Switch ports.

In a move that has surprised literally everyone, Nintendo has made a studio acquisition. In a rare move, the company bought Shiver Entertainment, a Miami-based port specialist, from embattled Swedish conglomerate Embracer Group.

Apple has released iOS 17.5.1, addressing a significant issue where deleted photos reappeared in the Photos library after updating to iOS 17.5. This alarming bug stemmed from a corrupted database entry affecting a small number of photos, causing them not to be fully deleted from the device. Importantly, Apple assures users that it does not access their photos or videos and the problem was purely a technical glitch.

Nintendo will acquire US game developer Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group.

The iPhone X was a groundbreaking device, introducing an OLED display, Face ID, and an all-screen design that felt truly futuristic. Now, rumours suggest that the iPhone 17 Ultra, expected next year, might bring another leap forward for Apple's iconic smartphone.

Nintendo announced today that it's acquiring Shiver Entertainment, the company behind the Nintendo Switch ports of Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 1, and more.

Nintendo has entered into an agreement with Embracer Group to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Miami-based game developer Shiver Entertainment, the company announced.

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.

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The board of services and software giant Keywords Studios has said that its shareholders should accept the £2.2 billion ($2.8 billion) that has been put on the table by Sweden's EQT Group.

New Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut mods that were released in the past few days bring considerable visual improvements.

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The PlayStation 6 and Next Xbox may not get double the RAM of current-generation systems as it may essentially be useless due to some reasons.

The construction and management genre might build its brand around games like and other light-hearted fare, but it also houses titles like Originally developed by Introversion Software, the first was a scrappy breakout hit that became a powerhouse platform for DLC releases once publisher Paradox and studio Double Eleven took the reigns. is a leap into 3D handled by that latter team, although yet another shift in studios has just brought in Kokku to finish development.

Intel's next-generation Falcon Shores GPU is going to be a power-hungry beast as revealed to Computerbase during ISC 24.

Shares of India's vaunted IT outsourcing firms are facing a reality check, as global investors' rush into the artificial intelligence theme starts to leave pricey old-economy tech stocks behind.

Snowflake Inc. is in talks to acquire startup Reka AI for more than $1 billion, expanding the software maker's effort to offer generative AI capabilities, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sony is focusing on expanding its PS5 install base, the «enhancement of first-party software and PC deployment», and giving players «richer gaming experiences» as part of a three-year plan detailed in its latest financial results. The mid-term focus was quickly covered during the earnings call, revealing that Sony is preparing a significant first-party lineup once the current drought is over.

We all know retail PS5 software sales are pretty poor in Japan right now, so it’s a testament to Shift Up’s character action outing that Stellar Blade’s actually doing decently. The Korean outing tagged another 13,033 units to its total for the week ending 12th May, lifting its lifetime sales up to 80,164 units overall. With digital numbers excluded, that’s not a bad number at all.

The Nintendo Switch is now the most successful platform in history in terms of Pokemon games sold, overtaking the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance.

More than 190 million people in the US played video games for at least one hour a week in 2023, according to new data from the Entertainment Software Association.

Samsung's Galaxy M series has carved a niche for itself in the smartphone market by catering to budget-conscious users who still desire high-end features. Their latest offering, the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G, promises a compelling combination of specifications to fulfil that exact need. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G boasts a powerful 50MP main camera, a smooth 120Hz AMOLED display, and a long-lasting battery to keep you powered throughout the day. However, with competition in the mid-range segment intensifying, the phone promises a lot for its price tag. Does it live up to its potential? Let's find out in our comprehensive review to help you decide if it's the right fit for you.

It's been explained by Sony general manager Sadahiko Hayakawa that PlayStation has become much more concerned about "platform playtime" over the past couple of console generations, rather than software sales.

Intel has introduced a new PC-to-PC connectivity software called Thunderbolt Share which will let users connect two PCs for increased productivity.

The UK government has said that games companies have “no legal requirement in UK law compelling [them] to support older products.”

 A study by a leading analyst firm highlights the rapid expansion of India's artificial intelligence (AI) sector, driven by growing talent and investment in the AI ecosystem. The AI software market is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2027.

Sony expects PS5 sales to gradually decline as the console has entered the second half of its console cycle.

The go-to voice and text-chat platform for gamers the world over, it was rather surprising how long it took Sony to add Discord integration for the PS5. As it stands, there still isn’t a native Discord app you can use on the console. That being said, you can still use the Discord app on your phone or tablet to access voice chat on the PS5. We’ve put together this guide to teach you how it’s done.

The Doom franchise had a bit of renaissance with 2016’s Doom and 2020’s Doom Eternal, and with it now being over four years since the last entry in the series, fans are starting to get a bit antsy to shred some demon butt again. Well, a newly discovered trademark may hint something is on the way.

Samsung is making waves in the smartphone market once again as it extends its latest software update, One UI 6.1, to its mid-range champions, the Galaxy A54 and A34.

Rumors that a new Doom game is on the horizon are heating up thanks in part to a new trademark filing (via Eurogamer).

Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro are set for their official debut on May 23. The unveiling event is scheduled to take place in Dubai at 15:00 local time, 12:00 in the UK, and 04:30 pm in India. as confirmed by Poco in a recent announcement on X. The global launch of the Poco F6 series has stirred anticipation, especially after its recent appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

Motorola's mid-range Moto G Stylus 5G is back for 2024 with substantial upgrades and a fun new design. It sports a better screen, wireless charging, and more for only $399.

In today's digital age, our smartphones are more than just communication devices; they hold a treasure trove of personal information. But what happens when your phone falls victim to hackers? Here are six warning signs that your phone might be compromised:

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Motorola is set to reclaim its flagship status with the launch of the Razr Plus 2024, a foldable flip phone aimed at capturing the market's attention. Fresh details on pricing and specifications for the eagerly anticipated device have surfaced in a retailer leak targeting the European market, shedding light on various colour options as well.

The U.S. trade ban on Huawei has materialized a completely different outcome than what the opposing authorities envisioned because the Chinese firm has not only mounted a strong comeback on its home turf with successive releases of flagship smartphones that have grown in popularity, but the company plans to one-up its efforts on the software side too. A new report states that Huawei fully intends to rid itself of Google’s Android operating system by switching over to HarmonyOS Next entirely. The new platform will reportedly house 4,000 apps at first.

The software Lossless Scaling has just received a major update to its universal Frame Generation component. Originally introduced on January 10, 2024, the FG feature is now considered in version 2.0 thanks to efficiency improvements and noticeable reductions in artifacts. The flip side is that the GPU load caused by Lossless Scaling's FG has increased, too, although there's also a new Performance mode that retains the performance of the previous version.

Nintendo has suggested that its next-generation console will be a evolution of the Nintendo Switch.

Google released the Pixel Tablet in 2023 as the company’s first Android tablet in years, but the high price and limited features made it a hard sell. Google is now re-launching the Pixel Tablet with some changes and a lower price tag.

Google's Pixel phones still don't sell all that well, but they are popular with people looking for a solid Android smartphone without the sometimes-overwhelming software features on Samsung Galaxy devices. The Pixel 8 arrived last year, and now Google has revealed the Pixel 8a as a budget-friendly alternative.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa officially acknowledged Nintendo is making a Switch successor — called Switch 2 by many, albeit not by Nintendo — in a message coinciding with the company’s yearly financial results. Yes, we all knew the Nintendo Switch successor was coming, but Nintendo had said nothing about the console ahead of Furukawa’s message.

President of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa has announced on Twitter/X that the successor to the company's Switch console will be made official «within this fiscal year.»

In the most anticlimactic way possible, Nintendo on Tuesday confirmed years of rumors: the Nintendo Switch 2 console is on the way.

Nintendo has finally confirmed two important things that people were speculating about. First off, we learned that another Nintendo Direct showcase will be taking place this June. More importantly, Nintendo finally confirmed that it is working on a Nintendo Switch successor and said we’d learn more about it within this fiscal year.

Nintendo will unveil a successor to the Switch sometime «within this fiscal year» ending March 2025, president Shuntaro Furukawa wrote in a post on X. That differs slightly from reports that the next-gen console would be announced this year, as it could also be revealed early in 2025.

Lenovo has introduced a new Android tablet in India, the Lenovo Tab K11, now available in a sleek Luna Grey colour. Priced at Rs. 17990, this tablet is making waves with its performance and features. Currently up for grabs on Lenovo's official website, the Tab K11 doesn't just stop at its initial offering - it also comes with a complimentary one-year Accidental Damage Protection plan and a standard one-year warranty, extendable up to three years.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will be announcing the Switch successor, currently dubbed Switch 2, before April 2025.

Samsung has commenced the rollout of its highly anticipated One UI 6.1 update to its flagship Galaxy smartphones from 2021 and 2022 in South Korea. This update, based on Android 14, introduces numerous enhancements and AI features to the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, and previous models of Galaxy foldable phones.

The Galaxy S24 lineup was introduced with Samsung’s first AI-powered software suite called Galaxy AI. Given that the new models accounted for 53 percent of the Korean giant’s Q1 2024 operating profit, many would conclude that these features would be one reason for their popularity. Unfortunately, based on a separate rumor, the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra will disappoint in the battery department, as it sticks with the same 5,000mAh battery as previous-generation models. However, Samsung intends to raise that backup by up to 10 percent with something called ‘Battery AI.’

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Apple finally updated its App Store guidelines to allow global developers to host retro game emulators on iOS. Now, you don’t need to jailbreak your iPhone or download any sketchy software — you can get a sophisticated emulator right in the palm of your hand for free on the App Store.

Less than a week after Riot rolled out League of Legends' polarizing new anti-cheat software, the developer has publicly responded to claims of PCs being bricked by the program.

Valve has released its Proton 9.0 software update which adds improved support for NVIDIA GPUs and high core count CPUs.

Video game emulator Delta’s decade-long struggle against the iOS app store began with a school-issued TI-84 calculator.

In a noteworthy development for the AI PC landscape, Intel has announced the optimization of more than 500 AI models for its latest Intel Core Ultra processors. This achievement signals Intel's commitment to enhancing AI capabilities within PC systems, without promotional flair.

Game streaming platform Streamlabs has released an official plugin for Open Broadcaster Software (OBS).

March was a good month for new games, as a number of fresh releases walked straight into the USA software charts. As per Circana (formerly NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, it was Dragon's Dogma 2 that caught fire in March, claiming the crown as the month's best-selling title. The action RPG sequel is also the third best-selling game of the year, which is quite impressive.

You know what Doom (1993) really needs? Microtransactions. All those free health and armour packs lying around are a waste. Imagine the big bucks id Software could've made if it had monetised the Cacodemon out of 'em.

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The former NPD Group (now named “Circana”) has released its full North American sales data for March, and it seems like it was an up-and-down month for the industry. Players spent $4.9 billion on games, additional content, and hardware in March, up 4 percent year-on-year. This increase came from mobile and software spending, as hardware sales were down 31 percent year-on-year with PS5 #1 in terms of unit and dollar sales, Switch #2 in terms of unit sales, and Xbox Series X/S #2 in terms of dollar sales.

For those who are thinking about seriously pursuing streaming as a hobby or career, you’ll need a dependable microphone and headset to boost the quality of your streams. Here’s a bundle that should get you started — the HyperX QuadCast S microphone and the HyperX Cloud Alpha S gaming headset for only $172 from HP, which is $118 cheaper than their regular price of $290. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase if you’re interested though, as the 40% discount will only be available for a limited time.

As Plunderstorm has ended and set sail for fairer seas, Lead Software Engineer Orlando Salvatore shared a short retrospective celebrating the heart and innovation that went into creating the standalone event! Plunderstorm AnnouncementPlunderstorm Mid-Point Statistics$50k Creator Royale Spanning just over a month, the 60v60 Battle Royale activity was an instant success! Serving as a team lead on the goblin workshop that is Blizzard's secretive experimental gameplay group, Lead Software Engineer Orlando Salvatore shared his thoughts on Twitter today, detailing innovation and experimentation that went into creating the limited-time event, making it as streamlined and user-friendly as possible for both veterans of the game and new players. An activity marked by several firsts for World of Warcraft, there are things they may try again and others they may never do again, but the clear passion and excitement that went into developing Plunderstorm was visible for all to see.

If you really want to feel like the lord of your own kingdom in Manor Lords, you will want to make the experience as personalized as possible. Naming your budding village is a great start, but your coat of arms is a visual representation of your kingdom that appears far more prominently. When you are starting a new game, you will have a decent selection of symbols, designs, and colors to make something cool from, but there's far from endless freedom. You do have the ability to create any coat of arms you want, though it does take some extra work outside of the game itself. Here's how it works.

It has been a couple of days since I got my hands on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the device is one of the best I have used. It is evident that Samsung has managed to outdo itself in almost every aspect and the best thing is that the device feels so much more premium than before. My only subjective gripe is that the Titanium Black is not the darkest shade of black, but that aside, the phone is perfect. However, the phone has one thing that I cannot get over and that is just how inaccurate the fingerprint sensor can be. If you are pulling your hair out trying to figure out how to fix the fingerprint issue on Galaxy S24 Ultra, then you are not the only one as I have been dealing with the same issue, and in this tutorial, I am going to help you figure things out.

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PremjiInvest, the largest Indian family office that manages over $10 billion for software tycoon Azim Premji, will invest more money into artificial intelligence companies while fine-tuning its proprietary AI investment tools, a senior executive at the firm said.

Apple Vision Pro surveys have been sent out to users ever since the headset launched earlier this year, but on this occasion, the company has sent customers a multitude of questions, wanting to learn about their experience and usage habits. What is interesting about the latest in-depth survey is that it was sent out shortly after the technology giant reportedly cut production of its latest head-mounted wearable to an estimated 400,000 to 450,000 annual units.

Using their geography education, some in-game maps, and a screenshot from the recent live-action series, one Fallout superfan has been piecing together the approximate location of every single known vault and placing them onto a map of the USA. And now, a canceled version of Fallout 3 has filled in even more information. 

Best Buy just came out with a fun little discount on the Logitech G923. The high-performance racing wheel, which is known for its signature TrueForce feedback technology, is now available for $300, all the way down from its original price of $350. Is the $50 discount really that significant? Mayhaps. But let us tell you why you should consider it anyway.

PS5 System Update 24.03-09.20.00 is now rolling out to all players.

PS5 System Update 24.03-09.20.00 has been deployed by Sony and we've got you covered with the official release notes.

A new software update is available for PlayStation 5, adding the recently announced Community Game Help feature. Unlike regular Game Help, this feature uses gameplay videos from other players to provide hints.