Blizzard won't release 'Diablo Immortal' in countries with loot box laws
Don't expect to play Diablo Immortal in the Low Countries when it launches this week. GamesIndustry.biz and Tweakers have learned Blizzard won't release the free-to-play game in Belgium or the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2 leaks in retail listing
It appears Microsoft will soon reveal its next-gen Surface Laptop Go. The successor to the would-be Chromebook competitor popped up in a Korean retailer listing that appears to have gone live a little...
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Razer's new Barracuda headsets work with any phone or PC
Razer's Barracuda X headset from last year was fine if you wanted low-latency wireless audio for your console or Android phone, but it wasn't very practical for much else. That won't be a problem this...
View ArticleAmazon no longer offers in-app Kindle and Music purchases on Android
If you use Amazon’s Kindle app on Android, you may have noticed the software doesn't offer the option to buy and rent ebooks or subscribe to the company’s Kindle Unlimited service anymore. Amazon...
View ArticleTikTok tests 'clear mode' that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
TikTok is testing a new feature that allows users to scroll through content on the app without interface elements like usernames, captions and audio information cluttering the screen. “Clear Mode” was...
View ArticleInvestors in gun-detection tech tested at NYC City Hall donated to mayor's PAC
Earlier this year, New York City started testing a gun detection system from Evolv Technologies at City Hall and Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. Mayor Eric Adams, who has said he came across the...
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Evercade's latest retro handheld includes a dedicated mode for vertical shoot...
Retro console maker Evercade has just announced its latest device, a new handheld called the EXP. If you’re not familiar with Evercade, its products are a bit different from your standard retro fare....
View ArticleSpotify's podcast hosting service went down because of a lapsed security...
Podcast listeners, no matter the app they use, were unable to access shows hosted on Spotify's Megaphone platform Monday night and early Tuesday. Those include The Joe Rogan Experience and podcasts...
View Article'Assassin's Creed Origins' is getting a 60FPS boost on PS5 and Xbox Series...
No, your eyes don't deceive you — Ubisoft is upgrading an older Assassin's Creed game for modern consoles. The developer has revealed that a 60 frames per second update for 2017's Assassin's Creed...
View ArticleTexas's bizarre social media law suspended by Supreme Court
Texas's HB20 was put on hold Tuesday by the Supreme Court, five-to-four. As is typical for emergency for emergency requests, the majority did not define its reasoning; Justice Alito wrote a six page...
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Garmin updates its mid-range running watch for the first time in three years
Garmin hasn't touched its mid-tier Forerunner 200-series GPS running watches since 2019, but it's ready to catch up with a major update — plus another for the most demanding athletes. The company has...
View ArticleChina's military scientists call for development of anti-Starlink measures
China must develop capabilities to disable and maybe even destroy Starlink internet satellites, the country's military researchers said in a paper published by the Chinese journal Modern Defense...
View ArticlePorsche pours more cash into EV supercar company Rimac
Porsche is strengthening its relationship with EV supercar company Rimac, investing "eight figures" for a total ownership stake of 20 percent, TechCrunch reported. Rimac scored $500 million in total,...
View ArticleThe largest plant in the world is an ancient self-cloning sea grass
Shark Bay, an Australian World Heritage Area, serves as home to various animals that feed on its thriving sea grass. Turns out that sea grass called Poseidon's ribbon weed, or Posidonia australis, is a...
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The Morning After: The French government bans English gaming terms, including...
Not satisfied with trying to replace “WiFi” with “l’access sans fil à internet” (which didn’t work), l'Académie française set its sights on gaming terms in 2017. It’s now gained traction with the...
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‘Diablo Immortal’ is Blizzard’s best and most worrying game in years
Nearly four years after Blizzard announced Diablo Immortal to a mostly apathetic audience at Blizzcon 2018, the game is finally here. And if you’re like me, there’s a good chance you haven’t followed...
View ArticleApple's AirPods Pro are just $180 right now
If you've been keeping an eye out for discounts on the Apple AirPods Pro, now's your chance to grab a pair. The wireless earbuds are currently listed for $180 at Amazon — not quite an all-time low, but...
View ArticleEero 6 mesh WiFi systems drop back down to record-low prices
Those looking to upgrade their home WiFi can often do so by investing in a more capable router. Now, you can pick up Amazon's Eero 6 mesh WiFi system at some of the best prices we've seen. A single...
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Loupedeck’s Live S gives creators an alternative to the Stream Deck
Loupedeck, a company that makes control pads for creators, is back with a device it's positioning as more of a direct competitor to Elgato's Stream Deck than its previous products. It says the...
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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 2 offers more speed and storage capacity
After a leak yesterday spoiled the surprise, Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Go 2, a $600 starter laptop with premium looks. It looks very much like the original, has an near-identical...
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