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Xbox Game Pass gets Atomfall, a collection of Blizzard Entertainment games, and more
More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Rebellion's Atomfall and the Blizzard Arcade Collection.
2025-03-18 13:55
Optimizing Build Times with Build Insights: How Activision Cut Call of Duty’s Build Time by 50%
Slow build times are a major headache for developers, especially in large, complex C++ codebases like game engines. Every minute spent waiting on a build is time that could be used to refine features, resolve issues, or push development forward. Activi...
2025-03-18 13:51
I'll always recommend my favorite Xbox controller when it's on sale, and this 50% discount is an absolute no-brainer
With this exclusive, you can save on the ergonomically friendly, responsive, and extremely input-accurate Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller.
2025-03-18 13:37
Intel finally releases the XeSS 2.0 SDK for developers — Technology still gated by closed-source barriers
The XeSS SDK 2.0.1 is now available, bringing support for XeSS-SR, XeSS-FG, and XeLL, though the technology itself remains closed-source.
2025-03-18 13:30
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AMD Radeon RX 9070-series GPU supply to stabilize after April claims AIB partner Yeston
As AMD's Radeon RX 9070-series graphics cards remain nearly impossible to find at MSRP, Yeston confirms unstable supply until April is over.
2025-03-18 13:05
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New PNY 2230 Gen4 SSD boosts SteamOS/Windows 11 gaming on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, MSI Claw
PNY today has launched its new CS2342 M.2 2230 Gen4 NVMe SSD that is meant for both SteamOS and Windows 11 gaming handheld PCs. Read more...
2025-03-18 13:00
33 Immortals Early Access review: A hellish 33-player roguelike in the afterlife
The studio behind The Spiritfarer is going for a multiplayer rogue-like experience this time, and that's with a unique cooperative angle supporting 33 players in each run. Here's our review. Read more...
2025-03-18 13:00
New undersea cable tech listens for sabotage — can be retrofitted to existing fiber optic lines
AP Sensing developed a technology that monitors photons reflected back in a fiber optic cable to detect nearby vessels and movement.
2025-03-18 12:38
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Intel's new XeSS 2 tech includes an answer to AMD and NVIDIA's "Frame Generation" GPU techniques that boost in-game FPS
XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.
2025-03-18 12:36
Intel XeSS 2 SDK released — New "Frame Generation" competes with AMD FSR 4 and NVIDIA DLSS 4
XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.
2025-03-18 12:36
Microsoft Warns of StilachiRAT: A Stealthy RAT Targeting Credentials and Crypto Wallets
Microsoft is calling attention to a novel remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT that it said employs advanced techniques to sidestep detection and persist within target environments with an ultimate aim to steal sensitive data. The malware conta...
2025-03-18 12:30
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In ‘garbage’ move, Roku testing auto-playing video ads before loading the home screen
Roku has confirmed user reports that it is testing auto-playing video ads before loading the home screen. Owners of Roku-powered smart TVs are understandably unimpressed … more…
2025-03-18 12:14
Volvo expands support for Apple’s Car Key feature
Volvo is expanding its support for Apple’s Car Key platform. The automaker is now rolling out a software update to the Volvo EX30 with support for Car Key. This allows drivers to store a key in the Apple Wallet app on their phone and use it to start,...
2025-03-18 11:56
Apple loses antitrust appeal in Germany, now faces new App Store rules
Apple has been facing increased antitrust scrutiny in Germany since a new law came into effect, and the company has now lost its latest appeal. The Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) had argued that it should have the right to directly order Appl...
2025-03-18 11:50
Apple loses antitrust appeal in Germany, could face new App Store rules
Apple has been facing increased antitrust scrutiny in Germany since a new law came into effect, and the company has now lost its latest appeal. The Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) had argued that it should have the right to directly order Appl...
2025-03-18 11:50
Blender 4.4 Released With Vulkan Improvements & AMD HIP RT No Longer Experimental
Blender 4.4 is out today as the newest version of this incredible, open-source 3D modeling software...
2025-03-18 11:38
Spike Jonze AirPods 4 short film now online, starring Pedro Pascal
Apple yesterday teased a new Spike Jonze short film starring Pedro Pascal, as a creative way to show off the benefits of the Active Noise Cancellation feature on AirPods 4. The film – just over five-and-a-half minutes long and titled Someday – is n...
2025-03-18 11:07
I upgraded a million-dollar live streaming camera setup with this $50 game controller
A $50 game controller transformed my million-dollar streaming setup and became an unexpected upgrade for streaming at the University of Nottingham.
2025-03-18 10:49
Apple announces major expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone is the ultimate in convenience for small businesses looking to accept contactless payment from both mobile wallets and physical cards, and from today it’s available in nine more countries. It allows retailers to accept contactles...
2025-03-18 10:48