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STALKER 2 reviews and Metacritic score roundup: Does GSC's open-world sequel live up to the hype?
GSC Game World's long-awaited open-world FPS STALKER 2 is here at long last, but is it actually good? Here's what reviewers are saying.
2024-11-20 15:51
AirTag 2 has a lot more to prove than most Apple products
Apple is reportedly planning to ship AirTag 2 next year, about four years after its predecessor. And when it arrives, it will have a lot more to prove than most other Apple products. Here’s why. more…
2024-11-20 15:49
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 trashes game audio, breaks date & time setting
A broken clock is right twice a day—a saying that feels fitting if you’ve installed Windows 11 24H2, as the update is now causing issues with date and time. Microsoft has confirmed the update breaks date & time’s time zone feature. In addition, t...
2024-11-20 15:45
Shazam celebrates 100 billion song recognitions
Apple-owned Shazam has hit a major milestone: 100 billion recognized songs after its launch 22 years ago. Read more...
2024-11-20 15:44
Ubuntu patches needrestart security vulnerability
Canonical has updated Ubuntu with patches for the needrestart package. Qualys recently found a vulnerability which could give attackers root privileges. Read more...
2024-11-20 15:28
Apple’s best selling iPhone models aren’t what you’d expect, but there’s a good reason
Early in the iPhone’s life, Apple made only one model for everyone. Today, the company releases four flagships every year and also offers the iPhone SE and older models. It’s a lot to keep up with, but a new report gives us a good picture of which ...
2024-11-20 15:23
Take a look at the dummy units of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
After multiple leaks, dummy units of the Galaxy S25 Ultra have emerged online, giving us a good idea of what to expect from Samsung's 2025 flagship. Read more...
2024-11-20 15:12
Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone
Shazam, the song recognition service that Apple acquired in 2018, today announced a major milestone: its users have now identified more than 100 billion songs. The most identified song is Dance Monkey, by Tones and I, which has been recognized by Shaza...
2024-11-20 15:10
Microsoft's free Bing Wallpaper app for Windows is borderline malware
Microsoft recently released a free Bing Wallpaper app in the Microsoft Store, but it is more than just free wallpapers, and not in a good way. Read more...
2024-11-20 14:56
Linux 6.13 "MM" Patches Bring Some Enticing Performance Optimizations
Andrew Morton on Monday submitted all the memory management "MM" related patches for the Linux 6.13 merge window. As usual there's a lot of interesting performance optimizations and other low-level refinements...
2024-11-20 14:42
UK carrier O2 creates AI grandmother Daisy to waste scammers’ time [Video]
UK mobile carrier O2 has created Daisy, an AI grandmother designed to waste the time of phone scammers by keeping them on the line as long as possible. Anyone can report a scam call or message by texting their number to 7722, where it will be checked a...
2024-11-20 14:29
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 brings audio sharing feature
The new audio-sharing feature in the latest Android 16 Developer Preview 1 update lets you share your music with multiple headphones. Read more...
2024-11-20 14:18
Microsoft updates Terminal and Terminal Preview with glyph rendering improvements and more
Microsoft has released two updates for Windows Terminal: one for the stable version and one for preview. The new versions pack some quality improvements, like better glyph rendering. Read more...
2024-11-20 14:04
Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds if you use these settings
STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.
2024-11-20 14:03
STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can
At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.
2024-11-20 14:00
Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds
STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.
2024-11-20 14:00
Wi-Fi QR code sharing gets a Material You makeover in Android 16 DP1
Android 16 DP1 brings a fresh Material You look to Wi-Fi QR code sharing, plus new features and tweaks for developers. Read more...
2024-11-20 13:50
Join Canonical in London at Dell Technologies Forum
Canonical is excited to be partnering with Dell Technologies at the upcoming Dell Technologies Forum – London, taking place on 26th November. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders and technology enthusiasts to explore the latest adv...
2024-11-20 13:48
Apple defends removing Musi from the App Store, as fans boycott new iPhones
The legal battle over the free music streaming app Musi continues, with Apple defending its decision to remove it from the App Store ahead of a court case set to determine its fate … more…
2024-11-20 13:47
Why the Logitech G Cloud is winning over gamers — could it be your next console?
An early Black Friday bundle includes a Logitech G Cloud, a carrying case, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and more, making it the perfect time to pick up the handheld console.
2024-11-20 13:38