Category: Tech Made Simple

Final Fantasy XVI’s next DLC is Coming in April

On March 22, Square Enix released a trailer for The Rising Tide, the next paid DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, and gave the expansion a release date: April 18th. As The Verge reports, the update to the PS5 game will be available as a single purchase add-on or in the $24.99 Final Fantasy XVI PlayStation Store Expansion Pass. And besides […]

The DOJ’s Sweeping Lawsuit against Apple aims to Prove it has an Illegal Monopoly

The US Department of Justice has filed a case against Apple for violating antitrust laws. More specifically, the case revolves around how Apple has used its locked-down iPhone ecosystem to build a monopoly. As The Verge reports, the DOJ alleges that Apple blocks “super” apps, suppresses mobile cloud streaming services, blocks cross-platform messaging apps, limits third-party digital wallets, and even […]

YouTubers must Disclose when “realistic content” is made with AI 

YouTube is now requiring creators to disclose to viewers when realistic content was made with AI, the company announced last week. As TechCrunch reports, the platform is introducing a new tool in Creator Studio that will require creators to disclose when content that viewers could mistake for a real person, place or event was created with altered […]

Smash hit Balatro is coming to iPhone and Android

The addictive magic roguelike poker game Balatro, which grossed $1M in eight hours on the first day of release, went on to sell 500,000 copies in 10 days, and has now been played for 1,742 years in gaming time, is now coming to iPhone and Android too. As The Verge reports, that’s the word directly from the game’s anonymous solo […]

Sony’s New PS5 Pro is Rumored to be up to 3x Faster, and set to Arrive in time for Holiday 2024

Sony is reportedly working on a PlayStation 5 Pro model that may well include a far more powerful GPU that’s up to three times faster than the existing PS5 models. YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead claims to have gotten access to a technical overview document for the PS5 Pro, codenamed Trinity, and now Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming reports that […]

The FCC has Finally Decreed that 25Mbps and 3Mbps are not really ‘Broadband’ Speed

In 2015, FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel argued that, “I think our new threshold, frankly, should be 100Mbps. I think anything short of that shortchanges our children, our future, and our new digital economy.” Now, nine years later, it’s finally happening. As The Verge reports, last week, the FCC has changed its definition of “broadband” to mean minimum download speeds […]

Steam’s Massive PC Games Spring Sale ends March 21st

Steam Spring Sale 2024 has started, filling Valve’s digital shop with thousands of deals at up to 85% off! That means it’s time to sift through your wishlist and buy a bunch of games you may or may not play before the next big Steam sale. This time-honored tradition is highly anticipated by gamers worldwide because so […]

The Fate of TikTok now Lies with the Senate

The fate of TikTok in the US now lies with the Senate after House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that would ban the app unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells it. President Joe Biden has already said he would sign the bill, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, if both chambers […]

Roku Hackers have Breached 15,000 Accounts and are now Selling them Online

Roku has disclosed a breach that allowed hackers to gain access to 15,363 accounts and stored credit card information, as first reported by Bleeping Computer. In a notice sent to customers, Roku says hackers obtained login information and tried to purchase streaming subscriptions in a “limited number” of instances. As The Verge reports, Roku states that the hackers likely obtained […]

One Plus Watch 2 is a Smart Watch Done Well

The OnePlus Watch 2 marks a significant step forward in the world of smartwatches. With its sleek design and enhanced fitness tracking capabilities, it’s designed to keep pace with the top contenders in the market. It runs on Wear OS 4, making it a versatile accessory for any Android phone user, though it shines brightest […]