Netflix has added another game developer to its ranks. The streaming company announced that it has acquired Boss Fight Entertainment, a mobile studio based in Texas. It’s the third game studio that Netflix has scooped up following the acquisition of Night School, the developer of Oxenfree, as well as Next Games, the team behind a Stranger […]
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CD Projekt Red announces a new Witcher game is in Development
CD Projekt Red has announced that it’s working on a brand-new Witcher game, which will “kick off a new saga for the franchise,” and the first new mainstream title in the series since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released all the way back in 2015, as reported by The Verge. The biggest news, however, […]
New Beta version of Microsoft Edge supports Xbox Cloud Gaming on Valve Steam Deck
Microsoft has just released a beta version of Microsoft Edge for the Steam Deck that includes full support. As The Verge reports, Microsoft says it has worked closely with Valve to get Xbox Cloud Gaming working on the Steam Deck. While Steam Deck users have been able to access the Xbox game streaming service, it […]
Do you have “Range Anxiety?” These Apps can help find the nearest Charging Station for your EV
Automakers big and small are boldly committing to electrifying its vehicle lineups over the next few years – be they sedans, SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, or sports cars – and so your next vehicle may very well be an electric one. Not only are electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more affordable (with tax credits still available), […]
Instagram is now allowing its “Live” Creators add Moderators
Instagram is finally letting Live content creators appoint moderators during their streams. Mods will have the ability to report comments, remove viewers from the stream, as well as turn off comments for a specific viewer, The Verge reports. Instagram notes that creators can assign a moderator by tapping the three dots in the comment bar […]
Samsung announces an Update is on the way to stop “throttling performance,” return Control to Users
Samsung has addressed reports that it is throttling the performance of thousands of popular apps, saying a software update will return control to users. As The Verge reports, Samsung spokesperson Kelly Yeo has issued a statement that reads, “We value the feedback we receive about our products and after careful consideration, we plan to roll […]
Big Tech Cracks Down on Russian Propaganda, Stops Sales, Restricts Access
Virtually all major western countries have imposed devastating sanctions on Vladimir Putin‘s regime amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the battle for Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities continues, governments around the world — especially those in Europe — are calling on technological giants to restrict the flow of disinformation from the Kremlin. In response […]
Twitter makes Content Warning feature available to All users
Now you can access the content warning feature on Twitter, which allows obscuring individual photos and videos behind warnings for nudity, violence, and “sensitive” content, according to a report on The Verge . It’s available on Twitter’s Android and iOS apps as well as its web client. Users can put a content warning on posts […]
Sony finally reveals the PlayStation VR2’s design
The Verge reports that Sony has finally revealed the design of its next-generation PlayStation VR2 headset, after it announced it in February 2021, showed off the controllers last March, and confirmed it would be called PlayStation VR2 in January. The new design features a similar white-and-black color scheme as the PlayStation 5 (the company says […]
Capcom announces Street Fighter 6 and Fighting Collection coming in 2022
As The Verge reports, Capcom has announced Street Fighter 6, the next major entry in the iconic fighting game franchise, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. A brief teaser trailer was released following the season final of the Capcom Pro Tour, where Kawano defeated veteran Daigo Umehara. The trailer doesn’t show any actual […]