Xbox exclusive CrossfireX is shutting down, offering limited refunds

What you need to know Smilegate Entertainment, the developer behind the Xbox exclusive shooter CrossfireX, has announced its plan to shut the game down on May 18, 2023. Both the game’s single and multiplayer content offerings will become unavailable after the shutdown. Refunds are being offered to anyone that spent money on the game in […]

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Apple’s Q4 report: iPhone sales are down, iPad increases

Apple posted its financial report on the last three months of 2023, which is the first quarter of its fiscal year. Total revenue and sales are down on a yearly basis as supply chain issues limited inventory. The company highlighted some of the positives in the bleak scenario – it now has 2 billion devices […]

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Apple’s Q4 report: iPhone sales are down, but 2 billion active devices reached

Apple posted its financial report on the last three months of 2023, which is the first quarter of its fiscal year. Total revenue and sales are down on a yearly basis as supply chain issues limited inventory. The company highlighted some of the positives in the bleak scenario – it now has 2 billion devices […]

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I’m falling down the custom keyboard rabbit hole

Writing about tech and games, often times I find myself spending far too much time thinking about things that most consumers probably only gloss over in their pursuit of a good deal. We tend to recommend the best keyboards from major brands like Razer, Corsair, and beyond. Still, increasingly artisan and boutique-style brands are capturing […]

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Microsoft Teams is down: Outages take out Office, Azure, Xbox, and more (Update)

Update 1/25/2023 @ 9 AM (EST) The Microsoft 365 team reports positive feedback following rollbacks to recent server changes, and most cloud services have returned to normal. Additional infrastructure is being connected to further bolster the fixes as Microsoft Teams and Outlook return to their standard functionality alongside other software relying on Azure. What you […]

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Microsoft Teams is down: Outages take out Office, Azure, Xbox, and more

What you need to know Several Microsoft 365 services have been impacted by server issues, including Teams, Outlook, and Office reporting issues on Downdetector. Xbox Live and Microsoft Store apps connected to Microsoft Azure servers suffer similar issues with downloading content. Microsoft is aware of the issues and has isolated the problem with a strategy […]

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Destiny 2 servers are down, will remain offline for bug fixes as rollback is planned

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline after a bug causing players to lose progress on their Triumphs, Seals, and Exotic Catalysts was discovered. The servers will remain offline “into the evening” as Bungie works to develop and deploy a fix, with the studio promising to share […]

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Destiny 2 servers are down, will remain offline for bug fixes as rollback is planned (Update)

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline after a bug causing players to lose progress on their Triumphs, Seals, and Exotic Catalysts was discovered. The servers will remain offline “into the evening” as Bungie works to develop and deploy a fix, with the studio promising to share […]

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Destiny 2 servers are down and will remain offline for bug fixes, rollback planned (Update)

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken the game’s servers offline after a bug causing players to lose progress on their Triumphs, Seals, and Exotic Catalysts was discovered. The servers will remain offline “into the evening” as Bungie works to develop and deploy a fix, with the studio promising to share […]

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Xbox FY23 Q2 gaming revenue down 13% year-over-year

What you need to know On Tuesday, Microsoft announced its earnings for the FY23 Q2 period ending Dec. 31, 2022, including for Xbox. The Gaming division at Microsoft saw a 13% decline in revenue versus the same period a year ago, or FY22 Q2. This includes a 12% decline in Xbox content and services and […]

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One of the best shooters is down to just $2.99 right now

Titanfall 2 is often considered to be one of the best shooter games ever made, with fans falling in love with its high-octane movement mechanics, snappy gunplay, and the grungy and mechanized style of its futuristic art direction. Despite the game selling poorly at launch, its passionate and dedicated fanbase has played consistently since its […]

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Marvel’s Avengers is shutting down, to be delisted later this year

What you need to know Marvel’s Avengers is a third-person action-adventure game from Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix. After two-and-a-half years, Marvel’s Avengers is officially shutting down and being delisted from digital storefronts. The game’s final update will arrive on March 31, 2023, and will gift all Marketplace cosmetic items to every player. Support will […]

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How to find out why your PC shut down for no reason on Windows 10 and 11

On Windows 11 (or 10), the “Event Log” system tracks everything that happens, including when and why the computer restarts or shuts down correctly or incorrectly due to a problem. Usually, you don’t think about reviewing this information as long as Windows 11 starts up again correctly. However, you may need to know these details […]

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Daily Deals: Galaxy Buds 2 Pro down to just $189 on Amazon

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s flagship wireless earbuds. They offer exceptional sound quality and a powerful noise cancellation experience. Furthermore, the company has recently released a new update making them even more capable. Samsung’s latest update enables the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to record 360 Degree Audio for videos. Users can now capture […]

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Canalys: Global PC shipments down 16% in 2022, still above pre-pandemic times

Canalys’ PC market analysis for Q4 2022 and the full 2022 is out and there are two ways to look at the numbers. While 2021 was a great year for the PC market, fuelled by the pandemic, 2022 saw the enthusiasm cool down. Overall, PC shipments are down 16% year-on-year, but when compared to 2019 […]

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Daily Deal: Galaxy A13 5G is down to just $224 on Amazon

If you’re in the market for a budget Android phone that supports 5G but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, look no further than the Galaxy A13. Launched last year, this is a good entry-level device from Samsung and will tick all of the boxes for you. The Galaxy A13 features a 6.5-inch display, […]

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Apple Shuts Down Popular Weather App ‘Dark Sky’

The calendar has turned to January 1 and Apple has shut down popular weather app Dark Sky. The popular weather app had already been removed from the App Store in September and it stopped functioning for existing users starting today. Apple acquired Dark Sky in March 2020 and it has since incorporated many of the […]

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Apple Shutting Down Popular Weather App ‘Dark Sky’ Tomorrow

As a reminder, Apple says it will be shutting down Dark Sky on January 1, 2023. The popular weather app was already removed from the App Store in September and it will stop functioning for existing users starting tomorrow. Apple acquired Dark Sky in March 2020 and it has since incorporated many of the app’s […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Sony blocking Xbox, Elon Musk stepping down as Twitter CEO, and Windows 95 (!)

It’s almost the end of the year, which means the news cycle is slowing down for the holidays. But before many companies close their doors for a break, a handful of major stories broke this week. From the ongoing saga of Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard to Windows 95 making the headlines, here are the biggest […]

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Netflix to Begin Cracking Down on Password Sharing in Early 2023

Popular streaming service Netflix is planning to put an end to password sharing starting in early 2023, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. There have been persistent rumors about the end of password sharing, and Netflix has been exploring methods to crack down on it, but the changes are set to […]

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