Amid Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dragonsplague panic, Capcom’s savage social media manager really went there: “Nice town you got there”

What you need to know Since Dragon’s Dogma 2’s launch late last week, players have started to encounter the unique Dragonsplague mechanic. This in-game disease can infect Pawns and eventually cause them to transform into shadow dragons that kill every NPC in a town or city. There are signs to spot Dragonsplague and ways to […]

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Apple really wants you to upgrade from your iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 to an iPhone 15

Do you happen to have an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max? If so, then you should know Apple really thinks you ought to upgrade to one of the new iPhone 15 models. In fact, the company is so […]

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Sam Altman says GPT-4 “kind of sucks” as OpenAI preps to release a new model that will reportedly make ChatGPT “really good, like materially better”

What you need to know A new report suggests that OpenAI is set to launch a new model for ChatGPT later this year during the summer. According to sources with close affiliations to OpenAI, the new model is “materially better” when compared to its predecessors. GPT-5 will reportedly ship with the capability to call AI […]

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Galaxy Z Flip 4 owners should really avoid the Galaxy S24 for now

Even though Samsung has the best trade-in program in select markets, the company evaluations are sometimes downright bizarre. Strange things happen, leaving prospective buyers scratching their heads. And Galaxy Z Flip 4 owners who may want to upgrade to the Galaxy S24 can witness some of Samsung’s strangeness as we speak. Galaxy Z Flip 4 […]

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Microsoft thinks stuffing Bing ads into Google Chrome is offering its customers ‘choice,’ except it really isn’t that

What you need to know Microsoft finds itself at the heart of more controversy with Windows users reporting ads popping up inside Google Chrome for Bing and Copilot AI.  Some were concerned it was actually malware, but Microsoft has since confirmed it is deliberate and intended behavior.  This isn’t the first time Microsoft has hit […]

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Just how are people using Microsoft Copilot, and is AI really changing the world?

Microsoft Copilot just recently celebrated its first anniversary, launching in preview for the first time as Bing Chat last February. It’s been a super busy 12 months for Microsoft since bringing its AI Copilot to almost every product the company makes, and the trend is set to continue this year as Microsoft brings even more […]

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Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard review: Alienware is starting to get REALLY good at this

Quick menu Alienware, now under the Dell umbrella, has been making PC gaming accessories for years. Recent years have seen a resurgence in Alienware’s efforts in the space, with mixed results. Alienware has seemingly tired of falling short of greatness, however, and worked with over 100 esports athletes to create a duo of competitive PC […]

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As Helldivers 2 soars, former Halo dev says tons of pitched ODST games never saw the light of day: “Some galaxy-spanning, some more intimate…and one that was really dark”

What you need to know Helldivers 2, the hit new PvE co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios, is blowing up right now with extremely impressive player count numbers. Many Halo fans are wondering why Microsoft and 343 Industries never made a similar game about Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs), which use drop pods to land […]

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Samsung, I could really use a pair of Galaxy wireless headphones

It’s been years since Samsung released its first pair of wireless earbuds for Galaxy phone, tablet, and smartwatch users. Almost ten years, to be precise, since the Gear IconX earbuds went on sale in mid-2016. Since then, we’ve had multiple generations of Galaxy Buds but not one pair of wireless headphones from Samsung. And maybe […]

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Palworld dev explains Steam and Xbox differences, missing features: “We’re really at the mercy of the certification here”

What you need to know Palworld dev Pocketpair has explained why the Xbox and Microsoft Store version of the game is missing features the Steam one has. Its community manager, Bucky, says that the studio is currently trying to get a patch through Microsoft’s certification process and that “some of these things will take extra […]

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New report claims Windows 11 ‘AI PCs’ will require 16GB RAM, but will they really?

What you need to know A recent report claims that AI features in Windows will require at least 16GB of RAM. Microsoft has not shared an official comment on the reported memory requirement. Dell’s new XPS 13 will have a configuration with 8GB, which suggests that it’s unlikely 16GB of memory will be required for […]

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Google might actually let you search with Bing in its own Pixel Launcher, proving miracles really can happen

What you need to know In a recent preview build of Android on the Google Pixel, a hidden setting relating to web search was spotted in the Pixel Launcher.  This setting would allow you to swap out Google search in the Pixel Launcher for another, such as Microsoft Bing.  Up to now, there’s no official […]

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Samsung Galaxy S24,S24+ to be cheaper in EU; North America really coming with SD8 Gen 3

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra on January 17 with a similar design but improved chipset performance, leaks revealed earlier this month. The latest report from the Netherlands revealed the S24 and S24+ will be slightly cheaper. At the same time, an allegedly leaked specs sheet suggested […]

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“If you use incorrect data to train an AI model, then the AI model will give you wrong results, but it will also pretend as if it’s really confident about those wrong results.” Andrew Ngai, World Champion of Excel, states AI still has a long way to go

What you need to know The Microsoft Excel World Championship took place in Las Vegas and was live streamed and televised. Andrew Ngai was able to pull a 3-peat and is on his way to becoming the Michael Jordan of Excel. For Andrew’s accomplishment he was awarded 3000 USD and a championship belt. The Microsoft […]

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12 things Microsoft Copilot can do on Windows 11 that you REALLY should know about

Copilot is an AI-powered intelligent chatbot that you can now find on almost every product and service that Microsoft has to offer, and it’s a new digital assistant that appears in the Taskbar of Windows 11 that replaces Cortana.   Microsoft has created Copilot to assist and make you more productive using simple and natural […]

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Forza Motorsport’s latest update brings new events and cars, but it’s really all about the bug fixes

What you need to know Forza Motorsport is the next-gen simulation racing game from Turn 10 and Xbox Game Studios. The title was generally well-received, but has been plagued with a variety of bugs and issues since launch. Today, Turn 10 released Update 3.0 to players across Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, which brings […]

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Microsoft REALLY doesn’t want you to use the Windows 10 taskbar on Windows 11

What you need to know The latest Insider build of Windows 11 includes a hidden feature that prevents the operating system from showing the Windows 10 taskbar. Windows 11 has a new taskbar compared to its predecessor, but the Windows 10 taskbar can be forced to appear through third-party applications, at least until recently. Starting […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 with a free memory upgrade gets really cheap for Cyber Week

For Cyber Week, prospective Galaxy Z Fold 5 buyers have several ways to grab the foldable Samsung flagship at a discount. And one way to save a decent 25% isn’t even that obvious. Here’s all you need to know. First, it’s worth pointing out that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is now available with a […]

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Samsung Care+ is really working hard to make the iPhone look good

We highlighted several bad experiences that customers have had with Samsung Care+ to show how this inadequate level of after sales service is making Galaxy customers consider iPhones. This is obviously not an outcome that Samsung would appreciate. Seeing as how Samsung Care+ is an optional service that costs as much as $329, it’s ironic […]

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Samsung Care+ is really working hard to make the iPhone look good

We highlighted several bad experiences that customers have had with Samsung Care+ to show how this inadequate level of after sales service is making Galaxy customers consider iPhones. This is obviously not an outcome that Samsung would appreciate. Seeing as how Samsung Care+ is an optional service that costs as much as $329, it’s ironic […]

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