Get over here! Mortal Kombat 1 is ALREADY on sale thanks to this deal

2023 has been full of incredible new game releases, but if you’re a fan of 1v1 fighting games, the one you’ve probably been looking forward to the most is Mortal Kombat 1. This reboot of the fan-favorite gore-filled series is scheduled to launch for everyone on September 19 for $69.99, but thanks to a sweet […]

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Titanfall 2 is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a hefty Steam sale and that makes me happy

What you need to know Titanfall 2 first launched back in 2016 and received positive review scores from press and players alike.  A 90% off discount on Steam has brought the game firmly back to life.  Player counts according to SteamDB have been approaching its all-time high set a couple of years ago. Amid the […]

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HoloLens for the US military isn’t dead, thanks to ‘next phase’ approval

What you need to know The US Army has approved the next development phase for version 1.2 of Microsoft’s militarized HoloLens headset known as IVAS. Evaluation of the entry was done by soldiers with 1st Battalion, the Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. The development team is currently exploring ways to […]

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Samsung’s battery business gets record profit, thanks to higher EV demand

A few days ago, Samsung Electronics announced a 95% drop in its operating profit due to the worst downturn in the history of semiconductor chips. However, the company’s battery manufacturing and electronics material business, Samsung SDI, isn’t doing so badly. In fact, it is thriving, and it has recorded its highest-ever second-quarter revenue and profit. […]

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Steam gamers relegate Apple Mac to THIRD place — thanks to the Steam Deck

What you need to know Steam’s latest survey data shows something remarkable.  Mac is now relegated to third place among Steam gamers thanks mostly to the Steam Deck.  We promise not to laugh. Too much.  Happy Tuesday gamers, there’s some new Steam hardware survey information out (thanks GamingOnLinux for the heads up) to have a […]

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Your favorite Xbox controller can get a second life thanks to replacement parts from Microsoft

What you need to know Microsoft recently launched an Xbox repair and replacements store on its website. You can purchase replacement cases, buttons, and other parts to extend the life of your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 or Xbox Wireless Controller. Since Xbox controllers start at $59.99 and range up to $179.99, it’s cheaper […]

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A Patient May Be Free of HIV, Thanks to This Drug

A sixth person, dubbed the “Geneva patient,” may be free of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant intended to treat another disease—his cancer. The man, who was diagnosed with HIV in 1990, continues to have no detectable virus in his blood 20 months after stopping medication to control the infection. So far, five people […]

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Now’s the time to get a Dell curved gaming monitor thanks to these seriously slashed prices

This month has already been full of amazing deals for the best gaming monitors, but Dell isn’t letting up on the price slashing just yet. Thanks to some deals that run until tomorrow, July 20, three of Dell’s highly-rated curved gaming monitors can be purchased for up to 30% off their usual price. These are […]

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could support 65W fast charging thanks to new battery tech

Samsung released its first phone with support for 45W wired charging in 2019 (Galaxy Note10+) and hasn’t moved an inch above that. In fact, 45W is still quite rare in Samsung’s line-up. Things may finally start to change with the arrival of stacked batteries, which is tech borrowed from EVs. According to @RGCloudS, the stacked […]

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Thanks to the FTC, another upcoming Xbox exclusive may have been revealed

What you need to know Microsoft is battling the FTC in court over its attempts to purchase Activsion-Blizzard for Xbox.  As part of the court case, a ton of juicy documents has been revealed, detailing Xbox’s inner workings.  As a result, we now have hard, public confirmation of Project Dragon from IO Interactive, a title […]

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Galaxy S23 FE is bound to get a higher repairability score thanks to its battery

Samsung’s next Fan Edition smartphone appears to be closing in on its market debut, even though you probably shouldn’t make plans for an imminent release. The battery that Samsung will use for the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE was recently certified by Safety Korea. The certificate reveals the manufacturer and one key design detail. And, of […]

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LG Display could finally turn a profit next year thanks to Samsung

In an unexpected turn of events, Samsung Electronics struck a deal with LG Display to buy some of its W-OLED TV panels. Samsung will need a whopping 2 million panels from LG Display in the first year, and then that number is only expected to rise. And as expected, this deal will help both parties. […]

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Thanks to Twitter changes, you can say goodbye to this Xbox DVR feature

What you need to know Recently, Twitter started charging a “starting fee” of $42,000 for companies to access its API features.  As such, various Twitter integrations from third-party services are now being shut down.  Microsoft pulled Twitter integrations from its ad delivery tools recently, with Musk threatening to sue the firm in response.  Now, Microsoft […]

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Galaxy S24 could have more RAM and storage, thanks to Exynos

Samsung made all Galaxy fans happy by exclusively using a Snapdragon processor in the Galaxy S23 series. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy, the Galaxy S23 series offered the best performance and battery life ever seen in Galaxy S series smartphones. However, the company still plans to bring back the Exynos processor […]

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I can use my Galaxy Tab like an iPad again, thanks to One UI 5.1

If there’s one thing I like about Apple’s iPads, it’s the swipe-to-search home screen gesture. However, I am a happy Galaxy Tab S7 FE user. And thankfully, I don’t have to abandon my Samsung tablet and switch to an iPad to enjoy this type of search feature on my device. As we explained in our […]

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Galaxy Watches could soon get Samsung Pay in South Korea, thanks to Apple

As lame as it sounds, Galaxy Watch users in South Korea can’t make mobile payments using Samsung Pay on their smartwatch. Although those smartwatches feature NFC, Samsung Pay isn’t available to them in Samsung’s home country. However, that could change soon, thanks to Apple. Apparently, Samsung is thinking of activating the Samsung Pay feature on […]

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Galaxy A54 has flagship vibes, literally, thanks to X-axis haptic motor

The Galaxy A54 5G blurs the line between the low-cost and high-end markets better than its predecessors ever could. Samsung gave this new device a handful of features that have so far been exclusive to the high-end market, including improved camera capabilities, a fresh look that resembles the Galaxy S23, and even a full glass […]

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Microsoft Bing just crossed 100 million daily active users for the first time EVER, thanks to Bing Chat AI

What you need to know Microsoft has provided an update on Bing after the launch of Bing Chat AI. The company has unveiled that the search engine has surpassed 100 million daily active users for the first time. Roughly 1/3 of users are interacting with Bing Chat on a daily basis. Microsoft has announced that […]

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Here’s how the movie ‘Free Guy’ could become a reality thanks to AI

Ever seen the movie “Free Guy?” The flick starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer is one of my personal favorites from recent years. Besides being the usual silly fun you can expect from most performances involving Ryan Reynolds, there’s actually quite a lot of depth if you’re a gamer.  As I was watching it again […]

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Samsung SDI 2022 profit reaches sky high, thanks to strong EV battery demand

South Korean battery maker, Samsung SDI (Samsung’s arm), revealed that the company posted a record profit in 2022. Samsung SDI’s net profit increased by 63.1%, registering KRW 2.03 trillion (approx $1.62 billion) in the same period. These staggering profits were made possible by strong EV battery demand and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Samsung SDI highlighted […]

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