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Call Links by WhatsApp

WhatsApp is copying two of Zoom’s best video-calling features

WhatsApp is rolling out the Call Links feature, making it easier for users to join audio and video calls with one tap. It's also testing 32-person video calls.
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Netflix is building its own internal video game studio in Finland

Netflix announced it is building an in-house video game studio in Helsinki, Finland.
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iOS 16’s biggest Apple Pay feature might be delayed until 2023

Apple Pay Later, the company's version of a BNPL service, may be delayed until 2023 due to technical and engineering issues.
iPhone 14 Pro battery life settings.

How to see which apps are draining your iPhone’s battery life

Worried about how much of your iPhone's battery life your apps are consuming? The answer lies in your battery settings.
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Xbox is inspiring Black youth to make games with Project Amplify

Xbox has launched Project Amplify, a new video series that seeks to uplift Black youth who aspire to work in the gaming industry.
Judy leans over a table in Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 resurges with 1 million daily players this week

CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is being played by 1 million people every day this week, marking a sudden rebound since its launch.
Sonic grinding on a rail.

Sega is putting all of its chips on the table with Sonic Frontiers

Sega is sending a strong message with Sonic Frontiers' bold November release date: This is a big, important release.
Borderlands 3 characters preparing for a gunfight.

2K warns users to beef up cyber security after support team gets hacked

2K Games is urging users to change their passwords after a hacker breached its support team and sent emails to certain players containing malicious links.
Xbox button color menu for Xbox Elite Series 2.

Xbox September update introduces game library revamp and more

Microsoft is bringing a slew of fantastic changes to Xbox in the September update, including a revamped game library, controller color customization, and more.
Michael from Grand Theft Auto V.

The alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker is already under FBI investigation

The FBI is investigating the hacker who was allegedly behind the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks over the weekend, as well as a recent Uber security breach.
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Nintendo account sign-ins via Facebook, Twitter will be discontinued

Nintendo announced that fans won't be able to sign in to their Nintendo Account through Facebook and Twitter effective October 25.
The distance apart widget on iOS 16.

How to use the distance apart widget on iOS 16

Want to know how far you are from your friends, significant other, or even your child? The distance apart widget for iOS 16 allows you to see that.
The iOS 16 logo on an iPhone.

How to filter unknown senders in text messages on iOS 16

With iOS 16, you can use Filter Unknown Senders to separate those pesky spam texts away from texts sent by people you know. Here's how to use that feature.
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Street Fighter 6 trailer shows off returning characters and new modes

Capcom capped off its Tokyo Game Show showcase with a new trailer for Street Fighter 6, showing off fresh new battle modes and a host of familiar faces.
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PC Game Pass will now tell you how long it takes to beat games on the service

Microsoft is integrating How Long To Beat into PC Game Pass, giving players information on the amount of time it takes to complete most titles on the Xbox app.
Atreus aims his bow in God of War

God of War: Ragnarok concludes September’s State of Play triumphantly

Santa Monica Studio revealed a special PS5 DualSense controller for God of War: Ragnarok during State of Play, and released a new story trailer to go with it.
Kirby wields a sword in Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe brings a Wii classic to Switch next year

Nintendo announced Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a Switch remaster of the pink puffball's 2011 Wii title.
Marth glowing blue.

Fire Emblem Engage is coming in January and bringing back Marth

Fire Emblem Engage headlined today's Nintendo Direct stream, and Marth is coming back as a summon.
A town landscape appears in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Disney Dreamlight Valley needs a touch of magic to make it shine

Disney Dreamlight Valley allows fans to make friends with their favorite Disney characters. However, some aspects still need a touch of magic.
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller.

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is a more budget-friendly pro controller

Microsoft introduces a cheaper Core variant of its standout Xbox Elite Series 2 controller.
Apple Watch SE 2.

The Apple Watch SE 2 makes Apple’s cheap smartwatch better than ever

Apple's Far Out event has given us many announcements, including the Apple Watch SE 2. Here's what we're getting from the new, cheaper Apple Watch this year.
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TikTok parent company ByteDance reportedly downsizes games division

TikTok's parent company ByteDance has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees from its games division amid China's government crackdown on gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 sitting on a bench.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 waterproof?

If you are planning on buying the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, the first thing on your mind is whether the phone is waterproof. The answer may surprise you.
The Steam Deck laying on a laptop.

Valve is planning for a ‘next generation’ of Steam Deck with streaming in mind

Valve confirmed it is planning to develop a next generation of Steam Deck devices, complete with streaming capabilities.
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The Pokémon Company sues 6 companies over copycat mobile game

The Pokémon Company is suing six Chinese companies over Pocket Monster Reissue, a game it says bears a striking resemblance to the series.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition just hit another hurdle in the U.K.

The UK is calling for further review into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard out of concern the deal may harm competition.
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Still have an iPhone 6 or 5s? Update it now to fix a big security vulnerability

Apple released a new version of iOS 12 that seeks to fix a serious security issue in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S.
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Two Sam & Max games are getting a PlayStation remaster

Skunkape Games will be releasing the remasters of Sam & Max Save the World and Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space on PS4 on September 29.
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Apple Arcade is getting Shovel Knight Dig and a Tom Hanks trivia game

Shovel Knight Dig is coming to Apple Arcade next month along with Hanx 101 Trivia, the first trivia game created by Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks.
sonic frontiers reusing levels cyberspace

Yes, Sonic Frontiers intentionally reuses levels from previous games

Head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka explains why the Cyberspace levels in Sonic Frontiers resemble levels from past Sonic games.
BLACKPINK performing a virtual concert in PUBG.

PUBG Mobile wins an MTV Video Music Award for its in-game Blackpink concert

Blackpink won the Best Metaverse Performance at the MTV VMAs for their concert in PUBG Mobile.
Google services (YouTube, Gmail, Chrome, Duo, Meet, Google Podcasts) icons app on smartphone screen.

The Google Meet and Duo transition is going just as poorly as you’d expect

Earlier this year, Google began merging its Duo and Meet platforms together. Now, the Duo app icon is back... only to redirect people to Meet. Oh boy.
Ellie looking concerned.

The Last Of Us Part I haptic dialogue feedback enhances accessibility

Naughty Dog has shared some accessibility features that will be in The Last Of Us Part I, including audio descriptions and haptic feedback for dialogue.
A podcast playing on Twitter Spaces.

Podcasts are coming to Twitter as part of a major Spaces revamp

Twitter has integrated podcasts into the revamped Spaces Tab on the mobile app for Android and iOS. It's testing the improved app on random users in English.