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U.S. carriers want to ruin your Android lock screen with advertisements

India-based startup Glance is in talks with U.S. mobile carriers to bring lock screen advertisements to Android smartphones within two months.
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iOS 16’s new Lockdown Mode takes iPhone security to the max

Apple has introduced Lockdown Mode, a new optional layer of cybersecurity designed to protect people at risk of being targeted by mercenary software.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is under investigation again

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
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NBA 2K23’s cover star is #23 himself, Michael Jordan

Legendary NBA player Michael Jordan has been chosen as the cover star for NBA 2K23: Michael Jordan Edition.
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More retro games should adopt Sonic Origins’ Anniversary Mode

Anniversary Mode in Sonic Origins gave me an easier time playing the classic Sonic games than the Sega Genesis did.
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Ubisoft to raise awareness for climate change by burning in-game maps

Ubisoft has announced it will host events in Riders Republic and Skull and Bones to raise awareness on climate change.
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Everything we know about the new Snapchat Plus subscription

Snap has launched Snapchat Plus, a new subscription service that gives users access to exclusive, experimental features.
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How to use Spotify Supergrouper to create fun music groups

Spotify Supergrouper allows music fans to create music groups comprising their favorite artists. Here's how you can create your dream group.
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Pokémon Go studio cancels four titles, including its Transformers game

Niantic announced it's laying off 8% of its staff and canceling four game projects, citing economic turmoil.
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Pokémon Go developer’s next project is an AR basketball game

Niantic is partnering with the NBA to develop NBA All-World, the NBA's first official AR game that puts players into an NBA metaverse.
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You might get your Steam Deck sooner than you think

Valve announced it will be doubling the amount of Steam Deck shipments as it begins sending preorder reservation emails to the Q3 group.
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These Starbucks Galaxy Buds cases are some of the cutest I’ve ever seen

Starbucks Korea is collaborating with Samsung to sell some of the cutest Samsung Galaxy cases on the planet.
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Video game studios speak out after Roe v. Wade reversal

Bungie and other gaming studios are taking a stand to protect the reproductive rights of their employees in the wake of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Editing iMessages on iOS 16 looks like a nightmare when chatting with old iPhones

The second developer beta for iOS 16 is here, and it comes with an odd workaround for sending edited iMessages to old iPhones.
Sonic stands tall in Sonic Origins.

Gaming’s greatest urban legend has finally been confirmed

Yuji Naka confirmed that Michael Jackson wrote the music for Sonic 3 & Knuckles, even though the soundtrack changed for Sonic Origins.
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This YouTube Apple Watch app is just as ridiculous as you’d expect

A new Apple Watch app called WatchTube will now let you watch your favorite YouTube videos on your wrist.
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Alien: Isolation studio is making a shooter about stealing Sega merch from the rich

Sega has announced Hyenas, a new sci-fi shooter that pits five teams of three against each other to shoot and steal their way to piracy victory in space.
Clive of Final Fantasy XVI.

Final Fantasy XVI may be series’ first mainline game with a mature rating

Naoki Yoshida said Square Enix are pursuing a Mature rating for Final Fantasy XVI, which would make it the first mainline Final Fantasy game to get the rating.
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T-Mobile’s 5G network just beat Verizon and AT&T (again)

T-Mobile has just defeated Verizon and AT&T as the best 5G mobile network for the second year in a row.
A PS5 Slim design by Youtuber DIY Perks.

A YouTuber has created a much smaller, thinner PS5 Slim

YouTuber DIY Perks has created the world's first (unofficial) PS5 Slim made of copper.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 canceled after studio merges with Blizzard

Tony Hawk told Twitch streamer AndyTHPS that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 got canceled after Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard.
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Epic Game Store fights back against review bombs with new user rating system

Epic Games is rolling out a new user rating system on the Epic Games Store to combat review bombing.
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The U.S. government’s USB-C demands are too little, too late

Democratic senators are urging the U.S. to follow EU's footsteps and make USB-C the standard charger for all electronic devices.
The Master Chief with an assault rifle.

Xbox performance indicator tells you if your PC is good enough to run games

Microsoft has added a new game performance indicator on the PC Xbox app to give gamers an idea of how well games will perform on their PC.
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You can now add animations and voiceover to your PlayStation clips. Here’s how

Sony has added Bits to Share Factory Studio, giving PS5 players the ability to make their gameplay clips more lively.
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Get ready to play Steam games on your AR glasses

Nreal is launching a Steam beta on its Nreal Light and Nreal Air AR glasses toward the end of June.
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Are your Instagram Stories repeating? Here’s how to fix it

Instagram users are reporting watching the same Stories over and over again, giving them a severe case of deja vu.
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8BitDo created a console-agnostic controller for players with limited mobility

8BitDo is launching a Bluetooth controller for gamers with limited mobility, which was made thanks to the father of a young gamer with a rare muscular disorder.
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U.K. launches investigation into Apple’s cloud gaming restrictions

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is planning to launch an investigation into Apple's restrictions on cloud gaming.
Attendees walk past the Microsoft logo during the Web Summit in Lisbon.

Microsoft will recognize Activision Blizzard unions under labor neutrality agreement

Microsoft and CWA have reached a breakthrough labor neutrality agreement that would make Microsoft recognize any union formed by Activision Blizzard employees.
App menu on the Apple Watch Series 7.

The FDA just approved an Apple Watch app to track Parkinson’s disease

The Apple Watch is already one of the best health wearables on the market. Now, it's being turned into a tool for tracking Parkinson's.
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Original Sonic 3 & Knuckles soundtrack won’t be featured in Sonic Origins

Sonic the Hedgehog's social media team confirmed that the original soundtrack from Sonic 3 & Knuckles by Michael Jackson won't be featured in Sonic Origins.
Cloud from Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Square Enix to celebrate 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII with livestream

Square Enix announced it will be hosting a 25th-anniversary stream for Final Fantasy VII, possibly unveiling Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2.
HTC U12 Plus Review

HTC created a metaverse smartphone, and it’s being announced on June 28

It's been years since HTC had a truly standout smartphone. Will its upcoming metaverse phone finally change that?