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FTC issuing $72 million in refunds over ‘unwanted’ Fortnite purchases

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players as part of a settlement with Epic Games over predatory monetization practices.
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The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
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Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might get a price increase

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate.
TD Bank Visa Debit card in Apple Wallet on iPhone.

Apple Pay finally has an alternative on the iPhone, and it’s a big deal

Since its release, Apple Pay has been the only contactless payment service available on the iPhone. Now, that's changing.
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Indie game marketplace Itch.io got taken down due to a faulty Funko AI

Itch.io was offline for a few hours, and it was all due to Funko and an AI tool it uses to generate claims, Itch.io claims.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

It looks like the iPhone 18 may get a significant price increase

The iPhone 18 is getting a smaller chip, but that trade-off means a potentially higher upfront cost.
Characters fishing in LEGO Fortnite.

Lego Fortnite is getting a massive update, including a new game mode

Lego Fortnite remains one of the game's most popular modes, but a new update and the addition of a social mode give players even more options.
Fortnite battle bus.

Fortnite faces community backlash over the addition of bots in OG mode

Fortnite OG has enabled bots, but players find the artificially unintelligent NPCs pose next to no challenge and detract from the battle royale experience.
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Valve’s Fremont could be the successor to the Steam Machine

After stumbling across a reference in the latest Steam Deck kernel, a Reddit user suggested a new (and long-awaited) Steam Machine could be in development.
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PowerWash Simulator’s latest seasonal update is here, and it’s festive

If you've left Muckville clean enough to satisfy even its picky residents, this new task of cleaning up the ice rink is perfect for you.
A barbarian character in Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way

Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs.
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It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG released this morning as a permanent fixture to the game's lineup, and it broke 1 million players in 20 minutes.
A close up of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro's camera.

This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone

Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones.
An explosion in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Delta Force devs warn against cheating, exploits, and … USB drives?

Delta Force's developers are taking a hard stance on cheating, and even a USB drive could get you in trouble.
Typing indicator and read reciepts on Samsung Messages running on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Some Samsung Messages users are about to lose RCS support

Samsung Messages for Verizon will lose RCS support on January 6 of next year as the company makes another effort to push users to Google Messages.
Concept art from Eve Frontier

EVE Frontier brings fresh new elements, including blockchain, to EVE universe

EVE Frontier is a darkly welcoming entry in the EVE universe and offers a perfect starting point for new players, all while introducing unique gameplay elements.
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 in Mocha Mousse.

The Motorola Razr Plus just got a striking new color

The Motorola Razr is getting a new color option: Mocha Mousse. It's a warm hue of brown that's best described as ... interesting.
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 18 may get a big redesign you won’t be able to see

The iPhone 18 could have radically different internal components with faster memory, but at the cost of battery life.
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Epic Games just gave Fortnite veterans the best gift: permanent OG mode

The fan-favorite mode Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time for good.
A dragon in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

You can now download Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s character creator for free

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been praised for its comprehensive character designer, and now you can try it out free for yourself.
The Highwaymen faction is Season 2 of XDefiant.

XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs

Ubisoft is closing down XDefiant, shuttering two development studios, and laying off 277 people.
The Huawei Mate XT.

You’re going to have to wait a while longer for Samsung’s first trifold phone

Samsung's rumored trifold phone might launch in early 2026 versus mid-to-late 2025, according to tipster Ross Young.
Home Screen of the M4 iPad Pro.

An Apple insider just gave us a hint about the M5 iPad Pro release date

The M5 iPad Pro is already queued for mass production, with an estimated release window in the second half of 2025.
Elden Ring gameplay

Put those foolish ambitions to rest: Elden Ring 2 isn’t coming anytime soon

According to an interview given by FromSoftware's Hidetaki Miyazaki, the studio is not considering Elden Ring 2.
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Xbox Game Pass will lose 13 games in December, including Forza Horizon 4

Game Pass is losing a total of 13 games in December including Forza Horizon 4, but a lot of new games are on their way in.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses next to a pool.

Forget the Galaxy S25. Samsung may announce smart glasses soon

The Samsung Galaxy S25 event might come with a surprise guest: the long-awaited Samsung AR glasses, something we've wanted since 2021.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium camera module.

The iPhone 17 Pro may get a new type of display. Here’s what we know

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could be keeping their titanium frames after all, and getting a new display technology to boot.
An orc and human battle in Warcraft Remastered art.

GOG takes on Blizzard in a big win for game preservation

Blizzard has made another consumer-unfriendly move, but GOG has stepped in to keep Warcraft and Warcraft II available for owners in a less-expensive form.
Soldiers near a train in Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6’s ultimate Prestige awards are here, and they’re kind of bland

Is it worth months of grinding to reach Prestige Master 1000 in Black Ops 6? We now know the rewards, so you can decide for yourself.
Galaxy S23 back in hand.

If you like Samsung’s Edge Panels, you may not like the One UI 7 update

The One UI 7 update is highly anticipated, but its launch marks the end for the Edge Panels Store inside the Galaxy Store.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

It looks like the iPhone 17 Pro may have a titanium design after all

New leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max might receive a titanium chassis after all, despite rumors Apple would return to aluminum.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's camera module.

Quick Phrases won’t go away on your Pixel? You aren’t alone

The Quick Phrases prompts are overstaying their welcome on Pixels, according to reports from dozens of users across the web.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 devs explain the movement system changes

Treyarch developers Matt Sconce and Yale Miller weigh in on the new omnimovement system and why they chose it.
Shooting in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Delta Force devs ready the ban hammer for its upcoming release

Ahead of its launch, Delta Force: Hawk Ops developers are drawing a line in the sand and daring bad actors to cross it.