Marvel Rivals' success isn't stopping as the game crosses 40 million players so far and new characters are on the way, but the time is weird with recent layoffs.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-40-million-players-human-torch-the-thing-layoffs
The Amazon Appstore will no longer be available on Android as of August 20, 2025. After that date, apps from the digital storef
The Action button is available on nearly every iPhone Apple sells, offering a quick way to access a feature, app or shortcut on your phone, just by pushing a button. It can be a flashlight, activate a smart home routine or let you access any number of custom shortcuts without having to unlock your phone and pick through apps.
Among Us VR has proven itself to be a major hit since first being released back in 2022. Now, developers Innersloth and Schell Games have announced they are rejiggering the virtual reality title for traditional PC players. Among Us 3D is playable without a headset and
The $599 iPhone 16e is many things, but don't you dare call it a budget phone. I hesitate to even call it "cheap." As a successor to the $429 iPhone SE, it's hard not to see the 16e as a disappointment. Sure, it's $200 l
ChatGPT has surpassed 400 million weekly active users. "We feel very fortunate to serve 5 percent of the world every week," OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap said on X about the new audience stat. This figure is twice the weekly active user count reported by the c
iPhone 15 Pro owners will soon have one less reason to consider upgrading to an iPhone 16 series handset. Visual Intelligence, Apple's equivalent to
Elon Musk has a problem with Community Notes, the crowdsourced fact-checking feature that started as Birdwatch, and
Samwise Gamgee said, "It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish." But then, he hadn't been exposed to the world of video game development. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a cozy take on the most idyllic pocket of Middle Earth, has been delayed. The new launch date is July 29. According to a
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The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-midseason-update-will-brings-the-thing-and-human-torch-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec
Canada can avenge its earlier loss to the USA in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off in tonight's final. Find out the best ways to watch the game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-team-usa-vs-canada-in-the-nhl-4-nations-face-off-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
The ninth edition of cricket's "mini World Cup" takes place in Pakistan and Dubai over the next three weeks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-2025-icc-champions-trophy-cricket-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Developer Treyarch eschews its standard three-lane map design philosophy for a new multiplayer map in the latest Black Ops 6 update. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-just-launched-its-thinnest-multiplayer-map-in-season-2-reloaded/#ftag=CADf328eec
Its Majorana 1 chip, made of a new material, can perform high-level computing tasks with greater speed and accuracy, Microsoft says. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-says-its-made-a-major-quantum-computing-breakthrough-with-new-chip/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's newest iPhone discards some popular features and adds a few surprises in its quest to be the budget option, but it still includes Apple Intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/apples-new-iphone-16e-in-8-photos/#ftag=CADf328eec
Still haven't started The Day of the Jackal? This is your sign. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/10-of-the-best-peacock-shows-to-stream-february-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
While satisfaction numbers are up 4% from 2023, internet service providers are still near the bottom of all industries covered by the ACSI. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/acsi-survey-shows-customers-happier-with-isps-but-its-not-all-good-news/#ftag=CADf328eec
The PowerShot V1 is a video-centric compact camera featuring an all-new, and surprisingly large, image sensor. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/canons-new-camera-is-in-a-category-once-thought-practically-dead/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, and Jeff Bezos is asking for your opinion on casting for the next 007 superspy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/who-should-be-the-next-james-bond-jeff-bezos-wants-you-to-chime-in/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nvidia rival SambaNova claims DeepSeek world record as it delivers industry-first performance with just 16 custom chips.
GoPro has relaunched its Max 360-degree camera with a couple of design tweaks and big price drop, plus new dedicated 360-degree edits in its Quik app.
Audio brand 1More has now released a new entry in its budget ANC headphone line, and you’re getting a lot for the price.
OnePlus is looking for FDA approval for its watches’ sleep apnoea detection.
Russian hackers are targeting military personnel with advanced phishing attacks as they look to access their Signal accounts.
Save $200 on the M3 MacBook Air 15 with Apple Care Plus
Reluctant to switch to Windows 11? Linux might be the answer
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/microsoft-windows-11-vs-linux-gaming-pc
Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tablet with upgraded 256GB storage at Amazon, and save $250
https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-deal
NVIDIA has announced that its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card has been released along with GeForce driver updates. Also, NVIDIA is bringing DLSS4 enhancements to Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones, and other games.
Dune: Awakening has a new benchmark tool a couple of months before launch, so what's the state of play on handhelds like the Steam Deck?
As winter drags on and Spring Training gets underway, I’m itching to start thinking about baseball again. Too bad watching the games can still be an ordeal.
In 2025, Major League Baseball has yet to rally its teams behind a cohesive strategy for streaming local ballgames. While some teams are partnering with the league on distribution, others are going thei
Nowadays, it’s easy to get fooled by AI content on the web. Whether it’s a picture of the Pope sporting a puffy Balenciaga jacket or Trump getting tackled and arrested, these AI-generated images appear super realistic (as long as you’re not looking too close), so it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. This is because AI doesn’t really understand context in the
A leaker has stated that AMD's upcoming 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU will have its embargo date lifted on March 11th.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in an interview that there is AI hardware overbuild and that his company would be lease capacity from competitors in the future.
All RTX 50 GPUs have been sold out at a major UK retailer, and supply constraints could keep you waiting for the RTX 5070 Ti until early April.
The Magger 68 is a compact, wired magnetic gaming keyboard with a 68-percent layout, a solid build, and up to an 8,000 Hz polling rate.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/luminkey-magger-68-he-review
GTA V on PC gets a long-awaited next-gen console parity update adding RT and other missing effects.
The broadband pioneer and Broadcom founder will receive the IEEE's top honor for 2025, as well as a $2 award.
The Pokémon Company is hosting a morning livestream on February 27 at 9AM ET to share the "latest news and updates" from Pikachu and pals. You can stream it via the official YouTube channel. This is the yearly Pokémon Presents event that typically provides info on w
Time (and perhaps a large check or two) heals all wounds. Amazon and the longtime producers and custodians of the James Bond movies have finally agreed on a way forward for the series. Amazon MGM Studios will form a joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli that will hold the intellectual property rights and ensure they remain co-owners of the franchise. However, Wilson and Broccoli will be stepping back to focus on other projects, with Amazon gaining full creative control.
It’s been ten long years since Avatar: The Legend of Korra aired its final episode and over 15 years since Avatar: The Last Airbender bowed out. Now, finally, Nickelodeon has greenlit a sequel series and it sounds pretty awesome. Deadline reports that Avatar: Seven Havens will be a 2
A day after it was reported that Denis Villeneuve's third Dune movie
After announcing its plan to end third-party fact-checking in January 2025, Meta's crowdsourced replacement is finally starting to take sh
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WinCse is an application that integrates AWS S3 buckets with Windows Explorer. Utilizing WinFsp and the AWS SDK, WinCse allows you to treat S3 buckets as part of your local file system, making file management simpler. The application is currently in development, with plans for additional features and improvements.
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Commentary: Apple's often neglected entry-level iPhone gets a refresh just as new phone buyers could use one, despite a notable price increase from the iPhone SE. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-lower-priced-iphone-16e-could-be-its-biggest-opportunity-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you bought an old phone on the used marketplace, it might not be safe to use. Here's how to protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-it-safe-to-use-old-used-phone-this-is-what-you-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Peacock is going to be popular next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/wicked-movie-streaming-on-peacock-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
The truth is that muscle growth can vary widely from one person to another. Here's how to maximize yours. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/growing-muscles-faster/#ftag=CADf328eec
The compact machine is slimmer than your average toaster, making it a real contender for the best espresso machine for a small kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-casabrews-espresso-machine-was-crafted-by-coffee-nerds-and-fits-in-any-space/#ftag=CADf328eec
From new Android phones from top Chinese phone makers to the latest breakthroughs in AI, this year's Mobile World Congress is set to be packed with thrilling new tech. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/mwc-2025-what-to-expect-from-the-worlds-biggest-mobile-show/#ftag=CADf328eec
The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-midseason-update-will-bring-the-thing-and-human-torch/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's easy to configure your browser to get only links when you search Google. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-want-ai-overviews-how-to-get-10-plain-google-search-results/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even if retirement is decades away, you should still educate yourself on the things that can affect your retirement future. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/youre-way-too-young-to-retire-right-you-still-need-to-know-this-stuff-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Vintage dishes can boast beautiful intricate designs, but they are also more likely to contain one toxic element. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/lead-in-vintage-bowls-and-plates-can-lead-to-poisoning-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft is reminding users that WSUS driver synchronization is set for deprecation soon.
In Reacher season 3, the titular character clashes with a brute that's somehow even taller than him. Creator Lee Child explains to us the challenges of finding a real person taller than Alan Ritchson.
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has praised Microsoft's multi-platform push, calling it "a win" for PlayStation users.
The entertainment industry has been left shaken and stirred by Amazon's acquisition of the 007 brand.
The iPhone 15 Pro could be getting Apple's Visual Intelligence feature in a future update, and that means there's no reason to upgrade for better AI.
Bug in Jupiter X Core could allow threat actors to run malicious code remotely.
More chatter from the grapevine indicates that Nvidia RTX 5070 stock will be low initially, and the RTX 5060 won’t be out until April.
GTA 5 is getting a free PC upgrade in March that will add previously released PS5 and Xbox Series X features.
If you're sad about the hit Netflix show Dead Boy Detectives being canceled, then there's a special surprise for you in The Sandman season 2.
Microsoft removed a support document and Outlook notification that listed an upcoming change to when Microsoft accounts remain signed in. The tech giant clarified that the change is not being implemented.
Sea of Thieves Season 15 kicks off, bringing new types of Megalodons to threaten players on the seas.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/sea-of-thieves-season-15-megalodon-variants
We're in a new era of Microsoft's Surface hardware, one that's more mature and less willing to take risks. Gone are the experimental form factors and categories, with the focus now on prioritizing the status quo while pushing Windows forward in other ways.
New GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPUs sold out in seconds and are again suffering a scalping issue with inflated prices above MSRP.
If you’re trying to find a next-gen Nvidia graphics card right now, you’re out of luck, especially if you were hoping to pay retail prices. The GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti cards were all gone pretty much instantly after launch, gobbled up by eag
If you need to upgrade your PC or laptop’s storage and you want something that’s fast but affordable, then today’s the day. Grab this 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus for $80 on Amazon, a 27 percent discount off its $110 MSRP and the best price we’ve seen for it.
HDMI is a modern standard for the transmission of video tracks and multi-channel audio signals. PC monitors, (smart) TVs or hi-fi and surround systems rely on this reliable and user-friendly technology. The problem with this is that the high-frequency signals can be susceptible to interference, especially with longer cables.
If you connect devices via HDMI
There’s some bad news for Windows users who want to use all of the built-in features of the operating system and its integrated apps. Going forward, Microsoft is restricting features in two iconic apps, which you’ll need to unlock with a paid subscription.
The two apps in question? Notepad and Paint. Both of these
Now here’s a clever idea. An outdoor security camera that not only keeps watch over your backyard spaces, but also bathes them in Matter and Zigbee connectivity.
That’s the idea behind Aqara’s Camera Hub G5 Pro, a weatherized 4MP security cam with a
After making the surprise announcement that several Ring security cameras need only firmware updates to deliver 2K video resolution, Ring has unveiled a new indoor/outdoor model that delivers that capacity on day one. The familiar-looking Ring Outdoor Cam Plus ($99.99) is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship to customers on March 26.
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Whether you’re looking for an affordable security camera to monitor your home when you’re away or you want a tiny cam to keep an eye on your kids or pets from another room, this security cam is a solid pick.
The Tapo C101 is only $15 on Amazon right now, which is exceed