Sep 21, 2021 06:45 am UTC| Technology
The iPhone 13 series has yet to arrive in stores, and pre-ordered units have yet to be delivered, but Apple fans may already have the first details on its predecessors. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the tech...
‘Outcast 2’ is 'coming soon' on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S after two decades
Sep 20, 2021 08:55 am UTC| Technology
Belgium-based video game studio Appeal is finally close to launching Outcast 2 more than two decades since its development was first announced. It was confirmed during THQ Nordics 10th-anniversary celebrations as one of...
‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ open beta is extended on all platforms, here’s how to join for free
Sep 20, 2021 08:15 am UTC| Technology
The Call of Duty: Vanguard open beta for all platforms was initially planned to run until Monday. The good news to gamers who have yet to try it or have just started playing is that Activision added a couple of extra days...
Google Pixel 6 Pro regulatory filings hint at fastest charging capability on any Pixel phone ever
Sep 20, 2021 06:51 am UTC| Technology
The Pixel 6 series is expected to launch with a number of upgrades, so it is expected to include the most powerful phones from Google. The latest leak offers more details on battery-related enhancements, suggesting that...
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 could launch with dual Thunderbolt ports and 120Hz display this week
Sep 20, 2021 06:05 am UTC| Technology
Microsoft is expected to unveil a slate of new Surface products this week, and the Surface Pro 8 is likely one of them. A leak published just a few days before the launch event has suggested that the upcoming 2-in-1 tablet...
Huawei Mate 50 Pro appears in a list of phones launching in late 2021 with LTPO OLED panels
Sep 20, 2021 05:35 am UTC| Technology
Slammed with trade bans, Huawei has had a very different year in 2021 that led to the delayed launch of the P50 series and the rumored absence of the Mate 50 line. However, a new report has suggested that the latter could...
ByteDance’s TikTok version in China introduces screen time limit for children
Sep 20, 2021 05:16 am UTC| Technology
TikToks parent company ByteDance recently implemented a screen time limit for younger users in China. Under the new policy, children under the age of 14 can use the apps Chinese version, called Douyin, for only 40 minutes...
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