A daily dose of what’s up in the tech world
Quote of the day:
When it gets difficult is often right before you succeed. Jeffrey Walker
Jokes of the day:
what do you call a dog that can do magic tricks? a labracadabrador
To whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my Word!
Top 10 news of the day:
Total War: Warhammer 3 director confirms “new content” is on the way
Creative Assembly has reached out to Total War: Warhammer 3 fans, promising that details about “new content” are on the…
Creative Assembly has reached out to Total War: Warhammer 3 fans, promising that details about “new content” are on the way. Total War: Warhammer’s game director, Rich Aldridge, opened up about “why we are where we are” in a new video update, and gav… [2450 chars]
Konami’s eBaseball: Power Pros is out now
Konami’s WSBC eBaseball: Power Pros is out now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. The baseball series has hit…
Konami’s WSBC eBaseball: Power Pros is out now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. The baseball series has hitherto only been available in Japan, but it’s getting a “global debut” and is now available for the introductory price of 79p — or $… [1043 chars]
Samsung’s Auto switch feature solved my smartwatch battery anxiety
If you own two or more Samsung wearables, Auto switch takes away the pain of managing short battery life and long charging times.
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority After using Samsung’s Gear S3 smartwatch for nearly six consecutive years, I finally moved to the Galaxy Watch 4 sometime last year. From performance to app support, it was a big upgrade in every way — thanks large… [6685 chars]
What’s next for Halo?
With 343 Industries in flux, Microsoft faces an uncertain path for its prized franchise
Microsoft has a Halo problem. 343 Industries, the internal studio Microsoft created to make Halo games after parting ways with series creator Bungie, is in apparent disarray. A round of layoffs at Microsoft in January hit the studio hard. Recriminati… [7557 chars]
Do trendy green powders actually work? Experts give their verdict
Trendy powdered greens that dissolve in liquids are the latest health craze for wellness-minded people who want to include more veggies and nutrients in their diets. But nutritionists say the science isn’t there.
Powdered blends of pulverized greens have become the latest health craze to sweep wellness blogs and social media. But whether the supplements — which cost up to $100 for a month’s worth — have a measurable benefit is murky. Powdered greens have expl… [9861 chars]
Exploring Taiwan’s Underground Gaming Scene
State of Taipai — One of my favourite things about travelling is exploring gaming culture in other countries. This mind-se…
One of my favourite things about travelling is exploring gaming culture in other countries. This mind-set has led me to discover all kinds of interesting things, like the fact that France has its own dedicated RPG magazine or that there’s a veritable… [10755 chars]
Apidura Packable Backpack (13L)
Excellent cycle-specific backpack that squashes down to almost nothing when not in use
The Apidura Packable Backpack is a cracking solution for when you need to carry unexpected loads in pretty much any situation, on or off the bike. Made from tough waterproof material, with a surprising number of technical features and packing into a … [7883 chars]
11-year-old CS:GO just broke its own Steam concurrent user record
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) has just broken its all-time concurrent PC user peak… 11 years after it…
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) has just broken its all-time concurrent PC user peak… 11 years after it launched on Steam. As spotted by PC Gamer, the shooter — which has been around in one form or another for over 20 years at this point — r… [936 chars]
List of video game product placement examples
Every so often, a game designer gets the bright idea to score a little more development capital by partnering with a real-life brand to put advertisements in their game. Sometimes, this is unintentionally hilarious, like Nathan Drake endorsing Subway, and sometimes it’s downright bizarre, like Norman Reedus downing Monster Energy by the gallon in Death…
Every so often, a game designer gets the bright idea to score a little more development capital by partnering with a real-life brand to put advertisements in their game. Sometimes, this is unintentionally hilarious, like Nathan Drake endorsing Subway… [343 chars]
All Unreleased PS Plus Premium Classics Leaked Thus Far
Subscribers have long bemoaned the absence of promised PS Plus Premium classics but these leaks suggest that there’s a lot more to come.
Players have bemoaned the lack of PS Plus Premium classics since the revamped service went live in 2022. However, a number of leaks suggest that Sony’s in the process of bringing more beloved games to the service. Here are all upcoming classics that … [481 chars]
