A daily dose of what’s up in the tech world
Daily tech news & jokes to have a good start for 23/05/2023
Quote of the day:
You came into the world to do something; So… do something! Johnnie Dent Jr
Jokes of the day:
The web server reported a bad gateway error.
The glass is neither half-full nor half-empty, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
Top 10 news of the day:
Mortal Kombat 1 May Hit Your PS5 SSD with a Fatality
Komplete Karnage — With the official announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, things are no doubt starting to get real for fanatic…
With the official announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, things are no doubt starting to get real for fanatical fighting game fans as we inch closer to that 19th September launch on PS5. If that’s you, heads up, the next Mortal Kombat is a heavyweight, com… [649 chars]
The wildest Tears of the Kingdom builds we’ve seen
With Tears of the Kingdom out, players are crafting all kinds of elaboarte and dangerous machines, like orbital drop ships, electrified monster killing devices, pirate ships, baby swings, and horse car washes.
The most enjoyable aspect of Tears of the Kingdom for me right now isn’t so much my own adventures in the game. It’s watching other people far more creative and patient than I am craft the most ridiculous mind-, physics-, and decency-bending machines… [2804 chars]
REVEALED: Five iPhone keyboard hacks that you won’t believe you lived without
There are amazing time-saving iPhone shortcuts thanks to multi-touch. Most people have gotten used to pecking with one finger when two will save you time and stress
There are amazing time-saving shortcuts buried in your iPhone’s interface via the screen’s multi-touch feature. You may not often think about using two fingers at once to quickly and seamlessly type or select items while using your iPhone keyboard. S… [3665 chars]
The £15 loaf of sourdough that ‘helps you sleep and boosts your immune system’
Mim Habits is a Spanish company that has launched a range of loaves in the UK billed as the ‘first bread designed by scientists to help restore your gut health’.
You might already be a convert to sourdough bread — perhaps you even make your own. But did you know that, made with the right ingredients, it could improve sleep and lower high blood pressure? That at least is the claim made by Mim Habits, a Spanish… [10262 chars]
Mortal Kombat 1 Will Perform a Fatality on Your Hard Drive
Mortal Kombat 1 will deal a punishing 100GB of data to your gaming PC.
You may want to clear out some old games from your PC’s hard drive because Mortal Kombat 1 will come packing a fatal 100GB of data. NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games announced the reboot of the 1993 game last Thursday, and a peek into the ga… [1613 chars]
The one surprising tech device you MUST replace after a breakup or divorce
Tech researchers have issued a warning to people going through a breakup because there is a small device in your home that could let a jaded lover spy on you within the shadows.
Tech researchers warn people going through a breakup need to be mindful of a device that can let their ex-partner spy on them. The internet router in the corner of your home stores confidential and sensitive information about you, such as event times… [3691 chars]
Sony’s Bungie Buyout Puts PS5, PS4 Themed Items in the Destiny 2 Store
Available on all platforms — Here’s an example of something that probably wouldn’t have happened without Sony spending $3….
Here’s an example of something that probably wouldn’t have happened without Sony spending $3.6 billion on Destiny 2 developer Bungie: some neat, purchasable items in the Eververse Store themed around iconic PlayStation franchises. If you have ever wa… [883 chars]
Summer Game Fest Will Feature 3 or 4 ‘Pretty Big’ Announcements, Says Geoff Keighley
The hype begins — We’re on the verge of summer, and in the land of video games, that almost always means announcements, ne…
We’re on the verge of summer, and in the land of video games, that almost always means announcements, new game reveals, and more screen time for Geoff Keighley. The producer and presenter is coming back once again with Summer Game Fest in early June,… [1491 chars]
Multiple New Free-To-Play Games Are Already Topping The Charts On Xbox
Ubisoft leads the pack — Earlier this month, we brought you news of multiple new free-to-play games coming to Xbox, and th…
Earlier this month, we brought you news of multiple new free-to-play games coming to Xbox, and the good part is that they’ve all been received at least pretty well — which is why they’re dominating the “Top Free Games” chart right now! Looking at the… [1146 chars]
Random: Zelda Devs Reveal Which Link They Think Is The Stinkiest
Pooey! — We’ve often found ourselves wondering a lot of things about the Legend of Zelda franchise and, more specifically,…
We’ve often found ourselves wondering a lot of things about the Legend of Zelda franchise and, more specifically, its main protagonist, Link. Which Link is the strongest? What does he do in his spare time? Just how long does he really sleep? What we’… [1356 chars]
