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Fax Machines Remain Relevant in Offices Amid Digital Communication Shift

23 Aug 2024

Fax Machines Remain Relevant in Offices Amid Digital Communication Shift

Despite the rise of digital communication, fax machines remain in use. Android apps like iFax, Simple Fax, and Fax.Plus enable mobile faxing. While some offer limited free options, ongoing use often requires subscriptions. Fax.Plus offers 10 free pages post-verification; iFax starts at .33 per month.

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Windows 11 Users Can Safely Uninstall These Preloaded Applications

23 Aug 2024

Windows 11 Users Can Safely Uninstall These Preloaded Applications

Windows 11 comes with several preloaded applications that users may find unnecessary. Apps like Spotify, McAfee, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection can be uninstalled. Other apps such as Cortana and Mail and Calendar are being phased out. Users can remove these to streamline their experience.

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Google Releases QPR1 Beta 1 for Android 15 on Pixel Devices

23 Aug 2024

Google Releases QPR1 Beta 1 for Android 15 on Pixel Devices

Google has released the QPR1 Beta 1 build for Android 15, available for Pixel 6, 7, 8 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold users. The beta is 490MB and may have stability issues. Early reports mention new features like a long-press Quick Settings tile and a new loading indicator.

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Enjoy Studio S.A. Announces SkyVerse, a New Survival RPG with Early Access

22 Aug 2024

Enjoy Studio S.A. Announces SkyVerse, a New Survival RPG with Early Access

Enjoy Studio S.A. announces SkyVerse, a new survival RPG blending Minecraft-like building mechanics with exploration elements from Skyrim. Players can construct bases on flying islands, gather resources, and engage in combat. The game will enter early access soon, though no release date is set.

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Mercedes-Benz Partners with Boosteroid for In-Car Gaming Experience

22 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz Partners with Boosteroid for In-Car Gaming Experience

Mercedes-Benz has introduced an in-car gaming initiative with Boosteroid, offering over 1,000 PC games via the MBUX Entertainment Package Plus. Available in cars with the third-gen MBUX system, users can access platforms like Steam and Epic Games when parked. Launch expected by 2025 globally.

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Age of Empires Mobile Unveiled at Gamescom, Targets RTS Mobile Fans

22 Aug 2024

Age of Empires Mobile Unveiled at Gamescom, Targets RTS Mobile Fans

Age of Empires Mobile, a spin-off of the classic series, was showcased at Gamescom. The game will include single-player dungeons, PvP, and PvE gameplay, targeting mobile RTS enthusiasts.

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New Retro-Style Platformer Spooky Pixel Hero Adds Chilling Horror Twist

22 Aug 2024

New Retro-Style Platformer Spooky Pixel Hero Adds Chilling Horror Twist

Spooky Pixel Hero, a retro-style platformer game with a chilling horror twist, has been released. The game combines nostalgic graphics with eerie themes, offering a unique experience for players. Industry analysts are watching closely to see how it performs in the competitive gaming market.

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Amazon Introduces $50 Gift Cards for Pixel 9 Pre-Orders

22 Aug 2024

Amazon Introduces $50 Gift Cards for Pixel 9 Pre-Orders

Amazon is offering up to $100 gift cards on Pixel 9 orders. This promotion aims to attract more customers to the latest Google smartphone, enhancing its competitive edge in the market. The offer is available for a limited time and may boost Amazon's electronics sales.

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Mobile Mining Gains Traction: Android Apps Make Crypto Accessible

22 Aug 2024

Mobile Mining Gains Traction: Android Apps Make Crypto Accessible

Mobile mining is gaining traction, enabling users to mine cryptocurrencies via Android devices with user-friendly apps. This method contrasts with traditional mining, which demands powerful hardware and high energy consumption. While accessible for beginners, mobile mining often yields lower rewards.

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Chill Building Game Gourdlets Gains Popularity Among Gamers

22 Aug 2024

Chill Building Game Gourdlets Gains Popularity Among Gamers

Chill building games are gaining popularity, with Gourdlets being a standout title. Developed by a former rocket scientist, it offers personalized gameplay without a win-or-lose format or financial management. Available on Steam for five dollars, players can create customized islands for their gourd inhabitants.

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Cloud Gaming Shows Promise at Gamescom 2024 with GeForce Now Performance

22 Aug 2024

Cloud Gaming Shows Promise at Gamescom 2024 with GeForce Now Performance

At Gamescom 2024, Black Myth: Wukong was streamed on a GeForce Now-enabled MacBook, showcasing smooth performance with RTX 4080-equivalent graphics. This highlights the potential of cloud gaming to make high-end gaming accessible on older hardware, despite concerns about internet reliability and service costs.

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Epic Games Store on Android Requires SDK 24 or Later for Download

22 Aug 2024

Epic Games Store on Android Requires SDK 24 or Later for Download

Epic Games Store is now available for Android devices. Users need a phone running SDK 24 or later, with SDK 34 recommended for optimal performance. This expansion aims to enhance accessibility and user experience for mobile gamers.

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AMD's 9000-Series CPUs Show Marginal Gains Over 7000-Series Despite Price Hike

22 Aug 2024

AMD's 9000-Series CPUs Show Marginal Gains Over 7000-Series Despite Price Hike

AMD's 9000-series CPUs have not significantly outperformed the 7000-series, despite higher prices. Initial claims of a 9% uplift in 1080p gaming and a 6% edge over competitors are under scrutiny. AMD revised performance assessments and announced a modest 2-3% boost with Windows 11, version 24H2.

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Android 14 and 15 to Feature Lock Screen Notes; OneNote to Support

22 Aug 2024

Android 14 and 15 to Feature Lock Screen Notes; OneNote to Support

Android's upcoming updates, Android 14 and 15, will introduce a "Notes" feature allowing lock screen note-taking. Microsoft OneNote's beta version hints at supporting this feature, enabling it as the "Default Notes App." Google Keep is also developing similar functionality without a clear timeline.

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AMD Revises Ryzen 9000 Performance Projections, Addresses Testing Issues

22 Aug 2024

AMD Revises Ryzen 9000 Performance Projections, Addresses Testing Issues

AMD addressed the gaming performance of its Zen 5 architecture, attributing discrepancies in Ryzen 9000 series reviews to testing methodologies and hardware configurations. The company updated benchmarks and revised performance projections, noting parity with Intel chips under optimized settings.

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Monument Valley 3 Launches on December 10, Exclusive to Netflix Games

22 Aug 2024

Monument Valley 3 Launches on December 10, Exclusive to Netflix Games

Monument Valley 3 is set to launch on Android and iOS on December 10. The game will be exclusive to Netflix Games, necessitating an active Netflix subscription for access.

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Nekki's Shadow Fight 3 Re-launched in China with Wanda Cinema Games

22 Aug 2024

Nekki's Shadow Fight 3 Re-launched in China with Wanda Cinema Games

Shadow Fight 3, developed by Nekki, has been re-launched in China with Wanda Cinema Games. The game, boasting over 230 million players globally since 2017, has seen China account for 25% of iOS downloads. The re-launch, following an ISBN license, has already garnered 1.6 million pre-registrations.

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The Game Kitchen Unveils The Stone of Madness at Future Game Show

22 Aug 2024

The Game Kitchen Unveils The Stone of Madness at Future Game Show

The Game Kitchen introduced their new game, The Stone of Madness, at the Future Game Show. Departing from their previous 2D soulslike format, this real-time tactics game is set in an 18th Century Jesuit monastery. Players control a team of five characters, each with unique abilities and psychological traumas.

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Indianapolis Officer Faces Charges for Alleged Child Exploitation Activities

22 Aug 2024

Indianapolis Officer Faces Charges for Alleged Child Exploitation Activities

Indianapolis Metro Police veteran Javed Richards faces charges for allegedly uploading child pornography via Kik. Accused of using a secured email domain to hide his actions, Richards was reported by Kik and arrested. The police chief recommends his termination. Court appearance set for Thursday.

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Raccoon Logic's Alex Hutchinson Reflects on Stadia's Collapse and Future Plans

22 Aug 2024

Raccoon Logic's Alex Hutchinson Reflects on Stadia's Collapse and Future Plans

Alex Hutchinson, co-founder of Raccoon Logic, discussed the challenges faced by Google’s gaming platform Stadia, which collapsed three years after its launch. His studio, Typhoon Studios, was acquired by Google in 2019 and shut down in 2021. Despite setbacks, Raccoon Logic plans to release Revenge of the Savage Planet in 2025.

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North Korean Hackers Exploit Windows Vulnerability, Microsoft Issues Patch

22 Aug 2024

North Korean Hackers Exploit Windows Vulnerability, Microsoft Issues Patch

North Korean hackers, notably the Lazarus group, exploited the CVE-2024-38193 Windows vulnerability, targeting sectors like cryptocurrency and aerospace. Microsoft has issued a patch to address this security flaw, which allows extensive system access and untrusted code execution.

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Framework 13 Laptop Shows Varied Gaming Performance on Windows and Fedora

22 Aug 2024

Framework 13 Laptop Shows Varied Gaming Performance on Windows and Fedora

The Framework 13 laptop, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor, was tested on Windows 11 and Fedora 40 for gaming. Fedora 40 outperformed Windows in "Shadow of the Tomb Raider" and "Cyberpunk 2077," while Windows led in "Total War: Warhammer III" and "Forza Horizon 5."

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Google to Conclude Google Play Security Reward Program by August 31

22 Aug 2024

Google to Conclude Google Play Security Reward Program by August 31

Google is winding down its Google Play Security Reward Program due to fewer reported vulnerabilities, reflecting improved Android security. Launched in 2017, the program will end on August 31. Reports submitted before then will be evaluated by September 15, with final decisions by September 30.

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Mojang and Nickelodeon Release SpongeBob SquarePants DLC for Minecraft

21 Aug 2024

Mojang and Nickelodeon Release SpongeBob SquarePants DLC for Minecraft

Mojang has partnered with Nickelodeon to release a SpongeBob SquarePants DLC pack for Minecraft. The DLC features new mobs, vehicles, and weapons, allowing players to explore iconic locations and complete quests. Available for 1,510 Minecraft Coins, it includes ten new clothing items for personalization.

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BioWare Invests 200,000 Hours in Testing for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

21 Aug 2024

BioWare Invests 200,000 Hours in Testing for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

BioWare has invested over 200,000 hours in testing Dragon Age: The Veilguard, emphasizing PC performance. The game supports controllers, upscaling, ray-tracing, and Steam Native status. Accessibility features include customizable key binds and various graphics settings, including 21:9 Ultrawide support.

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Windows 11 Update to Enable Simultaneous Multi-App Webcam Access

21 Aug 2024

Windows 11 Update to Enable Simultaneous Multi-App Webcam Access

Windows 11's 24H2 update will enable multiple applications to access the webcam simultaneously, enhancing accessibility and benefiting the hard-of-hearing community. The update, currently in preview, introduces an 'Advanced camera configuration' section to centralize image settings control.

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Microsoft to Introduce Multi-app Camera Feature in Windows 11 Update

21 Aug 2024

Microsoft to Introduce Multi-app Camera Feature in Windows 11 Update

Microsoft will introduce Multi-app Camera in an upcoming Windows 11 update, allowing multiple applications to access the same webcam feed simultaneously. Users must adjust camera settings through centralized Windows settings. The update also includes a Camera Basic Mode for easier troubleshooting.

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Reliance Jio Expands JioTV+ App to Android TV, Apple TV, and Fire TV

21 Aug 2024

Reliance Jio Expands JioTV+ App to Android TV, Apple TV, and Fire TV

Reliance Jio has expanded its JioTV+ app to Android TV, Apple TV, and Fire TV devices. Previously exclusive to Jio's set-top box, the app now offers over 800 live TV channels and integrates with 13+ OTT platforms. An active JioFiber or JioAirFiber connection and a JioTV+ subscription are required.

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BioWare Invests 200,000 Hours Testing Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC

21 Aug 2024

BioWare Invests 200,000 Hours Testing Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC

BioWare has dedicated 200,000 hours to testing Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC, accounting for 40% of platform testing, equating to 22 years of cumulative time. The opening sequence is expected to surpass Inquisition's finale. The collector’s edition is priced at $300 but does not include the game.

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Microsoft Enhances Widgets and Fixes Bugs in New Windows 11 Dev Channel Build

21 Aug 2024

Microsoft Enhances Widgets and Fixes Bugs in New Windows 11 Dev Channel Build

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.1542 for Dev Channel participants in the Windows Insider Program. The update, identified under KB5041872, enhances Widgets on the taskbar, introduces new navigation features, and includes various bug fixes and security improvements.

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