It’s hard to imagine a better demonstration of the state of AAA gaming today than Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, a game where the whole of the wine-dark Classical Aegean is available for you to ply with your oars — but which operates according to a risible, cartoonish video game logic that ...

If you’ve ever tried to write something long – a thesis, a book, or a manifesto outlining your disappointment in the modern technocracy and your plan to foment violent revolution – you know that distractions can slow you down or even stop the creative process. That’s why the folks at ...

Apple is about to release the public beta version of iOS 12.1. And before everybody freaks out, the company announced that this update will feature new emojis — best feature update ever. In other words, Apple is releasing its own take on Unicode 11.0 emojis. Other devices and major services ...

It might seem strange to see Microsoft putting its hooks into Apple and Google’s mobile platforms, but it’s the continuation of a trend we’ve been seeing since Satya Nadella took charge as CEO. Now that the company has given up on its own floundering mobile OS, it’s focused on making ...

(Image: ABS) While the number of Australian subscribers on both broadband and mobile connections rises steadily by single digits, the amount of data downloaded continues to increase by an order of magnitude more. In its final Internet Activity report before the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) takes over, the ...

Shortly after releasing iOS 12, Apple released iOS 12.1 as a beta for developers and beta program users. The second update of iOS 12.1 is expected today, but before the update reached participants’ devices, Apple detailed one important change: More than 70 new emoji will be included in the update. ...

Anker 28600 With USB PD With the introduction of the iPhone 8 and now the iPhone XS/Max and soon to be delivered XR, with their much faster processors and vivid high-resolution displays and always-on connectivity, demands on battery performance are now higher than ever before. As a recent owner of ...

Dancing has become a big part of Fortnite’s cultural umbrella, with dances popularized by the game being seen on both worldwide stages and in local dance classes. Epic, who is definitely not afraid to get silly with the their mega-popular game, is leaning into the reputation with a time-limited dance mode. ...

The education market has long been one of the cornerstones of growth for Apple’s hardware business, and today the company is leveraging its popularity in it, specifically among college-aged students, to build out a newer effort. Today, Apple started to integrate university student ID cards — used to access buildings, ...

Dual-screen Surface?What Microsoft might unveil at its Surface event (and what it should) This afternoon, Microsoft will show off its next wave of devices at a New York City press gathering. We’re expecting some overdue upgrades for the Surface Laptop, Pro and Book. But it’s also the perfect opportunity for ...