This is private eye Takayuki Yagami’s second adventure; a spin-off of Sega’s popular, pulpy and convoluted Yakuza saga. He lives in the same Kamurocho area, the same yakuza gangs roam the streets, and there’s the very occasional crossover of side-story characters and, well, weirdos. But ...

Apple has released a point update to fix the iOS 17.5 photo glitch. iOS 17.5.1 patches the bug that was causing deleted photos to be available again. As you may recall, the iOS 17.5 update was made available to users on May 14th. When users installed the update on their iPhones, they ...

The social network formerly known as Twitter has officially adopted X.com for all its core systems. That means typing twitter.com in your browser will now redirect to Elon Musk’s favored domain, or should. At the time of publication, we’re seeing a mix of results depending upon browser choice ...

With the M4 iPad Pro now available, we’ve had a chance to discover several hidden features and other secrets Apple kept from us after the announcement of its most powerful tablet to date. Whether you’re still on the fence about buying one or you’ve already picked yours up, these are six ...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai made a dubious claim during his I/O keynote this week about the company’s Search Generative Experience — specifically, that the more people encounter the new AI-centric version of Google Search, the more searching they actually do. He offered no evidence to back up ...

In brief: With tensions between China and the US continuing to escalate as Washington bans more tech exports, Microsoft is asking some of its cloud computing and AI staff based in the Asian nation to consider relocating to another country. Microsoft is offering about 700 to 800 people – mostly ...

We’re still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal — but Microsoft, Apple and Samsung still have some options to consider. And we’re still seeing OS tweaks to ...

Ilya Sutskever has announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he's leaving OpenAI almost a decade after he co-founded the company. He's confident that OpenAI "will build that is both safe and beneficial" under the leadership of CEO Sam Altman, President Greg Brockman and CTO Mira ...

Most people will remember Sergey Brin for his iconic (and courageous) demo of Google Glass during the company's I/O developer conference in 2012. 12 years later, the Google co-founder is back at I/O, but to talk about other things... sort of. Following the opening day keynote, in a rather ...

Google just announced forthcoming scam detection tools coming to Android phones later this year, which is a good thing as these scammers keep getting better and better at parting people from their money. The toolset, revealed at Google I/O 2024, is still in the testing stages but uses AI to ...

OpenAI is releasing a Her-inspired voice assistant feature that can read your facial expressions and translate spoken language in real time — and hopefully do it all without abandoning you like in the movie. During a livestream demonstration on Monday, OpenAI engineers and CTO Mira ...

Google plans to debut Android 15 at I/O 2024 on Tuesday, and based on all the Android 15 rumors we've heard recently, this upcoming OS update is going to be a big one. There might be a few features that Google is keeping under wraps (or at least trying to)  until I/O 2024, but based on ...

Google I/O 2024 is just around the corner, with the company's big keynote speech kicking off on Tuesday, May 14. We're expecting the big star of this event to be Android 15, where Google will reveal "groundbreaking advancements" with one of the biggest buzzwords of the year: generative AI. ...

After talking with both OpenAI and Google about their AI models, Apple is nearing a deal to partner with OpenAI and leverage ChatGPT for upcoming iPhone features, reports Bloomberg. We can expect to see the workings of both companies as soon as next month, during Apple's Worldwide Developers ...

Leading AI developer OpenAI riled up the tech world and the mainstream press alike on Thursday when it introduced a new model specification that many interpreted to mean that its wildly popular generative AI tools would be allowed to generate not-safe-for-work adult content. “We believe ...

It's hard to beat a case coming straight from the manufacturer. When you choose the Apple-designed Smart Folio for your iPad Air, you're not just guaranteed a perfect fit. You also get functionality that can make it easier to both protect and use your tablet, like the ability to charge your ...

In a couple of months, you'll be able to get Microsoft's mobile games from its own store. Xbox President Sarah Bond has revealed at the Bloomberg Technology Summit that the company is launching a web-based store where you can download its mobile games and get add-ons or in-app purchases at a ...

Microsoft introduced support for what it calls Start Menu Companions in a recent Windows 11 beta build. This feature adds a sidebar to the Start Menu that display information, for instance from widgets. The last major overhaul of the Windows Start menu launched with the release of Windows ...

I love my iPad mini. It’s the best iPad I’ve ever owned — even after owning an iPad Air and iPad Pro in the past. However, there’s one feature of the new iPad Pro that has me wondering if it might make sense to give the Pro another go. On Tuesday, Apple hosted its “Let Loose” event and ...

OpenAI is reportedly working on a search feature for ChatGPT that could make the chatbot a veritable alternative to Google Search. According to Bloomberg, the company is currently developing the capability, which can scour the web for answers to your queries and spit out results complete with ...

OpenAI has added a new tool to detect if an image was made with its DALL-E AI image generator, as well as new watermarking methods to more clearly flag content it generates. In a blog post, OpenAI announced that it has begun developing new provenance methods to track content and prove ...

Apple's iPad Pros can't quite match the usability of MacBooks when it comes to acting as mobile workstations, but thanks to one new accessory — the new Magic Keyboard — that might all be about to change. The original Magic Keyboard for iPad was announced in March 2020. While it was an ...

Google's new Quick Share feature is finally here, so you can stop looking at Apple's AirDrop feature with envy. Google Quick Share is the universal Android replacement for Google's old Nearby Share feature (which was discontinued in early 2024) and Samsung's Quick Share feature. ...

The fate of Google’s search business is now in the hands of Judge Amit Mehta, as closing arguments concluded in the landmark trial on Friday. The Department of Justice and plaintiff states made their last arguments Thursday on Google’s alleged anticompetitive conduct in the general ...

In a nutshell: Apple has long reigned as the leader in smartwatches. However, recent market analysis indicates that Google's Wear OS platform is gradually eroding Apple's dominant position. According to the latest report from research firm Counterpoint on the smartwatch landscape, Wear OS ...

Looking to pick up your very first Nintendo Switch or trade in your current model for a different one? Here’s all your need to know. Even though its days of being the new console on the block have long since passed, the Nintendo Switch has amassed a seriously impressive array of games in ...

When we’re logging into our online accounts, it's usually with a purpose. We want to get in as quickly as possible to scroll social media or check a bank statement without interruption. It’s easy to become impatient and let login security slip by using the same passwords for everything — ...

Finding the best laptop for your needs is a difficult task, especially with so many designs, specs and price points to consider. Making the wrong decision can have dire consequences too, as a sluggish laptop will not only slow down your productivity, but will also cause a big dent in your ...

Universal Music Group has inked a “multi-dimensional” deal with TikTok that will see its roster of artists — which includes Taylor Swift, Drake, and Olivia Rodrigo — return to the social media platform’s one billion-plus users. UMG began pulling its music from TikTok on February 1st after the ...

Over at Android Authority, Mishaal Rahman managed to download Rabbit’s launcher APK on a Google Pixel 6A. With a little tweaking, he was able to run the app as if it were on Rabbit’s own device. Using the volume-up key in place of the R1’s single hardware button, he was able to set up an ...

The Terminal is a quick and easy way to navigate directories in a Linux system. Every computer has a terminal, and it's especially easy to access on a Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi with Desktop has a Terminal button in the taskbar. Click on that, and it opens up a new window where users can type ...

While Intel Core Ultra chips just arrived last December, the next-gen Intel Core Ultra chips are already doing the rumor rounds and thanks to leaker @miktdt on X, we may have a glimpse at the improved integrated graphics performance. This leak, centered on a pre-release HP Spectre x360 laptop ...

Installing solar panels on your roof will make your home more energy efficient and reduce your power bills, but that is not the only way a roof can do these things. Instead of solar panels, another option a person could have would be to make the roof on their home a cool roof, with the ...

As I was packing up at the office, my mind was already set on using the Rabbit R1 to book an Uber to my downtown meeting. The R1, a groovy-looking handset roughly half the size of a traditional smartphone, was meant for moments like this. Forget tapping through slides and columns of ...

Looking to buy a new MacBook this weekend? Best Buy is the place you'll want to go, whether in-store or online you can find some MacBook Air and Pro models for all-time low prices. That includes $100 off the recently released MacBook Air M3 taking it to just $999. The 1TB MacBook Pro 14 M3 ...

Retailers are putting their best iPad deals of April forward as 2024 iPad rumors persist. Apple's upcoming 'Let Loose' event on May 7 is expected to release a new iPad Pro, iPad Air as well as iPad accessories. As a result, retailers are slashing prices on existing iPads  to make room for new ...

Everyone likely has that friend or family member on Instagram who makes annoying daily posts. Blocking someone can feel like too much of a drastic step, making the mute function a far more preferable option.  Muting someone won’t stop you following an account, therefore avoiding any ...

Xbox is planning to delete game screenshots and clips of your favorite Xbox games if they are older than 90 days on May 30, 2024. This is part of Xbox's push to move game captures OneDrive, which you can do from your console. You can also save your game captures on an external hard drive. ...

Qualcomm is gearing up to take on Apple, AMD and Intel in the laptop space this year, with the launch of the new Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chips.  Both of these new laptop chips are based on Arm architecture, as the company hopes to replicate the success of Apple Silicon. ...

Most microSD cards are fast enough for stashing photos, recording video and transferring files, but some will get you a little more bang for your buck than others. If you’re looking to boost the internal storage of your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, GoPro, Raspberry Pi or any other device that ...

Leading artificial intelligence companies including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta and others have jointly pledged to prevent their AI tools from being used to exploit children and generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The initiative was led by child-safety group Thorn and All Tech Is ...

  When it comes to gaming laptops, Razer’s Blade series is the crème de la crème. It offers lots of power, excellent video options thanks to NVIDIA graphics, and sleek, ultra-convenient designs. But all of that power comes at a hefty price, usually. At least, that is the case when there ...

For years, iPad users have had to download third-party calculator apps or access a web browser just to do math. Many of these third-party apps aren’t all that pleasant to use, as some of them come filled with ads or just don’t mesh well with the iPad’s interface. Not to mention that the better ...

Finally, you can bury a friend as Billie Eilish. Fortnite has revealed its next major musical collaboration, and it will see Eilish become a playable character starting on April 23rd. You should see her in a Victory Crown. There aren’t many details just yet, but the singer will be the ...

You've seen it labeled on everything from flashlights and duct tape to backpacks and socks — even special optics for iPhones and iPads — but what does "Military Grade" actually mean? It's not a distinction used in the military, seeing that literally everything that is utilized would fit the ...

Ecosia, the eco-friendly search engine, celebrated Earth Day by launching its web browser for desktop operating systems. The Ecosia browser is available on Windows and macOS. The German company says that the browser is powered by the Sun, and that it will produce 25Wh of solar energy when ...

Why it matters: All signs indicate that future Apple devices will begin heavily leveraging generative AI starting in the second half of this year, but exactly how remains uncertain. Microsoft, Intel, and Qualcomm, already pushing the AI trend, recently unveiled upcoming hardware that can run ...

Microsoft launched Microsoft Store installers for web over the weekend to improve Microsoft Store application installs. The feature improves the process of downloading and installing apps like Microsoft PC Manager from the Microsoft Store website, but it comes with a downside as well. ...

When it comes to video editing software for Windows, most people's go-to apps are Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and PowerDirector, and for good reason. Premiere Pro is popularly known for its VR editing, audio quality enhancement, and third-party plug-ins for increased ...

For those not in the know, the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show is an annual showcase of the tech that elevates creators across the entire content spectrum. Having just returned from NAB 2024, I can attest to what a whirlwind of inspiration and cutting-edge technology this ...