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Microsoft just hit reset on its gaming identity, and in a way, it feels like going back to basics. Because “Microsoft Gaming” is out, and Xbox is officially back at the center of everything. Why is Microsoft ditching “Microsoft Gaming” for Xbox again? In a recent internal shift, Microsoft has rebranded its entire gaming division back to Xbox, effectively dropping the “Microsoft Gaming” label altogether. This isn’t just a cosmetic change. The new CEO, Asha Sharma, has made it clear that “Xbox needs to be the identity”, signaling a move away from the broader, corporate-sounding branding toward something more focused…
If you’ve ever signed up for an app and then spent the next five minutes hunting for a six-digit code buried in your inbox, you know how painful the process is. I especially despise the magic sign-up link that websites send, as they sometimes fail to work if my default browser isn’t Google Chrome. Thankfully, Google is fixing that with a new verified email credential for Android, and it’s a genuinely smart solution. So what’s actually broken with OTPs? The humble OTP has been the backbone of email verification forever, but it comes with real problems. You leave the app,…
Meta has been in hot water over teen safety and AI for a while now. A Wall Street Journal investigation, a lost lawsuit in New Mexico, and an FTC inquiry later, the company is finally putting in place some meaningful parental supervision tools. Today, Meta is introducing a new Insights tab in its supervision hub across three of its most popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. While the name doesn’t make it clear right away, the feature gives parents a window into what their teenagers are actually discussing with Meta AI on all these apps. What can parents actually see?…
Microsoft is rolling out a useful feature for Office users this week. The company has introduced Agent Mode inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, a more powerful version of the Copilot experience that Microsoft calls “vibe working.” This is now the default experience for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Premium subscribers. It is also available on Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans. What’s Agent Mode in Microsoft Copilot, and how is it different? Until now, Copilot within Office apps has been largely a passive assistant. It could answer questions, but struggled to take direct action inside your documents. Sumit Chauhan,…
Of the many Assassin’s Creed games released over the past 18 years, few are as revered as Black Flag, a pirate-centric entry that put players in the boots of Edward Kenway. In addition to being a great Assassin’s Creed story, it’s a fantastic pirate game, and over a decade later, there aren’t many (some might say there are none) that live up to the example Black Flag set. It’s a fitting choice for the series’s first true remake, and after seeing footage of the game in action, we’re eager to helm the Jackdaw once more. Resynced is a from-the-ground-up remake,…
Samsung Research, along with South Korea’s POSTECH, has published a paper in the journal Nature about a breakthrough in display technology. The company is working on a switchable 2D/3D system that works without glasses and eye-tracking hardware. The system doesn’t even add meaningful bulk to a display. It is built around what is called a Metasurface Lenticular Lens, an ultra-thin optical layer that’s just 1.2mm thick, made up of nanoscale structures that control how light behaves, and, in the process, how we perceive the light being emitted by the display. How does the technology actually work? Using voltage control, the…
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft’s worst-kept secret, has finally been revealed, and it’s hitting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 9. You can read all kinds of new details about the from-the-ground-up remake in our coverage here, but if you’re planning to check out Black Flag Resynced on PC, we have the system specification details you need.There will be four presets for Black Flag Resynced, according to Ubisoft: Minimum, Recommended, High, and Extreme. There will likely be a custom option to mix and match settings as you wish, but below we’ll break down the PC specifications…
The Apple TV 4K has remained one of the more consistent products in Apple’s lineup. Updates have improved performance and added features, but the overall experience has stayed largely the same. It has been reliable, polished, and predictable. That may not hold true for much longer. The next Apple TV 4K is shaping up to be a more meaningful update, not because of a single feature, but because of how several changes come together. The rumored shift to a new chip, deeper integration of Apple Intelligence, improvements in video and audio handling, and a stronger role in the smart home…
Avatr has launched the 06T in China, and the numbers are the first thing that grabs you. The sleek electric sedan starts at ¥219,900, which is about $32,000, and brings some surprisingly premium specs. For that money, buyers are getting a car packed with Huawei tech, a premium-looking cabin, and a headline range claim that easily clears the 700-mile mark in its range-extender form. Why this number is a big deal On Avatr’s official global page, the 06T is offered with two power setups. The pure EV version uses an 89.33kWh CATL 5C battery and is rated for up to…
Annapurna Interactive is bringing five well-received games from its catalog to Switch 2. Best of all, two are available to purchase right now.Today, you can pick up developer Simogo’s high-speed rhythm game Sayonara Wild Hearts and its acclaimed puzzle adventure Lorelei and the Laser Eyes on Switch 2 (digital only). Both games now support 120Hz and 4K resolution. Sayonara Wild Hearts also includes its Remix Arcade Mode (originally excluded from the Switch 1 version) and is being sold for $12.99; Lorelei runs for $24.99. However, if you already own the Switch versions of these games, the Switch 2 upgrade is…