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Google is paying a historic $85 million fine after illegally tracking Android phones

Google will be paying a $85 million settlement to Arizona over lawsuit that claims the company illegally tracked Android users without thier permission.
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Bayonetta 3 replaces its lead voice actress with a Mass Effect veteran

Commander Shepard voice actress Jennifer Hale will replace Hellena Taylor as the voice of the Umbra Witch in Bayonetta 3.
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Overwatch 2 hit with second DDoS attack as long queues persist

Can't get into Overwatch 2? A string of DDoS attacks is to blame, causing server issues to continue into day two.
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Gylt, Google Stadia’s first exclusive, is coming to other platforms

Tequila Works announced that its Google Stadia exclusive Gylt will go multiplatform in 2023 amid Stadia's shutdown.
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A new Witcher trilogy and Cyberpunk game are in development at CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red is working on a new Witcher trilogy, a new game set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, and more.
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A modder has finally jailbroken the PS5, but there’s a big catch

The PS5 has finally been jailbroken, as a modder has successfully downloaded P.T. on the device.
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Waiting for Touch ID on a new iPhone? This report has some bad news

A report from Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter says Touch ID won't return to the iPhone any time soon.
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This wireless workaround will give your Google Stadia controller new life

Still want to use your Google Stadia controller even after the service shuts down? You'll want to know this wireless workaround.
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Ubisoft opens registration for Project U, a mysterious, ‘session-based’ co-op shooter

Ubisoft quietly launched the website for the mysterious session-based co-op shooter Project U, and opened registration for the closed beta in Western Europe.
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The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store

The OG App, the ad-free alternative to Instagram, has been removed from the App Store just days after launch.
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Google Stadia shutting down in January and users are getting full refunds

Google announced that Stadia is going offline on January 18, 2023, and users who bought in can get refunds on Google Store purchases.
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PlayStation Stars program awards high-tier members priority customer service

Players in Japan are fuming over PlayStation Stars giving priority customer support to members in the Level 4 tier.
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This new Google Lens feature looks like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie

Google Lens is taking image translation further into the future with AR Translate. And it looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie
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Razer’s 5G-enabled handheld gaming system is getting a public release

Razer, Verizon, and Qualcomm teased the world's first 5G video game handheld: the Razer Edge 5G.
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October PS Plus lineup includes Injustice 2, Hot Wheels Unleashed, and more

Sony has revealed a trio of great games for PlayStation Plus in October, including Injustice 2, Superhot, and Hot Wheels Unleashed.
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Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s newest monster is a floppy Diglett

The Pokémon Company revealed the floppy version of Diglett called Wiglett, the newest species for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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Samsung just copy-and-pasted iOS 16’s lock screen in its One UI 5 beta

A new version of Samsung's One UI 5 beta is here, and its lock screen looks eerily familiar to the one found on iOS 16.
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Xbox gets a new camouflaged controller with a matching charger

Xbox has unveiled the Mineral Camo Special Edition controller, showing off vibrant oceanic colors inspired by crystal geodes.
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Walmart dives into the Metaverse with two Roblox games

Walmart has entered the metaverse with the launch of two Roblox games aimed at its younger Gen Z customers.
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WhatsApp is copying two of Zoom’s best video-calling features

WhatsApp is rolling out the Call Links feature, making it easier for users to join audio and video calls with one tap. It's also testing 32-person video calls.
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Netflix is building its own internal video game studio in Finland

Netflix announced it is building an in-house video game studio in Helsinki, Finland.
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iOS 16’s biggest Apple Pay feature might be delayed until 2023

Apple Pay Later, the company's version of a BNPL service, may be delayed until 2023 due to technical and engineering issues.
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How to see which apps are draining your iPhone’s battery life

Worried about how much of your iPhone's battery life your apps are consuming? The answer lies in your battery settings.
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Xbox is inspiring Black youth to make games with Project Amplify

Xbox has launched Project Amplify, a new video series that seeks to uplift Black youth who aspire to work in the gaming industry.
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Cyberpunk 2077 resurges with 1 million daily players this week

CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is being played by 1 million people every day this week, marking a sudden rebound since its launch.
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Sega is putting all of its chips on the table with Sonic Frontiers

Sega is sending a strong message with Sonic Frontiers' bold November release date: This is a big, important release.
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2K warns users to beef up cyber security after support team gets hacked

2K Games is urging users to change their passwords after a hacker breached its support team and sent emails to certain players containing malicious links.
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Xbox September update introduces game library revamp and more

Microsoft is bringing a slew of fantastic changes to Xbox in the September update, including a revamped game library, controller color customization, and more.
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The alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker is already under FBI investigation

The FBI is investigating the hacker who was allegedly behind the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks over the weekend, as well as a recent Uber security breach.
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Nintendo account sign-ins via Facebook, Twitter will be discontinued

Nintendo announced that fans won't be able to sign in to their Nintendo Account through Facebook and Twitter effective October 25.
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How to use the distance apart widget on iOS 16

Want to know how far you are from your friends, significant other, or even your child? The distance apart widget for iOS 16 allows you to see that.
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How to filter unknown senders in text messages on iOS 16

With iOS 16, you can use Filter Unknown Senders to separate those pesky spam texts away from texts sent by people you know. Here's how to use that feature.
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Street Fighter 6 trailer shows off returning characters and new modes

Capcom capped off its Tokyo Game Show showcase with a new trailer for Street Fighter 6, showing off fresh new battle modes and a host of familiar faces.
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PC Game Pass will now tell you how long it takes to beat games on the service

Microsoft is integrating How Long To Beat into PC Game Pass, giving players information on the amount of time it takes to complete most titles on the Xbox app.