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'Minecraft' wont get that huge graphics overhaul after all

August 12, 2019

Minecraft‘s big Super Duper Graphics Pack is no more after two years of delays. Mojang has cancelled the visual overhaul after deciding that it was “too technically demanding” to implement. The developers “aren’t happy” with the upgrade’s performance across platforms, and chose to axe the project rather than offer inconsistent quality. The pack was…

How to make sure you’re buying the new Nintendo Switch with improved battery life

August 12, 2019

The new hardware revision of the Nintendo Switch is now making its way to retail stores. It features a newer, more efficient CPU than the original launch console, which results in significantly longer battery life ranging between 4.5 and nine hours. (The original Switch can…

Minecraft’s ‘Super Duper Graphics Pack’ is canceled due to technical difficulties

August 12, 2019

Minecraft developer Mojang is officially canceling the game’s anticipated “Super Duper Graphics Pack,” originally announced back at E3 2017 as a downloadable update for the popular crafting game. The graphics pack promised a massive overhaul for Minecraft, bringing…

Chrome OS 76 rolling out: Media controls, Camera redesign, improved Android app sign-in, more

August 12, 2019

After rolling out to Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux, version 76 of Chrome OS is now available. Notable features include Flash being blocked by default, a new single sign-on for Android apps, media controls, and much more. As a big HTML5 proponent, Google over the past decade encouraged sites to switch away from Flash for faster, safer, and more battery-efficient browsing. In late 2016 and early…

Sony debuts massive 9-inch CarPlay + Android Auto Receiver w/ modest price tag

August 12, 2019

Despite CarPlay and Android Auto becoming quite popular in newer vehicles, there are many of us that don’t plan on buying a new car anytime soon. Thankfully many companies have stepped up to the plate to deliver aftermarket solutions to consumers. Today’s release is far…

Sony debuts massive 9-inch CarPlay + Android Auto Receiver w/ modest price tag

August 12, 2019

Despite CarPlay and Android Auto becoming quite popular in newer vehicles, there are many of us that don’t plan on buying a new car anytime soon. Thankfully many companies have stepped up to the plate to deliver aftermarket solutions to consumers. Today’s release is far…

How to use Xbox Game Pass on your Windows 10 PC

August 12, 2019

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that offers on-demand access to dozens of games. It’s a great value if you like to play and discover new games, and now that it’s on PC instead of solely being a console experience, your subscription can follow you from your Xbox One to your Windows 10 computer. However, the expansion to Windows PCs hasn’t been seamless. While an Xbox…

Android users can log into some Google services using their fingerprint

August 12, 2019

In its ongoing quest to rid the world of passwords, Google is introducing a new feature that allows Android owners to use their phone’s fingerprint sensor or PIN lock code, instead of a password, to log into one of the company’s web services. Notably, this marks…

How to delete your Twitter account on iPhone

August 12, 2019

Are you ready to part ways with Twitter? Read along for how to delete your Twitter account from iPhone, iPad, and the web. Before you delete your Twitter account, you may want to download a copy of your information first. Learn how to do that here. Twitter notes that you…

Samsung sending Note 10 ads to older Galaxy phones w/ Bixby and notifications

August 12, 2019

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 seems like it’s going to be a great device for most users and many are excited to upgrade. However, annoyingly, Samsung has been sending out ads for the Galaxy Note 10 to older devices through different types of notifications. First highlighted by , many Samsung owners are seeing ads for the Galaxy Note 10 in their notifications.