GamingNews

EA moves closer to $1.2 billion Codemasters purchase

February 5, 2021
EA has edged closer to buying Codemasters after shareholders of the latter approved the takeover. Out of 76 shareholders, 63 approved EA’s $1.2 billion bid. Those who voted for the deal hold just under 99 percent of the total Codemasters stock. Competition regulators in Germany and Austria have rubber stamped the acquisition and a court hearing will take place on February 16th. Barring any…
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A Sonic Lego set is coming

February 5, 2021
Everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog is about to get his own Lego set. You can thank 24-year-old Sonic fan Viv Grannell and the Lego Ideas program for bringing Lego and Sega together. Over the years, the initiative, which allows fans to submit designs they’d like to see the…
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Watch this 20-minute tour of the Mario Kart ride at Super Nintendo World

February 5, 2021
Today was supposed to be the day that Super Nintendo World officially opened at Universal Studios in Japan. Even though that has been delayed indefinitely in the wake of rising COVID-19 infection rates, some lucky folks have had a sneak preview. A bunch of videos have emerged that show off the Osaka park in detail. Among them is a deep dive into Super Nintendo World’s star attraction, the…
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Canceled Xbox 360 'GoldenEye 007' remaster is now playable on PC

February 5, 2021
Rare’s GoldenEye 007 for the N64 needs no introduction, and now it’s possible to revisit the game in a more modern form. This week, a ROM of a canceled 2007 Xbox 360 remaster of the game appeared online, allowing those with a PC to play it using an emulator. According to…
MobileNews

How to install the iOS 14.5 beta and get access to ‘Apple Watch Unlock’ for iPhone

February 5, 2021
The iOS 14.5 developer and public beta includes a number of new features and changes, but one of the most exciting is the ability to unlock iPhone with your Apple Watch when Face ID detects you’re wearing a mask. Let’s look at how to install the iOS 14.5 beta as well as watchOS 7.4 beta to get access to this useful new feature and more. Table of contents How to install iOS 14.5 beta and…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

EGEB: Coal will be gone from US power by 2033 – Morgan Stanley

February 5, 2021
Renewables will largely replace coal, according to a new Morgan Stanley report. Caltrans installs 22 new EV fast chargers at nine locations in California – and they’re free to the public. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best…
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