ComputersNews

Ming-Chi Kuo updates 2020 Apple predictions for AR glasses, iPhone SE 2, iPad Pro, and MacBook

October 9, 2019
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is preparing to release the iPhone SE 2, a new iPad Pro with a 3D sensor for better AR support, a new MacBook equipped with a scissor-switch keyboard, and the long-rumored augmented reality headset all in the first half of 2020. The predictions were published in a new Chinese-language report that was reported in English by 9to5Mac. This isn’t…
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GamingNews

Unlike Blizzard, Epic Games says it won’t ban players for political speech

October 9, 2019
Fortnite developer Epic Games said in a statement that it will not ban players or content creators for political speech. The message comes after Blizzard caught fire this week for banning a professional Hearthstone player for shouting a statement associated with Hong Kong protesters. “Epic supports everyone’s right to express their views on politics and human rights. We wouldn’t ban or…
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MobileNews

Android 10 update now rolling out for the Nokia 8.1

October 9, 2019
The first Android 10 update for Nokia devices is heading out right now to the Nokia 8.1. HMD Global Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas confirmed over on Twitter that the update should be rolling out right now to the the mid-range smartphone. This makes the Nokia 8.1 one…
GamingNews

Xbox One’s parental control time limits now apply across Windows and Android

October 9, 2019
The Xbox One’s October 2019 update gives parents much more granular control over how long their kids can use different apps and games. The update allows parents to set time limits on a per-app basis, which will apply regardless of whether a child is using the app on an Xbox One console, Windows 10 PC, or Android phone using the Microsoft launcher. The update, which is rolling out now, also…
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GamingNews

The architect behind Atari's VCS retro console just quit

October 9, 2019
Atari’s long-delayed retro console may be in trouble, because according to The Register, its lead architect has left the project. Rob Wyatt, who was also a founding Xbox team member, told the publication that he “officially resigned as the architect of…
GamingNews

Call of Duty is the biggest mobile game launch ever, with 100 million downloads

October 9, 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile has had a colossal launch week, racking up more downloads than any other mobile game in history, according to analytics firm Sensor Tower. The game has reportedly achieved over 100 million downloads since going live at the beginning of this month. That easily beats out the launch-week figures that Sensor Tower recorded for games that will be Call of Duty’s biggest rivals.
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