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'Fortnite' is adding bots to give new players a fighting chance

September 23, 2019
The next time you boot up Fortnite, not all your opponents may turn out to be human. Starting next season, the game will introduce bots to online matchmaking. Developer Epic Games says the game’s AI opponents “will behave similarly to normal players and will help provide a better path for players to grow in skill.” The studio adds that individuals won’t encounter bots when…
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Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e get Night Mode for selfies, Live focus video with latest update

September 23, 2019
A new update is now heading out to the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e in parts of Europe. This brings with it the September 2019 security patches, alongside a bunch of new features: Night mode for selfies, Live focus video (which debuted on the Note10 family), Link to Windows, and DeX for PC support. You’ll also find the AR Doodle function in the camera app, but only for selfies, in…
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Fortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and bots

September 23, 2019
Epic is making a big change to the way matchmaking works in Fortnite. With the game’s next major update, v10.40, the developer will be introducing skill-based matchmaking to the battle royale. “Since battle royale launched, the matchmaking strategy for our core modes has…
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Hey Google, reporting features for Maps on Android Auto are long overdue

September 23, 2019
Android Auto is one of the best ways to interact with your multimedia and navigation details while driving. However, some of its apps often end up behind in terms of features. One example of that is Google Maps, which picked up handy reporting features over six months ago that still haven’t come to Android Auto. For those not aware, Google Maps…
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Nintendo seriously needs to fix multi-Switch game sharing

September 23, 2019
Now that the Switch Lite ($200) is out, Nintendo fans are coming to a sad realization: Sharing digital games between multiple systems stinks. You can set one console as your primary, allowing you to play games anywhere without an internet connection. But to play digital…
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IKEA's AR furniture app now lets you preview an entire room

September 23, 2019
IKEA’s augmented reality Place app can be helpful for gauging how furniture will look in your abode, but you’ve been limited to trying items one at a time — not much help if you’re trying to furnish a new home. Now, though, it’s much more practical as a home decor tool. An updated iOS app (the Android equivalent is coming in the “near future”) lets you…
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