Archives January 2023

If you own a recent iPad, iPadOS 16.3 is something you’re going to want to know about – it’s the next version of Apple’s iPad software, and it’s available to download.

This new version of iPadOS was announced at Apple’s annual WWDC 2022 conference, which is where the company shows off its new operating systems – iOS 16 was the biggest upgrade showcased with a new lock screen and more.

From the get-go, the Nintendo Switch OLED boasts and improved appearance compared to the Nintendo Switch Lite, not to mention an increased size. But despite their obvious differences, in terms of performance the two consoles are fairly similar in terms of performance.

If you’re looking to implement one of Nintendo’s consoles to your setup, there’s a lot more than just appearance to consider. While the Nintendo Switch OLED boasts the same hybrid capabilities of the standard Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Switch Lite is handheld-exclusive, which is perfect for gamers on the go but doesn’t offer the same flexibility. 

A major law enforcement operation has led to one of the most dangerous ransomware groups around today being infiltrated and essentially shut down.

In July 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) managed to infiltrate the notorious Hive collective and save its corporate victims upward of $130 million by warning of impending attacks and circulating decryption keys.

Despite last week’s decidedly lukewarm crop of new movies and TV shows to enjoy, January has seen fit to bow out with a much more promising mix of headline-grabbing arrivals.

In fact, there are so many great new things to watch this weekend that it’s hard for us to reasonably summarize the selection here. Instead, we’ll simply say that Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus subscribers have plenty to look forward to over the next few days, with only HBO Max lacking in the ‘just added’ department. 

After years of dominating the narrow genre of RPGs where you go and kill big creatures, Monster Hunter finally has some serious competition. Omega Force’s Wild Hearts has all the large weapons and giant critters you would expect, but it has something else going for it: buildable tools. 

Set to drop February 17 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; it won’t be long before we can get our hands on the title ourselves. Developed by the folks behind Dynasty Warriors, it’s clear that Wild Hearts places a strong emphasis on spectacle. In a new gameplay trailer, we see a hunter trying to take down the Golden Tempest, a giant vicious tiger who looks keen to make you its next meal However, the footage also shows us that there might be substance behind the game’s impressive style.  

If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that the Dead Space remake will be full of blood, guts, and gore, much like the original game. But luckily, Electronic Arts has added an extra feature that’ll help the faint of heart make their way to Isaac’s researcher girlfriend, Nicole, without losing eight of their nine lives.

Before you even step foot into the USG Ishimura, you are met with a content warning that reads, “Dead Space contains graphic violence, including explicit depictions of dismemberment, impalement, blood, gore, vomit, and death. Gameplay and cinematic scenes depict numerous traumatic events and portray harmful behaviors associated with mental health. Topics include self-harm and suicidal ideations, death of colleagues and relatives, claustrophobia, psychosis, visual/auditory delusions, and obsessive behaviors.”

This warning isn’t the only effort EA has made to help players last through all the messy situations. There’s an in-game toggle that alerts you before horribly deformed necromorphs jump onto your screen or if there’s a disturbing scene of self-harm. 

If that’s not enough for you, then EA has even gone a step further and added a second toggle that exists to hide disturbing incidents. By switching this on, you will no longer see the mutated monsters, as they will be blurred out. Isaac Clarke’s death animations will also not be visible, replaced by a black screen. This may well be for the best, considering how messed up some of them are. No one likes seeing a blade slash through someone’s ribcage or a tentacle burrow into the back of someone’s head and burst through their mouth.

Amazon Studios has built a reputation for creating and/or adapting inventive superhero projects – and The Power could be another similarly positioned hit for its streaming platform.

Starring Toni Collette (Knives Out, Hereditary), Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), and Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso season 3), the forthcoming Prime Video thriller series will aim to shock audiences with a worldwide tale based around gender imbalance and a single superpower.

Data storage giant Seagate has announced earnings for its most recent quarter, and things are far from ideal, as overall revenue dropped by almost 40% year-on-year, with a net loss of $33 million.

Even so, the company has some grand plans for its HDDs, which are set to receive some huge storage boosts in the next year – which it hopes will provide enough of a difference to help it report a profit next year.

Samsung’s Super Bowl TV deals are live and if you’ve wanted to get your hands on the gorgeous but pricey Samsung The Frame TV – now is your chance. The retailer just dropped the 2022 65-inch The Frame TV to $1,599.99 (opens in new tab) (was $1,999.99) – the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

The 2022 Samsung The Frame TV delivers a stunning picture thanks to its QLED display and transforms into a beautiful work of art when you aren’t watching TV. The Samsung set features a dedicated Art Mode, allowing you to choose from various picture frame options to display classic artworks or photography. You’re also getting customizable bezels, so you can select a style and color to match your home decor, and smart capabilities with Amazon Alexa built-in for hands-free control.

Today’s deal on Samsung’s The Frame TV is a new record-low price and beats the recent Black Friday deal by $35. You’ll find more of today’s best Super Bowl TV deals from Samsung further down the page, which includes a range of sizes and features with prices starting at $679.99.

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High-res audio. That has a nice ring to it, right? Yet most people are content to listen to regular-res audio on streaming services or via some physical format like CD or vinyl LPs. These folks are blissfully unaware that an opportunity exists to step things up to high-res.

Several of the best music streaming services offer high-resolution audio alongside their standard (uncompressed CD-quality) and compressed (reduced quality) streams. On some services, Tidal for instance, you’ll need to pay a higher price to access a high-res tier, while others like Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited bundle it into their standard-price plan. Yet others – we’re pointing our finger at you, Spotify – don’t offer high-res audio at all!