Archive for january 2025

ColorWare has introduced the Mac mini in a retro design with the classic Apple logo. M4 and M4 Pro chip models are available, but with a $300 markup and without Apple's full warranty.

Motorola has launched the Moto G (2025) 5G budget smartphone for $199.99 in the US. Its main competitor is the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.

The Defence Ministry codified and allowed the use of the Ukrainian-made Gromylo unmanned aerial vehicle system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

ASUS recently announced that its new ZenFone 12 Ultra flagship smartphone will be unveiled on 6 February. Ahead of the event, the company has released a 15-second video that partially reveals the design of the device.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has retired five C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft after six decades of service.

Casio officially launches the AE-1600H series of watches in Europe. The new AE-1600H-1AV and AE-1600H-8BV models are now available in stores in the Netherlands, France and Italy. They were previously available in the US under the same names.

Indonesia has purchased two MPCS/PPA multifunctional warships built by the Italian company Fincantieri for the Italian Navy.

The '23 March Movement' rebels seized a Su-25 attack aircraft, armoured vehicles and artillery, including a Ukrainian Bastion multiple rocket launcher system.

Sony has announced that the classic PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 themes will be unavailable for PlayStation 5. In a post on Twitter, the company noted the positive response from users and said it was working on "something special" for the coming months.

Google recently unveiled LE Audio compatibility with hearing aids at the Samsung Unpacked event. Thanks to the first beta of Android 16, it's now known how this will help hearing aid users.

The developer unveiled a spectacular trailer

Among the many games released in early access last year, GreedFall 2: The Dying World faced a lot of problems. Developer Spiders has implemented numerous improvements and is now preparing for a major 0.2 update. Originally scheduled for autumn, the update was postponed to allow for additional polish and closed beta testing.

After several delays, the long-awaited Avowed by Obsidian Entertainment will be released next month. If you haven't decided whether you're going to buy the game yet, you should wait a little longer, as the first press reviews of the game will appear on 14 February.

Ford's all-electric NASCAR prototype looks similar to the Mustang Mach-E externally, but technically it's a completely different car.

Claudia Sheinbaum vs. Donald Trump

Online gaming has proven to be disastrously low

BYD, China's largest electric car maker, is making rapid inroads into the UK market.

Recently, Microsoft officially announced Forza Horizon 5 for PlayStation 5 - the game will appear on the Sony platform this spring. However, it seems that PlayStation is not the only console to port the Xbox racing simulator to - the game is also likely to be released on Nintendo Switch 2.

DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation support has been added to the game

Samsung is gearing up for the final release of the new One UI 7, which will receive a slew of updates, one of which is a global update to the Good Lock app.

British manufacturer Morgan is preparing a new flagship sports car that will be officially unveiled this spring.

The Nintendo Switch Online library doesn't get as much attention as PlayStation Plus or Game Pass, but it also deserves it because sometimes really interesting projects appear there. One of these projects is Ridge Racer 64.

Fiat has launched an online configurator in Italy for the new Grande Panda compact crossover and the base equipment of the hybrid version of the model surprised with its asceticism.

The company revealed the anime's introductory splash screen as well

The film is being produced by the experienced Story Kitchen company

According to an AusilMVS insider, the fifth season of the free-to-play fighting game MultiVersus may be the last, depending on its success. The new season is expected to start in February, adding new characters, maps, and cosmetic items. Possible new fighters include Aquaman and Lola Bunny.

All members of the editorial team of the well-known gaming website God is a Geek have announced their resignation after the site's founder, Calvin Robinson, was seen performing the Nazi salute at a public event.

Apple topped Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" ranking for 2025, holding the lead for the 18th consecutive year. Microsoft and Amazon were also in the top three.

The new paint technology for truck cabs significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and energy consumption.

The cause of death was not reported.

Midnight Society, the studio founded by the famous streamer Dr DisRespect, has announced the closure and cancellation of its ambitious DEADROP project.

Sony has announced that starting from 31 January 2025, the classic themes dedicated to the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 consoles will be temporarily removed from PlayStation 5. These themes were released in December 2024 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand and allowed users to customise the PS5 interface in the style of previous consoles.

Samsung Electronics has filed a new patent application in the United States, which indicates the development of wireless headphones with Ultra-wideband (UWB) support. This technology, which is significantly superior to Bluetooth in terms of transmission speed and signal accuracy, could be an important step in the development of personal audio devices.

The Netherlands plans to purchase 22 Skyranger mobile air defence guns from Germany's Rheinmetall to protect ground troops from drones. The project has a budget of €1.3 billion and deliveries are expected in 2028-2029.

The Congressional Research Service of the United States asked whether combat lessons from Ukraine were taken into account in the development of the new XM-30 mechanised infantry fighting vehicle, which is to replace the M-2 Bradley in 2029.

In 2024, the volume of ammunition and weapons exports from Serbia to Israel increased 30-fold, reaching €42.3 million. For comparison, in 2023, this figure was only €1.4 million.

An explosion has occurred at the plant of the German defence company Rheinmetall in Spain, which produced artillery ammunition, including for Ukraine. This was reported by Europa Press with reference to the local Emergency Coordination Centre.

Sweden will provide the Armed Forces of Moldova with military assistance - a batch of AT4 anti-tank grenade launchers. This was announced by Swedish Defence Minister Paul Johnson.

Netflix will hold its next Tudum fan event on 31 May 2025 in Los Angeles. For the first time, the company will broadcast the event live on its own platform, instead of the previous broadcasts on YouTube, Twitch and Netflix social media.

Another popular streaming service, Amazon Music Unlimited, is raising its prices.

Google has begun rolling out Pixel Camera update 9.7.047.702121536.18, which is a minor patch.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone, which will become the company's new flagship in the series of camera devices, is approaching its official presentation.

Honor seems to be preparing a new tablet model that will be the successor to the Pad X8a budget tablet, which was released last August.

ASUS has presented the new Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-PS76) laptop at CES 2025, which took place in early January.

During the financial report for the first quarter of 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook answered a question about possible innovations in the design of future iPhone models. This question probably referred to the rumours about the new iPhone 17 Air.

Google has started testing a new experimental feature called Ask for Me, which allows Google Search users to make calls to businesses using artificial intelligence. The feature is currently available through Search Labs and works with car repair shops and beauty salons.

Despite the decline in iPhone sales, Apple's service division, which includes the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV+ and other subscriptions, continues to grow.

Google has officially unveiled a new version of its artificial intelligence Gemini 2.0 Flash, which is no longer experimental.

Intel has announced that it will not launch the Falcon Shores chip, which was planned to work with artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Instead, the company decided to use this chip as a test chip within the company.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said that DeepSeek's artificial intelligence represents "innovation that drives efficiency" during a call with analysts.

The Pentagon is taking urgent measures to block the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek after employees of the department connected their work computers to Chinese servers, which raises national security issues.

Apple may resume buying ads on X (formerly Twitter). The Wall Street Journal reports that the company has already held talks with X about the possibility of resuming advertising on this platform.

In recent years, Samsung Electronics has focused mainly on trade shows such as CES and IFA, as well as its own Unpacked events and developer forums. However, new reports from Korea indicate that the company will expand its event schedule this year and will return to Computex 2025 after 13 years of absence.

The other day there were rumours about the possible prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 and Galaxy Fold 7, which are expected to remain at the same level as their predecessors. Now it has become known what processors and memory configurations the new smartphones will get and this is supposedly "confirmed" information.

GoPro has updated its budget-friendly Hero action camera, adding 4K video recording in 4:3 aspect ratio and a new SuperView Digital Lens option for even more dynamic footage.

The Galaxy S25 series is the first in Samsung's lineup to be certified Qi2 Ready with compatible cases. This allows it to work with several MagSafe and Qi2 accessories, such as wireless chargers, power banks, wallets and mounts. One of the most popular accessories for these technologies is magnetic wallets.

Summer Game Fest 2025 will take place at the traditional time

In late January, Samsung released new software updates for several mid-range Galaxy A series smartphones in the US. These updates include the January 2025 security patch and are available for the Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A35 5G, and Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung recently released the latest security update for the Galaxy S22 series. Initially, the update was only available in the US, but now it has begun to roll out in several European countries.

Microsoft has announced new models of Surface Laptops equipped with Intel Lunar Lake processors, replacing the previous versions with Intel Meteor Lake and Snapdragon X chips.

The game can already be added to your wishlist

During the AI Tour in New York, Microsoft officially announced a new version of Surface Pro 11 with Intel Lunar Lake processors. Despite expectations, the company did not present Surface Pro 12, but instead released the third update of the Surface Pro line in a year.

On 30 January, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was officially released on PC and is available for download on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software, this port gives new players the opportunity to immerse themselves in the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales.

Gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of Monster Hunter Wilds

Sid Meier's Civilization VII will be released on 11 February

The Defence Ministry of Ukraine has authorised the use of the Zmiy Logistic unmanned ground system manufactured by Ukrainian producers in the Armed Forces.

Latvia has signed a contract for the purchase of 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles to strengthen its armed forces. The agreement was signed on 30 January by Latvia's National Director of Armaments, Major General Andis Dilans, and Vice President of General Dynamics European Land Systems Alejandro Page Hernandez.

The Bundestag Budget Committee has called on Finance Minister Jörg Kukis to allocate an additional €3 billion to support Ukraine.

Viewers will see a continuation of the series in the summer of 2025

Ukrainian attack drones have begun using full-fledged 250kg bombs, and another piece of evidence of this has been released by Ukrainian sources.

The Swedish government has announced the largest military aid package for Ukraine to date, worth USD 1.22 billion (SEK 13.5 billion).

You can get the game until the 6th of February

Porsche has expanded its network of charging stations by opening its fifth Charging Lounge in Hamburg-Rahlstedt, Germany.

Giants Software has officially announced Farming Simulator VR, which will bring the popular farming simulator to virtual reality. The game is scheduled to launch on 28 February:

Ubisoft does not officially publish data on sales of Prince pf Persia: The Lost Crown and, as a result, it leads to speculation. However, a recent post on LinkedIn by former Ubisoft Deputy Chief Marketing Officer Alexandre Guenounou suggests that the game sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first year.

The most likely scenario for Audi and Porsche involves producing large electric models at VW's site in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the electric VW ID.4 is currently produced.

In its most recent financial report for the quarter ended 31 December 2024, Microsoft reported a 7% decline in gaming revenues, with Xbox hardware sales down 29%. This drop is equivalent to a reduction of $530 million, bringing the total revenue of the Xbox division to $6.6 billion.

The likelihood of a collision is small, but scientists are concerned.

Rumours that World of Warcraft will be available on Game Pass have been circulating since Microsoft completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but Microsoft has officially denied these claims.

A player under the nickname b00lin has successfully completed almost two years of litigation with Activision to unlock his Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 account and refund the purchase price of the game.

Stellantis announced the acquisition of all minority shares in the joint venture that Stellantis formed in 2018 with Belgian OEM Punch Powertrain.

As Path of Exile 2 gathers momentum, the fate of the original game is becoming increasingly uncertain. The latest expansion pack, Settlers of Kalguur, was released on 26 July, and update 3.26, which was supposed to be released in February, has been postponed indefinitely.

Sotheby's has auctioned more than 250 iPods owned by Karl Lagerfeld. Each player has a different selection of music and the prices have already exceeded $450.

Google Pixel 9a will get the largest battery capacity in Pixel history

The new instalment of the series has done without innovation

Gran Turismo 7 has received a fresh patch version 1.55, which is now available for download on PlayStation 4/5. The update brings a new monthly cycle of cars and events, as well as general improvements.

Sony's share price pleases investors

Lady Gaga, who played Harley Quinn in the Joker sequel, spoke about her thoughts on the negative reaction to the film, which was released last year.

Lara looked better.

The online shooter Delta Force also performed well

Honda has announced a recall of 294,612 vehicles in the U.S., including two Acura models, due to a problem that could cause the engine to suddenly shut down.

Flexis Mobility, the joint venture between Renault, Volvo and CMA CGM, has finally revealed the results of its work - three new electric vans that are set to transform European urban logistics.

Tesla has officially confirmed plans to release more affordable electric car models in the first half of 2025.

Capcom has several exciting releases in the pipeline, and fans won't have to wait long for new updates. The company has announced a special double presentation that will take place on 2 February. It will provide the latest details about several upcoming games.

Sony has announced that it will gradually start removing PlayStation 4 games from its PlayStation Plus service, similar to what it did with PlayStation 3. Starting in January 2026, PlayStation 4 titles will only "occasionally" appear in the monthly game selection and game catalogue.

Google has expanded its library of built-in tools and Easter eggs in Google Search with a new game inspired by Atari's Breakout, Block Breaker.

"Super Mario, a small supermarket in San Ramon, Costa Rica, has successfully defended its right to the name after Nintendo challenged the trademark. The store, run by Don José Mario Alfaro González, has been using the name for decades, combining the term "super" with the owner's name.

Renault has unveiled the Filante Record 2025, a single-seat concept that is set to set records for energy efficiency and driving range.

GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games of this year (if not postponed), and former Rockstar animator Mike York shared his thoughts on the game's performance.

Blizzard has announced significant updates to Overwatch 2 that promise to dramatically change the PvP experience. The details of these innovations will be presented during the Overwatch 2 Spotlight livestream scheduled for 12 February.

Bend Studio has fired several contractors who worked on the recently cancelled game by the service. According to Game Developer, their contract expires on 14 February.

One of the fans of the Grand Theft Auto series decided to recreate the map of the upcoming GTA 6 in GTA 5 using existing resources and modifications.

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Yordjani assured Helldivers 2 fans that the studio plans to support the game as long as it remains popular among players.

The Spanish army has announced plans for technical modernisation, including the possible replacement of Leopard 2A4 tanks. The Leopard 2A8 tank is being considered.

John Romero, co-founder of id Software and one of the creators of the legendary Doom game, expressed his support for Xbox Game Pass, calling it "Netflix for games" and emphasising its positive impact on the video game industry.

The US President signed a decree making national missile defence a priority. The document, dated 27 January 2025, provides for the creation of the Iron Dome of America system, which should ensure effective protection of the country from missile threats.

The Finnish company Insta Group, together with Ukrainian specialists, has developed a new Steel Eagle ER attack drone for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the manufacturer's website reported on 29 January.

Microsoft reported a significant increase in the number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers in December 2024. This growth was driven by the successful releases of games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

The first batch of French 155 mm Caesar wheeled self-propelled artillery systems has been delivered to Estonia, ERR reports.

US Air Force F-16 fighters will now use laser-guided APKWS II missiles to destroy Houthi drones.

Microsoft has announced that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, released in December 2024 for Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, and PC, has attracted more than four million players.

It's been almost a year since the release of the Apple Vision Pro headset, but it hasn't yet been used in any very useful way for the average user. However, the headset's capabilities have now been expanded by the integration of Nvidia GeForce Now, which gives owners access to a library of over 2,000 games.

BioWare Studio has announced a reorganisation, as part of which some employees were transferred to other Electronic Arts divisions, while the core team focused on the development of Mass Effect 5.

Previously, this set was available only in New Game+ mode.

Elliot Page, known for his role as Judy Holmes in Beyond: Two Souls, has announced that his production company Pageboy Productions is working on adapting the interactive drama into a TV series.

LinkedIn achieved record revenue of $2 billion from premium subscriptions over the past 12 months and demonstrated overall annual growth of 9%.

Google Photos has finally added a horizontal image flip feature that allows you to fix mirrored selfies.

SoftBank is negotiating an investment in OpenAI worth up to $25 billion as part of a major deal that could include more than $40 billion for the development of artificial intelligence.

Chinese startup DeepSeek has come under scrutiny by Italian regulators after its app was removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Garmin watch users have experienced a problem after the latest software update when their devices have been freezing on the screen with a "blue triangle" and unable to boot.

Google Sheets has received a new update that allows users to easily visualise and analyse data using analytics and graphs.

Google has introduced new security measures in its annual security update for the Play Store and Android. One of the key new features is that users can no longer disable Google Play Protect during phone or video calls, even in popular third-party apps.

Google has announced a new policy for the Chrome browser, according to which synchronisation will be disabled for users who have not updated the browser for several years.

WhatsApp has released version 25.2.3 update for iOS, which fixes a serious privacy issue related to the "View Once" feature.

OpenAI claims to have found evidence of how Chinese startup DeepSeek used its models to create its own artificial intelligence model.

TP Vision has unveiled the new flagship Philips OLED+950 TV, which features the latest tandem OLED panel from LG Display.

Windows 11 now lets users share files, messages, and other data between Android and iPhone smartphones right from the Start menu.

Pixel 9a will appear earlier than its predecessor. According to a report, Google plans to announce the new Pixel 9a budget smartphone several months earlier than expected.

Honor is preparing to launch a new version of its Honor Watch 5 smartwatch in China. The TUR-L19 model was listed in December 2024 on the website of the Chinese certification organisation TENAA.

Casio has announced the launch of the G-Shock DWE-5600JB-1A9ER watch in the UK as part of a collaboration with Latin artist J Balvin.

Popular messenger WhatsApp will stop supporting some older iPhone models, including the iPhone 6 Plus, from mid-2025, according to a new report.

Various details about the new Nothing Phone (3a) and 3a Pro smartphones, which will replace the Plus version, continue to leak on the internet. Both devices are expected to be unveiled on 4 March at the company's official event, Nothing announced the other day.

In-game bonuses will be offered for linking your account to PSN

A trailer about the main features of the PC version of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has also been unveiled

There's separate news for PS4 users as well

Netflix has announced a new feature for iOS users that allows them to download the entire season of a TV series with a single click.

The game is out as early as the 4th of February

Today's game of the day is Coridden, a dynamic role-playing game by Aftnareld that was released on 29 January 2025. In this action-RPG, you play as a werewolf with the ability to transform into the beasts you defeat. Embark on a journey alone or in co-op with up to three friends to uncover the dark secrets of the legendary city of Aasha.

A dangerous journey into the depths of the Earth awaits players

A G1-class magnetic storm is expected on Earth.

The novelty may be linked to the premiere of the Jurassic World Rebirth film

The series has already received 100% freshness from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and 78% from viewers.

This time the audience will be treated to two shows at once

The organisers of the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards have announced the list of nominees, with Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong receiving seven nominations each, making them the leaders.

The developers have expanded the social features of the game

Atari recently announced that The Thing: Remastered has become the fastest-selling Nightdive Studios game to date. In its business report, the company emphasised that the acquisition of Nightdive in 2023 was a strategic success and reinforced its focus on high-quality games based on well-known intellectual property.

During the recent Xbox Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4 was announced and, according to Fumihiko Yasuda, the idea of the studio's collaboration with Platinum Games was suggested by Phill Spencer.

The Iranian military presented a new Shahed-149 ("Gaza") attack drone with a wingspan of 22 metres and a range of up to 4000 km.

Developer Hello Games has released another major update for No Man's Sky called Worlds Part 2, which adds billions of new star systems and trillions of planets, including gas giants, to the game.

The number of Bluesky users has doubled in just three months

The French Ministry of Defence will allocate EUR 600 million for the development of the country's air defence in the period from 2024 to 2030.

BMW has officially unveiled the updated iX crossover. It has a slightly revised design, many technical changes and a revised price tag.

The Italian Ministry of Defence has expanded its plans to purchase armoured vehicles: the country plans to buy more than 1,400 armoured vehicles from the German company Rheinmetall.

An F-35A fighter jet of the US Air Force crashed while landing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

Stephen Ogg, known for his role as Trevor Phillips in Grand Theft Auto V, has expressed his desire to return to his iconic role in GTA 6, but with an unusual proposal: he wants his character to be killed at the beginning of the game.

According to Ampere analytics, in December 2024, Microsoft topped the ranking of video game publishers, earning $465 million from sales of its PC, PlayStation, and Xbox games.

On the 4th of February, Detsiny 2 will release the next episode after "The Final Shape" - "Heresy", which will return players to the familiar but changed location - Oryx's Dreadnaught. Although it used to be a massive ship orbiting Saturn, it has undergone changes and now offers new challenges and experiences.

Bungie has announced that on 4 February, a new episode for Destiny 2 called Heresy will be released, which will return players to the legendary Dreadnought ship. This place was first introduced in the original Destiny game in The Taken King expansion pack and became one of the most memorable locations in the series.

Valve has officially launched the second season of Counter-Strike 2's premiere mode, introducing a new pool of active maps and changes to the characteristics of some rifles.

Volkswagen has officially dropped plans to sell the electric ID.7 in North America. Previously, its launch was planned for the third quarter of 2024.

Samsung is expected to prepare to release new foldable smartphones Galaxy Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7 this summer and according to insider @PandaFlashPro, the prices of these devices will remain the same as the previous models.

Mai Shiranui will be joining Street Fighter 6 on 5 February, so Capcom has released a video guide to help players learn her mechanics. The video demonstrates her agile playstyle, tricky moves, and strategic moves.

Humble Bundle has already conducted similar initiatives before.

It has emerged that Microsoft and OpenAI have launched an investigation into Chinese startup DeepSeek, which is suspected of improperly accessing OpenAI data.

Samsung claims that its Galaxy S25 series smartphones use post-quantum cryptography to protect data. It sounds like something out of science fiction, but what does it mean for us, ordinary users? Is it just another buzzword, or is it really the future of cybersecurity?

After the recent blocking of TikTok in the US, which also affected the game Marvel Snap, developer Second Dinner announced a change of publisher. Previously, the game was published by Nuverse, a subsidiary of ByteDance (the owner of TikTok). Now Second Dinner will cooperate with the American publisher Skystone Games, founded in 2020 by former Blizzard employee David Brevik.

Volvo Cars has announced an extension of Plug&Charge functionality for the 2026 model year electric cars.

Fans of retro games can rejoice: GOG has released updated versions of the cult survival horror games Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 for modern PCs. Both games are now available for download without DRM protection and with support for modern operating systems.

Toyota Motor Europe has signed an agreement with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) and ENGIE to introduce next-generation hydrogen refuelling systems.

The drone is used for both reconnaissance and strike missions

Gamers can expect a lot of new content

Nubia will soon unveil two new smartphone models. This is confirmed by the Google Play Console list of supported devices, where two new smartphone models from Nubia were spotted: Focus 2 5G and Focus 2 Ultra 5G.

Developer Gaming Factory has officially announced that its upcoming racing game, JDM: Japanese Drift Master, will be released on 26 March for PC. The game will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. To fuel the excitement, a new trailer has also been released, offering a fresh look at the world and features of the game.

The Dying Light games have been a major success for Techland over the past ten years, and the Polish developer has no plans to slow down. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the series, Techland announced ambitious plans to expand the franchise with several new projects.

Sony and SIE Diego Studio held the annual MLB The Show 25 announcement:

Silent Hill 2 was one of the most anticipated games in autumn 2024 and did not disappoint players, receiving high marks. Now it has become known about the new number of copies sold.

GSC Game World continues to improve the technical state of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl in 2025 and has recently released the first patch that addresses several key issues. The update is not a massive one, but it improves the game's stability and performance by fixing crashes, freezes during shader compilation, and memory leaks in the Rostock area. It also fixes an issue where long game saves suffered from performance drops when shooting or aiming.

Ubisoft has announced the indefinite postponement of the planned storyline DLC for The Division 2. Previously, this add-on was part of the content plan for the sixth year of support for the game, but now its release has been postponed indefinitely.

The record was set on the Porsche Arctic Centre ice track in Levi, Finland, about 150 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle.

Players will be able to purchase three new sets of armour.

Actor Hudson Thames talked about his unexpected impressions of the new animated series Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man, which will premiere on Disney+ on 29 January. The actor himself voices Spider-Man in the series.

Also on Google Maps, Mount Denali, the highest peak in the United States, will return to its previous name of McKinley.

As part of a significant change in Sony Interactive Entertainment's leadership, the company has abandoned its dual CEO model, which was introduced less than a year ago. Hideaki Nishino will now become the sole CEO of PlayStation, while Hermen Hulst will focus on leading the PlayStation studios.

Mazda has decided to update its logo for the first time since 1997. The Japanese carmaker has adapted the image for better perception on digital platforms, making it flat and minimalistic.

General Electric and Pratt & Whitney Engines have received modifications to their Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) contracts, raising the maximum amount for the prototype phase to $3.5 billion per unit. This is three times the original limit of $975 million set for 2022.

Poland's Ministry of National Defence has signed an intergovernmental agreement with the United States to purchase more than 200 AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range) missiles. The manufacturer of this state-of-the-art weapon is the American company Northrop Grumman.

Lithuania has officially re-established the 1st Mechanised Division of the Armed Forces, which succeeded the unit formed in 1775, the Lithuanian Defence Ministry has reported.

Israel has shipped decommissioned Patriot air defence systems to the United States, Axios reports, citing a spokesman for the country's prime minister.

The Polish armoured vehicle company MISTA in Stalowa Wola, known for the production of Oncilla armoured vehicles, has completed the overhaul and modernisation of more than 150 Soviet BTR-70 armoured personnel carriers. According to Aeromag, Ukraine may be the final recipient of this equipment.

The iOS 18.3 update allows T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and access to the Starlink beta programme to connect to Starlink satellites. This was made possible thanks to Apple's collaboration with SpaceX and T-Mobile, and the innovation has already been confirmed on the operator's website.

The Italian authorities turned to the Chinese company DeepSeek, which has become known for its large-scale language model of artificial intelligence.

The Chinese company DeepSeek attracted global media attention after its activities caused a massive drop in US tech stocks. As a result, Nvidia shares fell by almost 20%.

Google introduced themed icons to Android a few years ago, but many apps still don't support the feature. Microsoft Teams was one of the last to update, adding support for themed icons in its latest Android update.

Huawei is working on the development of the latest 3D fingerprint sensor for smartwatches, according to the company's latest patent.

Acer has updated its Predator X27U gaming monitor series and introduced a new model called the Predator X27U X1.

Oppo is developing a new foldable smartphone that could be thinner than the iPad Pro M4 (5.1 mm). The Oppo Find N5 (or OnePlus Open 2) is expected to be about 4 mm thick when unfolded.

Apple continues to promote the Beats Pill speaker and has unveiled a new commercial dedicated to Valentine's Day.

The new iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a notch, not the Dynamic Island feature, as some sources have previously suggested.

OnePlus has released the ColorOS 15.0.0.403 update for OnePlus Pad Pro, which brings new features, optimisations and bug fixes aimed at improving the user experience.

Lenovo recently announced a new budget tablet, the Lenovo Tab, which is now available in several countries.

Spotify announced that in 2024 it paid $10 billion to the music industry. It's worth noting that not all of this money went directly to artists - some of it also went to partners such as producers and music labels.

Casio seems to be preparing to launch a new watch in collaboration with Barbie. The leaked G-Shock GMA-S110BE-4A model is eye-catching with its unique design and will be released as a limited edition.

The HyperOS 2.1 update, which is currently only available in China, may soon be available internationally. The new version of the software for Xiaomi smartphones based on Android 15 will provide an improved AI experience on compatible devices.

X is preparing to launch X Money, a payment app that will be available later this year. The company has entered into a partnership with Visa to create this service.

Users of Garmin GPS watches have encountered a problem after the latest software update. Some Garmin watches are freezing on the screen with a "blue triangle" and not working, according to users on forums.

OpenAI has launched a special version of ChatGPT for US government agencies - ChatGPT Gov.

The S Pen has always been a hallmark of Samsung's flagship phones. After discontinuing the Galaxy Note, Samsung included the stylus in the Galaxy S lineup and foldable devices, but for a long time it didn't make any changes to the S Pen. But this year, the company made the controversial decision to remove Bluetooth support from the S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstration aircraft broke the sound barrier for the first time in the skies over California's Mojave Desert, becoming the first civilian aircraft to reach supersonic speeds.

This is how games should be made!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released as early as 4 February

The game is already available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series

Yesterday, on 27 January, Nothing officially announced an event to be held on 4 March 2025, where the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Plus smartphones are expected to be unveiled. Today, whistleblower @gadget_bits revealed the key specs and features of one of these models, the Phone (3a).

On 28 January 2025, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter was released by Odd Bug Studio and United Label. This sequel to the famous action-RPG continues the story in the world of rats and frogs, immersing players in new adventures in the northern snowy territories.

A week ago, Samsung unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which features Corning's latest Gorilla Armor 2 display protection with improved anti-glare capabilities. Informant @theonecid revealed how the new technology is better than the previous one used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

New EU sanctions banning exports to Russia may include game consoles. This was announced by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.

The US Army is making progress in developing a new generation XM-30 mechanised infantry fighting vehicle (MICV) to replace the outdated M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), which has been in service since 1981.

Denmark has announced the allocation of USD 2 billion to strengthen security and expand military capabilities in the Arctic and North Atlantic region. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Defence.

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, France has provided Ukraine with military assistance worth €6 billion. This was reported by the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Police in the Swiss canton of Basel-Stadt have decided to extend the life of their seven Tesla Model X electric cars, which have been in service since 2019.

Fuso, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, will work with Japanese charging system specialist Connexx Systems to extend the life cycle of batteries from eCanter electric trucks.

TCL, which is better known for its TVs, has unveiled its new P10 Color Ink Eye Protection smartphone in China, which is already available for purchase at a price of 1998 yuan ($276).

Spanish shipping company Baleària has announced the creation of the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco.

An ambitious fan mod for Fallout: New Vegas, which promised to immerse you in the post-apocalyptic city of Mexico City, suddenly stopped being developed.

Despite the huge success of the Marvel Rivals video game, which attracted more than 10 million players in the first 72 hours, sales of physical comics in the UK have not seen significant growth.

OPPO is working on a new Find X8 Ultra smartphone, which, according to rumours, may ditch the traditional curved display in favour of a flat screen. This was reported by a well-known Chinese insider Digital Chat Station on the Weibo platform.

Scientists have no doubt that interest in advertising in space will increase

Helldivers 2 became a real breakthrough for the company, garnering positive feedback from critics and players. That's why Johan's decision to take a temporary break is understood by the community.

A well-known Shiina insider has announced three new characters in Fortnite that will connect the Marvel and DC universes.

Conceptualised and misunderstood

Hyundai has unveiled concepts of electric three- and four-wheelers that could complement or replace traditional Indian rickshaws.

Keeping track of your laptop battery charge will be easier

According to Luminate, Amazon Prime Video's Fallout series has become the platform's most successful release in 2024, with nearly 8 billion minutes of viewing since its premiere in April.

Larian Studios has announced that Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 was mistakenly released earlier than planned for some players on PlayStation 5. The studio warns that saves created in this version may not be compatible with the previous version of the game.

Two experienced studios have joined forces to create a cool shooter

Xiaomi seems to be gearing up to launch a new Xiaomi 15S Pro smartphone. Chinese certification body 3C has registered a new smartphone in its database, which can be presented as Xiaomi 15S Pro.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that the company has no plans to stop supporting the Xbox Series S console or release games exclusive to the Xbox Series X. He noted that the growing popularity of portable PCs and the expected release of Nintendo Switch 2 indicate a trend towards the development of games for devices with different specifications.

The Mitsubishi EV will be manufactured in Japan with subsequent exports to global markets including the US.

16 GB of RAM must be provided

Techland announced that the Dying Light series of games has attracted more than 45 million players across all platforms. This achievement coincided with the 10th anniversary of the franchise.

This game could be a 2025 discovery

Hyundai Construction Equipment will unveil a pre-production version of the HW155H 15-tonne hydrogen fuel cell-powered wheeled excavator at Bauma 2025.

US President Donald Trump told reporters that Microsoft Corporation is in talks to acquire the popular TikTok app. Trump expressed his desire to see a trade war over the app.

Phoenix Labs, the developer of Dauntless and Fae Farm games, has announced significant staff reductions, laying off most of its employees as part of "necessary operational changes". This is the fourth wave of layoffs at the company since May 2023.

Developers from GSC Game World have released update 1.1.4 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which is aimed at solving critical issues identified by players.

Recently, it became known that Thought Pennies was working on a role-playing game in the Warhammer universe in collaboration with Games Workshop and Nexon. However, due to strategic changes at Nexon, the project was cancelled at the end of last year.

Audi has officially announced that it will end production of the Q8 e-tron model at its Brussels plant on 28 February.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will celebrate its first anniversary on 2 February, but the game's support has already ended. That is why the authors decided to remove one element from their game service.

According to insider DanielRPK, Sony has started casting actors of Middle Eastern origin for a new AAA project, which is likely to be the next instalment of the God of War series, focused on Egyptian mythology.

Electronic Arts (EA) is likely to re-release The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 life simulation games for modern PCs. Both games are expected to be available for download by the end of this month.

Landing Zones Canada has completed flight tests of its advanced Eagle balloon-launched cargo delivery system. The test was conducted in difficult operating and climatic conditions, demonstrating the capabilities of this system.

Hungary has completed the formation of the first battalion of 45 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. This was announced during the IAV 2025 international conference held in the UK.

Iran has conducted large-scale naval exercises, during which it demonstrated its ability to mine the waters with the Fajr-5 long-range multiple launch rocket system. This creates new threats to tankers transporting oil from Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has announced a large-scale upgrade of Leopard 2 tanks in A4 and E versions, which will significantly improve their mine protection and strengthen the all-round defence of the turret and hull.

The United States sold a record $318.7 billion worth of arms, equipment, and defence services in fiscal year 2024, according to the US Department of State's Defence Archives.

Alibaba's Qwen team has announced the release of a new line of AI models, Qwen2.5-VL, capable of performing a number of text and image analysis tasks.

Meta has updated its Meta AI artificial intelligence and added a "memory" function that allows it to remember important information.

Google has announced that it will soon change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali in Alaska in Google Maps. This will happen after these changes are made to the official US federal mapping database, in accordance with Donald Trump's executive order.

Google announced Android XR in December 2024, but at the time there was no way to showcase Samsung's Project Moohan prototype. As it approaches its launch in 2025, an extended look at the experience is now available thanks to a video from MKBHD.

A new update for Android Auto, which is currently rolling out, changes the location of the map in Google Maps, moving it to the centre of the screen.

Apple has unveiled a new version of its tvOS 18.3 operating system, which is an update to tvOS 18 released in September last year.

Apple has introduced a new version of its visionOS 2.3 operating system, which is the third update since visionOS 2 was released in September 2024.

Apple has introduced watchOS 11.3, the third major update to the Apple Watch operating system.

Apple is probably actively working on a new version of its visionOS operating system that will be compatible with the company's future smartphones.

Apple has introduced macOS Sequoia 15.3, the third major version of its operating system, which was released in September. The macOS Sequoia 15.3 update came six weeks after the release of macOS Sequoia 15.2.

To celebrate African Diaspora History Month in February, Apple has introduced a new Black Unity collection. It includes the Black Unity Sport Loop for Apple Watch, the Unity Rhythm watch face, and matching wallpapers for iPhone and iPad.

Apple has introduced the third major update for iOS 18, version 18.3, which is 1.8GB in size. It brings a number of new features, but most of them relate to Apple Intelligence, which is only available in the US on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Pro.

With the watchOS 11.3 update, Apple has accidentally made the update process more difficult for some older Apple Watch models, as reported by users on social media.

New photos have leaked online showing the iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 4 posing together. The new iPhone SE, which will probably be called iPhone 16E, should be launched soon.

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek became a sensation when it released its R1 model last week. This model demonstrates high functionality and accuracy despite using fewer resources and processing power compared to its American counterparts such as ChatGPT from OpenAI and Gemini from Google.

Social network Bluesky is actively introducing video. Following the launch of a new TikTok-like video feed last week due to a temporary ban on the app in the US, the company announced on Monday that it will now have a new video tab in user profiles.

Recently, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certified the Samsung Galaxy A56 smartphone, confirming that the device will come with One UI 7 based on Android 15.

Casio has released new teasers for the G-Shock GAV-01 watch on the Chinese platform Weibo. The two marketing videos feature the brand's new CoolEyes character.

Acer is preparing to launch the new PE320QK X monitor, which promises to be one of the most accurate OLED monitors on the market in terms of colour reproduction.

Samsung has launched a new 'starter kit' promotion for buyers of its new Galaxy S25 flagships in the UK. Users can get a free branded Standing Grip case when purchasing a Galaxy S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra device from Samsung's website.

Xiaomi has announced a new smart LED light bulb (White and Colour) for the international market. This E27 bulb is compatible with Matter technology and offers a wide range of remote control options.

According to a new report, Google is planning to increase the price of the 256GB version of the Pixel 9a when the smartphone is released this year.

The game will forever be an EGS exclusive

Recently, new details about the Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones, which are supposed to be the successor to the popular Beats model, have been leaked.

The video shows off the basic gameplay mechanics of Split Fiction

EcoFlow is planning to introduce payment for certain software functions of its devices. Previously, all smart features were available free of charge after purchasing the product, but now some functions will have to be paid for additionally.

Ubisoft's Leamington studio is closing down

Chinese startup DeepSeek, which recently became the number one free app in the Apple App Store among artificial intelligence assistants, has faced a wave of cyberattacks. This came shortly after the app overtook ChatGPT in popularity and after big companies like NVIDIA started losing billions of dollars. As a result of the attacks, the company was forced to temporarily suspend new user registrations to get the situation under control.

Create the School of Magic of your dreams

Mitsubishi has unveiled the next generation Outlander Sport crossover for the 2025 model year in South Africa.

The game will only sell on Steam

On 27 January 2025, SCP: Fragmented Minds by HST Studios. This first-person action horror game immerses players in an abandoned research complex on Mars, where they will have to face dangerous anomalies and uncover secrets that threaten humanity.

In its original form, the game was too reminiscent of Ghost of Tsushima

After using more than 150 tonnes of discarded fishing nets in key components of its Galaxy S22 series smartphones, Samsung continues to actively support marine ecosystems and clean up the oceans. In collaboration with US-based non-profit organisation Seatrees, Samsung is helping to restore coral reefs. To do this, the company provides innovative Galaxy technology to community members working in Fiji, Indonesia and the US.

Chinese electric car brand Xpeng has started offering some popular accessories through an online configurator on its Australian website.

Kia America has announced a recall of 80,255 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid model vehicles manufactured between 10 August 2022 and 13 December 2024 and equipped with a manual front passenger seat.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter was my most anticipated game of this winter. So the gg editorial team couldn't pass by the huge winter kingdom. And my expectations were fully met. Odd Bug Studio took all the best from the first part, multiplied it, added something new, and made an action-RPG where you can get lost for a couple of days, saving the fairy-tale world from a new threat while destroying dozens of enemies with swords, axes, spears, and magic.

The public is in for another ambitious game from Chinese developers

More news on Contraband and Clockwork Revolution coming soon

According to the latest information, HTC is gearing up to launch two new smartphones this year, the Wildfire E4 Plus and Wildfire E7. Both devices were recently added to the Google Play Console's list of supported devices, indicating their imminent release.

The famous GTX 1060 graphics card will also suffer

The gaming industry is rapidly moving towards a fully digital future. According to analyst Mat Piscatella, sales of physical copies of video games in the US have fallen by more than half in the last three years alone.

Marvel Studios has announced an early extension of the animated series Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man before the official release of the first season.

The galaxy is located in the constellation Gemini

ASUS recently announced that the Zenfone 12 Ultra will go on sale worldwide on 6 February 2025. Ahead of the planned launch, ASUS has revealed the look of the new device in a teaser.

The Maextro S800 can turn all four wheels, with the rear wheels shifting up to 16 degrees. This is more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Ubisoft has officially announced changes to the Japanese version of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will be released on 20 March 2025. Despite the 18+ age restriction, the game had to be adapted to local standards.

According to a well-known insider, DanielRPK, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie may introduce a time travel element. Although the details remain under wraps, it is speculated that the storyline may include time travel, adding a new dimension to the blue hedgehog's adventures.

It's coming up!

Doug Cockle, the actor who voiced Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher series, shared his thoughts on the continued popularity of the third Witcher, which continues to attract players almost a decade after its release.

Nintendo's secrets continue to be revealed ahead of time

Indie developers got a great opportunity to realise their ideas

Hyundai Motor has announced the expansion of its R&D centres in Germany by more than 25,000 square metres.

Coca-Cola has signed a deal with Xbox to launch a series of brightly coloured Xbox controllers with "the most popular flavours from the Fanta portfolio": orange, lemon, exotic fruit, fruit twist, grape and lemon with elderflower.

Arctic Trucks, known for its extreme off-road modifications, has introduced a new version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 called the AT37.

Probably one of the most exciting events of Xbox Developer Direct was Ninja Gaiden 4. The story centres on Yakumo, a newcomer who sets off to a devastated Tokyo to defeat the Dark Dragon. Ryu Hayabusa, a series regular, also makes an appearance, although his motives remain unclear.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer recently hinted at the possibility of Starfield coming to PlayStation 5. Speaking to Destin Legari, Spencer noted that he does not intend to limit any game to one platform only if it does not contribute to the company's business success. He emphasised that Xbox's strategy is not to keep games off other platforms, but to secure a better business that allows it to invest in a great lineup of games.

After the presentation of gameplay at Xbox Developer Direct, Doom: The Dark Ages quickly became one of the most anticipated games of 2025. The transition from the nimble Doom Slayer character to a bigger, more imposing, demon-slaying character is incredibly appealing. And the opportunity to ride an Atlantic mech or even ride a dragon adds even more excitement.

Autocar has learnt new details about the electric BMW iX5 and the next generation BMW X5 with internal combustion engines.

The anime The Witcher: The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep by Netflix adapts Andrzej Sapkowski's short story A Little Sacrifice and tells the story of the conflict between humans and mermaids. The film takes place between the fifth and sixth episodes of the first season of the series starring Henry Cavill.

Compensation packages are distributed depending on the player's collection level and location.

This significantly reduced the size of the device, making it more compact for transport.

The popular Red Dead Redemption 2 game by Rockstar Games has reached a new peak of simultaneous players on Steam, gathering 86,717 users at the same time. This became possible thanks to a significant 75% discount that reduced the price of the game to $15.

On the morning of 26 January, a submarine fibre optic cable belonging to the Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) was damaged in the Baltic Sea.

The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbett, has expanded into a wide release after a limited run, grossing $2.9 million over its final weekend. The film's total gross now stands at $11.5 million, with $9.3 million coming from the US domestic market and $2.2 million from the international market.

Newly elected US President Donald Trump has signed a decree lifting the ban on the supply of 925kg MK-84 aircraft bombs to Israel, which was imposed by his predecessor Joe Biden.

North Korea has tested a long-range cruise missile for submarines, the Pulhwasal-3-31. This was reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The Turkish company UNIROBOTICS has developed a remotely controlled combat module TRAKON, which is designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles and maritime drones. This was reported by the Anadolu Agency.

At the end of 2024, the French army received the first MEPAC self-propelled mortar based on the Griffon armoured vehicle. This was reported by the French Ministry of Defence.

Perplexity has submitted a new merger proposal with TikTok, under which the US government will receive up to a 50% stake in the future company.

Israel has probably started transferring Soviet and Russian-made weapons captured during the fighting in Lebanon to Ukraine. This is evidenced by data on flights of US Air Force C-17 military transport aircraft from Israel to Poland, which were discovered by the OSINTdefender project.

The new thriller Flight Risk, directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg, debuted at number one at the box office with $12 million in its opening weekend.

The drama Good Girl, Bad Girl has made its debut at the box office, grossing $36.9 million in its opening weekend. Of that, $27 million came from the US domestic market, accounting for 73.6% of the total, and $9.7 million from international distribution (26.4%). It is also interesting that in some countries the film premiered on 19 January, while in the US it was released on 25 January.

Xiaomi was preparing its last "S Pro" series smartphone, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, back in 2022, and since then it has not released a new model in the Xiaomi 13 and 14 series.

Disney has had a pretty good start to this year. In 2025, Wreck-It Ralph became the first animated film to earn $1 billion at the box office. At the same time, Mufasa is still being shown: The Lion King, which hasn't earned a billion yet, but can also boast a good amount.

Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has achieved a good result at the box office, earning $446.5 million in just over a month. The film premiered on 10 December 2024 in London and was released in the US and other parts of the world on 20 December.

Samsung plans to release the Galaxy Flip 7 in 2025, but according to new leaks, the changes in this model will be more software than hardware. This means that the camera will not receive significant updates.

OnePlus has released a new software update for the OnePlus 12R that allows you to make calls without a mobile network connection.

Casio is probably preparing for the official announcement of the new MRG-B5000BA-1JR model as part of the premium MR-G series.

Apple seems to be preparing a new smart hub with a 7-inch screen, which is due out in 2025. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this device will be an important innovation for the company and will open a new stage of development in the field of smart home technology.

Apple continues to explore the possibility of launching AirPods headphones with built-in miniature cameras. This was reported by Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman in his latest report.

In early January, the Realme Neo 7 SE with model number RMX5080 appeared in the database of Chinese certification platforms such as 3C and TENAA. Initially, the TENAA listing revealed images and battery information, but now the updated list includes all the specifications of the phone.

MSI, NVIDIA's main partner, has officially confirmed a shortage of RTX 50 series GPUs, which will affect their availability on launch day.

The head of Xbox, Phill Spencer, confirmed Microsoft's desire to make more Xbox games available on other platforms. He emphasised that the company's goal is to expand the access of players to games and attract as many people as possible, regardless of the device of the gamer.

For a long time now, the internet has been filled with all sorts of leaks and rumours about the new budget iPhone SE 4, which will probably be called iPhone 16E. A new leak from @MajinBuOfficial shows the appearance of supposedly this smartphone already in the video.

Capcom has dropped the line with Jill Valentale

The game has been popular for over 12 years!

Steam Deck, Lenovo, Legion Go, and other handhelds have a strong competitor

Ubisoft is planning to release the first DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage after partnering with Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group, according to sources.

Ubisoft said that in Assassin's Creed Shadow, it has taken a different, more restrained approach to world design, moving away from the cluttered maps that are standard in recent games in the series to create a world that feels more organic and immersive.

Players won't be bored, that's for sure

According to new details shared by Capcom, Monster Hunter Wilds will feature monsters with more health and higher flinch thresholds than Monster Hunter World.

The creator of Stardew Valley, Eric Barone, also known as "ConcernedApe", has stated that he is not ready to fully complete the development of the farming simulator even after 12 years of release. He emphasised his continued commitment to the game and its community, leaving room for future updates."

Apparently, the developers of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has closed the door on further updates for the game, as Patch 5 was released this week, thanking players for their support over the past months and introducing a few minor quality of life improvements.

Next week, Apple stores will receive an update to "merchandising and marketing materials," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

WhatsApp may soon allow iOS users to use multiple accounts on one device.

Legendary musician Paul McCartney has spoken out against proposed changes to copyright law in the UK, which would allow tech companies to use online content to train their artificial intelligence models without restriction, unless copyright holders opt out.

The Trump administration is in talks to have Oracle, along with new US investors, become the owner of TikTok, NPR reports.

HMD, known for its own-branded phones, is preparing to expand its range and add audio accessories to it. Presumably, this will be possible thanks to TWS wireless headphones called Ampd Buds, which became known thanks to a filing with the FCC.

Google has shared details of the durability testing process for its Pixel smartphones. In a new blog post, the company described how its product engineering team ensures that the devices can withstand daily use and damage.

Garmin has introduced a new update for the Fenix 8, Enduro 3 and Fenix E as part of its beta programme. The Beta Version 13.21 update is currently rolling out in phases and contains around twelve bug fixes as well as several new features.

In 2025, Oppo Find X8 Ultra is rumoured to become the main competitor of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra among flagship Android smartphones. Initially, it was believed that the novelty would receive a curved "2K ProXDR" OLED display at 120 Hz, like in OnePlus 13.

According to the latest leaks, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphone will be the first device in the Z Flip series to run on its own Exynos chipset. Specifically on the Exynos 2500. If the rumours about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE are confirmed, it will also feature this chip.

According to the latest rumours, all iPhone 17 models will feature a Dynamic Island cutout in the screen, which will remain largely unchanged in size compared to the iPhone 16 models.

With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a new competitor in the top smartphone category. And it seems to be a serious competitor.

Marvel Rivals mystery

Samsung has started updating its latest flagship A-series model, the Galaxy A55, with new firmware. This smartphone is getting the latest January security update.

In December 2024, Google announced Identity Check for Android, a feature that prevents sensitive settings from being changed on stolen devices by requiring biometric data. On the same day, Samsung launched the One UI 7 beta programme based on Android 15 for Galaxy devices, which includes Identity Check.

The stable version of the software on the Galaxy S25 also includes this security feature.

Sharge has announced the launch of its new Loomos smartcockets powered by ChatGPT technology.

Sony is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the official launch of PlayStation in China and, to mark the occasion, it seems to have teamed up with Xiaomi to release a special PlayStation-branded fitness tracker. The new gadget is rumoured to be a customised version of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro.

Players can expect a lot of new content

Endless Legend 2 has already received a page on Steam

Demonstration of Doom: The Dark Ages demo during the Xbox Developer Direct received good reviews online. However, according to a well-known leak about Xbox extas1s, the game is also rumoured to be in development for Nintendo Switch 2.

The developers of the survival-horror Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have released the game's PC system requirements, which turned out to be quite affordable for most gamers.

After unveiling the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is shifting its focus to launching its next smartphones. According to a recent report, the company plans to release the mid-budget smartphones Galaxy A36 and A56 next.

Despite the fact that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake was not presented during the recent Xbox Developer Direct conference, it seems that the game is still on its way to release in the near future.

Last December, Nightdive Studios released The Thing: Remastered, and now Patch 1.1, which brings numerous gameplay, display, and overall gameplay bug fixes to the game.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has gone "gold" and will be released on 11 February

The offer is valid until 31 March

At the Unpacked event in San Jose, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series with the final version of One UI 7. One of the most interesting features in the S25 smartphones is the new Nearby Devices feature interface, which was not yet present in the beta version of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24.

South of Midnight will be released on the 8th of April

EA and DICE are actively preparing for the release of the next instalment of the Battlefield series, scheduled for 2025. Following the criticism associated with the releases of Battlefield V in 2018 and Battlefield 2042 in 2021, the developers decided to change their approach to game development and testing.

The game will be released on the 21st of February

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has announced new orders worth $518,000 for 12 Edge 130 drones. The customers are the US Army National Guard and another government agency.

The People's Liberation Army Navy of China (PLAN) has officially commissioned the first Type 054B guided-missile frigate CNS Luohe. The commissioning ceremony took place in Shandong province and the frigate was handed over to the North Sea Fleet.

Russia is ramping up production of its own components for Kalibr cruise missiles, as reported by The Economist.

German and French companies have signed an agreement to establish the MGCS Project Company, which will develop and manufacture a new generation European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) tank.

Elon Musk's company, X, has begun a global rollout of its vertical video feed following a successful launch in the US. The feature has already become available in India, Australia and several European countries.

LG has unveiled a new 27-inch UltraGear 27G850A-B gaming monitor, which was initially launched in Japan. It is expected to become available in other countries in the near future.

Google has published a new blog post sharing details on how the Pixel passes tests for shock resistance, temperature fluctuations, water resistance, dust resistance, and material wear.

Google is introducing new changes to the Emergency SOS mode on its Pixel Watch smartwatch to minimise accidental emergency calls.

Ahead of TikTok's ban in the US on Sunday, American users started using the Chinese app RedNote, which provided a similar experience with short videos.

iOS 18 is showing excellent rates of popularity compared to last year's release of iOS 17. According to statistics provided by Apple, the new operating system is installed on 76% of iPhones released over the past four years.

The well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the upcoming iPhone 17 models that Apple will release this year will not have a smaller Dynamic Island.

Elon Musk wanted to set up an office in the centre of the White House. However, the Trump administration decided to create a new Department of Government Efficiency in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

Perplexity has now introduced a new Android application, Perplexity Assistant, which uses artificial intelligence to perform various tasks.

YouTube users report unskippable ads that last for hours.