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Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps
Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps Google’s Play Store has lost nearly half its apps since the beginning of last year, shedding around 1.8 million titles to leave approximately 3.4 million remaining. The decline reflects Google’s efforts to crack down on spammy and low-quality apps, including more thorough app reviews and requiring developers […]
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Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images
Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images Nvidia has launched a new tool called Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI, available to download today. The tool allows developers to generate AI images by creating them in 3D using Blender and then using Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.1 image generator. Users can manually […]
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This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld
This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device has a compact design, making it easy to type on and navigate Windows, despite some ergonomic compromises. The […]
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GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device plays games as well or better than popular gaming handhelds […]
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Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2
Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2 Nintendo has released a new update (V20.0.0) for the original Switch, preparing it for the upcoming Switch 2 release on June 5th. The update adds features like Home menu buttons for Virtual Game Cards and GameShare, which can only be used between two […]
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EA lays off staff and cancels a Titanfall game
EA lays off staff and cancels a Titanfall game Electronic Arts (EA) has laid off between 300-400 staff members as part of a restructuring effort. EA has also canceled a game set in the Titanfall universe, codenamed R7, which was being developed by Respawn Entertainment. Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends and Star Wars […]
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Borderlands 4 release date moved up two weeks
Borderlands 4 release date moved up two weeks Borderlands 4’s release date has been moved up by two weeks, shifting from September 23rd to September 12th. The change was announced by Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Interactive, who reassured players that development is going well and the game should be released earlier. Many gamers and […]
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‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers
‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers Playasia, a popular retailer for buying video games and other Asian products, has reassured customers that video games are not manufactured in China. The Trump administration’s planned import rule changes on May 2nd will impose new tariffs on goods imported from China, but it […]
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GOG is adding some classic Star Wars games to its preservation program
GOG is adding some classic Star Wars games to its preservation program GOG is adding several classic Star Wars games to its preservation program, which aims to keep older games playable on modern systems. The newly added games include: Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995), Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition (1993), Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special […]
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A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10 Apple’s App Store review process failed to catch an unofficial iOS port of Blue Prince, which was available for $10 and claimed to be the official game. The pirated iOS port was removed from the App Store shortly after it was discovered, but […]
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