Facebook is giving Groups a tune-up with new features, not to mention tools to ensure healthy discussions. Like it or not, Reels are coming to Groups — members can share how-to guides, vacation recaps and other videos using the seemingly omnipresent format. You can also update your Group profile to share things you might have … Read more
The remastered version of Alan Wake is now available on the Nintendo eShop, just in time for Halloween. It was initially released for Windows, PS4 and PS5, as well as Xbox One and Xbox X|S in October 2021. But in May this year, Remedy Entertainment’s creative director Sam Lake revealed that the cult classic will … Read more
Snap has introduced a number of features for its Snapchat+ subscription app, including a new “Story Expiration” feature, along with custom notification sounds, camera borders and more. The Story feature looks useful, and appears designed to tempt hardcore users to sign up for the $4 per month service. With story expiration, subscribers can choose to … Read more
Google has detailed the new, recent and upcoming changes to its Messages app in an effort to advocate for the more widespread adoption of the RCS messaging protocol. Apple chief Tim Cook recently made clear that the company has no plans to fix the ‘green bubbles’ texting experience anytime soon, but Google’s feature additions improve … Read more
If you’re in the market for a new streaming device, chances are you want to improve your home entertainment experience. Maybe you’ve been relying on your phone or tablet for binge-watch sessions, or perhaps your TV’s built-in operating system just isn’t cutting it anymore. Streaming dongles, like the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, and set-top … Read more
Instagram is expanding its efforts to fight abuse, and that includes not-so-subtle encouragement to stay civil. The company is introducing DM “kindness reminders” that ask you to “keep Instagram a supportive place” when you message a creator. This probably won’t deter committed trolls when it arrives in the “coming weeks,” but the social network clearly … Read more
Apple isn’t just updating iPad and Mac software next week. The company has revealed that Fitness+ will come to the iPhone on October 24th in tandem with required software updates, including iOS 16.1. You’ll need the handset to sign up, but it will also be accessible through the iPad and Apple TV. You also won’t … Read more
Konami today dropped a ton of news about the future of its iconic horror franchise. Aside from confirming that remake of Silent Hill 2, the studio revealed three new games. Townfall comes from Annapurna Interactive and No Code, a Glasgow studio known for strong narrative titles like Observation and Stories Untold. The short teaser for Townfall … Read more
Blackmagic Design is bringing it’s popular DaVinci Resolve video editing app to the iPad, promising support for RAW, cloud collaboration and more, the company announced on Twitter. It won’t be a full version of the PC/Mac app, as it will initially feature just the Cut and Color pages. Otherwise, though, “it will be similar to … Read more
Google has launched News Showcase in France, and it has teamed up with over 65 publishers representing over 130 publications for the program’s expansion in the country. Now, users in France will see panels populated by articles from participating publications when they navigate to the News tab on Android, iOS or the web and in … Read more