Microsoft’s extensive gaming portfolio was hit hard by sweeping layoffs earlier this month. The situation appears to have been particularly galling for staff at Candy Crush developer King who are reportedly set to be replaced by AI tools they worked on. Multiple anonymous sources have told MobileGamer.biz that a number of narrative, UX, level design and … Read more
The nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards just dropped and, unsurprisingly, Apple TV+’s Severance led the pack with a whopping 27, including Best Drama. The streamer has another bona-fide hit with the Seth Rogen-led The Studio, which captured 23 nominations. However, HBO Max received the most kudos by platform, with 142 nominations in total. This … Read more
With so many different handheld gaming devices entering the market, having a flexible gamepad that works with many different hardware platforms can be a valuable addition to your gear collection. A promising new option arrived today with the pre-order announcement of the 8BitDo Pro 3. This controller retails for $70 and is due to start … Read more
The Emmy Awards will be held on September 14, 2025. See the full list of nominees and who got snubbed. The Emmy Awards will be held on September 14, 2025. See the full list of nominees and who got snubbed.
Xbox has confirmed the second batch of Game Pass additions for July. There’s no obvious headliner here, but there are a bunch of great additions to the catalog. These include indie hits like Wheel World and blockbusters like Robocop: Rogue City. Let’s get into it. Robocop: Rogue City came as a huge surprise back in … Read more
By: Lyssanoel Frater By: Lyssanoel Frater
Google has closed a $3 billion deal to secure 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power, as it looks to meet the data demands of its growing AI and cloud computing platforms by harnessing low-cost clean energy. Brookfield Asset Management’s renewables division says that its deal with Google is the largest deal of its kind for hydroelectricity. … Read more
Insta360 has launched a firmware upgrade and new accessories for its X5 360-degree camera as part of what it calls the Insta360 Summer Update. Key new features include “AdaptiveTone” to improve dual camera exposure, a new “Ultra Battery” for longer recording times, an ND filter set and custom-designed lenses. “It can be a struggle for … Read more
Sony just surprised the photography world by unveiling the RX1R III, a fixed-lens 35mm full-frame compact camera. Coming nearly ten years after the RX1R II, it has a 61MP Exmor R sensor along with Sony’s latest image processing technology that promises low noise and high dynamic range. Apart from all the new tech, the RX1R … Read more
Apple just announced a commitment of $500 million over several years to buy rare earth magnets from the US-based company MP Materials. These rare earth magnets are used in a number of products, including iPhones, MacBooks and the Apple Pencil stylus. The American-made magnets will be shipped throughout the world, to help “meet increasing global … Read more