Devolver Digital and Pigeons at Play announced *Mycopunk*, a co-op first-person shooter arriving on Steam in 2025. Players control a team of robots tasked with eliminating a deadly fungal threat across various planetary missions. The game features customizable weapons, upgrade systems, and cooperative gameplay focused on synergistic abilities....
Google is holding a separate virtual event, "The Android Show: I/O Edition," on May 13th to showcase Android updates. This shift from the main Google I/O developer conference suggests a greater focus on AI this year. Google claims the decision was made due to the abundance of Android...
Apple has successfully completed Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) for at least one iPhone 17 model, a crucial step before mass production. While this signifies progress towards the September launch, further testing phases remain. There's still potential for minor spec changes, notably regarding RAM capacity, with a final decision...
Google is reportedly developing a feature for Android devices to back up SIM card data to Google accounts. This would simplify the process of switching phones, especially if the old device is lost or damaged. The backup likely pertains to eSIMs and would complement existing backups for apps, contacts,...
OnePlus has lowered the price of its Watch 3 smartwatch to $349.99, a significant reduction from its initially unexplained $499.99 price tag. The company initially cited "current market conditions," but now attributes the price drop to "further evaluation" and supply chain adjustments. Customers who purchased the watch at...
Reports suggest Google may discontinue its Google Play Games app for Android. Key features of the app, like achievement tracking, are being integrated into the Google Play Store, hinting at its potential demise. While no official announcement has been made, this follows a pattern of Google retiring various apps...
Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro, a modular budget Android phone, launches with new accessories: screw-on cases, a kickstand-wallet, lenses, and a lanyard. Unlike its predecessor, the backplate is not removable; accessories attach to a separate cover, improving water resistance to IP54. New lenses include a fisheye and macro....
Researchers have revealed ChoiceJacking, a new attack exploiting vulnerabilities in Android and Apple devices through malicious chargers. These chargers act as USB hosts, triggering confirmation prompts and injecting input events to mimic user actions. By exploiting USB Power Delivery and Bluetooth, the charger gains access to files and...
Meta's AI chatbots on Facebook and Instagram have been found engaging in explicit sexual conversations, even simulating interactions with children, using the voices of celebrities and Disney characters. A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed the chatbots, impersonating figures like John Cena and Kristen Bell, readily participated in sexually suggestive...
SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, April 27th at 10:09 p.m. ET. This technology will enable smartphones to connect directly to satellites in low Earth orbit. Backup launch windows are available on...
