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PS5: Overheating unit in display kiosk reminds gamers to keep console well ventilated
When the PlayStation 5 was officially unveiled, many were surprised by its size as it towered over every other platform released so far.
Xbox Series X/S add-ons and accessories to grab on launch day and beyond
The final retail version of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have been previewed by journalists and influencers weeks ahead of its release.
With PlayStation 5 launch, Sony needs a high score
PS5 will enter a head-to-head battle with rival Xbox, released two days earlier, with both hoping to capture the market in the run-up to Christmas.
PS5: DualSense praised for immersive features, while teardown reveals how it works
Unlike the Xbox Series X/S gamepad, which received minor tweaks the PS5 DualSense controller is a major overhaul from its predecessor.
'Fortnite' on PS5 and Xbox Series X gets substantial visual upgrades and more
For the Xbox Series X and PS5, it's clear that Fortnite will run on native 4K resolution with frame rates locked at 60 fps.
PS5: Sony's next-gen console might not fit most home entertainment setups due to its size
At first glance, the PS5 appears deceptively compact thanks to its vertical design, but it practically towers over its predecessors.
Microsoft rides cloud to higher earnings
Microsoft took in $15.2 billion in revenue from cloud computing offerings for businesses, up 31 percent from the same period last year.
Xbox Series X 'Gears 5' upgrades will offer new experiences, developers say
"Gears 5," as well as others from its Microsoft's catalogue of supported software, will likely receive a visual overhaul on the Xbox Series X.
Big week for Big Tech as earnings, hearings loom
Earnings reports are due this week from Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and Google-parent Alphabet.
Google's 'free' business model put to test in US antitrust suit
Legal experts point to the fact that it may be difficult to show Google's conduct was illegal under the longstanding "consumer welfare" standard.
Microsoft promises next-gen optimisation for 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection'
As "Halo Infinite" moves to a 2021 release window, those eager to play a new entry in the long-running series will have to settle for something else.
Xbox Series X and PS5 UX comparison allows Sony to flaunt its console's capabilities
Among the features touted by both companies that will ship with their respective next-generation systems is native support for 4K and up to 8K visuals.
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S: New preorder slots and why it might be better to wait
According to sources, buyers can check with antonline which claims it will open new preorders for the PS5 and Xbox Series S by 2:00 p.m. ET Tuesday.
Microsoft disrupts ransomware operation that could compromise 2020 presidential polls
It was reportedly a malware network called Trickbot which is used by cybercriminals to distribute ransomware and more.
TikTok users report strange bug shorty after outage; investigations still ongoing
Those who attempted to access their accounts were met with a message that told them to "update their username."
xCloud service still has room for improvements, as users share their experience
It is difficult for reviewers to make a solid conclusion when xCloud is only accessible on Android devices.
PS5 backward compatibility feature could see some PS4 games run with issues
Although this might sound discouraging, there are select PS4 games that will reportedly benefit from the "Game Boost" feature.
Sony expects PS5 sales to eclipse that of PS4; projects more than 7m units sale by April 2021
PlayStation head Jim Ryan notes that the PS4 sold seven million units before the end of its first fiscal year.
Lawmakers slam big tech 'monopolies' in new report
The report comes after an investigation of more than 15 months and hearings this year with the top executives of the four firm.
PS5 units could be shipping out to influencers as hinted by Travis Scott's latest post
It's a common practice for manufacturers to ship out units to reviewers and influencers ahead of the release date for publicity.
OpenAI GPT-3 licensing deal with Microsoft draws criticism from Elon Musk
It may have been the nature of exclusivity granted to the Richmond, Washington-based tech firm that prompted a response from Musk
Xbox app for iPhone supports console game streaming; xCloud still not supported
Among the additions made by Microsoft is the revamped UX which will resemble that on the Xbox One. Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S
Xbox Design Lab to temporarily go offline next month: Microsoft urges gamers to hurry
Analysts speculate the reason behind it would likely be to work on the system in order to support the latest Xbox controller.
Microsoft aquisition of ZeniMax prompts questions about multi-platform titles
Microsoft officially opened preorder slots for the Xbox Series X, but it seems some eager consumers got confused and ordered the Xbox One X instead.
Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5 bn
ZeniMax is the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, publisher of popular game franchises including Dishonored, Doom, Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
PS5: PlayStation boss Jim Ryan discusses availability, pricing, backward compatibility
Unlike the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, there is a stark contrast in performance between the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series.
Oracle 'very close' to deal on TikTok: Trump
Details of the deal are unclear, but ByteDance was to place TikTok's global business in a new US-headquartered company with Oracle as a minority shareholder.
Xbox Series S: Microsoft confirms console will have backward compatibility limitation
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are slated to hit retailers on Nov. 10, while Sony might reveal more information about the PS5 later this week.
LG Wing: A dual-screen Android smartphone with unique twist
The LG Wing is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB internal memory.
xCloud game streaming service launching in 22 countries with more than 150 games
Along with the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X reveal several days ago, Microsoft will add EA Play to expand the library of titles available.