The assumption is that Apex Legends is taking players away from the popular Fortnite game since Respawn’s Apex Legends battle royale title was only announced recently and it has already grown to 50 million players. However, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has said that contrary to popular belief, Apex Legends hasn’t really taken players away from Fortnite.Gamers see AL as a true … [Read more...] about Is Apex Legends Isn’t Taking Players Away From Fortnite?
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I eat sleep and breathe technology, along with geek toys and video games. When I'm not blogging about the latest gadgets and technology, I am usually reading about them, or busy playing fantasy role playing games or Star Trek: Attack Wing. You can follow me on Google+.
Streaming subscriptions surpassed cable in 2018
Believe it or not, there are still people cutting the cord today. Cable companies have been nervous about streaming services for a long time. So now they have even more reason to be nervous. An MPAA report citing IHS Markit data has shown that there were more subscriptions worldwide to online video services (613.3 million) than there were for cable (556 million) in 2018. That's … [Read more...] about Streaming subscriptions surpassed cable in 2018
Konami is bringing Castlevania and Contra to consoles
Konami is celebrating its 50th birthday and it has a lot to celebrate with so many classics. They are revealing three new compilations based on Castlevania, Contra and its early arcade games, each available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC (via Steam).The first collection is Arcade Classics, which consists of a pack of Konami's 1980s hits, like … [Read more...] about Konami is bringing Castlevania and Contra to consoles
Detective Pikachu producer wants a Pokemon Cinematic Universe
The Detective Pikachu movie will be arriving soon and while many were a little upset about the idea of a live-action Pokemon movie, the trailers have impressed fans. It's no wonder, with Ryan Reynolds’ sense of humor. This should be a hit. It looks like Detective Pikachu could be the start of something huge. It certainly looks fun.Speaking to IGN, the movie’s producer Ali … [Read more...] about Detective Pikachu producer wants a Pokemon Cinematic Universe
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Firefox 66 blocks autoplaying content
Videos that autoplay with sound online are a major annoyance. Mozilla is looking to do away with these online inconveniences, which is why the company has announced that the latest Firefox 66 release available today blocks autoplaying content by default.You can find autoplaying videos with sound on just about any kind of website these days, whether it is news or … [Read more...] about Firefox 66 blocks autoplaying content
Robots are invading the 2020 olympics
Robots are everywhere. Thankfully they aren't killing us just yet, but time will tell. The 2020 summer Olympics set in Japan will also have its share of robots. The Tokyo Olympics' Organizing Committee has launched a Tokyo 2020 Robot Project that will have robots providing assistance to spectators and other crews behind the scenes.For instance, robots from Toyota will help … [Read more...] about Robots are invading the 2020 olympics
Suicide Squad will be a total reboot
DCEU’s Suicide Squad had a lot of promise, but the movie wasn’t particularly well-received when it was released. Honestly, it was a pretty bad movie all around. Well, there's a sequel is in the works but apparently, it won’t be a direct sequel to the first movie. Instead, it is expected to be a “total reboot” of Suicide Squad. That's probably for the best.Producer Peter … [Read more...] about Suicide Squad will be a total reboot
Walmart may be launching a budget Android tablet
Amazon has had a lot of success with its low-cost Fire tablets and it looks like Walmart wants some of that action now. A new report claims that Walmart is planning to launch a cheap Android tablet under its in-house ONN brand, to be made by a Chinese supplier. The tablet will be powered by Android.A spokesperson for Walmart confirmed that the tablet will be launched under … [Read more...] about Walmart may be launching a budget Android tablet
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Snapchat’s gaming platform may arrive next month
It looks like we might see the launch of a gaming platform for Snapchat next month if we can believe rumors. I know, you wouldn't expect it from Snapchat. The announcement is expected at the Snap Partner Summit in Los Angeles on April 4th.Snap has not confirmed or denied the report about the launch of a gaming platform, so take it with a grain of salt for now. This isn't … [Read more...] about Snapchat’s gaming platform may arrive next month
Dota 2 app lets you predict pro match winners and get rewards
Valve doesn't just want you to watch Dota 2 eSports matches, it wants you to have a more interactive experience with the game. It even wants you to have a small stake in them. It just released a Dota Pro Circuit app for Android and iOS that lets you win Shards (the in-game currency for Dota Plus members) by predicting the winners of Circuit matches. This will be a lot of fun … [Read more...] about Dota 2 app lets you predict pro match winners and get rewards
IKEA delays its smart blinds
If you were looking forward to IKEAs smart blinds, you will have to wait. IKEA is delaying its smart blinds until later in 2019 so it can work on a firmware update. The Swedish furniture maker pushed back the release date for the smart blinds, which were expected in Europe last month and in the US in April because it had an opportunity for "improved functionality".IKEA said … [Read more...] about IKEA delays its smart blinds
Amazon Fire TV gets support for Apple Music
Apple Music has been making its way to more platforms recently. Amazon’s Echo speakers got support for the music streaming service in December of last year, allowing users to stream music from the service on-demand. And good news for another device. It’s now possible for Amazon Fire TV users to do the same.As of right now Apple Music subscribers in the United States can … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV gets support for Apple Music
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