Hacking group Fail0verflow announced Sunday evening that it had obtained the encryption “root keys” for the PlayStation 5, an important first step in any effort to unlock the system and allow users to run homebrew software. The tweeted announcement includes an image of what appears to be the PS5’s decrypted firmware files, highlighting code that […]
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Google explains why the Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner may feel slower at times
Almost all flagships and upper-midrange phones nowadays come equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. Google was the only major OEM that kept using the good old rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner on its smartphones. But that finally changed with the Pixel 6 series, which comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. However, over the past weeks, we […]
Nintendo says its new console will launch within the next 79 years
Forward-looking: Nintendo recently announced it will continue making gaming products. Its next console, it said in an earnings report, is scheduled for 20XX. In other words, it’ll launch sometime in the next 28,544 days (if there are no delays). In its report, Nintendo explained that it “plans to continue to expand its business around the […]
Microsoft releases Cumulative Update KB4023057 to Windows 11 to improve Windows Update reliability
From time to time Microsoft pushed out Cumulative Update KB4023057 to help improve Windows Update reliability. So far this has been for Windows 10, but now Microsoft has released the update for the first time for Windows 11. The software is a housecleaning patch of sorts which Microsoft has pushing put previously in anticipation of […]
Netflix will supposedly make iOS games available through the App Store
Now that Netflix is offering mobile games on Android, there’s a lingering question: how will iOS players join in when Apple’s policies bar all-in-one gaming services? The hard way, apparently. In his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (with help from developer Steve Moser) claimed to have seen code indicating Netflix would release all its […]
WhatsApp may be working on a Communities feature
Evidence is mounting that WhatsApp may be working on a Communities feature. XDA Developers first spotted the possibility in October, but now WABetaInfo has come forward with similar findings. According to WABetaInfo, the Communities feature appears to give group admins more power over groups. This includes the ability to create groups within groups, which may […]
Google Chrome users urgently warned to delete browser NOW – here’s why need to remove it from your Android
GOOGLE Chrome users are being warned to delete the browser as soon as possible amid fears highly sensitive data is being harvested. Phone data is reportedly at risk of being passed on without users ever realizing it. Forbes reports this latest Big Tech privacy nightmare could give users a reason to delete Chrome from their […]
Google lists screen protector brands ‘certified’ to work with the Pixel 6’s fingerprint sensor
With the Pixel 6 now just over a week old for most owners, the under-display fingerprint sensor has emerged as one of the bigger points of contention. Some are having issues with screen protectors, and Google now offers a list of brands that make accessories certified for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. As of […]
Microsoft finally improves dark mode for Windows 10 Search
Switching between light and dark themes across Windows 10 has provided consistency issues with the overall visual appearance. While almost all first party software, including the Calculator app, the Calendar app, the Windows 10 Mail app, Windows Security, Microsoft Store, and others, have included support for Windows 10 dark mode, one glaring feature across Windows […]
Microsoft Drops First Out-of-Band Update for Windows 11 – Brings Emergency Fixes for Some Issues
As reported earlier, Microsoft had confirmed a problem that was impacting the Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard, some built-in apps, and S Mode on Windows 11. The company has now released an out-of-band hotfix update to address the issues. Microsoft had released KB5008295 earlier to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This update […]
Person Furious That Someone Right Click Saved Their Precious NFT
In a mystifying new trend, people are willing to spend an astonishing amount of money on digital pieces of artwork in order to own exclusive rights to them. Non-fungibles tokens, or NFTs, have become a mainstay of the cryptocurrency world, offering those who have plenty of cash or crypto to spare a way to “reinvest” […]
Here’s what’s new with the redesigned Safari in macOS Monterey and how it works
Apple features a redesigned Safari with macOS Monterey but as it happens, the biggest UI change isn’t seen with the default version. Let’s jump into what’s changed, what’s new, and how Safari in macOS Monterey looks and works. Apple made its way through a lot of Safari iterations during the macOS Monterey beta period and […]