58% of children have heard of VPNs and understand their usage, while 22% have used one to dodge age checks in the last three months.
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2026 has already had a modern take on James Bond in game form thanks to IO Interactive's 007 First Light, and now it's getting some retro bondage thanks to a throwback spy FPS that's been in the works for a while. Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a GoldenEye-inspired romp from solo developer Replicant D6, releases next month.
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Just days after Compulsion Games bought back its independence from Microsoft as part of Xbox's mass layoffs, the studio - facing the realities of going it alone - is already on the hunt for new work opportunities.
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Following backlash to Roblox's proposed pricing changes over the unification of 2D and 3D avatar assets, further adjustments have been made.
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WhatsApp is developing a first-party cloud storage option for chat backups on iPhone, providing users with an alternative to iCloud for the first time, according to app tinkerer WABetaInfo. Code found in the WhatsApp beta for iOS (version 26.28.10.16), available through TestFlight, suggests that users will eventually be able to pick their preferred backup destination directly from the app's chat backup settings. iCloud however will remain the default. The feature harks back to one that WABetaInf...
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Apparently no new sensor, though.
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Here’s what we know about Pull a Lucky Fish codes, and when we may get them in the game.
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Rumours of Switch 2 upgrades continue to pour in following talk of Nintendo looking to upgrade the console's LCD panel. Now, a major Korean technology website is claiming serious talks are underway at the Japanese giant about exploring the possibility of an OLED model.
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Google has struck a deal to purchase a major solar project's entire electrical output to offset its fossil fuel emissions.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Infinity Vision tickets for Avengers: Doomsday will go on sale next week.
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Google has announced the rollout of Chrome's latest AI features to Mac and PC users in the U.K., indicated by a new "Ask Gemini" button with a sparkle icon in the upper right side of the browser. Gemini in Chrome can work across multiple tabs, which is supposed to make it useful for comparing and summarizing information from several websites at once. It also integrates with Google services such as Calendar, YouTube, Gmail, and Maps, allowing users to perform tasks like jumping to a specific mome...
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It may have taken me a while to admit it - and I certainly pushed back for a time, but I worry I am getting too old for Call of Duty. Not the series as a whole; I find a lot of entertainment in the ooh-rah campaigns, and I am especially fond of the gameplay and engine evolutions of some of Activision's post-Modern Warfare 2019 efforts. I dabble in Zombies here and there, and I'm happy to play whatever supplementary third mode is on offer in any given year, but I struggle to spend any longer in m...
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Having recently parted ways with former owners Xbox as part of the console maker's mass cuts, South of Midnight and We Happy Few developers Compulsion Games have announced they're seeking opportunities to collaborate with other studios. Likely to help them keep the lights on until they've got a new game of their own well on its way, Compulsion look to have turned their focus towards landing a co-development or support gig on someone else's project.
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Kingdom Hearts will be making a big appearance at the upcoming D23 Disney fan event in California next month, though those holding out hope for a lengthy Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal or two should probably not hold their breath.
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The Hisense A10 has an E Ink main display and a magnetic LCD screen you can attach to its rear.
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In August 2024, Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno left Capcom after "30 years and five months" at the Japanese publisher. The legendary developer, responsible for creating Dragon's Dogma and the Devil May Cry franchise, is practically synonymous with the former. It's a well-known story that he originally conceived of the game around the time he was working on Devil May Cry in the early 2000s, and had to fight hard for time and budget when preparing the launch of the original Dragon's Dogm...
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You can build up your gaming library nicely with the Narrative 12 for $10 Humble Bundle - with some real gems included in it
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Chrome's Gemini integration has arrived in the UK.
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This looks like a serious amount of fun! Inspired by some classics like GoldenEye and Perfect Dark, the shooter Agent 64: Spies Never Die launches August 11th
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Inspired by classics from the PlayStation 1 era, Pulsebreaker is a back to basics survival horror game that looks like you'll need spare pants to play
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This upcoming indie survival game looks quite unusual with its mixture of atmospheric storytelling and immersive survival mechanics
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Abyssal Merge looks just as crazy as it sounds with you needing multi-tasking skills to beat this unique upcoming bullet hell
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Apple has made available the first public beta of iOS 27, bringing a more stable version of the software to a wider audience following lengthy testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your device for the beta software and how to install it. Signing up to get the iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 public beta is simple once you know how – it can be done by enrolling an iPhone or iPad in Apple's free Apple Beta Software Program. The steps you need to complete to install the software on your ...
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Taking place at Disney's "ultimate" fan event. The Kingdom Hearts series will be getting a proper release on Nintendo platforms this October, with Kingdom Hearts 4 also confirmed to arrive on the Switch 2 in the future. As part of its fan event D23 this year, Disney announced a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts", taking place on 15th August 2026. According to an official description, it will commemorate 25 years of the series. The first game debuted in March 2002.
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A familiar face. As part of Octopath Traveler's 8th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix has announced the latest entry Octopath Traveler 0 will be getting an update later this year. Full details haven't been shared just yet, but we do have some insight about what to expect via the official anniversary broadcast. As highlighted by Gematsu, players can expect a "new formidable foe" in the Monster Arena, and there'll also be a new resident arriving in town from a certain game...
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Switch 2 launched with an LCD panel. Since the reveal of the Switch 2, there have been ongoing rumours about an updated model swapping the LCD screen for an OLED panel. Although it seems less likely in the immediate future after rising costs in the tech space and even a Switch 2 price hike, a new report by ZDNet Korea claims Nintendo is currently considering "applying" OLED technology to its latest product in a new revision.
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EVE Online is for nerds, EVE Vanguard is for the jocks.
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Following last month's major game update. Last month, Square Enix released a major patch for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on the Switch 1 & 2. Now, it's released another update, bumping the game up to Version 1.5.1. This patch is much smaller update and contains some adjustments to the New Game + mode. A few other minor issues have also been resolved.
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The Long Walk had a long walk to theaters
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Apple released the iOS 27 public beta today, and if you've been curious about the new software, now's the time to try it out. iOS 27 brings Siri AI, performance improvements, and lots of new Apple Intelligence features. With the public betas, you don't need to wait until September to see what's new. iOS 27 is one of Apple's most stable betas compared to prior years. We never recommend installing a beta on a main device, especially if you rely on important health apps, but if you have a secon...
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Apple is adding a new warning about malicious iMessages in iOS 26.6, according to X user @limpless_skelly, who shared a mockup of the notification. The pop-up will warn users that a message could be trying to harm their iPhone or compromise their privacy. Apple asks users to share the message so it can guard against future attacks, and there are "Not Now," "Share With Apple," and "Don't Report" options to tap. Not Now likely causes the pop-up to surface again at a later time. New in iOS 26.6 Bet...
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Bring on the magenta and peach.
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Loki creator, Avengers: Doomsday co-writer Michael Waldron is developing Nova
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Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.
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Independence all the way.
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