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Cyberpunk 2077 - Johnny Silverhand and V Get „Budget” Figures
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 02 January 2020, 16:07
McFarlane Toys has started a pre-sale of figures of Cyberpunk 2077. At this point you can order a male version of V and Johnny Silverhand. However, their quality leaves something be desired.
Puma Creates Gaming Shoes
Konrad Serafinski, 19 December 2019, 13:21
Puma presented its first shoes dedicated to professional gamers. Active Gaming Footwear is designed to provide comfort and maximum performance increase when playing.
Programmable Buttons on DualShock 4; Here's Sony's Official Attachment
Bart Swiatek, 17 December 2019, 20:32
Sony has created an attachment that adds two programmable buttons to the DualShock 4 gamepad. The device works with any model of the controller and will be available for sale in February next year.
Almost 10" and $700 - Spectacular Figure of The Witcher 3's Yennefer
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 03 December 2019, 22:43
Pre-orders for figures of the famous sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in an alternative costume have just launched. Beloved of Geralt of Rivia looks stellar, but potential collectors may be deterred by the high price.
Phil Spencer: „Nobody's Asking for VR”; Xbox Scarlett is Not About That
Jacob Blazewicz, 26 November 2019, 12:38
Phil Spencer from Microsoft commented on the support of virtual reality by the Xbox Scarlett console. Xbox's boss said that the company does not focus on VR at the moment, as this is not what customers expect from it.
Stadia's Problems With 4K - Google Responds
Jacob Blazewicz, 25 November 2019, 23:28
Google has responded to allegations about Google Stadia's problems with 4K resolution in many games. According to the company, everything depends on the game's optimization made by the developers.
Google Stadia - Input Lag Has Been Reduced In Some Titles
Laty, 23 November 2019, 16:23
As it turns out, Google Stadia has lower latency issues in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Xbox One X. The results of the test were posted on YouTube by the editors of the Digital Foundry channel.
Google Stadia Consumes Over 7 GB of Data per Hour
Laty, 21 November 2019, 11:10
Google Stadia consumes large amounts of data when streaming. As a result, few users have Internet transfer resources that allow them to freely enjoy the gaming on the road for a longer period of time.
Google Stadia Reviews - Disappointing for Now, but has Potential
Laty, 19 November 2019, 13:36
Google Stadia video game streaming service is now available on the market. Does the new product have a chance to stand out against other platforms? The first reviews have appeared on the Internet, which enables us to answer this question.
Smart Toilet is the Future - Let Your Potty Run a Medical Checkup
Julia Dragovic, 19 November 2019, 13:33
Today is the World Toilet Day. What will the toilet of the future look like? First of all, healthy. Bloo has just created an advertising campaign that will answer this question more broadly. And by the way, it will make you doubt capitalism again.
Here's a Gaming HDMI Cable with RGB for Almost $200
Laty, 15 November 2019, 15:04
Vivify launches an HDMI cable with LED backlighting. If you are still not satisfied with the number of LEDs on your gaming rig, this cable can be the fulfillment of your most secret dreams.
The Price of Nintendo Switch Won't Change
Adrian Werner, 12 November 2019, 13:28
Nintendo CEO announced that there are no plans to reduce the price of the Switch console. The company does not want to reduce the value of this hardware platform in the eyes of customers.
Witcher Coins; Sapkowski's Cooperation With The Mint of Gdansk
Konrad Serafinski, 08 November 2019, 14:31
The Mint of Gdansk, in cooperation with Andrzej Sapkowski, will produce a series of collector coins based on The Witcher. For the time being, the available coins are related thematically to the short story collection Last Wish.
Virtual Assistant Alexa May Help Solve a Murder Case
Milosz Szubert, 04 November 2019, 14:23
Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa may have witnessed a murder. The case in question is that of Adam Crespo, a Florida resident, who was accused of murdering his partner. Intelligent Echo speakers probably recorded some essential information.
Google Buys Fitbit for Over $2 Billion
Adrian Werner, 04 November 2019, 13:26
Google has announced its intention to acquire Fitbit, a company specializing in the production of fitness trackers and smartwatches.
Vatican and Acer Present eRosary; Already Available in Sale
Julia Dragovic, 30 October 2019, 14:27
A not obvious cooperation between the Holy See and Acer resulted in the Click To Pray eRosary. A digital rosary and fitness band in one is compatible with the papal application improving prayer recitation. Since yesterday the gadget is available in stores, but do not take out your wallets just yet.
Xiaomi Announces Smartwatch. Google Will Buy Fitbit to Make its Own?
Bart Swiatek, 29 October 2019, 13:12
Xiaomi is likely to present its original smartphone soon, based on the WearOS Mi Watch system, which looks a lot like Apple Watch. Google is also interested in entering the market of this type of equipment - according to Reuters agency, the company is conducting talks on the acquisition of Fitbit.
World's Smallest Camera Can Fit in a... Vein
Bart Swiatek, 25 October 2019, 13:41
OmniVision presented OV6948 - the smallest camera available commercially on the market. The device will help, among others, doctors, veterinarians and crime scenes analysts. The device found its place in the Guinness Book of Records.
People Raised $1.8 Million For a Smart Cutting Board
Bart Swiatek, 18 October 2019, 14:14
A fundraiser for the ChopBox, a... smart cutting board, equipped with a number of functions and charms useful in the kitchen, is just coming to an end. The Yes Company was supported by 13,000 people who raised as much as $1.8 million. This is about 18000% of the amount requested by the creators of the device.
Google Stadia Controller Not so Wireless on PC and Smartphone
Bart Swiatek, 17 October 2019, 12:51
It seems that the Google Stadia controller will only allow wireless playing if the games are streamed using Chromecast Ultra. If you want to use the Stadia on your smartphone or PC, you will need to connect it to the gamepad with a USB-C cable, or... use a different controller.
Blizzard Removes Mei Figure From its Store
Jakub Mirowski, 14 October 2019, 11:23
Blizzard removed Mei figure from its store. Players suspect that the reason for getting rid of this Overwatch character is the fact that she has become one of the symbols of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
Microsoft Surface Duo - Smartphone That Looks Like Nintendo DS
Bart Swiatek, 03 October 2019, 22:23
Microsoft announced Surface Duo - a smartphone-like device equipped with dual-screen and a gadget that will run on Android OS.
Boston Dynamics Releases Impressive Ad; One of the Robots on Sale
Bart Swiatek, 26 September 2019, 13:55
Boston Dynamics has once again presented the capabilities of one of its robots - the humanoid Atlas. The machine can perform smooth turns and jumps. Another product of the company - the dog-like Spot - was put on sale.
Fallout 76 Collector's Helmets Sprout Mold and Get Recalled
Barth Faryna, 24 September 2019, 21:21
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission calls for refraining from the use of T-51b Power Armor collector's helmets from Fallout 76 that were sold GameStop. The use of the item may pose a health hazard.
Samsung Galaxy Fold - $2000 Smartphone is Extremely Fragile
Julia Dragovic, 23 September 2019, 12:47
Samsung has released a video that shows how future and current users should take care of their new Fold. The company also reveals that the magnet holding a smartphone in folded position may demagnetize credit cards, and if you have an implanted medical device, you should consult a physician before buying it. And there's more of it.
Playing in Tesla, Driving on Autopilot
Paul Wozniak, 17 September 2019, 11:08
American UFC player Kevin Lee has uploaded a video to his Instagram, on which he plays Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch console while driving Tesla on autopilot.
Switch Gets Bent Controllers? Nintendo Patents New Joy-Cons
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 09 September 2019, 16:18
Nintendo may introduce new, more ergonomic Joy-Cons for the Switch console. May, but it doesn't have to, because so far the patent for bent controllers has only been filed online.
Doom Bone Vodka - Licensed Vodka Based on Bones
Adrian Werner, 08 September 2019, 21:49
Bethesda Softworks and Rebel Distillers have joined forces to create Doom Bone Vodka, a vodka based on bones to promote the upcoming Doom Eternal.
Replica of Sam Fisher's Goggles Teases New Splinter Cell
Paul Wozniak, 04 September 2019, 22:19
GameStop offers a replica of Sam Fisher's goggles from the Splinter Cell series. In their description, we can find information about the upcoming release of the latest installment of the series.
USA vs China: Hardware Manufacturers Have Already Lost $10 Billion
Barth Faryna, 02 September 2019, 13:00
The trade war between the USA and China has entered a new phase. On September 1, this year US President Donald Trump introduced new customs duties on Chinese goods, which could hit consumers' wallets.
Chinese Company Baidu Bests Google in the Smart Speaker Market
Barth Faryna, 27 August 2019, 14:20
The name Baidu may not tell you much, but in fact it is the largest search engine used in China and Japan. The company also produces smart speakers and has just outpaced Google in this sector.
IKEA Establishes a Business Unit for Smart Home Technology
Paul Wozniak, 18 August 2019, 22:57
The Swedish company has announced that it has established a new business unit to deal with smart home technology. There has already been a project for this before, but from now on IKEA plans to invest much more money in it.
Here's „Portable” PS4 and Xbox One
Bart Swiatek, 07 August 2019, 11:44
GAEMS currently offers the Guardian Pro XP suitcase, a portable case for Xbox One or PlayStation 4. The device is dedicated to mobile streamers and professional gamers and features a 1440p screen resolution and stereo speakers.
The EU: Google Won't Listen to Recordings Collected by Assistant App
Bart Swiatek, 02 August 2019, 11:35
The German Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has banned Google from listening to sound material recorded through the use of Smart Assistant app. The company agreed and offered to refrain from this practice throughout the European Union for a certain period of time.
NVG in Collector's Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Milosz Szubert, 01 August 2019, 13:14
In the Dark Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you will find actual night vision goggles. Its price will probably amount to 200 dollars.
Facebook Used AI for Road Mapping
Bart Swiatek, 25 July 2019, 10:55
Facebook, in collaboration with the OpenStreetMap community, has developed a tool that uses artificial intelligence to quickly create maps. AI managed to map the roads in Thailand twice as fast as a team of 100 experts.
Nintendo Comments on Defective Joy-Cons [Updated]
Frozen, 24 July 2019, 15:53
The Japanese company commented on the problem of „drifting” Joy-Con controllers for the Nintendo Switch console. However, it was not the answer the fans were hoping for.
PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC in One Place - That's Origin Big O 2.0
Arkadiusz Dziermanski, 22 July 2019, 11:34
Origin PC company unveiled the hardware that combines a high-performance gaming PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The platform is equipped with 64 GB RAM and Nvidia Titan RTX graphics card.
The Controversial FaceApp is Registered in Russia
Julia Dragovic, 18 July 2019, 11:52
Wireless Lab, the owner of FaceApp, is registered in Russia, which raises some doubts among its users. The developers have already made an official statement, and in the United States, Senator Chuck Schumer has written a letter to the FBI asking for an investigation into the processing of user data.
New Nintendo Switch Model With Even Better Battery Than Switch Lite
Michael Kulakowski, 17 July 2019, 23:22
Nintendo announced that soon a new version of the standard model of Nintendo Switch will be available for sale, which will have a battery that is more efficient by even several dozen percent. In terms of length of mobile operation, the device bests the Nintendo Switch Lite announced last week.
Kinect Used as Airport Security Camera
Jacob Blazewicz, 17 July 2019, 22:58
Passengers using the airport in Newark can now rest easy. The staff decided to use additional assistance to monitor the airport. For this purpose. they've installed a... Kinect camera from an Xbox One.
Here's Impressive Figure of Baldur From God of War For $1199
Milosz Szubert, 16 July 2019, 12:17
The Japanese company Prime 1 Studio has prepared a prototype of the impressive Baldur figure. The antagonist of God of War measures over 62 centimetres. It was valued at 1199 dollars and its launch is planned for the period between July and November 2020.
The World of Cyberpunk 2077 Album Announced
Adrian Werner, 16 July 2019, 11:12
Dark Horse announced The World of Cyberpunk 2077, an illustrated album filled with information about the universe of CD Projekt RED's game.
Anti-5G Radiation Underwear is Here
Julia Dragovic, 11 July 2019, 13:14
Wavesafe underwear will protect your gonads from 5G radiation. And the whole civilization while it's at it. You can start dismantling your Faraday cages now.
Standard Switch Gets New CPU
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 July 2019, 12:57
Nintendo has filed an application to the Federal Communications Commission to change the specs of Nintendo Switch. The document refers to the original console model and mentions the NAND memory and Nvidia Tegra chip modifications, which, as rumors suggest, may translate into increased performance.
Smaller, Portable - Nintendo Switch Lite Announced
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 July 2019, 00:38
Rumors about the new model of the Nintendo Switch console have been confirmed. Presented today, Nintendo Switch Lite will give up the hybrid character of the original console in favour of mobile functions.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Beats Sales of S9; Top Price, Top Popularity
Julia Dragovic, 03 July 2019, 15:42
Sales results of Samsung Galaxy S10 outperformed those of its predecessor, S9, and the most popular model turned out to be the most expensive one - Galaxy S10 Plus. I think somebody's doing pretty well here!
Samsung's Deputy CEO Embarrassed by the Problems with Galaxy Fold
Conrad Hazi, 02 July 2019, 14:47
The first folding phone call from Samsung - Galaxy Fold - has been announced many months ago. However, the premiere has been postponed for a long time, and DJ Koh, the company's deputy CEO admitted that he was embarrassed by the situation and partly to blame.
Bethesda Finally Delivered - New Bags From Fallout 76 Have Reached Players
Jakub Mirowski, 16 June 2019, 16:54
After a long wait, people who contacted the Bethesda company at the turn of last and this year, began to receive the promised canvas bags from the collector's edition of Fallout 76.
Xbox Elite 2 Controller Announced; Release in November
Michael Kulakowski, 10 June 2019, 01:19
New version of the award-winning Xbox Elite controller was presented on Microsoft's E3 2019 Expo conference. The gamepad, which was once again built from a scratch, will debut on the market in November this year.