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IKEA Develops a Line of Items for Gamers

Milosz Szubert, 05 June 2019, 13:10

In 2020, the IKEA chain will offer products from the UPPKOPPLA series. These will be personalized gadgets designed for gamers to improve the comfort of playing.

Google Stadia - Games, Prices, Other Details Revealed on June 6

Agnes Adamus, 04 June 2019, 00:27

Stadia is Google's latest project for streaming games from the cloud. Over a week ago, a tweet informed us that this summer we will get to know the first details about the service. Today, Google announced that the presentation will take place on June 6.

Samsung Revives the Mona Lisa Using a Single Photo

Sin, 24 May 2019, 23:00

Samsung has unveiled a new technology that could revolutionize the video world. Company engineers, based on artificial intelligence procedures, are able to generate a smooth animation of any person's face based on only one photograph.

Crank-Equipped Portable Console Playdate Announced

Frozen, 23 May 2019, 16:17

Panic, the publisher of Firewatch and Untitled Goose Game, will launch a new mobile console called Playdate. The device will have a black and white screen and an unusual controller in the form of a detachable crank.

Nintendo Switch Sells Better than PS4 in Japan

Conrad Hazi, 16 May 2019, 12:36

According to data published by Famitsu, Nintendo Switch outperformed PlayStation 4 in terms of sales in Japan. The result is noteworthy as Switch debuted on the market 3 years later than PS4.

CD Projekt RED's Merch Store Opens

Michael Kulakowski, 08 May 2019, 21:49

CD Projekt RED has opened an official shop with merchandise related to The Witcher, Gwent and Cyberpunk 2077. Fans can buy T-shirts, plush toys, figurines, bags and mugs.

New Version of Google Assistant Employs Advanced AI Algorithms

Bart Swiatek, 08 May 2019, 11:32

Google has provided some details about the new version of its Assistant. The program is to receive a few useful functions, and to work much faster, thanks to the use of advanced machine learning algorithms.

Official Presentation of Valve Index

Agnes Adamus, 30 April 2019, 23:00

Today, Valve announced Valve Index, the company's VR goggles. During the presentation, the price and detailed specification of the device were revealed. The equipment is to be delivered to the first customers on June 28 this year.

Rumor: Nintendo Switch Lite in Autumn, Pro Version Delayed

Konrad Serafinski, 18 April 2019, 21:08

New rumors about new versions of Nintendo console appeared on the web. Switch Lite is expected to debut in autumn this year, while Pro will be available for sale with a delay due to technical problems.

Amazon Workers Are Listening to Your Conversations With Alexa

Bart Swiatek, 12 April 2019, 00:06

Bloomberg Agency reports that special teams hired by Amazon are assigned to listening and analyzing fragments of conversations recorded by the AI assistant Alexa.

Google Assistant in U.S. Starts Displaying Ads

Bart Swiatek, 08 April 2019, 14:55

The latest update of the Google Assistant has the program displaying ads in response to some user queries. Whether the feature will make it to all language editions of the Assistant remains to be seen.

Valve Index Hardware Requirements and Release Date Leaked

Konrad Serafinski, 02 April 2019, 17:13

First information on the release date and hardware requirements of Valve Index, the new VR set from the owners of Steam, have surfaced on the web.

SEGA Genesis Mini - New Retro Console Announced

Konrad Serafinski, 31 March 2019, 23:21

SEGA announced a release of a refreshed version of its once popular console. Genesis Mini will offer 40 classic titles available since day one. The console will launch this year.

Unannounced Google Game Controller Leaked?

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 March 2019, 23:26

Google has registered a patent related to notifications in the company's original game controller. A gamepad equipped with this function will not only send notifications but also offer a bunch of various facilitations.

Google Assistant Gets a Physical Button in Smartphones

Agnes Adamus, 25 February 2019, 15:09

Google's expansion in the AI market continues. Smartphones from producers that cooperate with the American giant will feature a dedicated button for launching Google Assistant.

Microsoft Announces HoloLens 2 AR Goggles

Bart Swiatek, 25 February 2019, 11:18

Microsoft has announced a new version of the HoloLens AR Goggles. The device features a number of improvements, including e.g. gesture controls.

Microsoft Employees Protest Against Cooperation with US Army

Adrian Werner, 24 February 2019, 22:20

A group of Microsoft employee demands the termination of the deal that has Microsoft developing AR technology for the US Army. The protesters are against their work being used to kill people.

App Breaks Nike's Auto-Lacing Shoes

Bart Swiatek, 22 February 2019, 15:11

Some owners of Nike's Auto-Lacing shoes, Nike Adapt BB, report that their smart shoes have stopped responding to commands. The problems are caused by the issues in the Android control app, most likely related to a recent update.

Nintendo Switch Gets VR This Year?

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 February 2019, 20:09

The rumors of Nintendo Switch gaining VR support have revived. According to Nintendo World Report, the Japanese company plans to reveal the VR device later this year, as well as add VR support to several exclusive titles.

Sales of VR devices for PCs exceeded 4 million copies

Frozen, 07 January 2019, 16:42

During a conference at CES 2019, Nvidia announced the total sales of virtual reality headsets for personal computers.

Fallout 76: collector's edition scandal continues

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 December 2018, 12:50

The controversies surrounding Fallout 76 seem to have no end. According to recent reports, Bethesda Softworks has sent high-quality backpacks with the title logo to YouTube influencers. The new report infuriated the players.

VR is dying, sales figures show

Mathias Zulpo, 30 July 2018, 04:10

A study conducted by Digital Trends is here to prove above all doubt that Virtual Reality is dying. But HTC begs to differ and says that's not the case and things are in fact looking up – at least when it comes to Vive.

Investments into VR projects decline

luckie, 24 April 2017, 15:42

VR technology has run into some trouble on its road to popularity. Because of mixed results acvieved by several big players in the industry, investors are now much more cautious about VR than they were in 2016.

PlayStation VR is a worldwide bestseller

luckie, 25 October 2016, 11:54

Everyone seems to want a PlayStation VR nowadays. The device is already out of stock in both US and UK Amazon, while other markets report sales numbers going through the roof.