iPhone 12 Launches; Users Report Problems
Another great hardware launch did not go according to plan. Users of the iPhone 12 family of devices report a couple of problems afflicting the new smartphones.
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Bartlomiej Sagan
November 16, 2020
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Smoking Xbox Series X and Other Issues; Microsoft Investigates [Update #2]
With the release of Xbox Series X, the first information about mechanical failures appeared. The hottest (literally) thing right now is the case of smoking console. Microsoft is investigating the subject, and we've checked what other problems the users are facing.
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Paul Musiolik
November 13, 2020
First (Few) Dead PS5s Reported
Shortly after the release of the PS5 in the USA and Japan, the first reports about the falling consoles appeared on the web. However, there are not too many of them, which gives hope that Sony has made sure the quality of its device is top notch.
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Paul Musiolik
November 13, 2020
PS4 Firmware Version 8.0 Update Breaks PSN
Sony released PS4 firmware update version 8.0, which integrates group and event tabs. Instead, communities and events were removed, and what's worse, access to PSN was broken.
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Paul Musiolik
October 14, 2020
Xbox Series X Has Heat Issues? True or Not, Rumors Persist
Information that has appeared in the impressions of some of the influencers testing Xbox Series X suggests that Microsoft's platform has a problem with the amount of heat it generates.
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Bart Swiatek
October 7, 2020
RTX 3080 Taking Flak for Significant Issues Reported by Users
Selected RTX 3080 models face serious problems. Owners report games crashing when the card reaches high clock. Manufacturers have aknowledged the issue and are trying to find a solution.
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Paul Musiolik
September 24, 2020
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Sony Has Trouble With Production of PS5 [Update: Sony Denies]
Sony encountered problems in the production process of PlayStation 5. Half of the produced chipsets are unusable, so the factories will prepare 4 million fewer consoles.
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Paul Musiolik
September 16, 2020
More Than Billion Android Phones at Risk From Security Gap in CPUs
Vulnerabilities found in Qualcomm processors are putting more than one billion Android devices at risk.
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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
August 10, 2020
Hackers can Attack a Quick Charger to Burn Your Phone
Experts from the Chinese company Xuanwu Lab have discovered a dangerous security gap that allows the quick charger to be hacked and consequently used to melt or ignite the device connected to it.
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Bart Swiatek
July 21, 2020
Nintendo CEO Apologizes to Customers
At the meeting with investors, the CEO of Nintendo for the first time apologized to Nintendo Switch owners for problems with Joy-Con controllers. For three years now, console users have been complaining about malfunctioning analog sticks and constant problems with pads' connectivity, but so far they have been ignored by the Japanese company.
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Michael Kulakowski
June 30, 2020
Sony Launches Bug Bounty Initiative on PS4 and PSN
Sony Interactive Entertainment has just launched the Bug Bounty initiative, thanks to which users will be able to report various errors related to PS4 and PSN. Significant rewards are awaiting the best bug hunters.
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Damian Strozek
June 25, 2020
Wallpaper Freezes Android Phones
Users of Android phones came across an image, which - after being set as a wallpaper - crashes the smartphone. Everything indicates that the cause is a bug associated with the color palette.
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Bart Swiatek
June 1, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra - Users Report Breaking Camera Glass
On the company's official forum, some users of Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra complain that their phones have cracked the lens protection glass for no reason. They also complain that the company is neglecting the matter and the warranty does not cover the repair.
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Bart Swiatek
April 30, 2020
Problems With PS4 Firmware Version 7.50; Better Wait With Installation
Internet users report problems with their PlayStation 4 due to the latest software update. Some gamers have been unable to boot up the 7.50 firmware, while others have noticed malfunctions in the Blu-ray drive.
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Jacob Blazewicz
April 17, 2020
Samsung is Working on a New Fold. Again
All signs (read: disclosed patents) suggest that Samsung has written off the old, although new Fold. While the work on the smartphone was supposed to be finished, the company is already working on a completely new, transformed version. This time it will fold horizontally.
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Julia Dragovic
August 22, 2019
110 Degrees Inside Your PC? Not a problem, says AMD
AMD has addressed users' concerns about the high temperatures reached by the Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT cards. According to the manufacturer, new systems are adapted to operate at this temperature, and higher measurements are partly due to increased accuracy.
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Conrad Hazi
August 14, 2019
Nintendo Comments on Defective Joy-Cons [Updated]
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.
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July 24, 2019
iPhone 6 Explodes in the Hands of an 11-year-old Girl
Apple is trying to figure out what could have caused the iPhone 6 to explode in the hands of an 11-year-old girl. So far, the cause of the malfunction is unknown.
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Paul Wozniak
July 15, 2019
Anthem Will Shut Your Console Down [Updated]
Anthem's problems continue. The game not only crashes on PlayStation 4, but reportedly can even completely turn the console off.
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Adrian Werner
March 7, 2019
App Breaks Nike's Auto-Lacing Shoes
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.
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Bart Swiatek
February 22, 2019