Koei Tecmo Dynasty Warriors: Origins released worldwide in January 2025 It is rare that a video game series becomes so popular it inspires copycats – but it is rarer still that it’s so unique it kicks off its own genre. But that’s what happened with Dynasty Warriors, a series which pioneered the so-called “1 vs … Read more
The 22nd annual Games for Change Festival will take place June 26 and June 27 in New York under the theme “Designing for Tomorrow.” The event will take place at the Parsons School of Design in New York City and the group put out a call this week for speakers and awards through February 5. … Read more
Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you’re an Apple Watch owner who experienced battery issues, you might be eligible to claim part of a $20 million settlement related to battery swelling problems. Also: Apple’s WatchOS 11.3 clobbers updates for older Apple Watches A recent settlement alleges that the first-generation Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 models had … Read more
Microsoft is getting rid of the VPN offered through Microsoft Defender. As spotted by , the company updated for privacy protection, its built-in VPN, to notify users that the service will end on February 28. The VPN was bundled with Microsoft Defender, which is available to anyone with a personal or family Microsoft 365 subscription, … Read more
SOUNDBAR DEALS OF THE WEEK Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. When it comes to streaming music, convenience is often king. That’s why most people are satisfied with listening to music via online platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. However, streaming music comes with its … Read more
Some of us here at io9 play video games, and we’re more than intrigued by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. While Sandfall Interactive’s Atlus–inspired RPG isn’t out until April, it’s already being eyed for a live-action movie. Per Variety, Sandfall is teaming with production company Story Kitchen to bring its debut game to the silver screen. The … Read more
On Friday, staff at what was formerly the United States Digital Service and is now part of Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative met with Stephanie Holmes, who identified herself as a part of the DOGE team and as the staff’s new HR representative. Throughout the meeting, which started at noon ET, dozens of USDS employees lobbed … Read more
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who … Read more
A senior U.S. lawmaker says representatives of Elon Musk were granted “full access” to a U.S. Treasury payments system used to disperse trillions of dollars to Americans each year, and warned that Musk’s access to the system poses a “national security risk.” Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democratic senator from Oregon and ranking member of the … Read more
(Image credit: Android Central) News Weekly is our column where we highlight and summarize some of the week’s top stories so you can catch up on the latest tech news. This is Android Central’s News Weekly, your go-to source for a concise roundup of the week’s most significant tech stories. This is where we delve … Read more