Apple's ingenious AI strategy will let the iPhone maker have its cake and eat a cut of OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus subscription plan, too

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. This comes at a critical time when Apple’s iPhone sales are struggling, especially in the Chinese market. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the most significant feature to ship with Apple’s iOS 18.2 update. Apple Intelligence running on an iPhone The AI-powered chatbot will support Apple’s AI, allowing it to handle complex tasks. Interestingly, Apple has started monetizing its AI services in a not-so-obvious way....

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Kayla Hunt

Cheaters aren't what's spoiling Black Ops 6 the most, it's an infuriating DirectX bug that crashes the game — but there are some things you can try

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. But there’s one thing that’s spoiling the experience. It’s not cheaters, either, though those guys are still irritating. Nothing is more infuriating than seeing this pop up when you’re absolutely cooking. Though in recent days it’s been getting a lot worse, crashing three or four times a day. The first thing to try is lowering your display resolution, in my case down to 1080p from 1440p....

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Danny Prince

I beat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — Here's why it's the ultimate version for both newcomers and longtime fans

A large, healthy variety of character classes to play and multi-class with. A simple yet effective turn-based combat system that can be sped up thanks to certain quality-of-life features. Intricately detailed HD-2D pixel-art graphics. Visit the fantastical locales of Dragon Quest 3 now reimagined with HD-2D visuals. Difficulty options that are inviting to newcomers and challenging for veterans. Level-grinding can get brutally tedious and taxing during the late-game portions. The Personality mechanic feels underwhelming and requires hours of experimentation to get to grips with....

November 13, 2024 · 3 min · 582 words · Jasmine Woodward

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer plays coy about Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Black Myth: Wukong is an adaption of the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West.

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Bruce Houston

Microsoft is still in the market for video game acquisitions, Xbox lead Phil Spencer says — and he wants to partner more in China

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. At Microsoft Gaming, this has meantlaying off 2,500 employeesandclosing three studios. Xbox has grown significantly through acquisitions, and Microsoft Gaming’s CEO says they could buy again.

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 43 words · James Rodriguez

Need a new gaming PC? Handhelds and mini PCs are awesome, but there are a few things you need to know before buying.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. However, prices quickly climb once you add a discrete graphics card (GPU) to a mini PC. You’ll ultimately spend less on a gaming handheld than you will on agreat mini PCdesigned for gaming. The ASUS ROG Ally docked on the left, with the ROG NUC 970 gaming mini PC on the right below a monitor....

November 13, 2024 · 2 min · 263 words · Stephanie Hughes

OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic hit the critical knowledge cap for advanced AI training—Is AGI still in the ChatGPT maker's pipeline in the next five years?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What you better know Generative AIis quickly transitioning beyond text and image generation capabilities. Based on this premise, Orion isn’t groundbreaking compared to OpenAI’s GPT-4 or GPT-3.5 models. The same issue is consistent across other big tech companies chasing the AI hype, including Google and Anthropic. For instance, Google’s enhanced version of its Gemini AI chatbot isn’t meeting the company’s expectations....

November 13, 2024 · 2 min · 290 words · Jose Kerr

PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, and other mobile games are here for Windows 11's Microsoft Store — here's why you can't play them

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. A lucky group of users won’t have to worry about the death of WSA, however. Windows Subsystem for Android is still set to be deprecated on March 5, 2025. The Microsoft Store will feature several mobile games, including PUBG Mobile, but only in China. The best early Black Friday deals Why did Microsoft kill Windows Subsystem for Android?...

November 13, 2024 · 2 min · 235 words · Juan Williams

SHADOW-DROP ALERT — Warcraft 1 and 2 Remastered and the long-awaited 2.0 patch update for Warcraft 3: Reforged have just launched on PC for Warcraft's 30th anniversary

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Rumors of a Warcraft 2 Remaster began to stir a week ago. Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about the re-releases of these classic RTS titles. The classic RTS games that kickstarted the Warcraft franchise have been remastered for new and old-school fans to enjoy In addition, both games will receive enhanced resolutions and framerate performances....

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Glenn Sanders

STALKER 2 gets a post-apocalyptic collaboration with The Division 2 and I know I'll be buying it

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. And I’ll definitely be buying these threads in The Division 2 on November 19. Who will you be within its borders? Two different post-apocalyptic worlds will collide with the STALKER 2 x The Division 2 collaboration.

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Tamara Copeland

The first major update for Xbox's latest strategy game fixes so many of my complaints

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The absolute headliner for this update is the new National Economy screen. Oxide Games has also improved battles and unit management, another weak point in Ara: History Untold. Ara: History Untold already looked stunning, and now it’s easier to play. Finally, Ara: History Untold is getting more improvements to its tutorial and onboarding features....

November 13, 2024 · 2 min · 253 words · Michelle Lin

This Microsoft Teams feature will finally make its way from chats to channels

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. In the near future, that option is set to make its way to channels as well. Microsoft detailed its plans for Teams in its Microsoft 365 Roadmap. Microsoft Teams will soon support scheduling messages within channels. Like any feature listed on that roadmap, the date for message scheduling rolling out could change. “Like in chat, you could now schedule send messages in channels,” says the roadmap entry....

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Andrea Long

What do punching Nazis, Xbox, and fluffy breakfast have in common? A lot, it turns out.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What you oughta know Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches December 9, 2024. But you don’t have to wait that long to get a taste of the new game. IHOP’s menu will include items inspired by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. IHOP and Xbox teamed up to create a menu inspired by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle....

November 13, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Kenneth Johnson