IT&Software
Samsung Asks QLED TV Owners to Run a Virus Scan
Samsung TVs have certainly had such a scanning function since 2016 to detect malware, but Samsung, as far as we know, did not actively recommend manual scanning at intervals of a few weeks. In response to questions, the account replied on Twitter that the video was posted "for customer's education and to have it as a troubleshooting step" and not necessarily in response to any particular threat. [Full Article...]
New law enforcement hacking tool can unlock most iPhone, Android handsets
Israeli forensics firm Cellebrite is responsible for creating such a tool - the Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED), and the security company now claims it can unlock nearly of all of the latest Apple and Android smart devices thanks to its latest update. [Full Article...]
Genius accuses Google of copying its lyrics data
The company also said that they've partnered with other non-Genius organizations like LyricsFind Inc.to secure the rights to lyric content. "The company has shown Google irrefutable evidence again and again that they are displaying lyrics copied from Genius in their Lyrics OneBox". [Full Article...]
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Details Revealed!
The first thing that stands out upon playing the new version of the title, of course, are the updated visuals. Right on cue with the reveal, CD Projekt Red lead PR manager Radek Grabowski tweeted out a still from one of the game's most infamous moments, as captured on Switch: Geralt taking a bath in the game's beginning. [Full Article...]
Halo Infinite Finally Has Confirmed Release Details: Platforms And E3 2019 Coverage
We do not know, however, if the marketing of Halo Infinite will take place simultaneously with that of Microsoft's next-gen console or if, on the contrary, it will be released first on Xbox One and then landed on Scarlett. For now, though, we're going to assume that any chance of Master Chief appearing on PlayStation is low - of course, there's always Dreams . There has been no gameplay footage... [Full Article...]
Amazon Game Studios lays off dozens of game developers
Those laid off have said that they have 60 days to find new work within Amazon or, if they can not, will receive a severance package. At the end of this period, if they don't manage to find employment, they will receive severance packages. Amazon isn't the only company doing this though. In a way, it's easy to understand why someone might be skeptical of something like Google Stadia, or might be... [Full Article...]
Former Epic production director tried to cancel Fortnite
If Fergusson had stayed at Epic and had cancelled Fortnite like he wanted to, then the gaming industry would be a very different place today. Absolutely", Fergusson said. "I'm super happy for their success", he said. Fortnite's battle royale mode was released in September 2017, following the initial Save the World mode. [Full Article...]
Was the Last of Us 2 Release Date Month Leaked?
In numerous trailers we've seen about the game, there's been a high degree of violence, which many have criticized Naughty Dog for showing during promotional events. Naughty Dog has yet to confirm The Last of Us Part 2 release date , although it has been heavily suggested that the post-apocalyptic sequel will turn up in early 2020 to make way for Death Stranding , which comes out in Novembe... [Full Article...]