[ad_1] After holding a surprise “Direct Mini” event in March, Nintendo has announced that it’s holding another one, albeit on a smaller scale. Once again, this is happening with very little notice — it’ll start this morning at 10 AM ET, to be exact. “On 7/20 we’ll debut the first #NintendoDirect Mini: Partner Showcase, a […]
Category: updates
Microsoft will pause optional non-security Windows updates
[ad_1] Specifically, Microsoft will suspend C and D updates, which are usually released during the third and fourth week of each month, respectively. These include non-security improvements and fixes. But the changes don’t go into effect until May, so we can still expect a few last optional non-security releases next month. Microsoft will release its […]
Google pauses Chrome updates to limit issues while teams work remotely
[ad_1] Last week, Google told all of its North American employees to work from home until at least April 10th, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. With its teams scattered and working remotely, the last thing Google needs is to push a Chrome or Chrome OS update only to have bugs pop […]
Android devices stop alerting users to completed app updates
[ad_1] As Android Police reports, users first noticed the missing notifications in early November. Then followed a period of back-and-forth when some users would receive the notifications, then they wouldn’t, then they came back, and so on, leading some to believe there was a bug at hand. However, a Google spokesperson has confirmed to Android […]
Twitter introduces a Privacy Center to keep users informed
[ad_1] Twitter is already putting the Privacy Center to use. In a post shared on the page, it explains that it is making a few privacy policy updates, effective January 1st. Those will comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CPPA), which requires large businesses to give consumers more transparency and control over their personal […]
BioWare hopes to fix ‘Anthem’ by swapping acts for seasonal updates
[ad_1] The previously announced “Acts” are being ditched in favour of seasonal updates, BioWare‘s Chad Robertson says in a new blog post. This will give the team the opportunity to give the game’s “core issues” a more thorough review, rather than a quick fix. “These events will deliver challenges and chases similar to what you’ve […]
Nintendo may have many, many more Switch consoles planned
[ad_1] Sharp VP Katsuaki Nomura may have also revealed more about more about the display technology in the upcoming Switch(es). He said it will supply its IGZO display panels to a videogame client assumed to be Nintendo, according to an earlier WSJ report. Those panels are used in Sharp’s high-end 8K TVs and Aquos smartphones […]
Standalone Cortana app available to Windows Insiders
[ad_1] As part of the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945, Insiders in the Fast ring can preview a handful of new features. The updated assistant supports light and dark themes in Windows. It has a less intrusive “Hey Cortana” screen that’s meant to minimize disruptions. Microsoft also updated the speech and language models, an […]
Google Assistant will finally work with business G Suite accounts
[ad_1] The updates include features like Google Assistant integration. While that’s still in beta and primarily works with Calendar, G Suite customers can now ask their Assistant when and where a meeting is. Google Assistant has worked with Calendar for a while, but only on personal accounts. It was an obvious and glaring omission from […]