Android phones will reboot after 3 days of inactivity in new security update, but don't worry, this is a good thing. Just make sure you know your PIN

Android phones will reboot after 3 days of inactivity in new security update, but don’t worry, this is a good thing. Just make sure you know your PIN

Android users should double check their pincodes thanks to Google’s new update for the mobile operating system. The new v25.14 release of Google Play Services includes a security update forcing phones to reboot after three days of inactivity. This will trigger the standard boot up procedure for an Android device, which includes requiring the users…

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Nintendo Switch Review – Taito Milestones

ININ Games together with TAITO are excited to announce TAITO MILESTONES for Nintendo Switch launching April 15th in Europe and North America! The special retro compilation of some true TAITO classics will be available through selected retailers and the Nintendo eShop. I was able to preview this game and write about the game-play. I was…

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Meta bought Moltbook, an almost entirely AI-populated social media platform, for we don’t know how much—and we’re not completely sure why yet, either

Like many of big tech’s major players, Meta has been interested in AI for some time—the Meta AI app’s social media integration springs to mind. Still, the company formerly known as Facebook’s latest acquisition may leave some scratching their carapace. Meta just bought Moltbook, a ‘social’ media platform for AI agents. Many of these agents…

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Hytale Memories explained

One of Hytale‘s primary progression systems, at least as it stands in early access, are Memories. This is effectively a bestiary, taking note of every mob you stumble across as you explore, whether they’re a peaceful farm animal or a disgusting floating eyeball. However, you won’t have access to Memories immediately. You’ve no doubt seen…

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‘The AI era is no longer a distant promise; it is a present reality,’ Google declares in a report that also claims its AI principles are the ‘north star standards’

AI has been in a funny place for some time. Growing exponentially, and sucking up much of the world’s supply of memory, GPUs, and energy in the process, we’ve seen countless examples of models being released with few guardrails and being reigned in after the fact. This week, Google published its “responsible AI progress report”…

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Brutal Brings ASCII Dungeon Crawling to PS4 Today

Hey everyone! I’m really excited to finally announce that Brutal is live today on PlayStation Store! Brutal is a modern re-imagining of the classic ASCII roguelike and dungeon crawler, with procedurally generated levels, weapon crafting, potion brewing, a level system, and also features permadeath as a key mechanic. If you missed our announcement trailer from…

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How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? ‘Everything’s canon,’ say the developers of EVE Frontier

Two of the most interesting aspects of early access space survival MMO EVE Frontier always seemed to exist in opposition to me: Its striking, deliberately crafted vision of a dark future, and its uniquely freeform modding ecosystem. How are you supposed to get in the mood of the former if you’re at risk of stumbling…

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