K2LStudio/Shutterstock QR codes, short for quick response codes, are pretty cool. You scan the code using your device’s camera, which retrieves the embedded information, often to share details or direct you to a website. The idea for QR codes came from a popular board game, an old game called Go. They are simple to use and work well when shared on objects, in advertisements, and even on televisions. But how do you scan a QR code when it’s on your phone screen? It’s surprisingly simple with iPhone and Android devices.…
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TechAnimationStock/Shutterstock You’ve done all the research, looked at user reviews, prices, plans, and available speeds, and you’ve chosen your Internet service based on the best performance and value possible for your area. You are sure to see a marked improvement once the equipment is installed. Unfortunately, when installation day comes, that doesn’t seem to be the case. A quick speed test shows excellent coverage, around 1Gbps, but that’s not what you get from your devices. What is happening and why is your Internet connection slow despite the high performance speeds…
Take a look at the new missions in the refreshed Halo. Halo Studios Halo: Campaign Evolved comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series The game will also be included with Xbox Game Pass and cloud play. Advanced campaign is a 4K remake of the narrative component of the original Halo: Combat Evolvedwhich debuted in 2001 and set the tone for Xbox’s FPS ambitions for generations to come. Along with the visual improvements, as well as the addition of weapons and mechanics from later Halo games, Advanced campaign adds three new bonus missions. Xbox and developer Halo Studios…
The Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection will be released in November. Xbox Xbox is releasing a 25th anniversary version of the Series X console and controller in its translucent OG Green. You’ll be able to purchase the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition and Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition together, or purchase the controller separately if you’re not looking for a whole new console. The collection will be available in November “in select markets”, but Xbox has not yet said how much it will cost. “For the first time, we’re bringing a translucent design to XBOX Series…
Ninja Theory’s next game is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Ninja theory During the Xbox Games Showcase, it was revealed that Ninja Theory was returning to the world of Hellblade. Senua is a slightly different take on the series, as it’s a “full action-adventure,” according to an Xbox Wire blog post. It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Steam and PS5 in 2027. Naturally, Senua will be on Game Pass. This new game will apparently offer expanded combat, more puzzles to solve, and some freedom to explore, although it retains a…
Following a first teaser in May, Citizen Sleeper creator Gareth Damian Martin revealed Sign city. Martin describes their new game as a “fungalpunk” RPG. In an all-too-brief trailer, we’re introduced to the game’s stark monochrome visuals and City 17’s mushroom-infested setting, while the post-punk drone of the band SPRINTS plays in the background. “You are a parasite, in a city where strange technologies and radical ideas take root,” reads the game’s description on YouTube. “Grow in and through its people, discover and change their stories, and witness the final season of Signet City.” “Unlike traditional RPG protagonists, players Sign city…
This will be a free update for players who already own the game. Gentle rains The second and final act of the indie sci-fi clean-’em-up Ambrosia Sky will be there this summer. During the Story-Rich Showcase this weekend at Summer Game Fest, developer Soft Rains announced that Act Two would be released on Steam on August 6. This will be a free update for anyone who already owns Act One, and new players who acquire it at launch will get the full game with both acts for just $12. This discount will only be available for…
The question of compatibility is now largely resolved, but with significant nuances depending on the platforms and versions of the protocol.As for major brands, Philips Hue, Amazon Echo and Google Nest have all received their Matter updates since 2022-2023. Signify’s Hue Bridge has officially switched to Matter, making the entire Philips Hue ecosystem accessible from the four major home automation platforms – Apple Home (or Maison in French), Google Home, Alexa and Samsung SmartThings.However, not all platforms implement the protocol at the same level. Samsung SmartThings and Amazon Alexa are at the forefront by supporting Matter up to version 1.4,…
The P6 trailer is filled with tombstones and eerie atmospheres. Atlus Character 6 exists. During the Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase, Atlus finally officially confirmed that the next main installment in the Persona series is on the way, exact date unknown. It’s heading to PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. We really don’t know anything about Character 6so for now we’ll have to make do with the clues (and YouTube description) from its first teaser. The reveal video is distinctly eerie with a gothic touch, featuring a slow, monochromatic pan over a field of densely…
The game is expected to be released in 2027. Undead Labs It’s been six years since State of decomposition 3 was first announced and we finally got a glimpse of the gameplay. A new trailer premiered at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, providing much-needed confirmation that things are moving forward towards release. Although we haven’t gotten a firm release date, the trailer reveals State of decomposition 3 will be here next year. The game will be available on Xbox, Steam and PlayStation 5. Here’s what to expect State of decomposition 3: “In a harsh and unpredictable zombie…