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Dragon Age: Veilguard development struggled after EA forced, then reversed live-service shift

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-25 19:41:00

In brief: Dragon Age: The Veilguard's legacy will likely be as the game that ended the once-beloved franchise. While it wasn't a disaster, Veilguard attracted around half the number of players EA expected, leading to mass layoffs and the company's share price falling. Now, a report has shed some light on what happened: Veilguard became a money-making live-service game during development before pivoting back to a single-player title. According to a report by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Veilguard

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6 new Android ecosystem treats that have this gadget geek grinning

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-09-25 18:15:13

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I've been using Android devices since 2007 and now have a rather large collection of Google devices in my home and office. The latest ecosystem updates will improve my efficiency with communications, safety, and daily commuting. Also: Your Android phone is getting a huge security upgrade for free - what's new While this week's focus has been on the release of Android 16, there are also six new features for Android that I am particularly excited about, and

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Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-26 00:07:53

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps 8 minutes ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Meta has taken legal action against a company which runs ads on its platforms promoting so-called "nudify" apps, which typically using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake nude images of people without their consent. It has sued the firm behind CrushAI apps to stop it posting ads altogether, following a cat-and-mouse battle to remove them over a series

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Don’t be fooled by Android 16’s release — the big changes are still coming

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-24 23:00:43

Android fans, it is time. After nearly seven months of developer previews and betas, the official Android 16 update is now available for the Pixel 6 and newer Pixel models. If you head to your Settings app to check for an update, you should have Android 16 waiting for you. Android 16 as a whole is shaping up to be one of the most significant Android updates we’ve seen in years, thanks to things like Material 3 Expressive, the redesigned quick settings layout, the new lock screen customization o

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Pixel phones may finally get native flashlight brightness controls, years after Samsung and Apple

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 23:00:49

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google may add native flashlight brightness controls to Pixel phones in the next quarterly release of Android 16. While the hardware has long supported it, Pixel users currently need to use an app to adjust the flashlight’s intensity. The new feature, discovered in the latest beta, will likely make the Quick Settings flashlight tile expandable. Nearly every smartphone has an LED flash on the rear that you can use as a flashlight in a pinch, but most d

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Android 16 is out, complete with live notification updates and new camera features

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 04:00:35

Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in "the coming months." The update includes several notable features. The biggest one might be live updates in notifications. This means that stuff like ride-shares and food deliveries will get a progress bar directly in the notification, so folks won't have to constantly open and close the app to wonder why a burrito seems to be stuck four bl

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Cadillac Optiq 2025 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability

wired.com John Voelcker 2025-09-26 03:00:00

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the US brand’s shot at capturing buyers of small, high-end EVs in North America and several other markets. It’s the latest in a lineup of five electric models from a brand recasting itself as all (or mostly) electric, tech-forward, and truly global—unlike its US luxury-barge image of past decades. I spent eight days in an Optiq in early May, and drove 840 miles throughout upstate New York and environs, and also New York City. It’s a quiet and comfortable small-SUV EV

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It’s been 84 years, but my dream of ‘MagSafe’ on a Pixel is almost here

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 12:00:32

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I am an Android and a Pixel fan who has been heralding MagSafe as the coolest and most useful smartphone accessory improvement since sliced bread — or USB-C to stay within the metaphor. So when Qi2 was announced with a hint of MagSafe backwards compatibility, I was in nerd heaven. Finally — finally! — I’d be able to dip into a large ecosystem of accessories and use them on my Pixel phones. But Qi2’s announcement came and went, and the weeks, months, and years

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6 big features missing on Android 16

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 12:30:26

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google’s big Android 16 update has arrived a tad early in the year — and that’s good news as we get to play with new software a little ahead of schedule. It also means that the upcoming Pixel flagships will likely ship with the latest Android update out of the box, unlike last year. While the Pixel 10 series may get Android 16 at launch, the latest version still misses several noteworthy features in the stable release. Android 16 brings a lot of under-the-hoo

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4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they're a big deal)

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-26 11:15:12

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way. Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine. Also: T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free - here's how it works This is the earliest Google has launched a major Android release in a while (for comparison, Android 15 was released o

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Amazon Is Running a Clearance Sale on Seagate SSDs, Now the Final Models Are at Record-Low Prices

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-26 12:25:57

Seagate is a brand name that first comes to mind when considering trusted external storage. Its hard disks are trustworthy, easy to use and sturdy which is the reason why they are everyone’s go-to option when they want their data to be stored securely and readily available. As storage demands are always increasing, having a reliable external hard drive is more crucial than ever before. Today, the Seagate 4TB external hard drive is priced at an amazing price on Amazon, just $99, down from its us

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iOS 19 is now iOS 26. Should Google follow suit with Android?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-24 13:58:18

Apple 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. It’s WWDC week, and that means a flurry of software and service announcements from Apple. During its keynote on Monday, Apple revealed new features to the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Macs, and more, including a new “Liquid Glass” UI that uses excessive transparency. This will undoubtedly prove divisive for Apple fans and th

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The 5 best iOS 26 features I want Android to copy ASAP

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-24 16:00:36

Joe Maring / Android Authority Well, Apple has done it. After releasing iOS 18 in 2024, this year’s iPhone update jumps up by eight to iOS 26. Not only is the new name significant, but thanks to Apple’s new Liquid Glass redesign, it’s also one of the most drastic iOS updates we’ve seen in years. While I hope the whole Liquid Glass thing stays far, far away from Android, there are some elements of iOS 26 that I actually quite like. They aren’t drastic features, but they’re things I’d love to se

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Android 16 review: It’s actually a big update, and I don’t want to hear otherwise

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 00:00:53

Today is the big day: Google just released Android 16 to the public. The update is rolling out now to the Pixel 6 and later, and the update’s source code is now available to developers on the Android Open Source Project. While Android 16 is classified as a major update, it certainly doesn’t look or feel like one on the surface. That’s because this initial release lacks many of the marquee features Google announced last month, such as the Material 3 Expressive redesign and the new Desktop Mode e

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Android 16 offers an early taste of Live Updates, but its best features will have to wait

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 03:16:47

TL;DR Live Updates introduce a new way for Android to let apps communicate ongoing processes. With today’s release of Android 16, we start to see support for apps featuring progress-centric notifications. Full Live Updates support, where these notifications are actually handled differently by the system, will not arrive until later this year. Google just released Android 16 stable, and while there’s a lot going on there, there’s also a fair amount that we’re not getting just yet. Google’s del

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First Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 leak has bad news for 2027’s flagship phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 12:26:07

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The first major Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 leak suggests Qualcomm could offer two versions of the chip, akin to Apple. The leaker also asserts that 2027’s flagship phones could be more expensive due to the cost of the chipset. It also sounds like standard flagship phones could use a less capable flagship Snapdragon processor. The Snapdragon 8 Elite powers plenty of great Android phones today, but we’ve already seen some Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 leaks. N

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AOSP isn’t dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 13:11:57

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has made it harder to build custom Android ROMs for Pixel phones by omitting their device trees and driver binaries from the latest AOSP release. The company says this is because it’s shifting its AOSP reference target from Pixel hardware to a virtual device called “Cuttlefish” to be more neutral. While Google insists AOSP isn’t going away, developers must now reverse-engineer changes, making the process for supporting Pixel devices more difficu

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Android 16 launches with subtle tweaks, paves way for major features later this year

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-26 08:11:00

Forward-looking: Android 16 sets the stage for a series of enhancements that will roll out over the course of the year. While the current release may appear modest in scope, it lays the foundation for more significant changes ahead. Google is emphasizing a continuous stream of updates rather than delivering a single, feature-packed launch. Android 16 introduces a series of thoughtful updates aimed at refining the user experience, strengthening security, and improving accessibility across the An

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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-24 15:01:54

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming 2 days ago Share Save Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Share Save Drone show opens Glastonbury Festival in 2024 The wedding ceremony was almost over when newlywed Bobby Underwood stepped on a napkin-covered glass to break it, as is Jewish tradition, and everyone shouted "Mazel Tov!". But as he and his new wife Siobhan turned to walk back down the aisle, their wedding officiants said, "Wait." There was a surprise. "All of these drones s

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Government considers social media time limits for children

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-23 10:23:09

Government considers social media time limits for children 3 days ago Share Save Adam Hale BBC News Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Getty Images Plans being discussed by ministers include limiting the time children can spend on social media apps The government is considering introducing tougher online safety measures to limit the amount of time children can spend on social media, the BBC understands. Proposals include a two-hour cap on the use of individual social media apps

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Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-25 00:30:42

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK 2 days ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Wayve A specially adapted Wayve-powered autonomous vehicle on the streets of London Uber will trial robotaxis - autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel - in London next spring. The ride-hailing app will work with the UK artificial intelligence (AI) firm Wayve, which has been testing out the technology on the city's streets with human oversight, in line w

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Doctors Concerned By Massive Uptick In Teens Taking Ozempic

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-25 08:15:15

Image by Roberto Pfeil / picture alliance via Getty / Futurism Rx/Medicines Teens are being prescribed Ozempic and similar drugs more than ever before — and some doctors are worried about what the trend could mean. In interviews with Reuters and Raleigh, North Carolina's WRAL, doctors expressed disquiet at recent studies that found that are kids being prescribed the uber-popular jabs at increasing rates. Two recent studies, the first from the from the data firm Truveta and the second from Eve

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You Are Completely Unprepared for What Tesla's Robotaxi Actually Looks Like

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-25 16:00:01

We've finally gotten a glimpse at one of Tesla's Robotaxis in action. But don't expect your socks to be blown off. As seen in a bystander's footage taken in Austin, Texas, that Elon Musk has proudly reshared, it's literally just a black Model Y with the word "Robotaxi" scrawled on the side in a painfully outdated graffiti font. The future is truly upon us. "Beautifully simple design," Musk tweeted, presumably through a pained grimace. BREAKING: First ever Tesla Model Y robotaxi with no-one in

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Survey reveals the fierce loyalty of Android fans

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-24 14:06:24

Robert Triggs / Android Authority While the name of our site shows where our main loyalties sit, we’re not afraid to praise Apple when it pulls off an engineering feat. That said, we know our fans are mainly of the Android persuasion. What we wondered was, how many of you would consider switching from Android to iOS at some point? We ran a poll to find out. For full transparency, we ran the survey in an article by Mitja Rutnik about why he personally wouldn’t consider switching. Mitja makes a

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Dear Android OEMs: Please don’t copy Apple’s minimalistic camera app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 05:00:17

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Apple has just announced its iOS 26 software, and we’ve got a technically impressive Liquid Glass visual design here. However, one visual change that may have flown under the radar is the new camera app. And I really hope Android OEMs don’t copy this decision. Apple’s new camera app is an exercise in extreme minimalism, according to an official image seen below. The bottom of the viewfinder only contains preset camera zoom buttons, video and photo mode buttons

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Android 16 introduces Advanced Protection mode to fortify your phone against threats

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 10:00:01

From harmful apps to insecure connections, there are all kinds of risks you’re exposed to. Thankfully, Android features a range of security settings to keep your device and data protected from these threats. To take this protection even further, Google is rolling out an Advanced Protection mode with Android 16 . Today, Android 16 is coming to eligible devices, and with it, Advanced Protection mode. As Android 16 beta users are aware, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this feature, but now it

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Android 16 reduces notification clutter with this simple but needed change

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 10:00:03

TL;DR Android 16 will automatically group all notifications from the same app to create a more organized notification panel. While Android has supported notification grouping for years, it was largely up to app developers to implement. This behavior is now enforced by the OS, preventing any single app from cluttering the notification panel and making alerts more manageable for users. With the new Android 16 update, Google is introducing several major changes to how notifications look and beha

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Google has released Android 16’s source code, but Samsung fans won’t need to wait long for One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 10:00:05

TL;DR Google has officially released the Android 16 source code, allowing developers to build their own versions of the operating system. Major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung have already had prerelease access, though, which allows them to expedite their Android 16 updates, with some planning rollouts as early as this summer. The full Android 16 source code is being uploaded today to AOSP, a full three months earlier than when Android 15’s source code was released. Alongside the update

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Don’t forget: Three-button navigation is getting a much-needed upgrade with Android 16

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 10:00:13

TL;DR Android 16 extends predictive back navigation to three-button navigation. You can now see a preview of the previous screen by long-pressing the back button. Additionally, apps targeting Android 16 will have predictive back system animations by default. After debuting the predictive back navigation as a developer option in Android 13, Google finally enabled it by default in last year’s release. The feature previously only worked when using gesture-based navigation, but Google is extendin

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Android 16’s Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here’s how you can try it now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 10:00:16

TL;DR Google is developing a DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones, and you can try it out now on supported Pixel devices with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. This feature projects a desktop-like environment with a taskbar and freeform windows to an external display, while the phone screen remains usable. The desktop mode experience requires a Pixel 8 or newer, the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, and an external display. One of the most exciting pieces of Android news from last month’s Google I/O dev

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