Category: Tech and Innovation Insights

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is shaping up to be almost everything that returning fans could want from a sequel. A follow-up to the 2018 medieval role-playing game (RPG) Kingdom Come Deliverance, it offers not only a direct continuation of its predecessor’s story, but a significantly larger world and noticeable mechanical improvements across the board. With an adventure that spans two massive open-world maps – one based on the beautiful landscapes of the Bohemian Paradise and the other encompassing the medieval city of Kuttenberg – I spent almost four hours with…

TechRadar’s tried and tested best VPN service isn’t just great for boosting your online privacy – it’s also one of the top solutions for combating fake online shop scams. Independent auditors at AV-Comparatives ranked NordVPN‘s malware and ad-blocker tracker as the third-best tool against online shopping scams out of 35 similar pieces of software. The provider launched the upgraded version of its tracker blocker, Threat Protection Pro, back in June in order to offer users better protection against ever-more sophisticated cyberattacks. At that time, AV-comparatives certified NordVPN as an anti-phishing…

If you believe many recent advertising campaigns, artificial intelligence is everywhere and taking over consumer products. But while more people than ever are aware of AI products like ChatGPT, that doesn’t mean they’ve tried any out or that it affects their purchasing choices.  At least, that’s according to a recent survey from Future (TR’s parent company) called Demystifying AI. The study, conducted in June, asked a wide range of people about their perception of AI, how they envision using it, and what it means for their buying habits.  Actually, it’s…

AMD has had a change of heart when it comes to patching the Sinkclose vulnerability on Ryzen 3000 desktop chips. As per the latest update to its SMM Lock Bypass Security Bulletin, the famed silicon will receive an update after all – but other older chips, unfortunately, are still being given the cold shoulder. It was recently revealed most AMD chips built over the past 18 years are vulnerable to Sinkclose, a critical severity flaw which could allow threat actors to break into the target system – unseen. At the…

The next NFL season officially kicks off on September 5, 2024, and ahead of the start date, YouTube TV has revealed multiple new features catering primarily to the American Football audience.  Subscribers to NFL Sunday Ticket will be given the ability to create their own multiview setup, meaning you won’t be forced to choose a pre-made combination. YouTube states that users can pull together two, three, or four Sunday Ticket games at once. Subscribers can also enjoy their multiview setup “on mobile devices and tablets, in addition to TVs,” so…

Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the…

Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your Strands expert Your Strands expert Marc McLaren Social Links Navigation Global…

About a week ago, Google began testing an audio identification function for Circle to Search, giving users a way to look up unknown songs playing on their phone. It was initially assumed the update wouldn’t come out for some time – October at the latest – but, the tech giant seemingly decided the feature didn’t need any further testing and has begun rolling it out. A user on the OneUI subreddit encountered Song Search (as they called it) on their Galaxy S23 after installing version 15.32.37.28 of the Google app.…

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your…

Developer Dont Nod has announced that Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be released in two parts early next year. Revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, the first part of Bloom & Rage will launch on February 18, 2025, followed by part two on March 18 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The developer best known for its Life is Strange series also shared a brand-new trailer alongside the release dates, which offered a first look at the gameplay of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, including a…