Month: December 2020

Out of the Box: 10 Fun Gift Subscriptions for Kids

Stressed about shopping for a young’un? This present keeps on giving. Source

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PixelJunk Eden 2 is a stylish sequel to an indie classic

PixelJunk Eden was ahead of its time. The idea of a download-only indie game with arty, abstract 2D graphics and a pulsing techno soundtrack doesn’t sound remotely unusual in 2020, but there really wasn’t much like Eden when it dropped on the PS3 in 2008. Developed by Kyoto’s Q-Games, with…

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Cyberpunk 2077 free DLC will drop early in 2021 packing some ‘cool stuff’ Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 players will be getting some free downloadable content (DLC) early in 2021. This revelation was made in the latest official trailer for the open world RPG, which is officially unleashed tomorrow – and has already made a positive impression on us as you can see in our review.…

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Sharp’s first Alexa-ready microwave ovens are optimized for popcorn

If you’d like an Alexa-savvy microwave but would like something more advanced than the AmazonBasics model, you’re in luck — especially if you tend to snack during movies. Sharp has unveiled its first Alexa-capable countertop microwaves, the mid-size… Source

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On encryption and counter-terrorism, EU lawmakers say they’ll work for “lawful” data access

EU lawmakers have just unveiled a wide-ranging counter terrorism agenda as they set out plans to beef up regional security. The plan touches on some key tech topics — the most keenly watched of which is encryption. Here, concerns have been mounting that the bloc could be moving toward legislating…

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PUBG’s new creative director wants to put the focus back on survival

It’s been a year of experimentation for PUBG. Over the course of 2020, the genre-defining battle royale game received new, smaller maps and tightly focused gameplay modes. December 16th will see the debut of PUBG’s 10th season, which introduces new AI enemies in a dense, 32-player map called “Haven.” Looking…

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