With iOS 16, Apple added a feature called Live Activities as part of a broader update to notifications and the lock screen. Live Activities are a little different from a standard push notification or widget — they offer a way for apps to put real-time information in a persistent notification…

Diablo IV to Have Third Beta Before Launch: Blizzard Entertainment has announced that they will hold a third beta for Diablo IV, called the “Server Slam” beta. The beta will run from May 12th to 14th and will focus on testing server durability in preparation for the game’s live launch in June. This open beta will allow players…

Facebook To Pay $725 Million In Privacy Settlement: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit over accusations that it granted Cambridge Analytica and other third parties access to private user data. The settlement resolves a case that alleged Meta misled users about the amount of control they had over…

Netflix Winds Down Its DVD Business After 25 Years: Netflix, which began as a DVD shipping company, is closing its DVD business. Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will ship its last discs from DVD.com on September 29th. …

Apple Launches High-Yield Savings Account for Apple Card Users: Apple is offering a new high-yield savings account for Apple Card users. The savings account, built in partnership with Goldman Sachs, will come with a 4.15% annual percentage yield (APY). Card users can earn more by putting their Daily Cash rewards in the savings account. Previously, Apple Card users had…

Google Chat Gets Redesigned Interface Based on Material Design 3: Google Chat, the messaging service in Google Workspace, is getting a makeover to match the redesigned interfaces of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail. The redesign is based on Google’s Material Design 3 system and includes small tweaks to the interface, such as rounded buttons, a rounded search bar…

Ubisoft Plus Launches on Xbox — What You Need to Know: Ubisoft Plus, the subscription service for Ubisoft games, is now available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. This means that players can enjoy a wide variety of Ubisoft games, including new releases on the same day they launch. …

Peacock has just released the teaser trailer for The Continental, a prequel series set in the John Wick universe. The show will explore the history of the luxurious hotel that serves as a neutral ground for assassins and will feature Winston Scott, the hotel’s eventual owner, in his younger years…

Nintendo Live Event 2023: Nintendo Live Event 2023 — Nintendo announced that it will hold Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, Washington in September. The in-person event will feature gameplay from Nintendo games, live stage performances, game tournaments, Nintendo-themed activities, and more. This event follows E3’s cancellation as a result of big-name game companies dropping…