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Every major new yearly iOS update comes with a few bugs, despite Apple running a big beta-test program that lasts months and incorporates millions of users. When you’ve got enough hardware in the world, you just can’t catch everything. Some of those bugs have been big enough that we recommend users wait to upgrade to iOS 15 until a few of them are fixed. We might have to rethink that recommendation now that iOS 15.0.1 is out. It fixes three of the more commonplace problems, including the frustrating Unlock with Apple Watch bug. Release notes The release notes for iOS…
More than anything else, New World is a game built around its faction system. This splits the community into three rival groups that are vying for control of the land. Join a powerful faction, and you’ll reap the rewards of conquest — including better gear, better stats, and increased gold production. If you think you’ve made a mistake when picking your faction, it’s not the end of the world. There are a few stipulations, but Amazon makes it easy to change your faction in New World with just a few minutes of work. Further reading What factions are available? Picking…
If you only see the advertisements for games put on the TV and the internet, you might think that the only games made anymore are targeted at older teens and young adults. Everywhere you look is a soldier with a gun or a knight with a bloody sword. However, just because they don’t get the same marketing push as these more mature games, there are still plenty of games appropriate for all ages, kids included, coming out every year. The PlayStation 5 alone is home to some of the most kid-friendly franchises on the market, thanks to adorable mascot characters…
Don’t believe in paying subscriptions for software? Microsoft hears you and will offer a standalone version of Office 2021 starting at $150 on October 5, the same day Windows 11 releases. We already knew most of the key details but Microsoft only announced pricing Friday. Office 2021 is essentially a standalone, perpetual-license version of Office 365—at least in the look and feel department. Office 365, of course, is a subscription that costs about $69 a year and can be used on up to five computers. It gets continual updates as soon as they’re ready to be rolled out. Office 2021…
Mojang has announced several events for October for Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons. The main celebration is Spookyfest which plays into the Halloween spirit.Players will be able to secure some special Halloween Minecraft Marketplace items for Minecraft Dungeons. On October 13, the Spooky Guardian will be available. It’s a Minecraft Dungeons-inspired character-creator item based on the jack-o-lantern, free until November 2. The Cauldron Cover is a paid character-creator item based on the Cauldron, available on October 19. Lastly, on October 26, players will be able to download the Halloween Fiends free skin pack until November 2.In Minecraft, buying select items from…
This week, when the team at MIT Technology Review put me into a fireside chat with journalist Charlotte Jee during their Emtech MIT conference, the assigned title for the session – “Demystifying Decentralized Finance” – got me thinking.It occurred to me that before we demystify DeFi, or for that matter the wider ecosystem of blockchains and digital assets, we need to first demystify traditional finance (TradFi).Most people don’t have a solid understanding of how our capitalist system of payments, credit and asset transfers works. Getting to that understanding, I believe, requires looking into the deep historical roots of money and…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Now is an excellent time to find deep discounts on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones if you’re in the market for some Android smartphone deals. Google’s excellent flagship phones deliver one of the best Android experiences around — no surprise there given that Google is largely responsible for creating this mobile OS — and to help you find the right one for your budget, we’ve rounded up all the best cheap Google Pixel 4 deals available this month and put them right here…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Razer is a brand that almost everybody recognizes, and it’s a name that’s synonymous with premium design, bleeding-edge hardware, and great performance. The company’s iconic triskelion snake’s head logo graces the likes of everything from gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets to beefy laptops, but the stuff doesn’t come cheap. If you’re shopping around for some new kit for your battle station on a budget, though, worry not: We’ve smoked out a basketful of the best cheap Razer deals of the month right here. This list features…
Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup may not be a massive upgrade from last year’s iPhone 12 models, but there are some exciting new features. And with four phones that are all just a little different, you may have some questions. If you’re debating which iPhone 13 to buy, we’re here to help break things down.iPhone 13 PriceThe iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 mini is the least expensive of Apple’s new iPhones. The 128GB version sells for $699; 256GB of storage comes in at $799; and the 512GB version will cost you a cool $999.At $799, the 128GB iPhone 13iPhone 13 hits a…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Do you need a new smartphone? Fall is a popular time to upgrade phones and cellular service plans. Are you looking for cheap smartphone deals for the latest iPhones? Apple just introduced the iPhone 13, so with four iPhone 12 models to choose from, you have more options than ever finding the right iPhone for your needs. Whether you’re after iPhone 12 deals, iPhone 12 Pro deals, or discounts on the pocket-sized iPhone Mini, we’ve got them all right here in one place. We’ve also gathered…