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When Epic Games created Playground Mode in Fortnite, allowing an hour of safe play to familiarize yourself with the environment, they probably never imagined someone would use the time to do this … Redditor JoshB_C used the time to create a really fun version of Mario Kart. He’s added Mario 64 sounds to the replay video as characters push and ride supermarket trollies through the cityscape – and the effort seems to be appreciated by fellow Redditors....

ZTE-owned smartphone sub-brand Nubia makes some attractive gaming smartphones. The company had released the Nubia RedMagic 5G a few weeks ago in China, and it has announced a trimmed-down version of the phone. The Nubia RedMagic 5G Lite lowers the pricing and cuts some corners. However, it still ends up being a potent gaming phone. The Nubia RedMagic 5G Lite is actually a rebranded version of the Nubia Play that was launched in China in April 2020....

Pictured above: The Paradox iPod nano watch kit The New York Time’s Nick Bilton, who reported in October Apple’s alleged television plans describing “large parts floating around” Apple’s supply chain that looked like they “could be part of a large Apple television,” is back with a new story. He recently implied Apple’s researched prototyped small and wearable devices. According to the article published last night, both Apple and Google have worked for years on wearable computers that interface with smartphones (having the ultimate goal of selling more smartphones):...

Many have long wondered just how many users are actively watching content on the Apple, and starting soon we’ll get a deeper look into those numbers. Nielsen, the company behind tracking statistics related to all sorts of entertainment, has announced today that it soon plans to start breaking out metrics for connected devices, including the Apple TV (via Variety). Specifically, Nielsen is looking to track how many homes in the United States own a connected device like the Apple TV and how much time is spent watching content on it versus traditional television....

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo has finally decided that it is time to start making mobile games for platforms like the iPhone. The company has confirmed it will begin developing titles for smartphones and other mobile devices (presumably, ‘tablets’) featuring famous franchises like Mario. Until now, Nintendo has been resistant to share its first-party intellectual property (‘IP’) outside of its own consoles. Clearly, it was worried that bringing characters like Mario to the iPhone would cannabilize sales of its own hardware like the Nintendo DS....

As reinforced by new comments from Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige, fans would do well to remember the characters in the MCU aren’t as invulnerable as fans may be quick to think - a fact that’s especially important to remember as we prepare for Captain Marvel to arrive in theaters next month. The MCU’s newest heroine may be very powerful, but she’s not immune to damage. Among fans, one of the biggest talking points is just how much of a threat Carol Danvers, a....

No Time to Die had the most expensive TV spot at the 2020 Super Bowl. Considering how massive a draw the NFL championship game is (this year saw nearly 100 million people tune in), it isn’t surprising companies use the big stage to promote their products with attention-grabbing commercials. Movie studios have been a part of the Super Bowl for a long time, building hype for their upcoming tentpoles. The likes of Black Widow and Fast and Furious 9 aired spots this year, generating more buzz on the heels of their respective full-length trailers....

Spoilers for Annihilation - Scourge: Omega #1 Richard Rider has been one of the unluckiest Marvel superheroes while patrolling the galaxy as Nova. He’s dealt with numerous personal tragedies while having to maintain his focus as the last member of the Nova Corps. After taking on the Cancerverse, Nova meets his end. However, he’s saved by one of the last people you’d ever expect. Nova has been on the receiving end of bad luck for a long time in recent Marvel continuity....

Each week we gather up all the major software updates for the biggest devices; phones tablets on U.S. carriers ( unlocked phones, of course), wearables, round them all up so you don’t miss a thing. Making sure your device installs the latest software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features, close security holes, get those pesky bugs squashed. Nvidia Shield Tablet Nvidia’s latest patch brings some nice upgrades to its gaming-focused tablet....

It’s the nursery rhyme nightmares are literally made of but what’s the origin behind A Nightmare On Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger nursery rhyme? While the franchise is iconic now, A Nightmare On Elm Street creator Wes Craven (Scream) had a hard time getting the project a greenlight. Every major studio rejected it, feeling audiences wouldn’t find dreams scary. New Line eventually picked up A Nightmare On Elm Street which was shot for a low-budget....

One of the biggest bits of news is that there are two new Legend of Zelda games. One is an HD re-release of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. The game was originally made for the GameCube, and released in 2003. The other is a brand-new Zelda game, but no details were shared aside from it being vastly different from previous entries. For instance, we may not have to play through dungeons in a specific order, and there may ways for more than one player to enjoy the game....

Ergonomics researchers at Texas A&M University School of Public Health conducted the study before the pandemic made remote work the norm from March 2020. They looked at 265 employees from a Houston-based oil and gas company during Hurricane Harvey, which required these employees to work remotely for a month back in August 2017 due to floods. The research – which looked at data about employee technology use before, during and after the disaster – found that employee and company resiliency “may be enhanced” through remote work during natural disasters and other events that cause workplace displacement....

Early theater listings indicate No Time to Die has the longest runtime for a James Bond movie yet. The upcoming film marks Daniel Craig’s fifth and final time playing Mr. Bond since he took over from Pierce Brosnan in 2006’s Casino Royale. Over the course of his run, the Bond franchise has grown increasingly interconnected, with 2015’s Spectre bringing the plot threads from Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall together for a story involving the titular organization and its infamous boss, Blofeld....

The reports from Pocketnow claims that along with Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3. The company will also launch high-end Nokia 8 in the same month. Well, there are lots of rumors making rounds on the internet that suggests that Nokia is going to launch an high-end smartphone and that could be either Nokia 8 or Nokia 9. As we already mentioned there were lots of rumors regarding Nokia 8, the phone will be available in two variant Snapdragon 821 processor along with 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 835 Processor along with 6GB RAM....

Just a few months back in October 2018 Nokia launched the Nokia 3.1 plus. Expectations were in for it to have Android Pie, since Google had also announced the release of the much anticipated update, nevertheless, the device came with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Now, Nokia 3.1 Plus has received the Android 9 Pie update from HMD Global. Yes, HMD had promised the update would be available by end of January, nevertheless, the update is now available on OTA (over-the-air) and should reach the users of Nokia 3....

In Summary The Phone (1) is the first smartphone to come from Nothing, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new initiative. Rather than its spec sheet, the Phone (1) literally shines in the design department, with 900 LEDs on the back that alert you to notifications. Although launched with a lot of hype and expectation, the device has been facing challenges on the product and supply front. At Rs 32,999, the Nothing Phone (1) is one of a kind – a phone you buy for being different, rather than the spec sheet and performance....

We’ve written about the Ninite software installation service several years ago but thought we would revisit the service for those of you who might not be aware of it. It works on Windows 10. It’s free for consumers to use and is the best way to install or reinstall your favorite free and Open Source programs without the bloatware such as toolbars and other crapware. What is Bloatware/Crapware? Bloatware, “junkware,” or “crapware,” is the extra software that legit free programs try to sneak on your computer....

Nokia 2.4 In terms of design, the Nokia 2.4 comes with a 3D nano-textured back, which promises to offer a comfortable grip in hand. Towards the front, it features a 6.5-inch display that comes in at a 20:9 aspect ratio and offers HD+ screen resolution. Nokia 2.4 comes in three colorways: Dusk, Charcoal, and Fjord. Under the hood, the phone runs on MediaTek Helio P22, which is a two-year-old processor that comes with eight cores and up to 2....

September 2020 Patch Released: Nokia never leaves out its budget smartphones when it comes to delivering maintenance updates. Currently, the Nokia 3.2 from the budget segment is getting the upgrade to September 2020 security patch. It is a mini software weighing only 14 MB based on the Android 10 operating system. As of now, this update is rolling out for the Indian users of Nokia 3.2. While the latest update doesn’t bring anything separate or new to the device, users must install it for the sake of device security....

It has been quite some time since we last heard about the incoming Nokia 9, but here are one day away from the end of 2018 and the phone has resurfaced. In two separate instances, we’ve got the Nokia 9 showing up and showing off a very unique camera design on the back of the handset. We’ve got the image that you can see at the top of this article, which was leaked by Evan Blass on Twitter today....