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Annoying Google Assistant bug causing a persistent toast notification on Pixel phones

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 07:06:01 +0000

A widespread Google Assistant Quick Phrases bug keeps the toast notification visible on the Pixel phone's screen long after the voice command has been uttered. Read more...

The big Fallout 4 update has a number of bugs across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms

John Callaham — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:54:02 +0000

Bethesda Game Studios released its big 'next-gen" update for Fallout 4 this week. However, the update also came with a number of bugs across its PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. Read more...

Dev confirms Windows 11 debloater app was causing conflicts with other OS features and apps

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:32:01 +0000

The developers of a Windows 11 debloater app called "BloatyNosy" (formerly "ThisIsWin11"), have confirmed that some of its features were causing conflicts with OS features and other applications. Read more...

Facing issues with controlling lights via Google Home? You're not alone

Usama Jawad — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:16:01 +0000

Google is reportedly investigating some issues with its Assistant-powered Home devices not recognizing voice commands related to light controls. The problem apparently does not impact everyone. Read more...

Google Project Zero detected the most vulnerabilities in Microsoft products recently

Usama Jawad — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:00:01 +0000

Google's Project Zero team has shared some interesting stats regarding its findings for the past couple of years today. Interestingly, it found the most security issues in Microsoft products. Read more...

Google finally rolls out January 2022 update for Pixel 6 devices

Usama Jawad — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:06:01 +0000

After a botched December 2021 update for Pixel 6 devices which arguably created more issues than it resolved, Google has finally rolled out the January 2022 patch for its flagship devices. Read more...

Apple pulls iCloud 12 update from Microsoft Store

Usama Jawad — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:30:01 +0000

Apple has pulled iCloud 12 from the Microsoft Store. While the company hasn't officially cited a reason yet, many users had complained about bugs including two-factor authentication not working. Read more...

Microsoft pauses Windows 10 Team 2020 Update for Surface Hub 2S after complaints

Usama Jawad — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:42:01 +0000

Microsoft released the Windows 10 Team 2020 Update for Surface Hub 2S devices over a month ago. However, now the company is pausing rollout following complaints from a "small number" of customers. Read more...

Some Apple Watch SE users in South Korea are reporting overheating issues

Abhay V — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:02:01 +0000

A Reddit thread lists six user reports of the Apple Watch SE overheating and causing burn marks both on the device and users' wrists. It is not known if the issue is specific to units in that region. Read more...

Sony denies reports of PlayStation 5 production issues

Usama Jawad — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:04:01 +0000

Sony has denied claims of PlayStation 5 production issues, stating that reports of low yields are false. It has not released manufacturing details but says that the production number is unchanged. Read more...

New finding says custom Windows 10 themes can be used to steal users' credentials

Abhay V — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:24:01 +0000

A new finding by a security researcher suggests that specially crafted Windows 10 themes files can be used to redirect users to an authentication-required site to steal their Microsoft credentials. Read more...

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is now blocked for some Intel PCs due to faulty drivers

Usama Jawad — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has blocked the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for some Intel PCs due to problems caused by Intel's accidental release of display drivers which "turned on unsupported features in Windows". Read more...

Microsoft pulls Windows 10 October 2018 Update following multiple serious issues

Usama Jawad — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 08:45:04 +0000

Following numerous reports of user files being deleted after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Microsoft has pulled the release from circulation. It's unclear when rollout will resume. Read more...

A number of users are reporting Bluetooth connectivity issues with iPhone X

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:46:01 +0000

Both on Apple's dedicated forum and on Twitter, users have been signaling issues when it comes to maintaining a stable Bluetooth connection between their iPhone X and their cars or Bluetooth devices. Read more...

Xbox One dashboard sports a couple of weird bugs following the Fall Update

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:16:01 +0000

Following the Fall Update for the Xbox One family of gaming consoles, the console's dashboard exhibits a couple of unexpected bugs. These include issues with user Friend lists and followed Game Hubs. Read more...

OnePlus confirms the OnePlus 5 has an upside down display

Dreyer Smit — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 09:38:01 +0000

Recently, users began to complain about a 'jelly scrolling' effect when scrolling through the device. OnePlus stated that it was normal behaviour. But now we might have a cause for this defect. Read more...

Windows Store version of Resident Evil 7 reportedly plagued by performance issues [Update]

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:04:01 +0000

It appears that the Windows Store version of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is plagued by performance issues, with many reviews claiming that the game crashes immediately upon launch. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile 10586.29 update gets pulled due to installation issues

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:10:01 +0000

With hundreds of users reporting problems while installing Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.29 on their Lumia 950 and 950 XL handsets, Microsoft has temporarily pulled the update as it works on a fix. Read more...

Apple acknowledges issue that causes iPad Pro to 'stop responding' while charging

Andy Weir — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:48:01 +0000

Apple has acknowledged an issue that causes its new iPad Pro to freeze while it's charging - but while it has suggested a temporary workaround, it hasn't yet said when a proper fix will be available. Read more...

Full refunds offered to Batman: Arkham Knight PC buyers following persisting issues

Usama Jawad — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:30:01 +0000

Following the continued issues in the re-release of Batman: Arkham Knight for PC, Warner Bros. is offering refunds for buyers before the end of 2015, regardless of the time they have spent playing it. Read more...

PSA: Details on storage management issues in the latest Windows 10 Mobile build

Adrian Potoroaca — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:32:01 +0000

The new Windows 10 Mobile build 10581 that was released today appears to be a solid upgrade, but it still has a strange storage management issue, and here's what you need to know about it. Read more...

Known issues in Windows 10 Mobile build 10536.1004 - including a problem unique to Lumia 1020

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:03:38 +0000

Microsoft's new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview is rolling out right now - but as with previous releases, build 10536.1004 brings its share of known issues, including one specific to the Lumia 1020. Read more...

Microsoft fixes issue that blocked app downloads and updates from Windows 10's Store

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:50:01 +0000

A week after users began reporting problems downloading and updating apps from its new app store in Windows 10, Microsoft has apparently fixed the issue - although it's not yet clear how they did it. Read more...

Microsoft says its latest Windows 10 Mobile preview includes over 2,000 fixes

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:14:01 +0000

Windows 10 Mobile build 10512 rolled out yesterday with various known issues - this is preview software after all - but Microsoft says it's made over 2,000 fixes in the new build, compared with 10166. Read more...

HTC suggests uninstalling Google Photos to resolve One M9 battery issues

Andy Weir — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:44:01 +0000

HTC has acknowledged that its latest One M9 software update can result in extremely slow battery-charging, as well as rapid battery drain, advising that users uninstall the Google Photos app. Read more...

Everything wrong with Windows 10 Mobile build 10149

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:56:43 +0000

Microsoft released the latest preview build of its mobile OS last night, and despite many improvements it still features some major bugs and issues. Here's a list of what you can expect. Read more...

Here is why you can't see "Get Windows 10" app on your PC

Usama Jawad — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:57:00 +0000

With Windows 10 just around the corner, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the upgrade one of which is: "Why can't I see the Get Windows 10 app?" Microsoft has answered this question as well. Read more...

These are the known issues in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10122

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 20 May 2015 17:14:10 +0000

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10122 is now available to users on the Fast ring. Despite the company's efforts to fix numerous bugs, some issues have still shown up. Here's the full list. Read more...

Latest Windows 10 Mobile preview build 10080 "isn't likely" to be released to Slow ring

Andy Weir — Wed, 20 May 2015 07:44:01 +0000

The latest Windows 10 Mobile preview was released to testers on the Fast ring last week, but Microsoft's Gabe Aul says it "isn't likely" to make it to the Slow ring, due to various reported issues. Read more...

Here are the issues Microsoft has fixed in Windows 10 preview build 10051 for phones

Usama Jawad — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:32:01 +0000

While Microsoft has released build 10051 of the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones with many new features, it has fixed some annoying issues that were present in the previous build as well. Read more...

It's not just you - Microsoft acknowledges Outlook.com email issues [Update]

Andy Weir — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:02:01 +0000

If you've been having trouble connecting to your Outlook.com account today, it's not just you - Microsoft says some users may be unable to connect via Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 8, and more. Read more...

The Windows Phone Store is currently facing some search-related issues [Update]

Usama Jawad — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:18:01 +0000

The Windows Phone Store is facing issues in several countries, not displaying categories or search results. The extent of the problem is yet unknown but we expect it to be fixed soon. Read more...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 heating issues possibly fixed

Usama Jawad — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:26:01 +0000

A report claiming that Snapdragon 810 processors were facing overheating issues was revealed a couple of months ago. Now, a Chinese analyst states that the issue has been fixed and the chip is ready. Read more...

Some users reporting big issues with iPhone 6 Plus camera

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:24:01 +0000

It looks like some iPhone 6 Plus handsets have hardware issues with the camera that makes capturing images or video virtually impossible. The problems seem to stem from OIS and need a hardware fix. Read more...

More OnePlus woes: now it's ditching its swappable covers

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:36:09 +0000

The company that says you should 'never settle' says you must now settle for a device without changeable covers, due to quality issues, "creaky" fit, and design flaws making them "tricky" to remove. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly holding off on virtual reality headsets or glasses, for now

Andrew Stevenson — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:53:52 +0000

Microsoft may be in our heads, but they won't be selling tech that's on our heads. Not yet anyway, shelving plans for virtual reality glasses due to patent restrictions within Kinect's technology. Read more...

Nexus owners report numerous bugs in bug-fixing Android 4.4.3 update

Andy Weir — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:52:06 +0000

Some owners of Nexus devices are reporting numerous issues and bugs since updating to Android 4.4.3, the latest version of the OS, which is intended to fix bugs and improve stability and performance. Read more...

Some Xbox One consoles shipping with faulty disc drives, scratched covers [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:30:41 +0000

Amid the large number of Xbox One's that have now been picked up, a few consoles have arrived with faulty disc drives and scratch marks. Hopefully these are isolated incidents. Read more...

Sony to release Playstation 4 patch 1.51 later today

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:36:46 +0000

Sony has announced that a new patch will hit PS4 devices later on today. Though minor, this patch will address some of the stability issues that users have been having since the device launched. Read more...

Sony acknowledges “issues” with PS4, says they are “isolated incidents”

Andy Weir — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:20:05 +0000

Following multiple reports of problems with the PlayStation 4, ahead of its U.S. launch today, Sony has said it is "investigating reported issues", but that it believes these are "isolated incidents". Read more...