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Still on the fence about which console to buy going into the next-generation? We hope to make that decision easier for you by showing you the top 5 reasons why you consider the PlayStation 5.
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Are you unsure about whether to buy an Xbox Series X or S console in the upcoming generation of gaming? Here are the top 5 reasons why you should seriously consider Microsoft's offerings.
Football Manager 2021 is finally coming to home consoles such as the Xbox One, Series S, and X consoles after a decade-long hiatus. Support for PlayStation consoles is notably absent, thanks to Sony.
The Swift programming language is finally available on Windows 10 and is at a point "where early adopters can start using Swift to build real experiences". Toolchain images can now be downloaded.
While Sony has been making waves with its upcoming PlayStation 5, the company has broken some promises along the way too. As it steps into the next generation, it needs to be more careful about this.
With details about availability, features, and pricing for next-generation console offerings from both Sony and Microsoft now known, we are keen to know: which console(s) are you looking to buy?
Microsoft has revealed details about when and where you can pre-order its Xbox Series X|S consoles from. It seems to be taking extreme care to avoid a snafu like Sony's PS5 pre-orders mess.
Google has announced an enhancement to its Advanced Protection Program for high-risk individuals, stating that customers can now send risky files to the company for scanning before they are opened.
Microsoft has announced several new APIs for its Threat Protection platform, allowing more streamlined and customized incident management solutions. The platform is now "integration-ready".
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.
Microsoft has announced the first generally available release of the C++ extension for Visual Studio Code, which includes support for Linux on ARM and ARM64, rich code formatting settings, and more.
Nvidia has announced that it is purchasing UK chipset designer Arm from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank in a deal valued at a whopping $40 billion. The transaction will be finalized in 18 months.
Apple recently updated its App Store guidelines, offering some breathing room when it comes to allowing game streaming services. However, Microsoft is not satisfied with the changes.
Microsoft has reported increased activity from hacking groups based in Russia, China, and Iran targeting the U.S. presidential elections. Both Biden and Trump campaigns have been attacked.
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox All Access leasing program is being expanded to 12 countries including Norway and South Korea. Plans start at $24.99/month for Xbox Series S|X consoles.