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Reddit CEO warns against ‘parasitic’ TikTok, claims app is spyware

Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman called out TikTok, including its fingerprinting technology, and said that he has advised people not to install the app.
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PUBG developer apologizes for myriad issues amid fight against DDoS attacks

PUBG Corp. apologized for the myriad of issues that PUBG players have recently encountered, which were partly due to the ongoing fight against DDoS attacks.
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Square Enix and chocolatier Ferrero offer sweet deal on FFVII Remake Tifa theme

Square Enix, in an unusual partnership with Ferrero, offers players the chance to download a PlayStation 4 dynamic theme based on an iconic scene with Tifa.
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Larian Studios confirms Baldur’s Gate 3 early access launch this year

Larian Studios confirmed that the highly anticipated Baldur's Gate 3 will launch in early access in 2020. Gameplay footage of the RPG will be shown at PAX East.
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Samsung shuts South Korea Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip factory due to coronavirus

Samsung shut down a mobile phone factory complex in South Korea, where the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip are manufactured, due to a confirmed coronavirus case.
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Activision seeks identity of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale leaker

Activision filed a DMCA subpoena against Reddit, in a bid to identify the people behind the leaked image of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's battle royale mode.
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Electrical tape on speed limit signs tricks Tesla vehicles into violations

Security researchers fooled Tesla vehicles into breaking the law by placing electrical tape on speed limit signs, showing another self-driving system flaw.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds to enable cross-platform parties for consoles

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will be able to team up in a single party through the upcoming Cross Party Play feature.
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Nvidia GeForce Now hits 1 million players, but Bethesda games also taken down

Nvidia's GeForce Now has reached the milestone of over 1 million players, but Bethesda joined Activision Blizzard in taking down their games from the service.
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PlayStation, Facebook Gaming, Oculus VR to skip GDC 2020 due to coronavirus risk

The teams behind Sony's PlayStation, Facebook Gaming, and Oculus VR will no longer participate in Game Developers Conference 2020, due to coronavirus concerns.
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Production of cheaper AirPods Pro reportedly moving forward amid coronavirus

The production of the cheaper version of Apple's AirPods Pro, dubbed the AirPods Pro Lite, is reportedly moving forward, with their launch expected by mid-2020.
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Microsoft Defender antivirus software to roll out to iOS, Android this year

The Microsoft Defender antivirus software will launch for iOS and Android this year. The apps will further protect mobile devices from malware and phishing.
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Apex Legends brings back original Kings Canyon map for limited time

The original version of Kings Canyon, before the changes in the second season, is now available in Apex Legends for a limited time, only until February 24.
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Canceled StarCraft: Ghost resurfaces in leaked playable build for Xbox

A playable build of Blizzard's cancelled StarCraft: Ghost has reportedly leaked from an Xbox dev kit, providing a good look on the third-person stealth shooter.
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Activision Blizzard games taken down from Nvidia GeForce Now streaming service

Activision Blizzard titles, including several Call of Duty games, were suddenly removed from Nvidia's GeForce Now service due to "a simple misunderstanding."
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Facebook, Amazon, Google teaming up with WHO to stop coronavirus misinformation

Facebook, Amazon, and Google were among the tech companies in a meeting with the WHO that focused on stopping the spread of misinformation on the coronavirus.
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Street Fighter V: Champion Edition adds move-stealing Seth with new look

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition is now available for the PlayStation 4 and PC. Seth, the Street Fighter IV boss character, enters the game with a new look.
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Half-Life: Alyx release date set for March 23, but Valve Index remains sold out

There is no delay for Half-Life: Alyx, which is set to launch on March 23. The game is free with the Valve Index, but the VR headset is still out of stock.
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Google Stadia claims Baldur’s Gate 3 will launch this year

A Google Stadia blog post claimed that Baldur's Gate 3 will launch in 2020. Larian Studios' response did not clear up confusion about the game's release date.
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Apple trying to design 5G iPhone antenna after snubbing Qualcomm’s

Apple is said to be designing its own antenna for this year's 5G iPhone. Qualcomm offered its antenna module, but Apple declined, citing concerns over design.
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Motorola Razr tagged by iFixit as ‘most complicated’ phone for repairs

iFixit's Motorola Razr teardown revealed the "most complicated" phone that it has ever disassembled. The device earned the lowest possible repairability score.
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Android malware keeps returning even after factory reset through Google Play

Malwarebytes revealed that a case involving the xHelper malware, which kept re-installing even after a factory reset, was somehow triggered by Google Play.
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Google’s Area 120 launches GameSnacks for players with slow phones, connections

GameSnacks, by Google's experimental lab Area 120, looks to make online games more accessible for people who are on slow phones and internet connections.
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Crash Bandicoot goes mobile in leaked endless runner by Candy Crush developer

Leaks revealed that Crash Bandicoot is heading to mobile with a game in the endless runner genre, following the success of the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy.
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Leaked Netflix description says Resident Evil series will not be in Raccoon City

A leaked description may have confirmed that a Resident Evil TV series is in development for Netflix. However, the show will not take place in Raccoon City.
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BioWare hasn’t gotten around to taking down Anthem’s Christmas decorations

BioWare has not yet taken down the Christmas decorations at Anthem's Fort Tarsis, which some players took as a sign that the developers have abandoned the game.
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Disney blocked Kingdom Hearts’ Sora from joining Super Smash Bros. roster

Nintendo has reportedly asked to add Kingdom Hearts protagonist and Keyblade wielder Sora to Super Smash Bros., but Disney is said to have blocked the request.
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Activision Blizzard will launch more ‘remastered and reimagined’ games this year

Activision Blizzard will release several "remastered and reimagined" games in 2020, following the successful returns of the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro series.
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iPhone, Apple Watch may function as car keys after iOS 13.4 update

The CarKey API, spotted by 9to5Mac in the first iOS 13.4 beta, will allow iPhone and Apple Watch owners to use the devices as car keys for compatible vehicles.
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Nintendo irks Animal Crossing fans over New Horizons’ save file restrictions

Players voiced out against the save restrictions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which may have prompted Nintendo to work on a backup feature for the game.
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Apple’s program for independent repair shops requires surprise inspections

The contract that shops are required to sign to join Apple's Independent Repair Provider Program includes terms for surprise inspections and massive fines.
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Hackers may attack home networks through Philips Hue smart bulbs vulnerability

Check Point discovered a bug in Philips Hue smart bulbs that allows hackers to infiltrate networks. Owners of the device are recommended to update the firmware.
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ZTE Axon 10s Pro overtakes Samsung Galaxy S20 as first Snapdragon 865 smartphone

ZTE won the race against Samsung in revealing a Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. The Axon 10s Pro is also said to be the first device to pack LPDDR5 RAM.
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Monthly pass to push Fire Emblem Heroes dangerously into pay-to-win territory

Fire Emblem Heroes' upcoming Feh Pass, which will cost $9.50 per month, is drawing criticism as it will push the Nintendo gacha game into pay-to-win territory.