The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered sold more than 1.1 million copies on PS5, says Alinea Analytics. Players showed big interest at first. But almost half stopped playing after just 15 hours. This points to poor long-term retention. Industry analyst Rhys Elliot notes that the game became Xbox’s third best-selling title on PlayStation 5 in 2025. It came behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Forza Horizon 5. Bethesda’s older games still draw buyers on rival platforms, even years later. However, Elliot noted that the sharp drop in playtime suggests many buyers were not looking for a full replay…
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Apple brought back several key services late Tuesday night after a major outage blocked users from downloading apps, streaming videos, and using live maps. The issue kicked off at 6:48 p.m. ET and didn’t end until around 10:30 p.m. ET, based on Apple’s System Status page. During this time, key services like the App Store, Apple TV+, and Maps Traffic were either not working or worked only for some users. As the outage went on, more services were affected. Many users could not send iMessages, check iCloud Mail, read Apple News, or access Photos. Some people said Apple TV+ shows…
Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, says the company hires many people without college degrees, Fortune reported. He told Stanford students that Google now cares more about skills and solving problems than formal education. Google looks for people who learn on their own and solve problems, even without a traditional college path, Brin said. He added that a four-year degree no longer serves as Google’s main way to judge talent. Data backs this change. The Burning Glass Institute’s research shows Google job postings requiring degrees fell from 93% in 2017 to 77% in 2022. This shows a clear move from Google towards…
Bungie confirmed its extraction shooter Marathon launches on March 5, 2026. It comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Price is $39.99. Pre-orders are open with Standard and Deluxe editions that include cosmetic items. This is Bungie’s first completely new game since the release of Destiny 2 in 2017, making it an important project for the studio. Unlike Destiny, Marathon is built as a PvPvE extraction shooter. The game is set in the year 2850 on the planet Tau Ceti, where players take on the role of “Runners” in three-person squads. During each match, teams complete…
Microsoft released emergency out-of-band updates KB5077744 and KB5077797 on January 17, 2026. These updates fix two big problems caused by the January Patch Tuesday security patches. The problems stopped some Windows 11 PCs from shutting down or hibernating properly. They also blocked Remote Desktop logins for many users. Install the fixes right away through Windows Update to get back to normal. The shutdown issue hit Windows 11 version 23H2 PCs with Secure Launch turned on, a security feature for boot protection. Those machines would restart instead of powering off or sleeping. Remote Desktop problems affected Windows 11 versions 25H2, 24H2,…
Google is testing a new option that may allow Gmail users to change their main email address without creating a new account. This is something users have wanted for years, because Gmail normally does not let people change their address once it is created. At the moment, this option is only visible to a small number of users, and Google has not said when it will be available to everyone. If you see this option, you can switch your main @gmail.com address. All your emails, Drive files, Photos, and account history stay the same. Your old email works as a…
As the Hybrid Working Model is much preferred by people in 2026, it also gives rise to the risk of cyberattacks, such as data loss, account takeovers, and fraud. To counter this, the integration of cybersecurity becomes really important in the daily workflow of every employee, rather than totally leaving it to the IT team to look after. Leaving the traditional 9-to-5 office model, it has become the most preferred operating model in many industries as it offers better Work-Life balance because there is a waste of time, energy, and money on commuting. Companies can hire much better talent, as…
Console gaming is one of the best options for gamers. It comes with excellent durability, affordability, and consistency. Gamers love to play on PS5 and Xbox 360 because they offer a wide variety of games in their library and have excellent graphics. Although PS5 & Xbox were playing a monopoly in the console market, now they have a challenger ahead of them. Steam, the gaming platform, has announced their console-like PC gaming ecosystem with SteamOS called “The Steam Machine.” We will compare it with other consoles regarding their prices, but first let’s check out the specifications of the Steam Machine.…
Sometimes, life surprises you in the most emotional ways. For Karen L. from Rosedale, Maryland, the new year began with a moment she will never forget—a $1 million lottery win that she believes was guided by her late mother. The Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle drawing on January 2 turned out to be more than just a lucky date. It also marked the birthday of Karen’s mother, making the win feel deeply personal. With heartfelt emotion, Karen shared, “I think it is my mom again. She is helping me with my retirement.” Interestingly, Karen didn’t rush to check her ticket. Instead,…
Xiaomi unveils a brand new Redmi Note 15 5G smartphone and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G tablet, now available in India. If you are thinking of buying a mid-range phone, it can be an option that you check out, because the Redmi Note 15 5G will be starting at just ₹22,999, and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G starts at just ₹24,999. The Redmi Note 15 5G will be available in two variants, of which one will be an 8GB/128GB variant at a price of just ₹22,999, and the other 8GB/256GB variant at a price point of ₹24,999. It comes with a Snapdragon…
To light up your living experience, Samsung has unveiled a new update to its AI home appliances at CES 2026. To improve your experience and connectivity with appliances, significant software and hardware updates were made; apart from that, Google Gemini has been integrated into the system for smarter food recognition, and beyond that, advanced sensor technology in laundry and cleaning appliances will increase the user’s efficient experience of cleaning. https://twitter.com/FoneArena/status/2008012867472412830 Samsung’s announcement at CES 2026 was centered on “Companion to AI Living,” which focuses on turning appliances into companions that fulfill the user’s needs. To provide a seamless experience to…
Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, has announced free internet services, followed by extreme political instability in Venezuela due to recent military operations by the U.S. that dethroned President Nicolas Maduro. Starlink has taken this initiative to ensure continued connectivity through satellite internet services. In these tough times, Elon has publicly shown support for the citizens. The services are going to be free of cost, and people of Venezuela can use them till February 3, 2026. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2007680660446892528 The announcement of free services came just after the capture of Maduro, the President of Venezuela. Donald Trump has characterized this operation as a…
Ram is making a bold statement about the future of performance trucks. The brand has officially announced the return of its legendary TRX pickup along with the introduction of a diesel-powered Power Wagon. Both the trucks are set to hit the market for the 2027 model year. Interestingly, these two high-performance trucks arrive at a time when emissions regulations are easing. Now automakers have more flexibility to offer large displacement and high output engines. This shift has opened doors for Ram for reviving its aggressive and capable pickups. Two models that are in the news are the 2027 Ram 1500…
Anuppur, India, January 02, 2026 (Giztimes)- Sony has officially announced its PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2026. This will offer three free games to the members, which include Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper. You can download all these games from January 6 to February 2026. This month is going to be amazing for gamers. Let’s get into the details of the games and about the devices they will be available on:- https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/2006402608001348084 Need for Speed Unbound Need for Speed Unbound will be Available only on PS5. It is a racing game where you live…
Anuppur, India, December 31, 2025 (GizTimes)– In recent years AI has become a very useful tool for each and every one of us. From helping writers create content to producing high-quality videos and improving resumes, these tools do it all. We have specified the use of each AI tool. So given below are the AI tools that everyone must know about. 1. Research and Problem Solving ChatGPT Grok Claude Gemini These AI assistance tools are best for regular searches, brainstorming, and any research-based work in any field, be it engineering, medical, or any area of study. 2. Video Generation Google…
LG Electronics has finally entered the market of Art TVs by introducing its new LG Gallery TV, an amazing lifestyle television designed for high-end art, ready for a full showcase at CES 2026. People are seeing it as a direct competitor to Samsung’s new model, ‘The Frame’, which comes with a flush-mount design and a customizable magnetic frame that perfectly blends with home decor. Challenging the dominance of Samsung in the art TV category, LG Electronics will reveal its LG Gallery TV at CES 2026. It will be available in two variants: 55-inch and 65-inch with a 4K Mini LED display…
Gamers are losing patience waiting for the release of GTA 6. Rockstar Games, the makers of this game had planned to launch the game in early 2025, but then it got postponed to the end of this year. Before we disclose the date let’s look into the game’s requirements, price, and graphics. The anticipated minimum PC requirement for the game is Intel Core i7-8700K/AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (or similar) and an RTX 3060/RX 6600XT (8GB VRAM), with 16GB RAM and an SSD. Since GTA 5 itself is a hefty 100GB+ game, GTA 6 will be nothing less than that of…
Anuppur, India, December 28, 2025 (GizTimes)– The CAC (Cyberspace Administration of China) has come up with the new draft rules on Saturday, December 2025, that require AI system developers to integrate a warning on the long-term use of the AI tools. The rules are crafted to minimize the development of unhealthy emotional dependencies of humans on the human-like AI by applying a pop-up that clearly reflects the distinction between the AI and humans. It became essential as AI companions are getting too realistic and human-like, which can affect a person’s mental well-being, as they are too invested in the AI. This…
Anuppur, December 27, 2025 – We’ve all faced this problem: when someone asks you for a professional contact and you suddenly realize your primary account is still “skater_boy2007” or something equally embarrassing from your teenage years. For many years, the only way to escape a “cringe” email address was to create a new one, losing years of photos, documents, and subscriptions in the process. According to an update to Google’s account help page , Google has finally come up with a feature that lets you change your @gmail.com address to a new one without hitting the reset button on your…
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