A mobile AR Harry Potter game in the vein of Pokemon GoA mobile AR Harry Potter game in the vein of Pokemon Go When can I play it? Wizards Unite will be but one of many Harry Potter-related games Portkey Games will be releasing in the coming years. It’s actually worth noting that a game was crowdfunded back in 2015 called Maguss that actually came fairly close to what we would have expected a Harry Potter AR game. It may actually be an interesting approach to allow players to link their Wizards

Perhaps more than any other title in the Rockstar repertoire, L.A. Noire lends itself best to short bursts of gameplay. We’re happy to report that the Nintendo Switch version of L.A. Noire faithfully reproduces the game’s astonishing facial animations without sacrificing anything. From our brief time with the Nintendo Switch version of L.A. Noire, we came away very impressed with what Rockstar was able to achieve on the portable console. Without question, this is the L.A. Noire that you know and

This is LA Noire: The VR Case Files, a remake of nine missions from the original game, this time produced for the HTC Vive. The VR Case Files even, as I soon find out, allow you to drive around the city. It’s become commonplace now for VR games to employ some sort of teleportation mechanic. LA Noire splits the difference between these two control schemes. LA Noire: The VR Case Files will be launching in December for the HTC Vive.

Maybe around $299.95 / £299.95 / AU$449.95May land around September 2018Likely to cost at least $299.95 / £299.95 / AU$449.95The Fitbit Ionic is a pricey wearable and we suspect the Ionic 2 will be as wellWe don’t know for sure that there will even be a Fitbit Ionic 2, but Wareable reports that the company’s CEO, James Park, has confirmed that it plans to launch a range of new smartwatches, and while the Fitbit Ionic 2 wasn’t named it’s likely to be among them. Assuming there is a Fitbit Ionic 2

We may even know what it’s called, with the mysterious Samsung Galaxy X being the subject of several bendable leaks, foldable patents and flexible rumors. To see how we got here and where we’re going, here’s the story of Samsung’s foldable phone so far. Round the EdgeThe closest thing we actually got to a foldable phone from Samsung in 2013 was the Samsung Galaxy Round. Samsung Galaxy XIn May 2016 Project Valley got a new name – the Samsung Galaxy X, which was believed to be the name it would re

There have been a lot of rumors about a folding Samsung phone – known as the Galaxy X – over the years, and patents have even given us an idea of how it might look. But now we’ve got an idea of how the interface on this bendy phone might work, as GalaxyClub has come across a patent application showing a Samsung interface for a folding phone. Credit: KIPRIS Image 4 of 4 This image shows how you could fold the Samsung Galaxy X into a stand. However, it’s worth noting that the patent was filed in e

That’s why we’re here to recommend some of the best cases and covers for each version of the Amazon Kindle that’s currently on sale. Below you’ll find two cases we love for each current Kindle product, including the latest versions of the Amazon Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage and the Kindle Oasis. Best cases and covers for Kindle PaperwhiteNote: the cases below fit all generations of Kindle Paperwhite products, so they’ll be suitable for any version of the Kindle Paperwhite ereader you

If you’re a fan of EA Sports titles, you’re probably well-accustomed to the annual ritual that takes place every August and September. It’s the time when all of the new and tweaked sports games are released and your bank account takes a UFC-style beating. Games as a service is becoming an increasingly popular model across the games industry and EA has seen great success with service model games like Star Wars Battlefront. However, given the current industry trends we wouldn’t be surprised to see

B&O Play is readying an all-new entry into its multiroom speaker line-up, with the BeoPlay M3 launching this month as a smaller option for those looking to blast tunes around their homes. The Beoplay A9, Beoplay A6, Beoplay M5, BeoSound 1, BeoSound 2, BeoSound 35 and BeoSound Shape will all be compatible with the new M3 speaker when it launches on November 9. AirPlay 2 readyThe M3 comes with both Chromecast and Bluetooth built in, along with its multiroom capabilities, but there’s an extra bonus

But even compressed raw and TIFF files are way bigger than JPEGs, making them impractical in many situations, while compatibility issues can arise with raw files. ‘Lossy’ JPEGs remain the quickest and most efficient format for sharing digital photos with the widest range of devices and users. You get the same image quality choice when you save a photo as a JPEG in an image-editing program like Photoshop. Image 1 of 2 A JPEG image straight out of camera is often fine… That’s why many photograph

It sounds like something dreamed up by the tinfoil-hat-wearing-brigade, but new research has proved that a simple 3D printed (specially shaped) piece of plastic covered with aluminum foil can work as an effective Wi-Fi signal booster (or rather, signal director). Not only can you strengthen the signal in certain areas by redirecting it towards Wi-Fi weak spots around your home, but you can block and deaden the signal in other specified areas. They then built a more sophisticated system that uses

Apple’s augmented reality glasses could be available in Apple Stores as early as 2020, with Apple reportedly prepping for a 2019 unveil. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning not only the new device, but a whole new operating system for it to run on called rOS (which stands for ‘reality operating system’). The Apple Glasses rumors are coming thick and fast at the moment, with the Chairman of Apple supplier Catcher Technology hinting about the development of AR technology just t

We’re now four years into the current console generation and, if Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot is to believed, it’s going to another two years at least before we enter the next one. Slow and steadyIn addition to this, the greater power of the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X means that there isn’t any urgent need for a new generation as far as technological advancements are concerned. Guillemot was quick to emphasize that his predictions were merely “perception” rather than the result of having any “confid

OnePlus has been very open about the OnePlus 5T considering the phone hasn’t been launched yet, and the latest official news is that it won’t have wireless charging. Taking to the company’s forum, CEO Pete Lau has explained that while he believes wireless charging is an “exciting concept”, it’s not currently as good as the company’s wired Dash Charge. He adds that Dash Charge is power efficient and stays cool, and that for wireless charging to be truly convenient there need to be charging pads r

There’s a new preview build out for Windows 10, which is the first taste of fresh features that will be included in next year’s first big update (Redstone 4), including Microsoft’s version of Apple’s AirDrop for swiftly and easily sharing files between PCs. Near Share allows PCs which are near each other to share files (or web links) via Bluetooth, so there’s no need to bother with clunkier solutions like putting the file on a USB stick. Providing your PC has Bluetooth, of course, you can simply

Scanning for skin cancer may have just got a lot cheaper. The Skan device – created by students from McMaster University in Canada – scans for melanomas using heat, and looks likely to slash the cost of the procedure. Given the high survival rate with early detection, it may come as a surprise that approximately one person dies every hour from melanoma. By contrast, the Skan device is anticipated to cost about $1,000 (about £760, AU$1,300). Upon announcing the award winner James Dyson said: “By

Details are scant — the show apparently doesn’t even have a name yet — but we do know that the new program will focus on what goes on behind the scenes of a morning talk show. Netflix was also reportedly interested in the series, and the resulting haggling may have been a big part of the reason why Apple ended up buying two seasons rather than one. Star powerThe news serves as a reminder that Apple is taking advantage of its massive cash reserves to secure extremely recognizable names for its ve

Microtransactions, DLC and loot boxes are simply a more convenient way to turn games into an ongoing platform to maintain consumer investment. Boxing cleverLet’s be honest here, loot boxes wouldn’t be an issue if people weren’t buying them. They’re Battlefront 2’s own take on loot boxes and they’re worrying a lot of potential players – like myself – who spent plenty of time in the beta. Battlefront wasn’t the first – or the last shooter to use microtransactions, obviously, so why hasn’t anyone k

Image credit: Warner Bros. PicturesLast year developer Niantic Labs gave a glimpse into what the future of augmented reality (AR) gaming could be with the wildly popular Pokémon Go . According to TechCrunch , the studio is now preparing to attempt the same kind of success in 2018 with an augmented reality game based on the Harry Potter universe. The game itself is reportedly called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, and it’s being made both by Warner Bros. Interactive and its new (and oh-so-appropriat

Apple is planning to overhaul its iPad for 2018, slicing away bezels along with the TouchID fingerprint sensor. This move follows in step with the iPhone X, which has seen success, both critically and commercially, thanks to its refreshed design, improved performance and future-looking feature set. Perhaps the biggest change going into Apple’s 2018 flagship tablet is the removal of the TouchID fingerprint sensor. As we’ve seen with the iPhone X, it will be replaced with FaceID as the sole method