Sony has released a Windows app that allows PC users to update the PS5’s DualSense controller.
The app, titled “Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller,” can be downloaded from PlayStation’s website.
Until now, you needed a PS5 to update the DualSense, which didn’t exactly help those looking to use the gamepad on PC, where it’s been compatible since the PS5 launched in 2020. As is the case on PS5, users will need to connect the DualSense to their PC with a USB cable to complete the update.
Huawei is currently offering solid discounts on several of its wearable, computing and audio offerings as part of the company’s ‘Spring Kick-Off Promotion’ on Amazon.
Check out the most notable deals from the promotion below:
Each month, Netflix adds new original content to its platform.
This May, Netflix Original shows and movies like The Circle season 4, Vampire in the Garden, Love Death and Robots , and the highly anticipated Stranger Things season 4.
This list is curated for Canadians who primarily subscribe to Netflix for its original content. If you’re looking for all of the shows and movies coming to Netflix in May, click here.
Below are all the Netflix Originals coming this month:
Coming Soon:
Welcome to Wedding Hell — Netflix Series (South Korea)
According to a Reutersreport, an EU panel backed the proposal today at the European Parliament’s internal market and consumer protection committee, which would take the proposal to an assembly vote next month. The
The committee wants all mobile phones, tablets, headphones, e-readers, low-powered laptops, keyboards, computer mice, earphones, smartwatches, and electronic toys to integrate the USB Type-C connector in future devices. However, some of the devices in the list, like health trackers, watches, and others with a small form factor, might be exempted.
“With half a billion chargers for portable devices shipped in Europe each year, generating 11,000 to 13,000 tonnes of e-waste, a single charger for mobile phones and other small and medium electronic devices would benefit everyone. It will help the environment, further help the re-use of old electronics, save money, and reduce unnecessary costs and inconvenience for both businesses and consumers,” said Alex Agius Saliba, member of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament.
On the other hand, thousands of old chargers, that would be rendered useless for new devices would also end up as e-waste. The same was echoed by Apple, according to Reuters. Apple says the proposal would hurt innovation and create a mountain of waste if consumers were forced to switch to new chargers.
If the parliament as a whole approves the proposal during May’s assembly vote, members of parliament would then start talks with the EU governments on finalizing the legislation.
Meta’s Quest Gaming Showcase took place earlier today, and while the company didn’t announce a new virtual reality (VR) headset like some rumours indicated, it didn’t disappoint thanks to a wide range of new game announcements and updates.
The event was primarily hosted by AR/VR executive producer Ruth Bram, though Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg came out to conclude the show, revealing a new home environment for the Quest, along with a four-player co-op Ghostbusters VR game.
Check out everything announced at the 2022 Meta Quest Gaming Showcase below:
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution
Expected to release later this year, the game is a sequel to the 2020-released The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and will bring players back to the streets of New Orleans with “fewer resources, more walkers, and a new and bloodthirsty threat that will hunt you across the city.
NFL Pro Era
NFL Pro Era will be the first VR football title to be released that is licensed by the NFL when it releases later this fall.
The game’s trailer shows the StatusPro-developed first-person perspective game in action which will feature all 32 NFL teams, wherein you can fight to lead your team to the SuperBowl, participate in drills and play virtual catch with your friends in any NFL stadium. The trailer looks amazing according to it, the title uses “NFL game data to create the most authentic on-the-field NFL VR experience to-date.”
Among Us
It feels like the Among Us craze has long left the building, but that isn’t stopping InnerSloth, Robot Teddy, and Schell Games from building. Among Us’ VR rendition is coming by the end of 2022.
In addition to Among Us, Meta Studios is working with Schell Games to develop three separate VR titles for the Meta Quest over the next two years. No information about these titles was provided.
Moss: Book II
Moss: Book II was released on the PSVR on March 31st and is set to arrive on the Meta Quest 2 in the summer of 2022. According to Meta, the game will follow the story from the first Moss game where you step in the shoes of Quill the mouse to “end the merciless rule of the Arcane and save the world from a great unmaking.”
Espire 2
Espire 2 is the sequel to the 2019-release hit VR game Espire 1 where your mission will be to “locate and stop the launch of an untraceable, supersonic missile” and save the world from annihilation. In addition, the sequel will feature an entirely separate co-op campaign set in locations from Espire 1.
Espire 2 is scheduled to release in late 2022.
RuinsMagus
RuinsMagus is a VR action RPG that will take gamers to a “hidden subterranean realm in search of precious and powerful artifacts” underneath the streets and alleyways of Grand Amnis. RuinMagus will feature 26 fully-voiced quests featuring voice actors Naomi Ohzora, Ai Maeda, and Eiji Takemoto.
The title is scheduled to release later this year.
Cities: VR
Cities: VR is a city simulation game inspired by Paradox’s Cities: Skylines, with its own unique aspects where you get to design buildings, lay out roads, and design the city of your dreams (or your nightmares).
According to Meta, the title will give you a “newfound appreciation (unique to VR) of the scale and scenery of the cities you’re designing.”
Resident Evil 4’s wave-based game mode — The Mercenaries is available for absolutely free starting today to those who own the title. It’s a timed-based challenge mode in which your goal is to survive as long as possible while killing as many Ganados as possible.
The game mode features exclusive online leaderboards and 20 new challenges, completing which would unlock extra modes like the Big Head Mode and a black-and-white Classic Horror Mode along with exclusive weapon skins.
Beat Saber
Beat Games released a new Electronic Mixtape DLC for Beat Saber with new tunes by artists like Deadmau5, Marsmello, Pendulum, and others. While a release date for the new mixtape hasn’t been released, its trailer does say “coming soon.”
The new Beat Saber Mixtape DLC will be available for $12.99 USD (roughly $16.20 CAD) on Quest platforms, Steam, and PlayStation VR.
Bonelab
Stress Level Zero’s fourth project — Bonelab is directly inspired by the developer’s Boneworks with better weapon handling, maneuverability, new maps, avatars and weapons. According to Meta, Bonelab will be “one of the most realistic and immersive VR games to-date,” and that is evident from looking at the short trailer. The title will also feature mod support, allowing you to bring in your own maps and weapons to the game.
Bonelabs is set to release later this year.
Ghostbusters VR
Undoubtedly the most surprising announcement from the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, Ghostbusters is coming to the Quest 2. In-development under Sony Pictures Virtual Reality and nGames, the game takes you to your new San Francisco Headquarter where “you’ll track, blast, and trap ghosts while trying to unravel a mystery that threatens the entire city — or maybe the world,” with co-op support for up to four people.
A tentative release timeframe for the game was not revealed.
Sony is reportedly planning to bring ads to PlayStation games, according to a new Business Insider report. Sony is reportedly planning to make this move to incentivize developers to continue developing free-to-play titles for its consoles by allowing further monetization.
Additionally, the report indicates that Sony hasn’t yet decided whether it will take a cut of this ad revenue or if the company will charge partners for access to data regarding consumer behaviour in PlayStation games.
Sony currently only tests software that allows developers to create in-game ads.
“The goal is for the ads to appear like they’re part of the game, like digital billboards in sports stadiums,” the report claims. “Formats could include ads that give viewers rewards for watching ads and promotions for in-game items like avatar skins.”
A recent report indicates that Microsoft is also looking to introduce ads to free-to-play Xbox games. Microsoft could introduce this program as soon as Q3 2022.
With over 13 wireless providers in Canada, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest promotions and cell phone rate plan changes.
MobileSyrup will compile the latest weekly rate plan deals every week. You can also check out our guide on plans across Canada to find the right plan for you. You can compare from 47,842 options and 13 providers in Canada to find the best option.
It’s worth noting that rate plans are always subject to change and that we’ll do our best to keep this list updated as accurately as possible.
Canadian carrier rate plan changes this week
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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 haven’t yet released, but that hasn’t stopped KGI Securities Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from dropping a new report regarding what he expects to see from the inevitable iPhone 16.
I think the real full-screen iPhone will come in 2024. High-end iPhones in 2024 would adopt an under-display front camera alongside the under-display Face ID. A low-light condition is detrimental to front camera quality, and ISP & algorithm are critical for quality improvements. https://t.co/vWjeZYZUPK
According to Kuo, Apple’s 2024 ‘Pro’ iPhone models — most likely to be called the iPhone 16 — will feature a new version of Face ID that works under the smartphone’s display. If this rumour is accurate, this would mean that the iPhone 16 will be the first full-screen iPhone.
This backs up an earlier report from Kuo stating that Apple likely won’t release an iPhone with an under-display Face ID sensor for the next two years because many people are still wearing masks amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple recently added the ability to unlock the iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask, but some users have experienced mixed results with the feature.
Kuo also recently stated that Apple plans to improve the iPhone 14 series front-facing camera with autofocus and a wider aperture.
The phone will sport a 108-megapixel shooter similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra and other Galaxy S20 variants. Another tipster, @chunvn8888, has also corroborated Kim’s leak.
Same setup sensor as the S22U, might lack the periscope sensor
The foldable handset will reportedly sport a 108-megapixel primary shooter, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, but might lack a 10x optical zoom periscope lens. While this camera upgrade is notable, dismissing the 10x optical zoom lens seems like a misstep on Samsung’s part since it’s so useful with the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Last year’s Fold 3 hosted three 12-megapixel rear cameras, so this would be a significant camera array improvement on Samsung’s part.
Recent rumours have also indicated that the Galaxy Fold 4 will lack a built-in S Pen and that the phone will likely launch sometime in August.
