Apple Pay’s launch in Australia faces pushback as greedy banks balk at transaction fees

Apple Pay certainly has a long way to go before it becomes ubiquitous. The service is currently available on a limited basis in the United States and the United Kingdom and is yet to hit major markets such as Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy and more. In Australia (or colloquially, Down Under), banks arereportedlyreluctant to give up on interchange fees in exchange for seamless technology and are said to loathe a third-party providing an extra layer between them and their customers at the point of sale....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Lauren Morgan

Apple shrugs off Fitbit and Garmin to remain king of smartwatches

According to the latest report byresearch firm Canalys, Apple claimed a majority of smartwatch shipments for the second quarter of 2018. Of the 10 million units shipped during the quarter, the company shipped about 3.5 million Apple Watches. In comparison to the same quarter last year, Apple increased the number of smartwatches it shipped by 30 percent. But while shipment has grown, the report notes the company’s market share has done the opposite....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Kimberly Stephens

Assassin's Creed Shoots This September Says Fassbender

Michael Fassbenderhas been attached to star in the highly-anticipated video game adaptationAssassin’s Creedsince July 2012, but it wasn’t until this February that Ubisoft and New Regency officially gave the green light for production to begin. Pre-production is already under way, and shortly after the green light was given,Marion Cotillardsigned on to play the female lead, although no details about her character were confirmed. While promoting his upcoming dramaSlow West, in theaters May 15,Michael Fassbenderspoke aboutAssassin’s Creed’s lengthy development process, revealing that production will begin this September....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Denise Wallace

Babygirl's Harris Dickinson Reveals Inappropriate Fan Request

Babygirlstar Harris Dickinson does not want to call you a “good girl.” TheBabygirlactor recently shared that he was approached by a fan who asked him to say the phrase from the film’s steamy trailer, in which Dickinson’s Samuel is heard saying “good girl” twice: at the beginning, while he’s speaking to a dog; and at the end, when he’s talking to his boss-turned-lover, Romy, played byNicole Kidman In the film, Romy is a powerful CEO who risks her career and family for a passionate affair with Samuel, a new, young intern at her company....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Kellie Robinson

Bakeru is Available Now on PC, Switch

It’s hard to believe that about three weeks have passed since BAKERU was announced for a Western release. This supremely-Japanese game is rooted in the prefectures of Japan and offers up a 3D platforming adventure with a healthy amount of variety. Helmed by Good-Feel and the producer of several Ganbare Goemon/Mystical Ninja games across the generations, BAKERU brings together a lot of what has made Good-Feel’s newer releases fun – like Princess Peach: Showtime’s sense of whimsy alongside the 3D action-platforming....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Douglas Turner

Best PC games with ray tracing: Glorious games made even better

For a few years now we’ve been treated to the delights of ray tracing on PC. Thanks toDirectXandNvidia’s ray tracing effortswith its RTX 20 and 30-series graphics cards we now get to experience realistic lighting like never before. Ray tracing makes games more visually appealing with atmospheric lighting, reflections on surfaces and even diffused lighting affecting the environment around you. It can help create more immersive shadows but more importantly helps makes games feel more realistic....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Jose Castro

Best strategies for Alien in Level Zero Extraction: How to find people, use abilities, and win

Playing as an Alien in Level Zero Extraction is my personal favorite part of the game, although it can get tricky at times despite how powerful they are. Here are the best strategies and tips to dominate as the Alien in Level Zero Extraction. Table of contents All Alien abilities and how to use them in Level Zero Extraction Aliens may be incredibly quick and powerful, but they are also very vulnerable to light....

July 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1582 words · Sabrina Thomas

Call Me Emperor Codes (July 2023)

Quick Links Call Me Emperoris a Mobile game created by X. This is a palace-sim mobile game that offers a fresh and exciting gameplay experience! Immerse yourself in the splendor of the ancient palace as you embark on a thrilling journey filled with grandeur and ambition. In this game, you will wield supreme power, making crucial decisions that shape the destiny of your empire. Navigate the complexities of the royal court and forge alliances with powerful ministers to ensure the prosperity of your realm....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Timothy Brown

Chuck In 3D Tonight : No, Thank You!

Chuck In 3D Tonight : No, Thank You! The enthusiasm for 3D adsbefore the big gamereally got to the millions of home viewers. I actually went though three local food stores to get my own 3D glasses. So there we were, a roomful of Super Bowl fans stood in front of a 106-inch projector-powered HD screen, dorky looking paper framed 3D glasses plastered to our faces, waiting patiently for the 3rd-dimension broadcast....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Dean Garcia

DMZ Koshei Surveillance Mission Guide

In Call of Duty DMZ, you may complete missions for different factions, and some of these challenges require you to visit specific locations around the maps. Koschei Surveillance is a Tier 4 Crown faction mission that revolves around placing Tactical Cameras at three bunker entrances. This mission takes place on the Al Mazrah map, and naturally, you need to know the exact locations of the three bunkers. Here’s how to complete the Koschei Surveillance mission in DMZ....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Cesar Sanchez

Dying Light 2 Co-op: How many players can be on a team?

Dying Light 2 is set to come out soon, with players excited for another delve into the complex world that was introduced in the first game. Dying Light 2 will feature a multiplayer campaignwhere up to three friendscan join players at a time. How will Co-op work in the campaign? Developers have revealed that the Co-op campaign will not be available from the very beginning of the campaign, but rather players will unlock the option to play with friends as they progress through the story....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Roberto Silva

E3 2019: Microsoft’s hasty, brave Project xCloud demo can’t handle the pressure

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Microsoft botched the announcement of Project xCloud at E3 2019. It was spoken of quickly by Phil Spencer, executive vice president of gaming, who proclaimed that xCloud will span both console streaming – that is, games running on a console you own to another device you own – and cloud gaming....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · William Harris

Elden Ring tips and tricks: Hints for getting started

Elden Ring has been one of the most successful games of recent years, having been greeted on release with the sort of critical acclaim that most developers only dream of. Millions of players have had the chance to explore its marvellous open world. Like all of FromSoftware’s other modern releases, though, Elden Ring ishard. It’s a game that often doesn’t tell you things that come to seem entirely integral to the game’s mechanics later, and while it holds your hands more than some in the Souls series, you still might need some help....

July 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2024 words · Linda Obrien