OnePlus 7 Pro plagued by ghost touch issues: Here’s what might be a quick fix
Some OnePlus 7 Pro owners have complained about ghost touches, which are non-existent taps that are triggering the device's touchscreen. While OnePlus is working on fixing the problem, there may be a quick fix to work around it, though it remains unclear if it is caused by a hardware or software issue.
Lilium Jet takes flight in first test for all-electric, five-seater aircraft
German startup Lilium is moving closer to its goal of launching an on-demand air taxi service by 2025 with the successful maiden flight of the Lilium Jet. The all-electric, five-seater aircraft, powered by 36 engines fitted under its wings, looks to travel up to 300 kilometers in just 60 minutes.
Minecraft may be best-selling video game in history with 176 million copies sold
Minecraft has sold more than 176 million copies since it was launched 10 years ago, across all platforms where it is available. The milestone may make it the best-selling video game in history, ahead of Grand Theft Auto V and possibly also Tetris, though it is difficult to make a direct comparison.
Red Dead Online poker missing in some parts of the world due to gambling laws
The massive update for Red Dead Online as it left beta added poker, among many other things, to the online component of Red Dead Redemption 2. Not all players are able to access the card game though, as Rockstar Games said that it restricted the feature in countries where online gambling is prohibited.
Next Apex Legends patch will fix Gibraltar’s sticky shield and hit registration
Respawn is set to roll out a new patch for Apex Legends early this week. The update will look to solve a myriad of issues in the popular Battle Royale shooter, including the removal of Gibraltar's sticky shield, a fix for the Fortified passive ability, and the elimination of incorrect hit registration.
World of Warcraft Classic beta testers confusing old-school features for bugs
Blizzard released a "not a bug" list for World of Warcraft Classic, as beta testers apparently kept sending in reports for features that were working as intended. The list includes the large hitboxes of Taurens and the "Your skill in Protection increased to 15" message that appears upon leveling up.
Treyarch takes over 2020 Call of Duty, will make Black Ops 5
Treyarch is taking over development for the 2020 Call of Duty, which will be Black Ops 5, Kotaku reported. Raven was initially leading the project alongside Sledgehammer, but staff of the two studios reportedly got into arguments frequently, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Google recalls Titan Security Key due to hijack risk
Google's Titan Security Key is flawed -- the Bluetooth Low Energy version, that is -- and the company is offering a free replacement. A misconfiguration was discovered in the device, though hackers will find it difficult to exploit as it will require close proximity to their target and exact timing.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne to add new area to explore, more monsters to hunt
Capcom will launch Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in September for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game's first official expansion will add a new area to explore named Hoarfrost Reach, new monsters to hunt such as the elder dragon Velkhana, and new combat options to try such as the upgraded Slinger.
Tinder Lite will soon launch to bring the dating game into emerging markets
Tinder Lite, a lightweight version of the dating app, will soon launch in emerging markets where access to data may be limited. The app will look to bring more people into the dating game, as Tinder looks to maintain its growth amid increasing competition from rival apps and Facebook.
Respawn will serve temporary bans to piggy-backing Apex Legends players
Respawn identified piggy-backing players as those who do not participate in matches but stick around to earn experience points. The developer will serve temporary bans to those who exhibit such behavior in the future, but the issue ignited a debate about how players should earn XP in the game.
Tetris 99 Big Block DLC adds offline mode against 98 bots for $10
The Big Block DLC for Tetris 99 is now available at the Nintendo eShop for $10. The add-on brings the previously online-only Battle Royale game offline with CPU Battle mode, which allows players to go up against 98 bots, and Marathon mode, which is the traditional version of the puzzler.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy VII Remake will still feature ‘multiple parts’
Square Enix confirmed that the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake, which finally resurfaced at Sony's latest State of Play, will still be released in multiple parts. It remains unclear what this exactly means, but hopefully it will be explained in further detail at the upcoming E3 2019.
Microsoft unleashes Xbox One X consoles inspired by Godzilla and friends
Microsoft teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to create four exclusive Xbox One X consoles with designs based on Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah. No purchases are necessary to join the raffle for the consoles, while waiting for Godzilla's return to the big screen.
Hackers demanding bitcoin payments for code held hostage from GitHub and GitLab
Hackers extracted all the source code from certain GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket repositories, leaving behind a ransom note demanding bitcoin. It remains unclear how the hackers were able to access the accounts, but an investigation suggested that credentials were compromised from third-party exposures.
Apple reportedly exaggerating iPhone battery life by up to 51%
Which?, an advocacy group based in the United Kingdom, conducted tests to compare the estimated battery lives of smartphones and their actual performance. Apple was discovered to be exaggerating the battery life of all nine iPhone models that were tested, with the iPhone XR being the worst offender.
World Video Game Hall of Fame class of 2019 includes Solitaire, Mortal Kombat
The World Video Game Hall of Fame class of 2019 immortalizes four inductees that have significantly affected the video game industry. The inductees are Colossal Cave Adventure, Microsoft's Solitaire, the original Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario Kart, which will all be on permanent display at The Strong.
Oculus Quest taunts some customers after arriving more than two weeks early
The Oculus Quest has arrived early for some customers who pre-ordered the standalone virtual reality headset. The device, which is not supposed to ship out until May 21, is taunting the people who now have it in their hands but cannot use it due to limitations with the Oculus mobile app.
Nintendo Switch 8.0.0 update adds boost mode to make loading times faster
The Nintendo Switch 8.0.0 update added several new features to the console, including a newly discovered boost mode that makes games load faster. The hidden feature overclocks the Nintendo Switch CPU to 1.75GHz in certain situations, which is a significant improvement from its normal speed of only 1GHz.
Kingdom Hearts III ReMIND DLC promises more story and boss fights
Kingdom Hearts III director Tetsuya Nomura took the stage at a concert in Tokyo to announce an upcoming DLC for the game. Titled ReMIND, the DLC will feature an additional scenario of the same title, which will be accompanied by two episodes and boss fights, plus a new Keyblade and form for Sora.
AT&T claims title as first U.S. carrier to hit 2Gbps on 5G network
AT&T became the first U.S. carrier to reach speeds of 2Gbps on its commercial 5G network, achieving the milestone using a mobile hotspot. AT&T continues to lead the charge in 5G development, though it came under fire for a marketing scheme that could cause potential confusion about the technology.
Mortal Kombat 11 players to receive in-game currency as Towers of Time mea culpa
NetherRealm Studios acknowledged the extreme difficulty of Mortal Kombat 11's Towers of Time, and the inadequate rewards that the game mode offers. The developer is in the process of rolling out fixes and changes, and has also offered players in-game currency as part of its apology for the issue.
Nintendo opens registrations for Mario Kart Tour closed beta on Android
Mario Kart Tour, finally arriving this summer to mobile devices, opened registrations for players who would be interested in joining the game's closed beta. Only Android device owners will be able to sign up for the program and be the first to peek into the long-delayed and secretive project.