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Apple Event 2023: Unveiling the Highly Anticipated iPhone 15

The atmosphere is buzzing once again at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park as tech enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of the latest hardware. This time, however, the excitement seems to be focused on Apple’s new iPhones and Apple Watches, as opposed to the mixed reality headset that garnered so much attention earlier this year. With years of refinement under their belts, it’s hard to imagine these beloved devices looking drastically different, but Apple has been known to surprise us.

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September 12, 2023
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Microsoft Plans ‘Special Event’ in September

As summer draws to a close, tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the fall season of tech events. In line with this, Microsoft has sent out save-the-date invites for a ‘special event’ slated to take place in New York City on September 21st. While no details have been disclosed yet, it is highly likely that this event will showcase Microsoft’s latest Surface devices and other hardware.

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August 17, 2023
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Starfield Goes Gold and Preload Begins for Xbox Series X|S and PC

Great news if you’re excited for Starfield; the space-faring Bethesda Game Studios RPG has officially gone gold. You can now preload Starfield on Xbox Series X|S and PC, too, if you’ve pre-ordered the game digitally or are planning to download it via Xbox Game Pass. By doing this, you’ll be able to dive into the game the moment it launches, barring any day one patch shenanigans, of course. Steam users will have to wait a bit longer, however, with preloads going live on August 30 for Valve’s digital distribution platform.

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August 17, 2023
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GTA Executive Emphasizes the Importance of Backwards Compatibility in Consoles

A prominent gaming executive has commented on the potential impact of a console that does not have backwards compatibility, saying it breaks a contract with consumers and is far from ideal. Speaking to GI.biz, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick shared his thoughts against the backdrop of a report from VGC that said some developers don’t want to see the next Nintendo console feature backwards compatibility support for original Switch titles.

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August 9, 2023
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Sony Aims to Achieve Record-Breaking Sales Target for PS5

Sony has expressed its belief that sales of the PlayStation 5 can accelerate in order to meet its ambitious sales target for this financial year. The company began the year by selling 3.3 million units of the PS5 during the three months leading up to June. Although this number is higher than the 2.4 million units sold during the same period last year, it fell short of expectations.

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August 9, 2023
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Linux Becomes Second Most Popular OS for Steam Thanks to the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck’s continued dominance in the PC gaming industry shows no signs of slowing down. As one of the best handheld game consoles, its popularity has meant that Linux is now the second most popular OS for Steam. A recent Steam Hardware & Software Survey has confirmed that Linux now accounts for 1.96% of Steam’s user base (a 0.52% rise) as opposed to Mac OSX’s 1.84%. According to Ars Technica, a total of 42% of the Linux figure can be accounted to SteamOS Holo, which powers the portable PC.

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August 8, 2023