The announcement comes at an interesting time indeed. Just weeks after Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buy. And weeks ahead of Destiny 2’s next big release. The Witch Queen expansion dropping on February 22. The acquisition in general might speak more to how much money Bungie is making. Or, lack thereof. In the studio’s official announcement, Bungie says the most immediate change people will see as part of them joining SIE is an acceleration in hiring talent....

That means PlayStation users could learn more official details about the service as early as Sunday or Monday. Earlier this year, details about Sony’s changeup to its subscription services pointed to a more inclusive and value-propositioned offering. Sony is expected to basically get rid of the PlayStation Now branding and lump the service in with PlayStation Plus. This new service will have multiple tiers, and each one will offer subscribers a little more than the previous one....

The unannounced Sony smartphone has appeared on Geekbench bearing the model number XQ-CT54. The device’s chipset has the codename “taro,” which should be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This suggests the Japanese brand is settling on the current flagship offering from Qualcomm rather than going for the upcoming “Plus” iteration. It’s unclear whether this is a cost-cutting measure or whether the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is arriving too late for Sony to use in the Sony Xperia 1 IV....

Much like how Tindr popularized swiping left and right for dating apps, TikTok popularized swiping up and down for video and social media apps. Thus, companies like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat created their own vertical-feed video platforms. Even Reddit is planning on taking inspiration from TikTok, but those details are still scarce. Now, Spotify wants a piece of that pie with its new music discovery feed. The company has been testing the feature out for some time now in a handful of countries....

Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away… (or maybe not so long ago!) you and your sweetie fell in love. Keep that love alive and strong with another creative date night! Any Star Wars fans out there? The newest addition to the Star Wars saga, The Force Awakens, was a HUGE hit! Whether you are a die-hard Star Wars lover or just looking for a fun movie night, this date is for you!...