With the update, the earbuds now have instant pairing via iCloud. This means that users will no longer have to manually connect them to each Apple device they have but rather, the connection from one device will be synced across all iPhones, Macs, and iPads that are tied to the same iCloud account. Users now have the option to enable physical volume controls using the “b” button on the earbuds, which Apple says works with iOS, macOS, and even Android....

Musk’s response was a simple “Indeed”, which is clearly the man being as cryptic and as ambiguous about the scenario as he possibly can. Musk’s response is both worrying, slightly alarming, and clearly confusing, especially for those among us that are heavily invested in cryptocurrency. Back in February, the man made an investment of US$1.5 billion (~RM6.2 billion) into Bitcoin via his electric car company, Tesla. — Elon Musk, the 2nd (@elonmusk) May 16, 2021 A month later, the man then tweeted that consumers could purchase a Tesla vehicle with Bitcoin, sending Bitcoin owner over the proverbial moon....

GameRant reports that a select number of players were asked to complete a YouGove survey over the weekend. The survey was pretty wide in scope, asking gamers to rate their interest in a number of “emerging / future trends in gaming”. Naturally, one of the items here is play-to-earn gaming, which includes cryptocurrency and NFTs. — Okage Tadaka BlackLivesMatter StopAsianHate (@OTadaka) April 16, 2022 Naturally, this got gamers talking, prompting Blizzard president Mike Ybarra to respond with a tweet saying “No one is doing NFTs”....

Sonic grossed $US 68 million in North America this past weekend, making it the biggest opening weekend ever for a video game movie in North America. The film also grossed $US 43 million outside of North America for a $US 111 million global cume. That’s a very healthy number to open — approximately $US 20+ million more than its estimated $US 85 – 95 million production budget. As much I don’t like the idea that the internet basically forced director Jeff Fowler and Paramount studios to change the design, it clearly worked....

According to the repair price list on the Apple US page, fixing a broken display on an iPhone XS Max will set users back a staggering US$329 (~RM1369) just to repair. To put that cost into perspective, that’s about a fifth of the phone’s official SRP in Malaysia. Bear in mind, that’s just the cost of repairing the display of the iPhone XS Max. Of the new models, the iPhone XR has the cheapest screen repair cost at US$199 (~RM828)....

That being said, Bungie did not disclose much in terms of what its exact plans are in expanding the Destiny universe into other media. Granted, that’s not the main point of its post. Instead, the studio explains in detail its expansion plans for the year 2021. This includes additions to its executive ranks as well as board of directors. And that lack of information makes it difficult to tell if what Bungie has in mind is a good idea....

Spotted by local tipster Kevin Ng TK, the latter’s CaltexGO app is now available in early access via Google Play Store. That being said, most of its features are not currently available to Malaysian users at this time due to its current state. It is not known when Caltex is planning to debut the application, but the company did confirm through Kevin’s query in Facebook that a launch could be happening soon....

To start, the new in-game trailer gives us a somewhat more in-depth look of the titular Night City. For the uninitiated, the world of Cyberpunk 2077 is divided into six areas; five of those areas are based within the boundaries of Night City, while the sixth area, dubbed the Badlands, is situated on the fringes and border of the city and seems to be portrayed as lawless and inhabited by outcasts of the game’s societies....

Unfortunately, it seems that we too will be celebrating Raya under this condition as well, even with the recent loosening of rules. This will feel disheartening for most of us who’ve been looking forward to spending quality time with our families back in our respective hometowns, especially when they’re in different states. And this is coming from a guy whose hometown is literally across the South China Sea. However, it’s all for the best as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as we know it, is far from over....

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Robin Hood is next in line to get the live-action remake treatment. Like the Lady and the Tramp adaptation, it will be a Disney+ exclusive. Carlos Lopez Estrada, who directed Blindspotting starring Daveed Diggs, has been tapped to helm the film. A script is being used from scribe Kari Granlund, who had previously done work for the Lady and the Tramp along with Isla Fisher’s Godmothered, both Disney+ projects....

State regulators zeroed on an Alibaba practice that forces merchants to choose between two platforms, rather than being allowed to work with both, CNBC reported. The government said that the policy allowed the firm to extend its market dominance and obtain unfair competitive advantages. The report further stated that China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) declared that the policy “infringes on the businesses of merchants on the platforms and the legitimate rights and interests of consumers....

Some of the major highlights include store exclusives The Division 2 and Ghost Recon Breakpoint priced at RM41.80 and RM83.60 respectively. Other discounted games worth noting are Rainbow Six Siege at RM28, Watch Dogs 2 at RM52.25, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey at RM83.60. The sale also includes Gold and Ultimate Editions of games, as well as season passes and individual DLC packs. Additionally, the Ubisoft Store’s Chinese New Year promotion is also undergoing a series of limited Flash Sales which offers a rotation of select games or series at a greater discount....

This is Chipolo’s second Find My-enabled device, following the ONE Spot released earlier this year, which was the first third-party tracker to feature support for Apple’s vast network. Just to bring you up to speed, Find My takes advantage of the millions of Apple devices out there to crowdsource a tracker’s location. The water-resistant card can use Lost Mode on the Find My app so that users will be notified when the missing tracker is found....

In addition to Malaysia, Citigroup will pull its retail banking from Australia, Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It will continue to operate its other units, like private and investment banking, in these countries. But its retail banking franchise will instead operate from four wealth centres – Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and London. According to the New Straits Times (NST), Citi Malaysia CEO Usman Ahmed said the move doesn’t dilute the firm’s long-term commitment to Malaysia or the Asia-Pacific region....

This decision was taken based on the advice provided by the Ministry of Health and National Security Council, says PM Muhyiddin. Despite the improving conditions as only four areas are still being classified as red zones, the Prime Minister stated that government believes that the efforts taken to battle the COVID-19 pandemic still need to go on. PM Muhyiddin once again reminded the public that interstate travel is not allowed during CMCO....

While it may sound odd that a tech company would be interested in buying a football club, Manchester United is not exactly foreign to the tech industry. The club currently has several tech companies as its partners including TeamViewer, Tezos, DXC Technology, and Qualcomm. Furthermore, Apple doesn’t really have a problem coughing up the money required to acquire Manchester United. According to its latest financial results, the company’s recent annual revenue stands at around GBP 325 billion (~RM 1....

The maximum wholesale price for the test kits has also been set to RM 16.00 per set. Revealed through a joint announcement by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi together with Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, this move is being implemented through the provisions under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 as well as Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. Individuals that are found guilty of selling these test kits beyond the ceiling price limit would face a compound of up to RM50,000 or risking up to RM100,000 fine and three years of jail time....

It’s probably of little doubt that the biggest game coming to PS Plus subscribers in July is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Releasing 22 years after the last entry in the series, it’s definitely one to pick up if you enjoyed the original trilogy. The promise of more platforming levels is probably what you’re after in this game, but if you’re someone who enjoyed the plot of the game, the one in this takes place immediately after the events of the previous one....

Now, Crazy Rich Asians helmer, Jon M. Chu has released a statement on Twitter explaining his stance on the issue. In his statement, Chu said that he definitely stands with Adele and fully supports her decision. While Chu is disappointed that he won’t be working with Adele for the sequel, he believes that the conversations Adele’s decision has sparked are far more quintessential than any ol’ movie. Check out Jon M....

The announcement was made during the Final Fantasy VII 25th anniversary stream. As you’d expect from a remaster, you get updated 3D models. but not quite expected is the addition of “full voiceovers” and new music arrangements. Some would consider this a remake, but the changes aren’t really substantial enough for that categorisation. if you’re unfamiliar, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII expands on the story of Zack Fair, Cloud’s predecessor and arguably the better protagonist....