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This is just one of the dozen or so Razer gaming accessories on sale today at Best Buy. The larger sale includes mice, keyboards, and headsets all down to low prices. Some of these devices are so new they've never even been on sale before. It's a "Deal of the Day," so act fast before you miss out! … [Read more...] about The Razer Kiyo is a 1080p webcam with a ring light on sale for $80 today only

The demo is described as a "visual showcase" and that's certainly true. The game gives you multiple areas to explore, including a prison, smaller rooms in the castle that are covered in blood and writing, and larger, grandoise rooms. You go from an enclosed space, to slightly larger spaces, to a wide open room in a way that makes you feel like you're escaping, that you're succeeding. Everything is lit just enough that you can make out all the detailing in the furniture while also spotting the gruesome nature of the castle. … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Village ‘Maiden’ demo impressions: A tense showcase for what’s to come

Xbox fans are understandably angry. Microsoft stands alone in being the only major platform holder to force players of Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, and other popular free-to-play games to pay a subscription fee for access to multiplayer. That fee has now doubled annually for most Xbox players, as the majority of people buy codes to top up their Xbox Live subscription. Microsoft quietly removed these $59.99 12-month codes last year, and the six-month codes are now priced at $59.99. You can probably still find 12-month codes from resellers and retailers, but they’re officially discontinued. … [Read more...] about Microsoft risks a year of goodwill with its Xbox Live price hike

Which government agencies were infected with the malware?According to reports from Reuters, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, the malware affected the US departments of Homeland Security, State, Commerce and Treasury, as well as the National Institutes of Health. Politico reported on Dec. 17 that nuclear programs run by the US Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration were also targeted.  … [Read more...] about SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know

Qualcomm and Apple had battled in courts around the globe over patents and Qualcomm's licensing terms. The two giants reached a licensing and chip supply agreement a year ago, just after opening arguments began in a trial in San Diego. The pact cleared the way for Qualcomm to resume supplying modems for iPhones. Apple's devices expected this fall will likely include 5G chips from Qualcomm. Its other modem supplier, Intel, exited the market.  … [Read more...] about Qualcomm settles Huawei patent spat, warns of 5G flagship phone delay — likely the iPhone