ubisoft Ubisoft Unveils Watch Dogs Legion, Rainbow Six Quarantine, and Uplay+ at E3 Ubisoft's E3 2019 press conference highlights established franchises with the reveal of Watch Dogs Legion's permadeath mechanic, a new Rainbow Six spin-off, and a PC subscription service called Uplay+.
nintendo Nintendo Confirms Direct Sequel to Breath of the Wild at E3 2019 Nintendo surprises fans by officially announcing a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A brief trailer shows Link and Zelda exploring a dungeon that contains a shriveled body resembling Ganondorf.
cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Demo Reveals Deep RPG Mechanics A new 50-minute hands-off demo of Cyberpunk 2077 shows off deep RPG systems, character creation, and varied gameplay approaches. The game feels like a high-budget Deus Ex featuring Keanu Reeves.
facebook Fact Check Debunks Altered Zuckerberg Video About Stolen Data Viral Instagram posts share a doctored video that falsely depicts Mark Zuckerberg admitting to controlling billions of people's stolen data. Fact-checkers confirm the clip is manipulated fake news designed to mislead social media users.
bethesda Bethesda Confirms Doom Eternal as Centerpiece of E3 2019 Showcase Bethesda announces its fifth annual E3 press conference for June 9, promising an in-depth look at the highly anticipated Doom Eternal. Fans also hope for updates on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 during the live-streamed event.
halo infinite Halo Infinite Arrives as Project Scarlett Launch Title in Holiday 2020 Microsoft confirms Halo Infinite as a launch game for its next-generation Project Scarlett console, arriving in Holiday 2020. The new trailer shows Master Chief returning to his classic armor in what developers call a spiritual reboot of the franchise.
cogx 2019 CogX 2019 Draws Record Crowds to Highlight Global AI Progress The UK's largest AI conference, CogX 2019, attracts 20,000 attendees to London to explore advancements in data and artificial intelligence. Scottish delegates use the event to showcase their regional tech innovations on a global stage.
ea play 2019 EA Play 2019 Highlights Star Wars Jedi and FIFA 20 Updates EA skips its traditional press conference to showcase gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and new street football mode Volta in FIFA 20. The publisher focuses on detailed demonstrations rather than surprise announcements.
ea play EA Play 2019 Kicks Off E3 With Star Wars and Stadia Speculation Electronic Arts opens E3 2019 with its EA Play event, showcasing gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and new Apex Legends content. The publisher also holds the potential to reveal which of its titles will launch on Google Stadia this November.
google cloud Major Google Cloud Outage Disrupts YouTube, Gmail, and Snapchat A widespread Google Cloud outage causes hours of service disruptions for major platforms like YouTube and Gmail. Google blames network congestion for the issue, which primarily affects users on the US East Coast and parts of Europe.
microsoft Microsoft Patches 79 Flaws Including Actively Exploited Windows Bug Microsoft's May 2019 Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, 19 of which are critical, including one actively exploited bug and a Skype eavesdropping flaw.
whatsapp WhatsApp Voice Calls Exploited to Install Spyware Without User Action A sophisticated cyber actor infects mobile phones with spyware through missed WhatsApp voice calls, requiring no action from the user. WhatsApp quickly patches the vulnerability and urges all users to update their apps immediately.
uber Uber Stumbles in Highly Anticipated Wall Street Debut Uber shares fall below their initial public offering price on the first day of trading, dealing a blow to the ride-hailing giant's conservative pricing strategy.
facebook Facebook Unveils Dating, Shopping, and Privacy Features at F8 Conference Facebook announces new dating, e-commerce, and group features across its apps at F8 while emphasizing a shift toward privacy. The updates include hidden like counts on Instagram and end-to-end encryption for Messenger.
sri lanka Sri Lanka Restores Social Media Access Amid Ongoing Security Fears Sri Lanka's president lifts the nationwide ban on social media platforms implemented after the Easter bombings that killed 253 people. Authorities warn that attack suspects remain at large and potential threats persist.