GAME store employees have been told to expect layoffs as they receive new zero-hours contracts

GAME store employees have been told to expect layoffs as they receive new zero-hours contracts

Staff at UK video game retailer GAME have reportedly been told to expect layoffs as they’ve been moved to zero-hours contracts. According to a recent report from Eurogamer, the high street chain owned by Fraser Group will now employ most non-managerial staff with zero-hours contracts from now on, while newer junior staff members, who are … Read more

When to Expect the Next iPad Mini and Low-End iPad Models to Launch

When to Expect the Next iPad Mini and Low-End iPad Models to Launch

While rumors have been focused on new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, some Apple customers are wondering when the next iPad mini will be released. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said new iPad mini and entry-level iPad models will be released in late 2024 at the earliest. “The company is … Read more

Microsoft reveals costs of Windows 10 end of life security update — and it might be more than you’d expect

Microsoft reveals costs of Windows 10 end of life security update — and it might be more than you’d expect

The cost of ditching Windows 10 at your business and upgrading to the latest software might end up being a rather expensive process, Microsoft has revealed. Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, with businesses then needing to pay out for its Extended Security Updates (ESU). The company has now unveiled … Read more

What to Expect From macOS 15

What to Expect From macOS 15

When WWDC 2024 takes place in June, Apple will unveil the next-generation version of macOS, macOS 15. While most of what we’ve heard about upcoming software has been focused on iOS, macOS and iOS often share many features, so we have some idea of what’s coming to macOS as well. AI Features Apple is working … Read more

Google Reveals When to Expect RCS Support on iPhone for Improved Texting With Android Users

Google Reveals When to Expect RCS Support on iPhone for Improved Texting With Android Users

In November, Apple announced that the iPhone would support the cross-platform messaging standard RCS (Rich Communication Services) in the Messages app starting “later” in 2024, and Google has since revealed a more narrow timeframe. In a since-deleted section of the revamped Google Messages web page, spotted by 9to5Google, Google said that Apple would be adopting … Read more

Checking for One UI 6.1 update? Expect a server error notification

Checking for One UI 6.1 update? Expect a server error notification

One UI 6.1 is finally hitting the air for Galaxy devices launched before 2024. Starting today, One UI 6.1 is coming to the Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series, with the update already live in some markets. One … Read more

What to Expect From iOS 18 as ‘Biggest’ Update in iPhone’s History

What to Expect From iOS 18 as ‘Biggest’ Update in iPhone’s History

At least some Apple software engineers continue to believe that iOS 18 will be the “biggest” update in the iPhone’s history, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Below, we recap rumored features and changes for the iPhone. “The iOS 18 update is expected to be the most ambitious overhaul of the iPhone’s software in its history, … Read more

Samsung 990 EVO review: great for the price, just don’t expect true PCIe 5.0 speeds

Samsung 990 EVO review: great for the price, just don’t expect true PCIe 5.0 speeds

Samsung 990 EVO: Two-minute review The Samsung 990 EVO steps into the spotlight following the well-received Samsung 990 Pro, setting the stage for an SSD to carry forward the EVO series’ legacy of performance and reliability.  The 970 EVO Plus, this SSD’s predecessor, was one of the best SSD picks when it was released a … Read more

Popular SSD vendor uses clever trick to make slower, less durable flash components perform much better — but don’t expect miracles

Popular SSD vendor uses clever trick to make slower, less durable flash components perform much better — but don’t expect miracles

Although QLC NAND is capable of storing substantial amounts of data, it falls behind in performance when compared to other NAND types. Because it’s denser (housing four bits per cell) than TLC (which accommodates three), it’s typically slower and less robust. Western Digital has employed a smart method to improve the performance and durability of … Read more