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Red Dead Online will thankfully be a standalone release on December 1
You'll be able to purchase Red Dead Online as a standalone game and possibly even at a reduced price on December 1st.
Xbox's Phil Spencer is sick of "tribalism" in gaming
Phil Spencer loves the gaming industry, but despises the attitude of fans who want to see competitors fail.
One of Australia's spy agencies collected COVIDSafe app data, promised they didn't peek
At least one of Australia's top security agencies has "incidentally collected" data from the COVIDSafe app.
YouTube has big plans to win the whole digital music industry
From the usual music and videos to live online concert ticket sales, YouTube wants to win the end to end digital music industry experience.
Someone booted DOS from a vinyl record because hell yes they did
In a wonderful display of cyber whimsy, a man has booted DOS from a vinyl record, and even left instructions for others to do the same.
AI bias isn't going away anytime soon
Another day, another example of artificial intelligence judging people unfairly based on their appearance.
On Fleet: Twitter's 'Fleets' are good, actually
Twitter Fleets are like Instagram and Snapchat's popular Stories features. So why so much hate being thrown at the idea?
PSA for PS5: how to ensure you're not just running a PS4 version
Many are finding their brand new PlayStation 5 consoles are playing PlayStation 4 versions of updated games. Here's how to check what's what.
Best PS5 games to feel truly next gen right now
The PlayStation 5 brings a bunch of next gen features. But not all games embrace them. Here's our picks of the best ones to play right now.
Apple slashes App Store cut from small devs: is it enough?
Apple halves its commission from smaller developers, but competing companies remain vocal about what they see as a monopoly.
What you need to know about the new Unreconciled Stars Genshin Impact event
Genshin Impact's first big event Unreconciled Stars is currently live. Here's everything you need to know about it so far.
How to access medical cannabis in Australia
If you've been wondering how to get medical cannabis in Australia, this article goes through Hope's journey from beginning to end.
Apple's HomePod Mini is just too adorable
Apple's new, tiny smart speaker is my secret to productivity. Plus it sounds great and works as an intercom, which allows for shenanigans.
Faith in numbers
Criticism, skepticism, negativity. When the numbers start talking it's OK to start to get excited about what's really happening.
Xbox Series X/S wireless headset problems are not just you
Wireless headsets are having all sorts of issues with the Xbox Series X/S. Fortunately, Microsoft is on the case and is working on a fix.
The Xbox Series S is the party console for this generation
The Xbox Series S is a neat little unit packed full of fun and games. This is our review after a bit under a week with the console.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the perfect entry point for series newcomers
Ichiban Kasuga and turn-based battles are part of the reason why Yakuza: Like a Dragon is perfect for newbies to the dramatic series.
Red Outpost boardgame: a communist utopia?
Red Outpost is marketed as a "Communist Utopia", but does the game play really stack up? Let's get a little political and find out.
Nvidia RTX Voice software is incredible, even cleans pre-recorded audio
Nvidia RTX Voice software not only officially supports GTX cards now but you can even use it to clean pre-recorded audio, with a little help.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin charmingly goes against the grain
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines growing rice with side-scrolling combat to create a refreshingly subversive experience.
