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Epic Games announces RealityScan app beta, which allows users to use their iPhone camera to turn objects into 3D models

This could be incredibly cool once it’s out of beta. Epic Games on Monday announced its new “RealityScan” app, which will allow people to use their iPhone camera to scan objects and turn them into high-fidelity 3D models. The app, which is currently in beta, was developing using properties from Capturing Reality, a photogrammetry company […]

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Apple patent hints at potential development of video game controller

A recently published Apple patent has offered hints that the company may be entering the gaming market. And if you remember the Pippen from the mid-90’s, this isn’t the easier thing to do. The US Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple in regard to a variety of video game controller accessories […]

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Some users experiencing conflicts between macOS Monterey 12.3 update and assorted game controllers

Some updates are rougher than others. A number of users have reported issues with their game controllers following the macOS Monterey 12.3 update. The controllers range from Xbox, PlayStation, DualSense, to other controllers from other vendors. There are multiple reports across the Apple Developer Forums, and also Reddit, with users recounting differing degrees of problems. […]

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Some users experiencing issues connecting to external displays following macOS Monterey 12.3 update

In the 11 days since the macOS Monterey 12.3 update went live, users have reported issues that the update has bricked Macs with replacement logic boards and encountered issues with game controllers. It now appears that the update is causing issues with external monitors. Per users on the Apple Support and MacRumors forums, some external […]

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Microsoft announces $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Because $68.7 billion forms a pretty enormous gaming empire. Microsoft on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for US$95 per share, bringing the total valuation to US$68.7 billion, on Tuesday. The deal includes iconic franchises from the Activision, Blizzard and King studios such as “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Overwatch,” “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush.” The […]