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Google: The top search query on Bing is "Google"

In 2018 the European Union hit Google with a €4.34 billion (around $5 billion) fine for an antitrust violation. The infraction concerned how Google required Android device manufacturers to pre-install its search engine and Chrome browser to be granted a license to the Google Play store. EU regulators also claimed... https://www.techspot.com/news/91536-google-tells-eu-court-top-search-query-bing.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nvidia GeForce Now game lineup is expanding with four Electronic Arts titles

If you have an active GeForce Now (GFN) subscription, you might've noticed that Nvidia added four new EA titles to its list of supported games. Apex Legends, which has been in GFN for a while, was joined by Battlefield 1 Revolution, Mirror's Edge Catalyst, Unravel Two and Dragon Age: Inquisition.... https://www.techspot.com/news/91531-nvidia-geforce-now-game-lineup-expanding-four-electronic.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gaming PCs to become more expensive while monitors drop in price as markets grow

International Data Corporation (IDC), in its latest Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker report, notes that gaming PCs, which includes both desktop and notebook PCs, are expected to see unit shipments grow from 41.3 million in 2020 to 52.3 million in 2025, marking a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. https://www.techspot.com/news/91524-gaming-pcs-expected-become-more-expensive-while-monitors.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Android malware on the rise, Google's OS is more "interesting" to cybercriminals than Apple iOS

One area focused on within the report is the current state of Android malware. "It is an open source system with many vendors having their own Android versions (with their own vulnerabilities and patching problems)," Eset security awareness specialist Ondrej Kubovič told The Register. https://www.techspot.com/news/91519-android-more-interesting-average-cybercriminal-than-ios-malware.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Capcom reveals PC release date for Monster Hunter Rise, with a free demo coming sooner

As part of a Tokyo Game Show 2021 presentation, Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PC on January 12, 2022, with a press release and pre-order details on the game's Steam page. A free demo will be available on October 13 this year. Playing the demo will unlock... https://www.techspot.com/news/91518-capcom-reveals-pc-release-date-monster-hunter-rise.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk says it isn't possible to 'destroy' crypto, only slow it down

More specifically, he thinks "it is not possible" to destroy cryptocurrencies in the first place, as much as countries like China might like to. Ban them or don't: so long as the world has flawed financial systems, there will be those that seek alternatives. In the case of cryptocurrency, Musk... https://www.techspot.com/news/91509-elon-musk-isnt-possible-destroy-crypto-only-slow.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ABB's Terra 360 can charge your EV in under 15 minutes

With Tesla planning to open its Superchargers to EVs from other manufacturers soon, owners won't have to wait as long to fully charge their car. Tesla's latest version of the Supercharger is said to charge a car with 200 miles of range in about 15 minutes, which should improve waiting times significantly. https://www.techspot.com/news/91504-abb-terra-360-can-charge-ev-under-15.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger