Author: Tim Rogers
True Gamers, an esports lounge, has recently secured a $45 million investment in an effort to expand the esports scene in Saudi Arabia. The initiative involves creating over 150 esports clubs across the KSA. This significant investment comes from CEO of investment firm Falak, Nawaf Albishri. The deal outlines the development of international esports tournaments within True Gamers’ facilities and the enhancement of the gaming and competitive experience for players. Founded in 2019 by Anton Vasilenko and Vlad Belyanin, True Gamers has steadily expanded its network, currently boasting over 120 esports lounges across the UAE and Eastern Europe. This expansion…
TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter focused on transportation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility – the same weekly newsletter you’ve been reading, but with a new name and a few changes. This is still your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. This week, read about how Mercedes mistakenly exposed its source code, the latest in the Cruise-GM saga, Tesla’s EV sales warning and more. Let’s go! A little bird Economic headwinds might be easing a bit, but companies are still…
If you’ve gotten a new iPhone or switched carriers, you’ll need to set up your voicemail. Fortunately, the process for setting up voicemail and visual voicemail on an iPhone is simple and can be done in a few easy steps. Most modern iPhones, up to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, should support this process. However, ensure that iOS is updated by going to Settings > General > Software update. Visual voicemail is supported by most cell phone carriers, including the major ones. While many plans include Visual Voicemail by default, some smaller carriers may not. You may need…
Conducting a reverse image search is a useful way to trace an image’s origin, locate similar images, or verify a particular image’s accuracy. You can execute a reverse image search on a mobile device by using various tools, apps, and websites. Here are detailed instructions on different methods for doing a reverse image search on your mobile device. How to Reverse Search an Image using Google Chrome If you’re using Chrome on your Android or iPhone, you can easily perform a reverse image search following these steps: Select your chosen image on the Chrome browser. Go to the More menu…
If you prefer to connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable, there are still valid reasons to do so. Backing up your iPhone, transferring photos directly to your Mac or PC, and restoring your iPhone to factory settings are some of the tasks that are best performed through a direct connection. On macOS 10.15 Catalina or later, your iPhone will show up in Finder alongside your removable devices. If you’re using an older version of macOS or a Windows computer, you’ll need to locate your iPhone in iTunes. Trust Your Computer When connecting your iPhone to your…
Welcome back, we’ve finally recovered from CES in Las Vegas. This week, we’ve received a multitude of excellent questions. From the emotional journey of choosing between the Samsung S95C or S90C, to Zen and the art of eARC, to questions about ATSC 3.0 tuner speed and ports on TVs. TV-buying journey Zeke Jones / Digital Trends Jon Accamondo is contemplating between the Samsung S95C and S90C for personal use with a preference for gaming and movie-watching. Jon wants to make an informed decision to avoid feeling like he has settled after making the purchase. Best Super Bowl TV Deal Jon…
The newest entry Karmine Corp has yet to win a series in the LEC Winter Split: can they find their first victory in Week 3? Let’s break it down in our weekly preview. Image Credit: Michal Konkol/Riot Games LEC Winter Split Week 3 Preview – What is going wrong with Karmine Corp? Karmine Corp came in week 3 with little hope of qualifying for the playoffs stage. They had to win all three matches but their loss against Rogue yesterday meant that they are the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention. And even if they were to win…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here . In the past week, I have had the unfortunate and fortunate circumstance to interact with my entire social network, including people from my personal and work life. It’s funny to think that we often consider social network messages as trivial. Of all the threads I’ve ever written, the latest social network threads I’m about to share have left an indelible mark on me, much like a water drop sending ripples across a still pond. I’m grateful…
According to the outgoing director, the U.S. National Security Agency is purchasing large amounts of commercially available web browsing data about Americans without a warrant. NSA director Gen. Paul Nakasone revealed this practice in a letter to Sen. Ron Wyden, a privacy advocate and senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee. Wyden made the letter public on Thursday. Nakasone stated that the NSA purchases various types of information from data brokers for foreign intelligence, cybersecurity, and authorized mission purposes. Consequently, some of the data may come from devices used both inside and outside the United States. Netflow records contain non-content…
Apple seems to be facing increasing pressure from state entities and governing bodies, resulting in significant changes to its business practices. Whether it’s alternative payment methods, restrictions on app store access, or the introduction of genuine browser competition, Apple appears to be on the defensive in response to legal and regulatory challenges. Despite its efforts to comply with new laws and regulations, Apple is vocal about its dissatisfaction with these changes. The company often communicates its concerns to customers, suggesting that these changes may have negative implications for users. In a recent press release, Apple highlights the new safeguards it’s…