Who, Me? What? Monday? Again? Didn’t we do Monday last week? OK, fine. Welcome once again to your soft landing pad into the working week – the oasis we call Who, Me? in which Reg readers unburden themselves with tales of tech tribulations. This week, meet a reader we’ll Regomize as “Padraic” who spent some...
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ByExer Analysts Explain Bitcoin Correction Following ETF Approval Speculations
In the wake of speculations surrounding the potential approval of Ethereum-based spot ETFs, investors have shifted their focus towards Ethereum and ERC20 tokens, triggering a notable impact on the broader cryptocurrency market. ByExer analysts provide insights into the recent Bitcoin correction, attributing it to the approval of ETFs and the evolving dynamics within the cryptocurrency...
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NASA+ Is Agency’s New Streaming Service, Seriously
NASA+, which is premiering later this month, is a new streaming service from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that will bring space to your face, free of charge. While the news is sure to excite nerds, it might also cause some confusion as the agency already has NASA TV. However, the streaming service brings...
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Xbox slashes Microsoft Rewards points for Game Pass achievement Quest
The Microsoft Rewards team has made further cuts to the number of Rewards points you can earn on Xbox, this time by nerfing the daily Xbox Game Pass Quests achievement task. Previously, the daily Quest would reward Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers a chunky 50 Rewards points for unlocking an achievement in a...
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EA Sports WRC Review (PS5)
When EA acquired Codemasters a couple of years ago, the UK-based racing specialist came with a couple of extra perks. It already held the licences to produce official games for Formula One, which it had been doing successfully for a good while, as well as World Rally Championship, which had yet to bear fruit. The...
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UK Charts: EA Sports FC 24 Physical Sales Down 30% Compared To FIFA 23
Image: EA It’s time to see how physical sales have fared this week in the UK and, perhaps to nobody’s surprise, EA Sports FC 24 has come out on top following its full release on September 29th, 2023. However, while FC 24 has undoubtedly made a big splash, its overall physical sales are down by...
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Where to find Sandshrew and Sandlash in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Teal Mask DLC brings back plenty of Kanto monsters, including Sandshrew and its evolution Sandslash. Here’s how to find these two Ground-types around Kitakami. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Teal Mask DLC expansion has brought back a ton of returning Pokemon — many of which are from Generation 1. Alongside the return of Pokemon...
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‘I am sorry’: Unity partially walks back on controversial monetization plans
Unity has partially walked back on controversial monetisation plans for its popular game engine. Last week the software development company announced plans to charge developers every time a game that uses its Unity engine is installed. Starting in January 2024, the proposed Unity Runtime Fee would apply to games that meet a minimum revenue threshold and have...
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Epic Games to Pay $245 Million in Fortnite Refund Settlement
Epic Games, the creator of the popular video game Fortnite, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to refund customers who were allegedly tricked into making unwanted purchases. The settlement amounts to a total of $245 million. Fortnite, known for its multiplayer battle royale format, has gained immense popularity since its...
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Apple’s failure to develop its own modem detailed in new report
Apple recently extended its deal for Qualcomm modems despite years of effort to develop its own — now we know why. According to a detailed report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple’s attempt to develop its own in-house 5G modem has been stymied by issues resulting from the iPhone maker underestimating the complexity and technical challenges...