Open world games are the gift that just keeps giving and they’re increasingly popular Every game franchise iteration that came out shoehorned an explorable environment into its hyper-polished murder simulation. Fallout 4, Metal Gear Solid V, The Witcher III…They joined a line-up that contains the best games around. Even weird indie games have clasped the explorable environment to their bosom. But we’ve picked our favourites out of the best wide worlds gaming has to offer. Gabe Carey has also con

If you’ve bought an Apple Watch, you’ll want to personalize it and make it reflect your look. The issue: the Apple Watch does not use a standard watch band. Step two: Picking a bandThe most important thing to remember when picking a new Apple Watch band is that there are different designs for the 38mm and 42mm watch sizes. Read our guide to the best Apple Watch bandsStep three: How to use a standard watch bandHave a watch band you love the feel of? The Apple Watch uses a magnetic fastening syste

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Despite the fact that it’s now emerged that Grand Theft Auto 5 has made more money than any movie or video game ever, Rockstar still isn’t done with it. The company has now announced a new Premium Online edition of Grand Theft Auto 5, aimed at drawing in new players rather than bringing anything new to existing fans. Confirming the rumors which first emerged in March, the Premium Online edition will include the base game alongside the range of Online DLC that’s been released over the years as we

According to a Twitter user named Lucas, Windows 10 Lean will be a new installation option when you install Windows 10 from scratch. The new edition is available in an early version of Windows 10, build (17650), which can be downloaded by Windows Insiders who have chosen the ‘Skip Ahead’ feature. It looks like Windows 10 Lean will be a 64-bit version of Windows 10 that is 2GB smaller than Windows 10 Pro, with a number of features cut to save disc space. It’s good to see Microsoft targeting hardw

As spotted by Windows Latest, this page now appears in the browser when you update Windows 10 to preview build 17134, which hit the Release Preview ring at the end of last week, explaining all the features of the update such as Timeline. Previously, the update was thought to be called the Spring Creators Update, so it seems Microsoft has thought better of this name, which admittedly was rather unimaginative given that the last two updates have been ‘Creators’ themed. Vanishing actThat said, we d

Canon is following in the footsteps of Fujifilm by releasing a compact printer designed for the smartphone generation. The IVY mini photo printer is designed, in Canon’s words, to empower “the next generation of creators to tell and share their story in real life through the power of print in the digital age”. It’s Canon’s smallest and lightest printer to date, and produces 2 x 3-inch prints (there’s also a sticker output option). Zero inkThe IVY printer utilizes ZINK Zero Ink technology, which

Wikipedia has added a new feature that’ll stop you getting distracted and clicking through reams of pages that have nothing to do with your original search. Page previews are small overlays that appear when you move your mouse over a link, and contain a small image plus the page’s intro text – just enough to help you decide whether it’s worth investigating further. Clicking the preview will take you to the page, and moving your mouse away will dismiss it. “We hope this change will lead to a Wiki

Supply is not only an issue with Xiaomi phones but also with Xiaomi’s Mi TVs. Overall, the production capacity of Xiaomi phones will increase from one smartphone per second to two smartphones per second according to India Today’s report. According to Manu Kumar Jain, the global vice president and managing director of Xiaomi India, “There are a few things that we’ve already done. Regardless of whether it’s a publicity stunt, a supply issue or a re-seller hack, the Redmi phones being out-of-stock

Microsoft’s Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID is slick, stylish and has one of the best standard membrane keyboards we’ve tested, with fingerprint scanning functionality that works flawlessly. However, if you’re after a keyboard that exudes quality and high-end functionality, the Modern Keyboard makes a pretty good argument for spending a bit more to get a bit more. The Modern Keyboard’s rear is propped up by a rounded plastic bar with rubberized strips on the either side. In our experience, u

Since 2014, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been fighting a legal battle with Valve over what it believed to be breaches to the Australian Consumer Law made by the company’s online PC marketplace, Steam. Now, the High Court of Australia has upheld its December 2017 ruling on the matter, denying the appeal that the company has since made, and Valve Corporation will have to pay AU$3 million for “misleading or deceptive conduct”. Australian Consumer Law (which just hap

LG’s next flagship handset, the LG G7 ThinQ, could be getting a dedicated Google Assistant button, according to a new report from CNET. Set to be revealed in New York on May 2, 2018, the G7 ThinQ will reportedly include a physical button on the left side of the phone that will launch Google Assistant when pressed. The featured button is very similar to what competitor Samsung has implemented on each of its flagship phones since last year’s Galaxy S8, all of which sport a dedicated (and somewhat

I realize the irony of publishing this in the week that Intel announced it was pulling the plug on its smart glasses project Vaunt (pictured) but I think that the smartphone’s days are numbered, and smart glasses are going to be the thing that kills it. Now, I know what you’re thinking: ‘Andrew, we already have smart glasses. I was recently in Dubai for the GESF education conference where I flew a drone with my brain using a commercially available EEG headset. Emotiv, the makers of the drone-bra

“Apple has determined that, in a limited number of 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units, a component may fail causing the built-in battery to expand,” says Apple. Just type in your computer’s serial number to see if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a battery replacement. If it is, you can send it off to Apple or take it into an Apple Store to get the battery swapped for free. You can even get a refund if you’ve already had the battery replaced. The launch of the program comes just a few day

According to Philips, this is how most adults sleep. It’s often not easy to get a good night’s rest for several reasons, which is why Philips wants to focus on people getting better quality sleep rather than sleeping in for longer periods. The system is designed for adults who typically get less than 7 hours of sleep per night, but won’t help you actually fall asleep or help with existing sleep conditions. The Philips Somneo offers a number of features to aid in relaxation and a better night’s s

We know that Huawei is keen on adding as much artificial intelligence to its gadgets as possible, and its phones already ship with an AI assistant in China. That dedicated digital helper is eventually going to roll out elsewhere too, with one key improvement – better emotional interactions for users. “We want to provide emotional interactions,” Huawei’s Felix Zhang told CNBC. “We think that, in the future, all our end users wish [that] they can interact with the system in the emotional mode. Ele

I’d not opened the world’s eyes to something that they didn’t know. I’m panicking slightly that I’m coming across like some sort of guru who’s ‘got all the answers’, or ‘knows the secrets of overcoming anxiety’. There are days when my appetite drops and I get a burning panic that I’m going to ‘fall’ back into anxiety again. I’m going to go out slow. I know that I’ll never reach the finish line in this race against anxiety because… that’s my life, and anxiety will always have its own race number

As Ars Technica spotted, the higher-end Moto G6 phones – the Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus – are in line for an update to Android P, whenever the new mobile OS makes an appearance. The Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus, however, are seemingly going to have to make to with Android 8.0 Oreo. To be more specific, Motorola is promising security and software updates for the phones every 60-90 days, so adjust your expectations accordingly. Google has spun all its key apps out of Android in recent year

What is high frame rate (HFR)? High frame rate is a slightly nebulous term at the moment, but refers to a frame rate higher than 25fps for motion pictures and 30fps for all other outputs. Frame rate or refresh rate? There are currently very limited options when it comes to getting HFR content to your set. What further complicates matters is that not all the HFR TVs on offer work with HDMI 2.1.

The best phone for gaming has more than one right answer in 2018, and that’s good news because talented developers are bringing more 3D games from the consoles straight to your mobile handset, including Fortnite and PUBG Mobile . The best gaming smartphones will not only let you play today’s best smartphone games, but they’ll ensure you have the best visuals and performance for years to come. You can rest assured, when it comes to smartphone gaming, every phone on this list is ready to deliver a