There are few things that will provide the life-affirming rush of adrenaline from the comfort of your home quite like playing a horror game. While there are, of course, horror movies (and we’ve gathered together the best of them here) games have the edge in that they put you squarely in control. We’re now better at scaring ourselves than ever and games have moved beyond simple gore and jump scares. Though these elements still play an important role in the genre, our approach to horror has more n

Not every teammate is created equal, and it’s important to build the right group before venturing out into the battlegrounds of the Mushroom Kingdom. Having the right mix of talents will help you no end when the going gets really tough; Mario is great for striking at the heart of the enemy’s ranks, while his sibling Luigi is all about long-range combat. Rabbid Peach, on the other hand, is best at offering support, and has the ability to heal teammates within range. You might have to experiment a

The new EOS M100 is Canon’s latest entry-level mirrorless camera, replacing the almost two-year-old M10. The design of the EOS M100 has been tweaked and refined compared to the EOS M10, while the sensor’s also been overhauled. It also gets Canon’s latest DIGIC 7 image processor, which helps the M100 shoot at a pretty decent 6.1fps, while the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system should mean that AF performance is a match for rivals. Battery life looks a bit of a disappointment, however, at only 295 shots, w

Portrait, architectural and macro photographers are in for a treat with the announcement by Canon of four new L-Series lenses and a new macro twin flash unit. The TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro and TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro replace the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 and TS-E 90mm f/2.8 respectively, while the TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro extends the focal length range Canon’s tilt-shift line-up. The TS-E 50mm, TS-E 90mm and TS-E 135mm’s shift function enables the lens to be shifted up, down, left or right to minimize perspectiv

Prefer to look through the Labor Day sales yourself? You’ll also find links to the big stores that are rocking some Labor Day deals this weekend. But we’re expecting the Labor Day sales to really kick into gear the Friday before, on September 1. Pretty much every retailer will have something planned for the Labor Day sales. Labor Day sales:Labor Day sales highlights:Xbox One S with Battlefield 1 $248 @ AmazonRecent weeks have seen Xbox One bundle price stubbornly stick at prices higher than we’d

Being an open platform with a massive amount of users, Android devices can sometimes run the risk of having software that contains malware, privacy hacks or just plain bad coding. Going forward, a Google Play Protect logo will be placed on the retail packaging of phones, tablets and other devices that pass the tech giant’s standards for security and permissions use. Devices with Google’s certified symbol also feature genuine Google apps pre-installed, mitigating issues with sketchy third-party a

The key point here is that as long as you have Dolby Atmos content fed through a Dolby Atmos player to a pair of Dolby Atmos speakers, you’re all set. Now, all that’s left to find is some Dolby Atmos content. or Okja (available with both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, a version of HDR that enhances the colors and contrast of your favorite films). Dolby has recently launched the Dolby Access app on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs that upmixes stereo and 5.1 surround mixes to Dolby Atmos. you already o

Big news: Microsoft has announced that its Windows Mixed Reality headsets will support SteamVR content. HP, Lenovo, Dell and Acer will each release their own Windows Mixed Reality headset along with motion controllers later this year. Microsoft also announced it’s working with 343 Industries to bring Halo VR to Windows Mixed Reality. Minecraft, too, is making its way to Windows Mixed Reality, as spotted in this video:A new way to VRMicrosoft’s Windows Mixed Reality journey began with the unveili

Samsung has filed an application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office for what appears to be a camera called the 360 Round, according to Mobielkopen. The application uses tags like “digital cameras,” “multiframe view cameras,” “camera mounts” and “tripods for cameras”, implying the 360 Round could be a VR-capable camera of some kind. As one could guess, the title and abstract description aren’t far cries from Samsung’s line of Gear 360 cameras, which can collect VR-ready, 360-deg

It was easy to dismiss the rumors that Sonos was planning on integrating Alexa, Amazon’s smart assistant, into its Play family of connected speakers. The multiple music service part is par for the course, but could Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana and Alexa all live on the same speaker in harmony? If there was any company out there that could unite a divided smart assistant speaker world, Sonos is it. This is the company that happily supports Apple Music, Amazon Prime Music, Google Play Music and

This is quickly becoming the year of discounted virtual reality as Sony has announced price cuts for its PlayStation VR headset. Starting September 1 at US retailers, PSVR’s newest bundle combines both the headset and the PlayStation Camera peripheral for just $399. More VR, fewer bucksFor those wanting the full kit and caboodle, Sony is also discounting its special $499 bundle down to $449 — which includes the PSVR headset, PlayStation Camera, two PlayStation Move controllers and a copy of Play

Shoppers have spotted Amazon Echo speakers on sale in select Whole Foods locations, as reported by TechCrunch. Whole Foods is selling the flagship Amazon Echo and smaller Amazon Echo Dot for $99.99 and $45.99, respectively. But Amazon Echo prices aren’t just lower in brick-and-mortar Whole Foods locations; Amazon has also reduced the speakers’ online prices to match. Get the Amazon Echo for $99.99 / £99 on Amazon/ on Amazon Get the Amazon Echo Dot for $44.99 / £44.99 on AmazonMmm, nothing better

According to Display Mate’s in-depth findings, the Note 8’s display is objectively better than anything that’s come out before. Digging into the details, the Note 8’s large 6.3-inch display is 20% bigger than that found on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Apparently, it does when the Note 8’s screen also boasts a larger native color gamut. The predictable trend may soon be upendedAs history would tell us, next year’s Samsung phone will have the best-ever screen. Rumor has it, the iPhone 8 will be Apple’s

Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 8, Apple Watch 3 LTE and 4K Apple TV in three weeks, according to a new report today. Tuesday, September 12 is the launch date for all three devices, reports the Wall Street Journal, citing people briefed on Apple’s event plans. This is the same date we’ve heard leaked once before, and now it comes from a more reliable newspaper. We also expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus with a minor specs upgrade, glass design and wireless charging. O

After a long rumored release, the Fitbit smartwatch is finally here and it’s called the Ionic. Fitbit Ionic design and displayThe Ionic is the first wearable from the company that has been entirely designed in-house at Fitbit. Fitbit Ionic fitnessFitbit has given its first smartwatch a big focus on fitness features. Fitbit Ionic compatibility and other featuresThe Ionic will be compatible with most recent iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. Fitbit Ionic priceThe Fitbit Ionic costs £299.95/$2

The Fitbit Flyer is the first time the company has entered the headphones market and is a wireless Bluetooth headset primarily designed for gym use and running. The Fitbit Flyer will be available from October this year. Fitbit Aria 2 smart scales will be on sale in October this year. The Fitbit Aria 2 will cost £119.99 (about $155, AU$195) while the Fitbit Flyer will cost £109.99 (about $140, AU$180). We’re live at IFA 2017 later this week and will be getting hands on with everything Fitbit has

As for the screen, Apple is expected to follow the likes of Samsung and LG in banishing bezels from the front screen of the iPhone 8. The iPhone 7S and the iPhone 7S Plus, meanwhile, also thought to be launching next month, are believed to be minor upgrades and may well keep their bezeled look. (via https://t.co/5NIfQH97FV) pic.twitter.com/zFMSWsyPARAugust 26, 2017The picture of the edge-to-edge OLED screen shows off this new look for the iPhone rather nicely. According to Geskin, these assembly

Dell has revealed its new Windows 10 mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD) at IFA. The Dell Visor sports a pair of LCD panels featuring a resolution of 1,440 x 1,440, providing a suitably sharp viewing experience. The flip-up visor also allows users to easily switch between the virtual environment and real world. Both the visor and headband are well-padded for comfort, and Dell promises there’s plenty of room so even those who wear glasses won’t find that their specs get in the way. Expect to

The latest incarnation of the much-liked Dell XPS 13 has shown its face over at the IFA show in Germany, with the new model being powered by Intel’s latest generation of CPUs. A lofty promise indeed…The notebook can be configured with up to 16GB system memory and an SSD of up to 1TB in size. The XPS 13 remains the same impressive feat of laptop engineering in terms of cramming a 13.3-inch display into an 11-inch chassis, and the new model retains the same slim profile and light weight as its pre

It’s gonna be such a great step forward for games, especially those games that push high-end graphics and photo realism. “We’re able to create stellar graphics on that machine and overall I’m very happy with the trend of incrementally improving consoles rather than starting over and breaking all compatibility every seven years. You’d have so many different performance levels and be unable to focus on any one. At the moment, while console manufacturers are happy to play nice with PC, they’re less