Google Pixel 9 could get better reception and battery life, all thanks to this hardware upgrade

Long-time users of Google’s Pixel phones may know that these phones have their fair share of issues. The modem in particular is also something people tend to complain about due to its poor efficiency and performance. And the last thing you need is a modem that saps your limited battery life and makes your calls … Read more

Xbox One update failure “raises awkward questions about the future prospects of console hardware”

Early editions of the original Xbox One consoles running older firmware are unable to download the latest updates, essentially rendering 2013-era systems unusable. That's according to the Digital Foundry team at our sister site Eurogamer, who attempted to update and use three standalone Xbox One consoles. According to their own tests, all three failed to … Read more

Activison continues to boost Xbox revenues but hardware sees further decline

Microsoft's results for the final quarter of its financial year are in, showing continued growth in overall gaming revenue while Xbox console sales are declining again. The acquisition of Activision Blizzard was cited as a key factor in the growth, with revenue from Call of Duty and other publisher properties now converted from third-party to … Read more