Is a remaster of the Mass Effect trilogy finally on the way? That’s what many people will be thinking after Bioware dropped a cryptic tweet referring to the opening of first Mass Effect game, in what could signal a return to the beloved Shepard trilogy. It seems likely ‘Mass Relays’ could be the (not particularly inspiring) name of a remastered trilogy, or hint at it coming in the near future. What are mass relays? In the games, mass relays are the interconnected system of portals that enable Sh

Following on from last year’s utterly fantastic remake of Resident Evil 2, Capcom has released a terrifying new trailer for its upcoming Resident Evil 3 remake focusing on the game’s protagonists, Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira, along with the game’s dreaded antagonist, Nemesis. Just like in the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Jill is eventually aided by Carlos, a mercenary hired by the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (or U.B.C.S. Resident Evil 3 is available to pre-order now, a

There haven’t been many stores that have been met with such fervor and controversy as the Epic Games Store. Epic’s sales number is even more impressive when you remember that it was giving out free games throughout 2019. In total, Epic gave away 73 free games last year, and those games have been downloaded more than 200 million times. So it’s no surprise that the Epic Games Store is sitting pretty at 108 million users right now. That could change, however, and we’ll have to wait and see how much

But the one that stuck with me was the Teracube, an Android phone with just the essentials that costs just $350 (around £269 / AU$507), yet is guaranteed to work for four years. “Teracube is the only phone you’ll ever need for the next four years and beyond,” reads the first sentence of Teracube’s Kickstarter , which was successfully funded in October 2019. At least right now: the founders aim to introduce modular design in the next version of Teracube, they told TechRadar. Teracube’s founders p

The next Nubia Red Magic gaming phone has two confirmed features: 5G and a 144Hz maximum refresh rate on the handset’s display. That’s according to an official Weibo post by Nubia’s CEO Ni Fei, which listed various screen refresh rates, from 60Hz at the bottom to 90Hz, 120Hz, and up to 144Hz. And since the executive called the device “Red Magic 5G phone” in the post, we can only assume the phone will indeed connect to the next-generation mobile network. That high of a rate, effectively refreshin

But the roster of PC games coming out in 2020 suggests it’ll be a year of dormant franchises rising again (some in unexpected VR form), polished sequels, and a long-awaited release of one of the most anticipated RPGs of the last five years. We’ve rounded up the 10 most anticipated upcoming PC games of 2020 here. Make sure you also check out our pick of the best PC games that are out now. This makes it one of our most anticipated PC games of 2020. Baldur’s Gate 3 is being developed by Larian Stud

This is an app (Ghacks spotted the beta version, which hasn’t yet been officially announced) that can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, and the idea is it can identify any problems that crop up with the Windows Search Indexer. That’s the process which indexes and pre-catalogues the files on your OS installation, and essentially drives the search function to more quickly find whatever you might be looking for. Search under the microscopeYou can also use the tool to find out exactly what the

The most RAM you can get in a smartphone right now is 12GB, but that could soon change, as the Black Shark 3 gaming phone from Xiaomi is rumored to boost that spec to 16GB. Of course, whether the Black Shark 3 will be the first phone to arrive with that much RAM depends on when it launches, but with the phone having been rumored for a while – and given that the Black Shark 2 launched in March 2019 – it’s likely that it will arrive soon, possibly at MWC 2020. Theoretically it should be the World’

When the Nintendo Switch arrived in 2017, it launched alongside one of the greatest games of all time in the shape of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Here are six things we think Nintendo can do to ensure that this follow-up is every bit as essential as the original. Hopefully, this will be possible without sacrificing the refreshing sense of freedom that Breath of the Wild delivered in spades. Restore life to Hyrule(Image credit: Nintendo)Outside of Kakariko Village, Hyrule was pretty

It’s tempting to shout out ‘poweeeer’ in Jeremy Clarkson fashion as you breeze effortlessly along on one of Rad Power Bikes’ latest additions to its growing fleet. TechRadar has already sampled the delights of Rad Power Bikes heavyweight and cargo-esque RadWagon. Rad Power Bikes RadRhino addresses this debilitating downside of the fat bike by adding in battery power and generous amounts of it to boot. Rad Power Bikes suggests that the 250w model is well suited to commuting, while the more powerf

Windows 7 end-of-life rolls around on January 14, and ahead of Microsoft’s cessation of support tomorrow, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre – part of GCHQ – has advised that folks should not be using the old OS for online banking, or indeed emails. According to The Telegraph, a spokesperson for the NCSC commented: “The NCSC would encourage people to upgrade devices currently running Windows 7, allowing them to continue receiving software updates which help protect their devices.” Running r

While Microsoft’s offer of free Windows 10 upgrades officially expired years ago, there is still a way you can upgrade to the latest operating system in time for Windows 7’s End of Life expiry date on January 14. This comes from someone claiming to be a Microsoft employee, who revealed on Reddit that the “whole ‘free’ upgrade for a year was fully marketing fluff,” and that even after the original cut off date for the free upgrade, there are easy ways to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for f

Enmotus hit the headlines two years ago when its partnership with AMD introduced free software that combined the speed of an SSD with the capacity of a hard drive into a single fast and easy-to-manage platform. Now, in partnership with storage specialist and controller manufacturer Phison, the company has announced the MiDrive – a new category of drives that combines high endurance SLC and high capacity QLC on a single physical board. The SLC part, in this case, is not used as a cache but as pri

Projectors can make for much larger screens, making viewing much more immersive — and modern projectors, like those in the LG CineBeam lineup, offer a 4K resolution without breaking the bank. (Image credit: LG)Other tech features in LG CineBeam 4K projectors include its awesome TrueMotion motion smoothing tech, and its Dynamic Tone Mapping tech for a more vivid picture quality. As you would expect from a modern device, LG CineBeam projectors also offer a 4K resolution. The best thing about the

After making their US debut at CES 2020 earlier this week, LG’s new self-cleaning true wireless earbuds – the LG Tone Free – are finally on sale in America for $200 (around £153, AU$289). If you want to be first in line to get a pair, you’ll need to purchase them directly from LG. But if you can wait another day, you’ll be able to buy them from other retailers. So what’s the deal with self-cleaning? The LG Tone Free uses UV light inside the headphone’s case to sanitize the earbuds in between use

At CES 2020, Lenovo announced the Legion Y740S, a gaming laptop which..doesn’t come with discrete graphics. To this day, that new Razer Blade Stealth stands out in the gaming scene because it’s so small and can still play games with a dedicated GPU. But, while this may be a nice bonus for anyone with an XPS 13 and a gaming habit at home, those laptops are never marketed as gaming laptops. (Image credit: Future)The Lenovo Legion Y740SThe Lenovo Legion Y740S is a 15-inch laptop packed with 10th-ge

From time to time, an oddity springs on our deals radar and the Santin Mix 2 is definitely one of them. From the depths of Aliexpress website, this smartphone which is a clone of the better known Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is currently on a special offer. It is currently available for just $77 (about $59, AU$112) at the time of writing, which includes a new member discount from Aliexpress. Worth reading our best rugged smartphones guideSantin Mix 2 128GB smartphone | $77 at Aliexpress You can bag yourself

The Xbox One S All Digital Edition is perfect for gaining access to the celebrated Xbox Game Pass library or picking up some console-exclusives for a fantastic price tag. What the All Digital Edition does offer, however, is the best Xbox One deal if you’re just looking to save money with Xbox Game Pass. Today’s best Xbox One S dealsXbox One S All Digital Edition | 3x games | $149 at WalmartPick up a cheap Xbox One S Digital Edition for a fantastic returning sales price at Walmart this weekend. W

Not only are we looking for the best PS4, Xbox One and PC games of 2019, but we’re also hunting down the best prices on each so you can bag some cheap games deals on last year’s best sellers. Cheap Xbox One games and often cheaper PS4 games are hitting storefronts across the US and UK, where you can find excellent deals on some of 2019’s best titles. We’ve found cheap game deals on Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and The Outer Worlds among others. Whatever flavor you’re af

When Nvidia announced its new lineup of G-Sync gaming monitors with 360Hz refresh rates, I have to admit I was a little taken aback. The gaming monitors I’m into are the ones that have high resolutions with HDR, so that’s where I’m coming from. The Nvidia rep then gave me a challenge, see if i can shoot more people on the 360Hz display. So, while I am, admittedly, still bad at video games, I was approximately 400% better with a 360Hz display. For the next test Nvidia tried to see how much better