• WTRF

    U.S. Senators call for investigation into U.S. Steel’s sale to Japanese company

    WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) -- In December, the Pittsburgh-based steel company U.S. Steel agreed to sell the company to Japan’s largest steel manufacturer, Nippon Steel. Now, two U.S. Senators are calling on President Biden to look deeper into this sale and the effects it could have on the country. Just months after U.S. Steel agreed to []

  • Call of Duty’s IW engine is holding back the franchise and it’s Warzone’s fault

    The IW engine in Call of Duty has been holding back the franchise for years, as new titles used to feel unique and bring innovation, but now Warzone is the primary focus, and Call of Duty 2024 may suffer because of that. Since Modern Warfare 2019's release, Call of Duty has been under the influence of the IW 8.0 engine developed by Infinity Ward, and it's becoming tiresome. Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward previously developed Call of Duty titles with their own...

  • ‘Games are more important to Apple than ever’: what’s next for Apple Arcade?

    The head of the company’s gaming subscription service explains its priorities as it anticipates the Vision Pro revolution, and tries to bring originality to a market still dominated by free to play mobile titlesWhen Apple launched its games subscription service, Arcade, in September 2019, it drew a huge amount of attention – as with everything the company does. Offering 100 premium (ie, not ad-infested) mobile games for a monthly subscription fee of £4.99/$4.99 (now £6.99), and the promise of...

  • Huawei’s new phone has a feature that even Apple’s iPhones do not

    The recently launched Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a cool satellite feature that lets users send images, something that other phones do not have.

  • Apple Watch X: The latest on Apple’s plans for a major design refresh

    Apple is believed to be working on “the biggest overhaul yet” to the Apple Watch’s design. A new rumor today indicates that the next-generation Apple Watch could include a design change that frees up more space inside for other components – or that makes the device thinner. more

    • WRIC

    Legislation to protect children’s online privacy back in Youngkin’s hands

    As initially written, Senate Bill 361 focuses on protecting kids younger than 13. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin wanted to up the ante, protecting all minors, but ultimately, senate members rejected his recommended changes.

  • House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support

    WASHINGTON >> President Joe Biden said today he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending crucial bipartisan support to the effort this week to approve $95 billion in funding for the U.S. allies.

  • Apple Watch Series 9 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in U.S.

    Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. The refurbished Series 9 models are discounted by approximately 15% compared to the equivalent brand new models, with pricing starting at $339, down from $399. A variety of configurations are available as of writing. Apple says it puts all of its refurbished products through a thorough cleaning process and inspection, and performs full...

  • Apple forced to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China’s App Store. Here’s why.

    China has forced Apple to ban WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram in the country's App Store.

  • Apple Watch Ultra 2 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in U.S.

    Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. As of writing, refurbished Ultra 2 models with the Blue, Orange, or White Ocean Band are available for $679, compared to $799 brand new. Like new Ultra 2 models sold directly by Apple in the U.S. currently, we expect that the Blood Oxygen app is deactivated on the refurbished models, due to a legal battle with medical technology company...

  • Biden DOJ Says Droning American Citizens Is Totally Fine Because Obama’s DOJ Said So

    The DOJ lawyer argued Obama could not be charged for his use of more than 560 drone strikes because his own DOJ cleared him to do so.

  • Apple Vision Pro Gains Apple Arcade Games Crossy Road Castle and Solitaire Stories

    Apple Arcade games Crossy Road Castle and Solitaire Stories are set to launch on the Vision Pro headset tomorrow, adding two additional popular games to Apple's first head worn device. In Crossy Road Castle, players can progress through tower levels with pinch and flick gestures. Up to four players can play at one time, though there's also a solo version of the game. Crossy Road Castle for Vision Pro has the same features as the other versions of the game, including characters and hats...