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Game Boy Emulator iGBA Removed From App Store Due to Spam and Copyright Concerns
Apple has pulled the first approved Game Boy emulator from the App Store following breaches to the App Store Guidelines.
Apple Approves Game Boy Emulator in App Store, But it’s Stolen Work
Apple recently revised its developer guidelines to allow video game emulators in the App Store. Now, we are seeing the first emulator hit the App Store and it’s called iGBA: GBA & GBC Retro Emulator. But this retro emulator appears to be a copy of Riley Testut’s work and is powered by ads and is...
New on BritBox: May 2024
British streaming service BritBox has revealed what’s coming in May 2024. Highlights include the Sophie Rundle-led original After the Flood and the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, streaming exclusively on BritBox in North America. Make it at Market will be returning for a second season on May 14. Check out all the listings showing...
Roku Unveils Data Breach Affecting 576,000 Accounts
Roku has revealed the discovery of a significant data breach impacting 576,000 of its users. This breach was identified during an investigation into a previous security issue last month, which saw 15,000 accounts compromised. The streaming service initially addressed the earlier incident by notifying the affected customers in early March, enhancing account monitoring to safeguard...
Google One VPN is Shutting Down
Last March, all Google One plans gained access to its Google One VPN, offering an added perk to the subscription program, with Canadians also benefitting from the add-on. But now, it appears the Google One VPN is already heading to the grave. That’s according to a confirmation from a Google spokesperson to 9to5Google. The company...
Prime Video Gets Preferred Languages in Canada
Amazon’s Prime Video has announced viewers in Canada can now pick preferred languages for audio and subtitles. You can pick up to five languages from over 35 languages options, including the likes of English, French (Canada), Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Telegu, Tamil and Korean. Once you select preferred languages, Prime Video will show titles on your...
Prime Video Celebrates Fallout Series in Toronto with Pop-Up on April 12
To celebrate the release of Fallout on Prime Video, the company is hosting a one-day pop-up event in downtown Toronto. The nuclear apocalypse has hit Toronto in the form of a small installation. Those in the downtown Toronto area can attend to check out a unique installation featuring a 10-ft Radroach. There is also branding inspired...
X Removing the Ability to Hide Your Blue Checkmark
Gone are the days of hiding your blue checkmark on X as users are being notified that the feature is being taken away.
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Wrecking Crew ’98, Super R-Type, and Amazing Hebereke
Nintendo has released three new classic SNES games, including Wrecking Crew '98 on Nintendo Switch Online.
Apple to Allow Used Genuine Parts in iPhone Repairs
Apple has announced plans to allow the use of used genuine Apple parts for repairs on select iPhone models starting this fall, in a move it’s calling as reducing environmental impact. “At Apple, we’re always looking for new ways to deliver the best possible experience for our customers while reducing the impact we have on...
CRA Launches Instant ID Verification for Online Tax Services
The Canada Revenue Agency has rolled out a new identity validation service that makes it easier to access online services such as My Account, My Business Account, and Represent a client. This document verification service lets Canadians use government-issued photo ID such as passports or driver's licences to instantly validate their identity and get instant...
Apple Warns iPhone Users Globally of Mercenary Spyware Attacks
Apple has issued a global alert to iPhone users in 92 countries, warning them about potential targeting by mercenary spyware attacks. The notifications were sent out at 12pm PDT on Wednesday, following Apple's detection of attempts to compromise iPhones linked to specific Apple IDs through spyware efforts. According to the warnings seen by TechCrunch, Apple's...