Motorola and Verizon Wireless are rolling out the Android 11 update for Motorola Edge+. It also receives the February 2021 Android security patch. The update has only rolled out in the US while other regions might receive the update soon.
Don't you just love it when a cool-looking game pops up out of nowhere? That's pretty much what's happened with Necromunda: Hired Gun, which was leaked on Twitter yesterday and officially revealed today.
Developed by Streum On Studio (whose previous titles include E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy), Necromunda: Hired Gun is described in its Xbox Store listing as an "an indie fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city." The location was last seen in last year's Necromunda: Underhive Wars.
A single-player, story-driven game (remember those?), Necromunda: Hired Gun lets you play as a merciless bounty hunter who takes on contracts to "eliminate the most notorious gangsters and mutants" in the city – sounds a bit like Human Head's original version of Prey 2 that was cancelled back in 2014.
You won't be entirely alone on this adventure – you will also have a trusty cyber-mastiff accompanying you on missions, which can be used to "sniff out and kill enemies for you".
You had me at cyber-mastiff
Along with a "sprawling arsenal" of weapons to upgrade, you will have the option to apply "a dozen customizable augments" to your body that will allow you to run on walls, double-jump and more. And, much like last year's brilliant Doom Eternal, you will also have a grappling hook to aid in traversal.
Available to pre-order from today, Necromunda: Hired Gun will release on June 1, 2021 for PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. You can check out the game's action-packed trailer below.
Audacity is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and the software allows users to record, edit and apply post-processing effects to music, podcasts and other types of audio.
With the release of Audacity 3.0, the company has made a number of significant improvements to its software including adding new features, fixing over 160 bugs and introducing a brand new project file format.
Audacity 3.0
In previous versions of Audacity, when you went to save a project file, the software would create a .aup file which would tell it where all of the audio and other files associated with a project were located. However, if a user moved or deleted some of the audio files associated with a project, the project session wouldn't restore properly.
For this reason, the company has introduced a new file format called .aup3 in Audacity 3.0 which contains everything in a project including the audio files. At the same time, this new file format will also help the software run more quickly and recover automatically after a crash.
Audacity's James Crook provided further insight on its new file format in a blog post announcing the latest version of the software, saying:
“The technical detail is that we are using an open source database, SQLite3, to store everything in one .aup3 file. That all happens ‘behind the scenes’. SQLite3 is open source, and it is a delight to work with. Nevertheless, this was a huge change, and we decided it was too risky to include many other changes we wanted to make at the same time – so 3.0.0 is almost entirely about this big format change.”
It's also worth noting that after upgrading to the latest version, old Audacity projects will be automatically converted to .aup3, so it may be a good idea to back them up to the cloud or to an external hard drive first just to be safe.
The end-of-financial-year is fast approaching, and there’s no better time of year to score significant savings on laptops, 2-in-1s and gaming rigs. Dell is marking the occasion by slashing up to 40% off laptops, so whether you need something for work or play, you should be able to nab a great deal on something suitable.
There’s countless models and configurations to browse on the site, but we’ve hand-picked some of the best savings below. That includes the ultra-premium Dell XPS 15, Inspiron 2-in-1s, G-series gaming machines and even external monitors if you’re looking to make your work-from-home setup a little more comfortable.
This lovely little machine features an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a hefty 1TB SSD. That’s a combination sure to handle almost anything your home or work use demands. It has a vibrant 14.5-inch screen, and a slim form factor that should make it easy to carry around. Dell has steeply discounted this laptop, just enter the code SW40 at checkout to knock 40% off the RRP.
The Dell XPS 15 is a beautiful piece of kit with plenty of power. This 2020 model is equipped with a 10th-gen Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. There are barely any bezels to speak of here, which make its bright 15-inch display really pop. The XPS 15 also has a GTX 1650 Ti graphics card under the hood, so it can handle lightweight gaming and design work. Save NZ$999 on this machine when you enter the code SW25 at checkout.
This 15-inch Inspiron is outfitted with Intel’s latest 11th-gen i7 chip, so you can expect great performance and smooth multitasking from this machine. Despite its cheaper price, the laptop feels premium thanks to a sleek aluminium design. You can grab it now from Dell and save a massive NZ$717, just use the code SW35 at checkout.
Dell’s super affordable Inspiron 15 has just gotten even cheaper thanks to this discount – score 15% off by using the code SW15 at checkout. With this 15-inch laptop, you’ll be getting an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD for all your storage needs.
Need a PC with a bigger screen for the home or office? You can always opt for an all-in-one desktop like this sleek 27-incher, which you can score a very generous 35% discount on by using the checkout code SW35. And this machine is no lightweight – packing a powerful 11th-gen i7 Intel processor and 16GB of memory, this beast will handle anything you throw at it. There’s even a whopping lot of storage too, although note that the GPU isn’t a dedicated gaming one. (We'd suggest a G-series system if you're after something to game on.) Get this sleek all-in-one machine for just NZ$1,690 now!
Whether you need a new monitor for your everyday needs or would like to get one to get on top of your gaming, there’s a Dell monitor going cheap. From a 24-inch curved beauty for a smidge over NZ$230 (30% off) or a 32-inch curved 4K screen for 40% off the RRP, there’s plenty to choose from. Just be sure to use the checkout code specific to the model of your choice to score the discount.
If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop, then this is your chance to snap up a 30% discount on this 17-incher. There’s a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU purring under the hood, alongside an RTX 2060 GPU. And with 16GB of RAM, you know it will be able to handle most games. It doesn’t scrimp on storage either, so use the code SW30 at checkout and pick this machine up for NZ$2,380.
Dell’s Vostro line of laptops are designed for business, so if it’s a work laptop you want – one that will let you indulge in a little play as well – there’s a whopping 40% off on this 15-inch model. This particular configuration packs a 10th-generation i5 processor and 16GB RAM. There’s also a GTX 1650 GPU here, so it will be able to run most games adequately too. If you like what you see, then use the code SW40 at checkout and save over NZ$1,100.
This model of Dell’s famous XPS 15 laptop is a total powerhouse, and it’s even sporting a 4K touch display (15.6-inch, 3,840 x 2,400). Under the hood, it’s packing 16GB of RAM, a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, a massive 1TB SSD and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU. It’s a whopping 25% off at Dell NZ right now, just be sure to use the code SW25 at checkout to score the savings.
Dell's Vostro 14 means business. Packing in a solid 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of RAM, this no-fuss machine is more than capable of day-to-day work, and extra features like a physical webcam shutter, fingerprint reader, and dedicated security chip make it perfect for business use. At a whopping 40% discount, this is a total score, so grab it from Dell NZ today – just be sure to use the code SW40.
