Rob LeFebvre

5 days ago | techtimes.com | Rob LeFebvre

Reviews of the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages are out, and the critics generally like it, with some calling the anticipated prequel heavy and chaotic (IGN), others noticing the slower pace but pointing out the "spectacular weaponry" (The Guardian). Metacritic's score aggregator shows The Dark Ages at a solid 84 average, a "Generally Favorable" score.

6 days ago | itechpost.com | Rob LeFebvre

Tripledot Studios, a UK-based mobile game developer, has struck a deal to acquire the gaming division of US tech firm AppLovin for approximately $800 million in a mix of cash and stock. The deal adds well-known titles like Wordscapes, Wordle, and Cash Tornado to Tripledot's growing portfolio of 25 live games, including Woodoku, Nut Sort, and Triple Tile. The move positions Tripledot alongside some of the largest independent mobile gaming companies worldwide.

6 days ago | techtimes.com | Rob LeFebvre

Best Buy is bundling a free Clicks keyboard case with every pre-order of the Motorola Razr 2025, adding an old-school twist to the brand's latest foldable phone. The limited-time offer, announced Wednesday via LinkedIn by Clicks Technology CMO Jeff Gadway, runs through June 1 or until inventory runs out. The included keyboard case typically retails for $139 and is designed to bring tactile keys back to touchscreen smartphones.

6 days ago | techtimes.com | Rob LeFebvre

WHOOP announced two new wearables on Thursday, WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG, marking a clear shift toward more advanced health tracking focusing on long-term wellness. The new devices add new hardware and software features aimed at giving users more than just fitness metrics. Think ECG readings, daily blood pressure estimates, and a new "WHOOP Age" number that tries to estimate how fast your body is aging. It's a notable evolution for a brand that started by catering mostly to elite athletes.

1 week ago | techtimes.com | Rob LeFebvre

Netflix just announced a new homepage design for its popular streaming service, with an eye to making it easier to find content to watch. Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim and Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone revealed the new TV experience at a live product event Wednesday. The experience focuses on easier ways to discover great shows and movies, more visible shortcuts, better recommendations, and a cleaner, more modern design.