Marathon Now Gives You A Chance For Success Even When You're Down

Marathon Now Gives You A Chance For Success Even When You're Down

Marathon developer Bungie recently announced that a duos mode test-run is going live later this week , but that's not all--a new patch has just gone live, implementing a number of balance changes and bug fixes, including one that gives Runners a chance to successfully exfiltrate, even if they're down. "Players can now activate exfil beacons while downed," reads a portion of the patch notes for Marathon's new 1.0.5 update. "Good luck." There are generally three exfil beacons (essentially, extraction points) on each map: two standard exfil beacons, along with an additional exfil beacon that is defended by AI-controlled UESC forces. When an exfil beacon is activated (which takes about 60 seconds once a player has interacted with it), it makes a loud sound and shoots a beam of light into the sky, alerting nearby players that a team is attempting to extract. Continue Reading at GameSpot

The first Matter camera has arrived, but Apple users won't notice

The first Matter camera has arrived, but Apple users won't notice

Two new products have gone on sale from Aqara, including the world's first Matter-certified camera. For Apple Home users, that Matter support means very little today. The Aqara G350 is the first camera to ship with Matter 1.5 support After being previewed at CES 2026, the Aqara G400 video doorbell and Aqara G350 indoor camera are both available to purchase. The G350 has the honor of being the very first camera to be certified Matter compatible. Even though cameras were added to the Matter spec in late 2025 , Aqara is officially the first to market with the G350. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

After Waves Of Complaints, Limited Run Games Is Planning Big Changes

After Waves Of Complaints, Limited Run Games Is Planning Big Changes

The last couple of years have seen retro games publisher Limited Run Games come under fire, with the company being accused of cutting corners and releasing products that could potentially harm vintage hardware. Facing mounting criticism from retro enthusiasts, Limited Run Games has announced that sweeping changes are on the way, as it aims to strengthen its communication channels and have stricter oversight of its products before they're released. This follows the departure of Limited Run Games co-founder Josh Fairhurst this month. Chief operating officer Nic Ashford and chief financial officer Brendan Madigan will handle business operations, while VP of marketing & fan experiences Chris Pirrotta will lead a "fan-first focus" for the company. As part of its overhaul, Limited Run Games says it plans to provide clearer updates, more consistent visibility, and a higher standard of communication from announcement through delivery. "It also means tightening the basics--stronger production oversight and quality control standards, faster escalation when something is not right, and more proactive communication when timelines shift," Ashford said in a press release. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Always-on display may come to iPhone 19e in 2028

Always-on display may come to iPhone 19e in 2028

Apple's plan for the iPhone 19e involves a switch to LTPO for the display panel, giving the future budget model an always-on screen, if not ProMotion support. iPhone 17e doesn't have LTPO, but iPhone 19e could The display is an extremely important part of mobile devices, and requires a lot of development and planning ahead of its use. Following the introduction of the iPhone 17e , we now have rumors about the display that should be used in the iPhone 19e. Sources of ZDNet Korea say that Apple is considering adding Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide Thin-Film Transistor (LTPO TFT) OLED displays to its future budget model. Specifically, that LTPO+ will be added to the iPhone Air in the first half of 2028, as well as a folding device in the second half of the year. Rumor Score: ? Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums