Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’s Naoki Yoshida recommends playing this piece of content before starting the new expansion

Final Fantasy 14’s next big expansion, Dawntrail, is just around the corner. Finally launching on July 2 (or June 28 if you’ve pre-ordered for early access), Warriors of Light will be whisked away for the beginning of a brand new story arc for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Last week, I attended Dawntrail’s … Read more

SAP to acquire digital adoption platform WalkMe for $1.5B

Enterprise software giant SAP is acquiring “digital adoption” platform provider WalkMe in an all-cash transaction worth $1.5 billion. WalkMe’s Nasdaq closing price yesterday was $9.64, with SAP’s $14 offer representing a premium of 45%. Founded out of Israel in 2011, WalkMe was initially designed to simplify website navigation by providing real-time, contextual on-screen guidance. The … Read more

The SCUF Nomad mobile controller launches next month – and pre-orders are available now

A new mobile gaming controller, the SCUF Nomad, has entered the fray. Launching on July 8, the SCUF Nomad can be pre-ordered now for $99.99 / £99.99 at the brand’s website. It’s available in either white or black colorways. Additional thumbstick grips can also be purchased separately for $9.99 / £9.99. Compatible exclusively with iOS … Read more

First trailer for Venom: The Last Dance teases new symbiotes, a Spider-Man villain’s return, and ties to the MCU

The first trailer for Venom: The Last Dance has finally been released – and, just like every one of Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off films, fans aren’t quite sure what to make of it. Revealed yesterday (June 3), the chaotic, three-minute-plus trailer is packed to the rafters with Spider-Man and wider Marvel references. Admittedly, the former isn’t … Read more

Inside Apple’s efforts to build a better recycling robot

Last week, TechCrunch paid a visit to Apple’s Austin, Texas manufacturing facilities. Since 2013, the company has built its Mac Pro desktop about 20 minutes north of downtown. The 400,000 square foot facility sits in a maze of industry parks, a quick trip south from the company’s in-progress corporate campus. In recent years, the capital … Read more