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If you’ve ever dreamed of commanding armies across Westeros and claiming the Iron Throne, your wish is about to come true. PlaySide Studios has unveiled gameplay for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros , a brand-new real-time strategy game officially licensed by the iconic series’ creator, George R.R. Martin. The game launches on PC in early 2027 — a delay from the original 2026 window that developers confirmed at Gamescom 2026. You can pick from four factions: House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, or the terrifying White Walkers. Each house has its own army, unique buildings, and distinct gameplay style. In the newly released trailer, players can see legendary characters in action. Jaime Lannister leads a cavalry charge, Daenerys Targaryen calls upon her dragons, and the Night King raises the dead to turn the tide of battle. It’s lore-accurate, visually stunning, and packed with strategic depth. PlaySide is also planning a beta test later thi...

Metrobank has upgraded its mobile banking app with several new safety tools designed to fight the growing problem of digital fraud. The bank introduced these changes after reviewing recent industry data. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), more than three out of four reported cyber fraud losses last year came from scams that trick people into giving away their personal information. These include phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers. The Metrobank app now has a 24-hour hold on all transactions whenever a user changes important details like their password or switches to a new device. This gives account holders a full day to spot any suspicious activity before money can be moved out. Customers can also freeze part or all of their balance directly from the app. Any amount that is locked cannot be used for payments or transfers until the user turns off the lock. This is meant to keep funds safe even if someone else gets hold of the account or card...

HONOR’s new phone is called the HONOR Turbo, and it packs a midrange processor and a large battery. The HONOR Turbo 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It ships with an Android 16-based MagicOS 10 interface. There’s a large 6.79-inch AMOLED screen on the front, with a sharp FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is on top, while the rear sports a 50-megapixel main shooter and 5-megapixel ultra-wide. Another big highlight here is the enormous 8,560mAh battery, with 80W wired charging, and 7.5W reverse wired charging so you can use it like a power bank. The HONOR Turbo 5G is now listed in Russia for RUB33,990 (~Php24,400). HONOR Turbo 5G Specs Android 16, MagicOS 10 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.79-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2640 x 1200 pixel resolution, ~427ppi 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming 6000-nit peak brightness 2....

Lenovo outs yet another gaming tablet, the Lenovo Legion Y700 AI. The Lenovo Legion Y700 AI features a compact but fast and colorful display. It’s an 8.4-inch OLED screen with a 2.5K resolution, 12-bit color, and Dolby Vision. There’s a high 165Hz refresh rate and an impressive 4,000-nit peak brightness. Powering the device is an apt Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with up to a whopping 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage that you can expand further by up to 2TB via the microSD card slot. This machine uses LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 Pro storage. The chipset is attached to a large 15,000mm2 cooling system. It also boasts two USB-C ports, one is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 that supports DisplayPort, while the other is only USB 2.0 for data and charging. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also here. Also here are the latest WiFi 7 connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4, a decent 7,470mAh battery, and 68W fast charging. The Lenovo Legion Y700 AI is now available...

The mobile market is dominated by three major operating systems: Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS, and HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS. Being part of any of these ecosystems can feel almost like a religion to some people, with hardcore fans who swear by their choice of operating system. So, if you’re curious about how each platform performed in terms of market share, Counterpoint Research has the answer. In terms of global smartphone sales, Android dominated Q2 2026 with a 73% market share, maintaining a huge lead over its competitors. That’s up from 72% in the previous quarter. iOS came in second with 20%, despite a 2% drop from the previous quarter, while HarmonyOS took third place with a 5% market share. iOS continues to dominate its home market, the United States, with a 51% market share. However, we’re seeing a trend where Android manages to close the gap, only to fall behind again. In Q2 2026, Android narrowed the gap to just 2 percen...

Xbox just announced its new disc-to-digital initiative, making PlayStation look even worse amid the ongoing debate over the obsolescence of physical game discs. PlayStation has faced massive backlash following its recent announcement. Rockstar Games, meanwhile, faced an even more incredible situation after a leaker revealed major details and footage of the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, following the developer’s decision not to release the game in a physical disc format. Discontinuing physical discs is very anti-consumer, as it prevents game owners from physically owning their games and doing whatever they want with them after completion. Now, Microsoft is playing the good guy by introducing its disc-to-digital initiative. Xbox recognizes that gamers have built libraries of physical games, and this move will allow them to continue playing their games while enjoying the benefits of going digital, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gamin...