Microsoft reportedly wants to acquire TikTok's global business

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If recent reports are accurate, Microsoft doesn't just want part of TikTok's business. The tech giant supposedly set its sights on a total buyout of TikTok's global business from China-based company ByteDance. The deal, however, wouldn't include ByteDance's sister Chinese app Douyin.

The report surfaces in the same week Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked to US President Donald Trump about exploring the idea of acquiring TikTok's US, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand businesses. Microsoft and ByteDance refused to comment about the rumours, and some reports refute the rumours. For now, we're keeping our eyes peeled for any updates on the popular app's future. 

Source: CNET

'Vader Immortal' is coming to PSVR on August 25

Ever wanted to wield a virtual lightsaber but don't have a PC virtual reality rig to make your Jedi dreams come true? If you have a PlayStation VR, you're going to get the chance to do just that. Vader Immortal is coming to the PSVR on August 25. The entire episodic game will drop and be available in one purchase (including three episodes and the Lightsaber Dojo). This update was revealed at the recent PlayStation State of Play live stream. 

Source: Engadget

Samsung ups its slate game with the Galaxy Tab S7 series

Samsung is one of the few tech companies still invested in making Android tablets. But the manufacturer isn't setting its sights against other Android tablet makers. Instead, it focuses on providing something that can rival the Apple iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface tablets.

There are two variants of the Galaxy Tab S7 available: the Tab S7+ and the Tab S7. The slates were launched alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series at the recent Samsung Unpacked event. The two tablets offer 120Hz refresh rate display, S Pen support, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processors, and Android interface optimized for productivity.

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Samsung promises 'three generations' of Android updates for Galaxy devices

Samsung's Android update commitment might be better than Google's, with a promise of operating system updates up to three generations. This move marks the first time a third-party phone maker offers three years of Android versions and security updates. Google and the Google Pixel used to be the only way to get a steady stream of updates for three years. Every other Android maker only gets two years. It's a great deal for getting longevity out of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which are the two new devices getting this feature alongside the Galaxy S, Note, and Z series phones starting with the S10.

Samsung clarified with PCWorld that the term "generations" refers to Android (i.e. Android 10, 11, 12, etc.) and not the Samsung One UI schedule. Whether you get a Galaxy Note 20 now or next year, you're promised to get up to Android 13. It isn't clear if this move speeds up update releases, but that might be the case, which is another win in our books.