A 'Space Invaders' AR game is in the works

Another title Square Enix Montreal is working on is a new take on an old game. The studio is working with its subsidiary Taito to create a Space Invaders augmented reality game for smartphones. Expect this new game to bring the pesky alien spaceships into your area, much like how Pokémon Go works.

We don't know when the game is officially coming out yet. But according to Square Enix's website, you can sign up to possibly playtest the game in the future.

Square Enix Montreal is working on 'Hitman Sniper Assassins'

Square Enix's Montreal team has a new Hitman mobile game in the works. It's tentatively being called Hitman Sniper Assassins. You won't be controlling one agent, but a team of them referred to as "426."

It will be a "wholly new narrative" happening within the Hitman universe. But we don't know yet if Agent 47 will make an appearance here. The game is expected to come out this year for both Android and iOS. Square Enix is also working on a new Space Invaders game.

Source: Square Enix | Via: IGN

WhatsApp no longer supports iOS 9

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If you're using an iPhone running on iOS 9 or older, you won't be able to use WhatsApp anymore. A support document on WhatsApp's site states that its users will be to using at least an iOS 10, which means you'll need to have at least an iPhone 5 or later model. If you're using an older device, WhatsApp recommends you export your chat history before losing access to the app.

The change will only affect a small number of iOS users. As iMore points out, only two percent of iPhone users are still running iOS 12 or earlier versions.

Nanoleaf Essentials brings Thread technology to its smart lights

Nanoleaf introduced its new Essentials smart lighting line, including a Smart Color Changing LED Bulb and Lightstrip. These lighting systems support Thread technology, which promises the fastest, most reliable smart home network. 

According to TechHive, Thread is an IP-based Internet of Things protocol backed by companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung. It is a low-power, high-reliability, and security-focused protocol that has been in the works for over six years.

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