Google I/O will be a virtual event, taking place from May 18 to 20

Here's another big tech event coming back after its 2020 cancellation. Google I/O will be happening next month, from May 18 to 20, but it will be a completely virtual event. Its website is already up, allowing you to sign up for the events. There will be consumer- and developer-focused keynotes, workshops, AMAs, meetups, technical sessions, and more. The full schedule will be released later this month.

Google usually shows off updates to its products as well as new hardware. We expect to hear more about Android 12, but, of course, we can't wait to hear about other surprises.

Source: The Verge

E3 2021 will take place from June 12 to 15 as a free, virtual event

After debunking rumours that E3 2021 will have a paywall for certain parts of the event, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has released new details about E3 2021, which gets the tagline "Game On." It'll be a fully digital event happening from June 12 to 15. ESA promises it'll be more inclusive than ever.

ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis said in a press release, "For more than two decades, E3 has been the premier venue to showcase the best that the video game industry has to offer while uniting the world through games. We are evolving this year's E3 into a more inclusive event, but will still look to excite the fans with major reveals and insider opportunities that make this event the indispensable center stage for video games."

ESA has confirmed that companies like Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games, and Koch Media will be presenting new products and games at E3 2021.

Source: Collider

Samsung shifts Galaxy S9 series to receive quarterly updates

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have completed their first three years of service, which means your unit will get quarterly updates instead of monthly ones. It's not something to be alarmed about. This is a schedule Samsung adheres to with its devices. At the moment, Samsung's the only Android phone maker to offer four years of updates, which we hope its competition takes cues from. 

Source: Droid Life

Ubisoft tries to keep cheaters at bay by acquiring anti-cheat company

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Ubisoft is taking a step forward to protecting its games from cheaters with its newest acquisition. The company's i3D.net subsidiary has purchased GameBlocks, the company behind the server-side anti-cheat tool FairFight. Ubisoft has already closed the deal but won't disclose how much it spent.

i3D plans to integrate FairFight into the ONE Gaming Hosting Platform that AAA publishers use and expand its cheat detection system's capabilities. The company also intends to support GameBlocks' existing customers.

Source: Engadget