Apple sues GEEP Canada for allegedly reselling 100,000 iPhones, iPads, Watches meant for recycling

Source: Apple

Apple has filed a lawsuit against its former contractor GEEP Canada, alleging that the company is reselling over 100,000 iPhones, iPads, and Watches that were supposed to be dismantled and recycled. Apple discovered the issue after it audited over half a million devices sent to the recycling partner between 2015 and 2017. It found that 18% of the iPhones, iPads, and Watches were still accessing the internet through cellular networks. That totals 103,845 devices. It doesn't take into account the Wi-Fi only devices, meaning the figure can be higher.

 "At least 11,766 pounds of Apple devices left GEEP's premises without being destroyed - a fact that GEEP itself confirmed," reads a portion of Apple's complaint. The company seeks to obtain at least $31 million from GEEP, which is now part of Quantum Lifecycle Partners.

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Google offers Chromecast with Google TV bundle for $120

If you want to save some money on your Netflix subscription and want to get the new Chromecast, this bundle is for you. Google is offering the Chromecast with Google TV with Netflix for $119.99. You will get six months of Netflix's standard streaming plan, which supports two screens. This is valued at $83.94. The Chromecast itself details for $69.99. If you get the bundle, you save around $34.

Microsoft opens sign-ups for 'Flight Simulator' VR beta

Source: Asobo Studio/Xbox Game Studios

If you have the hardware for it and want to play Microsoft's Flight Simulator in its most immersive form, then you can sign up for its closed beta test. Asobo Studio has opened sign-ups for the beta, letting you play the game in virtual reality. But you will need a Windows Mixed Reality headset, like the HP Reverb G2, a system that meets minimum specs (equivalent to a GeForce GTX 1080), and a Flight Simulator Insider membership. 

This beta round is expected to start in late October or early November. Asobo said there would be "additional devices" included in the second phase, but the developer hasn't said what those headsets would be. 

Source: Engadget

Here's your first look at the 'Monster Hunter' movie

We're finally getting a look at the film adaptation of Monster Hunter. Sony and IGN released a very short teaser that shows what looks like will be a climactic battle against a gigantic Black Diablos. The Paul W.S. Anderson production stars Milla Jovovich as Artemis and T.I. as Link, along with action legend Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman, Diego Boneta and Meagan Good.

The trailer doesn't show the game series' signature swords, but promo photos have shown these weapons, which means we might see them somewhere in the movie. Monster Hunter is slated for a theatrical only release in December, but it won't be surprising if COVID-19 affects these plans.

Source: Engadget