BMW may be trying to reinvigorate its future lineup with moreelectrified vehicles, from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to full-fledged all-electric cars. But the automaker isn’t limiting its new initiatives and R&D to just electrification. BMW also wants to be a leader in developing autonomous driving technology, fitting into the company’s other ethos besides building the ultimate driving machines: technological innovation. “For us, electric mobility is already the new normal. Therefore, with BMW, we take on the next challenge,” said Klaus Frolich, BMW Group’s chief executive of development during his introduction of the BMW Vision iNext Concept....

Xbox may be about as corporate a brand as you can find, but it’s been a surprisingly vital platform for independent developers. That dates back to the Xbox Live Arcade days of old, when small developers were given a place to easily publish their projects on consoles. Rather than pulling away from those days, Xbox has only doubled down on its relationship to indies in the years since through initiatives likeID@Xboxand a Developer Acceleration Program designed to help underrepresented developers get their games out....

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is nearly here, and after a mostly uneventful debut season for Chapter 5, the next season is set to bring a ton of new items, map changes, and collabs to the island. Epic Games has already begun teasing the new season, andFortnite v29.00is shaping up to be one of the game’s most exciting updates in quite some time. Based on Epic’s official teasers and everything we know from datamines and leaks, Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 will be themed aroundGreek mythology....

The age-old debate between PC gamers is, do you go full power for the true battlestation in a desktop, or do you take it on the go with a more portable laptop and sacrifice some of that power? Honestly, with the rightgaming PC deals, orgaming laptop deals, you can find a good balance between both. We recommend holding off the big debate because Dell is offering some crazy deals on Alienware desktops and laptops right now....

Wireless Bluetooth earbuds make listening more convenient, portable, and better quality than ever. They’re also perhaps the most popularphone accessoryon the market. However, this makes thewireless earbudmarket extremely competitive, and not many manufacturers can really shine among others. Google’sPixel Buds Promanaged to do the improbable and create earbuds that not only sound good but also impress with their fit and quirky design. This Google Pixel Buds feature is the translation hack you need Google Pixel Buds can translate conversations in real time....

Over the next eight days, Hardcore Gamer will be revealing its Best of 2024 Awards leading up to our Game of the Year. Today we present you with the Best Expansion, Developer, Worst and Most Disappointing Game. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree FromSoftware isn’t one to shy away from downloadable content, but this was one of the biggest expansions they’ve ever released by a significant margin. It features a huge array of new weapons, a vast new open world to explore, new and exciting dungeons, and of course some of the most-challenging bosses you’ll ever see in a Souls-like game....

How Hyundai Is Changing The 2024 Elantra N Hyundai’s latest visual revisions to the Elantra N sports sedan have been unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show on Tuesday, August 02, 2025. While we don’t have any details on the technical or spec updates Hyundai has undertaken, the new visuals give us plenty to be excited about. The Elantra N is Hyundai’s compact performance sedan.2023’s Elantra Ncame in at a starting MSRP of just $32,000 while Hyundai purposefully draws comparisons between it and the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta GTI....

Ragnarok is coming. With less than a week away from the launch of God of War: Ragnarok, PlayStation gamers are excited to see what adventures through Norse mythology will be explored in Kratos and Atreus’ latest chapter in the God of War series. Also, for trophy hunters, the ninth installment of one of PlayStation’s most iconic franchises introduces a new platinum trophy to earn for those willing to brave the challenges that Fimbulwinter will bring....

The Irkalla Complex action figure inDestiny 2is one of the trickier collectibles to find in Neomuna. Unlike the action figure located in Ahimsa Park, it’s not just tucked away in a corner. You actually have to solve a short puzzle to locate it. But we’ll go over all the steps you need to take to find this sneaky collectible. Destiny 2: Lightfall– Where to find the action figure located in Irkalla Complex The first thing you’ll need to do before hunting down the Irkalla Complex action figure is beat theDestiny 2: Lightfallcampaign....

How to get DirectX 12 Beta for Apex Legends The PC version ofApex Legendsnow supports a DirectX 12 Beta. Here is how you may use it in-game for improved performance. With the release ofSeason 15, Respawn Entertainment has introduced the opt-in beta feature which is the support for DirectX 12 on PC. Since its launch, Apex Legends have been using DirectX 11. The introduction of DX12 sets up the foundation for future graphical improvements to the game....

Eva and her cozy oven are gone and a grumpy grandpa and his giant, flaming gong have replaced her. You know what I mean, Guardian. The Iron Banner has returned, and it’s time to subject yourself to the utter chaos and mayhem that is the Crucible. But all of that is worth it because you’ll be able to get your hands on some event-exclusive weapons and armor. It’s no secret that the Iron Banner also offers some of the best armor in Destiny 2, outside of the sets sold for real life cash in the Store....

While we are all waiting for the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, it seems Nintendo has just dropped a payload on everyone’s head with the sudden reveal of the latest warriors game set in the Zelda universe, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. I can guarantee that no one was expecting the release of the next Hyrule Warriors game, and what’s even more brilliant about it, is that it is completely tied to Breath of the Wild....

Palpatine is coming back inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Love or hate the idea, it’s happening. The historic Sith leader is even featured on the poster, so fans need to make peace with the idea either way. Director J.J. Abrams is well aware that certain fans think this is perhaps a bad idea, but he’s going to do it anyway, and he’s got his reasons. WhileJ.J. Abramsremains secretive as ever, with the release of Episode IX fast approaching, the filmmaker has started to make the press rounds a bit more....