Technology News for Saturday 9th October 2021

1. Aging space station will be a 'full house' later this month

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Twenty-three years ago, the International Space Station was born. Since the year 2000, many astronauts have called the ISS home ...

2. Pixel 6: 3 reasons I can't wait to get my hands on Google's new phone

A new camera system, Google-made Tensor processor and Android 12: The Pixel 6 is coming soon, and it may be able to stand with Samsung and Apple's best.

3. OLED screen burn-in: How to prevent it (and why you shouldn't be worried)

Any OLED screen, whether it be a TV, smartphone or Nintendo Switch, can be vulnerable to burn-in under extreme circumstances. David Katzmaier/CNET.

4. iPhone 13 vs. OnePlus 9: Which phone wins?

Add that leap forward in photography to the other OnePlus features like fast charging, fast refreshing displays and top performance among Android phones, and ...

5. Far Cry 6: The Kotaku Review

Early on in Far Cry 6, a character explains that a revolution isn't something that happens once, but rather something that will keep happening.

6. Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

Video: Nintendo Switch OLED, reviewed: It's great, but is it for you? You made many Metroid games for handheld systems. Did you find handheld a particularly ...

7. Universities see EU students halve post-Brexit as non-EU numbers rise

David Richardson said the University of East Anglia's EU student numbers had dropped by 50% in 2021, which was the picture "across the sector nationally".

8. Review: Apple iPad Mini (2021)

Apple is clearly tapping into the trend this year, announcing a new iPad and iPad Mini in its latest product launch in September. We've been trying out the new ...

9. Facebook Comes Under Fire After Whistleblower and Leaked Documents Reveal Negative Impact on Girls

The media giant's own research highlights potential harmful effects of their apps on eating disorders, self-esteem, and mental health. Becky Upham.

10. Will Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen face a lawsuit from former employer?

Facebook still has to walk a fine line. The company has to weigh whether suing Haugen, which could dissuade other employees who might otherwise speak out, is ...

11. Top 10 Twitch streamers with the most followers

Games and streaming are a combination like no other for a generation like no other. Broadcasting yourself while playing your favorite video game or simply ...

12. Metroid Dread Is Already Running Great On Switch Emulators

Hey, real quick: If you are a Nintendo lawyer or employee, just like... don't read this. It was a silly mistake. Ignore this blog. You can go now.

13. Hitman GOTY Edition Removed From GOG Over Online DRM

Hitman - Game of the Year Edition was released on GOG.com late last month and following weeks of player complaints and review bombing due to obtrusive ...

14. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen could face legal retaliation for revelations

U.S. law protects whistleblowers who disclose information about potential misconduct to the government. But that protection doesn't necessarily cover taking ...

15. Google Pixel 6 leak teases Magic Eraser feature, plus five years of Android security updates

New leaks from a marketing site appear to confirm that the camera for the Pixel 6 will have a new Magic Eraser feature, and the devices will apparently get ...

16. New World's server transfers won't let you change regions after all

This is apparently because “each region is a separate database”, so it's not possible to move a character to a different one. It's disappointing for anyone ...