Helldivers 2's new Ground Breaker armor was released with the wrong passive ability, prompting Arrowhead Game Studios to confirm a mixup and announce an upcoming fix. Players had expected the armor to have the Engineering Kit passive, which increases grenade capacity, but it instead came with the Servo-Assisted passive. Some players bought the armor specifically for the Servo-Assist passive and hope for a transmog system to retain their preferred abilities. Arrowhead is also addressing a problem with the Superior Packing Methodology.
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has patched over a million accounts in an effort to fix a difficulty bug, but some players are still experiencing progression issues. The bug has been affecting players for weeks, and despite ongoing efforts to resolve it, some players have not found a solution. Arrowhead is working on a more general fix for all affected players, and impacted individuals can seek assistance through the official Helldivers 2 Discord channel.
Google has acknowledged the storage issue affecting some Pixel phones and provided a manual fix that involves using developer tools and a terminal. The fix requires users to download developer tools, install drivers, change settings, and delete certain files via a command-line interface. However, the technical nature of the fix may pose challenges for normal users, and there are potential issues with driver installation on Windows. Despite the complexity, following Google's directions should prevent data loss for affected users.
Google is addressing an indexing issue that has caused slower than usual indexing times for some sites, affecting content publishers and news publishers. The company is working on identifying the root cause and resolving the issue, with ongoing updates provided. Despite efforts to mitigate the problem, the fix is still pending after almost 30 hours.
After the January 2024 Google Play system update caused storage issues for some Pixel owners, Google has acknowledged the problem and provided a detailed fix involving ADB commands and device restart. The issue affected a small number of Pixel phones, particularly those with multiple user accounts and/or work profiles. Google is working on a permanent fix and advises users to follow specific steps to restore storage functionality without data loss, or reset their phone if they have backups.
Google has acknowledged storage issues on a "small number" of Pixel phones caused by the January Google Play System update, leading to app crashes, screenshot failures, and inconsistent external storage. They are working on a fix but have provided manual commands for users to address the issue using adb, with instructions available for those unfamiliar with the process.
Early users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have reported a display issue, with complaints about dull colors and poor picture quality. The problem has been attributed to a software bug affecting the Vivid display color mode, which is not functioning as intended. Samsung has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix, reassuring users that the hardware is not faulty. While a timeline for the fix has not been provided, it is expected to roll out soon, and in the meantime, media playback remains unaffected by the bug.
Beeper, a messaging app, claims that Apple is deliberately blocking iMessages from being delivered to about 5 percent of Beeper Mini users. The company suggests uninstalling and reinstalling the app as a temporary fix, while working on a broader solution. Some users have reported not receiving iMessages, while others are unaffected. Apple has not responded to Beeper's claim. Beeper Mini, which allows Android users to use iMessage, was previously blocked by Apple but was recently made functional again.
Beeper has announced that a fix for its Android iMessage hack is coming soon, but in the meantime, there may be issues with the Beeper Mini. The company is resetting trial memberships once the fix is implemented, but due to the nature of iMessage, it may take up to a day for messages to fall back to SMS.
Google is working to resolve a bug in Google Drive that is causing users' files to disappear, leading to data loss. The company is actively investigating the issue and is committed to finding a fix as soon as possible.
The latest update for Diablo 4 accidentally broke players' Paragon board glyphs, nerfing their builds and erasing progress. The update was meant to increase XP for Glyphs in Nightmare Dungeons but instead decreased their levels. Blizzard is aware of the issue and is working on a fix, but it will take longer for the update to arrive on consoles. Players have also discovered that a new Glyph added in the update, Tears of Blood, takes an excessive amount of time to level up, raising questions about its intended progression.
A strange bug in iOS 17 is causing iPhones to freeze and become unresponsive, but there is an easy fix. The bug is hidden in the App Library section of iOS 17 and can be triggered by anyone accessing your phone. If you encounter the bug, you can force restart your iPhone by pressing and releasing the Volume Up button, then quickly pressing and releasing the Volume Down button, and finally holding the Power Button until the Apple logo appears. Apple is expected to address the issue in the upcoming iOS 17.2 update.
Rivian released a software update, version 2023.42, that caused the infotainment system in R1S and R1T vehicles to become unresponsive. The company acknowledged the error and is working on a fix, which may require physical repair in some cases. The issue has not affected Amazon vans. Users have reported that other vehicle systems still function, but the displays go black. The incident raises concerns about the reliability of Rivian's software updates and the design of their architecture.
Apple is set to address battery drain issues in an upcoming watchOS update for the Apple Watch. Users have reported experiencing significant battery drain on their devices, and this update aims to fix the problem.
The Raspberry Pi 5 has a high power consumption even when powered down, consuming over a watt in standby. However, a simple config change can reduce its power consumption. The issue arises from certain HATs where the 3V3 rail shuts down but the 5V rail doesn't. The Raspberry Pi foundation kept the rails on all the time for compatibility reasons, but future OS releases may provide a more elegant solution. The Raspberry Pi 5 is being hailed as the closest yet to a usable everyday PC.
