“Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time” launches on Apple Arcade

Following the official announcement in February of this year, “Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time” by Adult Swim Games is now available free of charge on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV devices as part of your Apple Arcade subscription. Samurai Jack hits iOS In this action platform title, which is based on the popular animated show “Samurai Jack,” you take the role of the eponymous Jack who travels through time to stop Aku’s evil reign....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Michele Martinez

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 First Drive: Putting The Edge On

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 First Drive: Putting The Edge On It’s an inevitable vehicular sequence, an automotive tale as old as time. New sports car hits the streets and, a year later, the faster, crazier, wingier special edition comes along to make that first version look just a bit soft. Then, after another 12 months or so, the super-special edition drops, a crowning achievement until the progeny of the line is itself rebooted, thus beginning the cycle anew....

June 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1594 words · Daniel Dean

5 iPhone settings to change now for clearer dialogue

When you’re watching a show or listening to a podcast or anything else that has dialogue in it, it can be really annoying if the dialogue just isn’t coming through enough. This can be due to mixing, your phone, yourheadphones, or anything in between where the sound comes from and gets to your ears. iPhones unfortunately don’t have a ton of options forsound settingsas opposed toAndroid phones, but there are ways to change your audio settings, either on a device level, on apps, or from headphones connected to your iPhone....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Sydney Barrett

6 USB-C Gadgets Every iPhone User Should Know About

6 USB-C Gadgets Every iPhone User Should Know About We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Since theiPhone officially entered USB-C landand left Lightning connectivity behind, owners of newer iterations of the popular smartphone have had the pleasure of exploring a wider variety of accessories and adjacent gadgetry. With something as basic as aUSB-C cable, you can use an iPhone 15 or newer to charge your Apple Watch, AirPods, or even another newer iPhone, albeit a bit slower....

June 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1549 words · Beth Tran

7 ways I set up Windows 11 for a better experience

When you pick up a newWindows 11 laptopor perform a fresh installation of Windows 11on your PC, it’s not entirely perfect right out of the box. While Microsoft has packed a lot of great features into Windows 11, making it work better for you requires a few simple adjustments that, over time, will make using it more enjoyable and productive. Whether it’s adjusting the look of Windows 11 or making a few changes tothe taskbarandStart Menu, here are seven ways I set up Windows 11 for the best possible user experience....

June 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1777 words · Lori Davis

Alan Wake 2 gameplay shines bright at Summer Game Fest

It’s been a long time coming for another Alan Wake experience, and now it is officially on the way. We’ve already been teased so many great details about the game, such asa release date, storyline, characters, and more, but Summer Game Fest gave us even more exciting previews of just what we can expect with this game. Take a look at the thrilling gameplay footage revealed exclusively at the Summer Game Fest showcase!...

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Logan Gonzales

Apple has revived the beloved wheel-style time picker

Apple has revived the popular iPhone time picker on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 that lets you spin the wheel, but with a twist allowing you to switch back to the inline selector with a tap. Let me tell you all about it. Say hello to the wheel-style dial picker With iOS 14, Apple ditched iOS 13’s popular wheel-based picker for dull inline boxes. While some people loved the inline time selector, for many others it was cumbersome and slower to use than the wheel-based approach....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Juan Werner

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) review

Apple’siPad Pro range comes in two models - a 12.9-inch version and 11-inch version for those that want a bit more “pro” to their tablet experience. The new models promise better performance,Face ID, and a new design among other things as the company looks to blur the lines between how we work on the go and how we keep ourselves entertained. But are they any good, have they benefited from the refresh, and can they reallyreplace your laptop?...

June 25, 2025 · 15 min · 3016 words · Brenda Watts

Apple purchased speech recognition firm Novauris last year to bolster Siri team

Just a day after Microsoft unveiled itsdigital assistant ‘Cortana’to rave reviews, news has surfaced that Apple has been making moves to bring its own assistant up to speed. TechCrunch is reporting this morning that the Cupertino company has purchased speech recognition firm Novauris, and the group is now working on the Siri team. Novauris is highly-regarded in the world of speech recognition. Founded in March 2002 by well-known speech researchers and exDragon Systemsengineers, the firm’s technology is used in a variety of products by companies like Verizon Wireless, Panasonic, Alpine and BMW, and can be operated in both the embedded and server space…...

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Michael Obrien

Apple seeds second public betas of macOS Catalina, tvOS 13 to public testers

Apple has seeded the second public betas of bothmacOS CatalinaandtvOS 13to public testers. macOS Catalina is a major update for Apple and its desktop operating system, bringing with it a variety of new features. That includes a break up of the standard iTunes software, opting to launch three separate apps in its wake: Apple Podcasts, Apple Music, and Apple TV. Apple has already detailed the major changes related to this, which we’veoutlined here....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · James Rogers

ASTD Messi (Yoichi Isagi) – Abilities, Rarity, & How To Upgrade

If you’re a fan of Roblox All Star Tower Defense, you’re always looking for units that will complement your team. It could be anything from their DPS to some cool attack animations that make you want to land a particular hero, but what piqued my interest here was a love of soccer. Naming a unit after the player many argue is the best ever certainly got my attention. So, we ask what abilities Messi (The Egoist), based on the Blue Lock character Isagi Yoichi, has....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Travis Villarreal

Basic And Affordable Android Phones Worth Checking Out In 2023

Basic And Affordable Android Phones Worth Checking Out In 2023 We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is no denying that flagship smartphones often dominate media and consumer attention. This undue attention is understandable, given that these devices often boast cutting-edge features, high-end specifications, and attractive, eye-catching designs. However, it’s important to recognize that affordable, less-flashy smartphones have their own merits and cater to a significant portion of the market that prioritizes practicality, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness over extravagant features....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1384 words · Jeffrey Roth

Best Google Assistant speaker: Nest vs Bose and others

Google Assistantis an excellent voice assistant. It not only brings the power of Google search to the table, but it’s conversational too. LikeAmazon Alexa, Assistant can set alarms, read news briefings, tell you what the weather is like, controlcompatible smart home devicesand play music, among plenty of other features. While you can use Assistant on your phone, a smart speaker brings its smarts out of your pocket and into your home....

June 25, 2025 · 11 min · 2300 words · Olivia Gardner