A privacy-centric Pixel Tablet without Google Services now exists

Murena, a mobile hardware and cloud services company with a privacy-first mandate, has just released a brand-new product: the Murena Pixel Tablet. Unlike the standardGoogle Pixel Tablet, whichwas first releasedin June 2023, this new Murena version ships entirely without pre-installedGoogleapps or services. In fact, the device arrives with anAndroid-based operating system known as/e/OS, which is open-source and related to the privacy-centricLineageOS. 5 Pixel Tablet features that make me wonder how I managed before A tablet made with AI and smart home integrations – you couldn’t ask for more, but Google delivers yet again....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Haley Perkins

Amazon announces new line of smart TVs for US and Canada

After a brief series ofrumours, Amazon today hasannouncedthat the company will be selling their own lineup of custom 4K smart TVs made in collaboration with Pioneer and Toshiba featuring built-in Alexa and Fire TV software. The television sets will initially only come from Pioneer in rather small 43 inch and 50 inch sizes, however, a more premium line of Amazon TVs produced by Toshiba slated for launch in mid-2022 should arrive in more standard 55 inch, 65 inch and 75 inch offerings....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Michael Mora

Another leaked schematics reaffirms dual-camera as iPhone 7 Plus exclusive

Differences between the 4.7-inch iPhone 6/6s and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus are mostly confined to screen size, battery and optical image stabilization on the bigger model. With the next iPhone, this imaging gap between the regular-sized model and its 5.5-inch brethren is expected to widen by a significant margin. Purported iPhone 7 technical drawingdiscoveredon Chinese forum Baidu by Italian-language HDBlog serves as yet another indication that the flagship iPhone 7 Plus model will be exclusively outfitted with a rumored dual-camera system, leaving the regular-sized iPhone 7 model with modest photography improvements stemming from a larger camera package....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · John Skinner

Apple applauds Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage

Normally, the words ‘Apple applauds’ and ‘Supreme Court’ don’t go together. The Cupertino company isn’t on the greatest terms with the US government at the moment, what with the wholetax evasion thingand theongoing e-book trial. But today is a different story. In a pair of 5-4 decisions this morning, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex couples in two major cases, effectively allowing federal benefits for gay couples. And Apple says it applauds the ruling…...

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Dustin Smith

Apple might launch its Vision Pro headset in February

Apple’s Vision Pro headset, initially announced for an “early next year” release, might hit the shelves sooner than expected. According toBloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the launch could happen as early as February 2024. He thinks Apple might skip a big launch event, which makes sense for the premium Vision Pro, given it’ll likely be available in limited supply. Launching this product is still no small feat. Beyond manufacturing and production logistics at scale, it would involve training Apple Store staff to be able to help customers with everything from getting started to adjusting the fit and sorting out prescription lenses....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Rhonda Gibson

Apple rules the skies: 84% of in-flight Internet use comes from iDevices

In-flight Wi-Fi provider GoGo yesterday released an interesting infographic based on its real-world data on what devices passengers are using to access its service and what they are doing online. Apple’s iPhones and iPads dominated 2012 with a commanding 84 percent share, which sounds about right even if the figure is a bit higher than Apple’s other web usage stats. Android is gaining some ground in the air, so to speak, and in 2012 accounted for sixteen percent of in-flight Internet use, sharply up over just 3....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Mark Hughes

Atelier Ryza Announced for PS4, Set to have More Realistic Graphics Plus Combat System Overhaul

A new trailer has been revealed for theAtelierfranchise, Atelier Ryza. This title will come with improved graphics and a battle system overhaul. Atelier Ryza Announced for PS4, Set to have More Realistic Graphics Plus Combat System Overhaul The Dengeki Playstation magazine has unveiled the latest entry for the long running Atelier series,Atelier Ryza: The Queen of Eternal Darknessand the Secret Hideout. The game is set to launch in Japan this fall on PS4 but no news of other platforms as of yet or international release....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Johnny Harvey

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Astarion Build

Quick Links Astarion stands out as the enigmatic vampire companion inBaldur’s Gate 3, imbued with an undying existence and a relentless craving for blood. Despite the shadows that linger over his essence, Astarion’s allure and shrewdness render him a valuable ally amidst the tumultuous realm of Baldur’s Gate. With a history shrouded in secrecy and allegiances that are as unpredictable as the wind, Astarion’s path is strewn with unexpected developments and revelations, ensuring a captivating journey as you delve into the enigmas that cloak him....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · David Hickman

Best Karakuri upgrades in Wild Hearts

Wild Heartscontains a plethora ofrefreshing mechanicsif you’re tired of the “simple” ones inMonster Hunter. One of the best mechanics in the game is the Karakuri system, which basically allows you to conjure towers or walls to aid you in battle. Each one has varying uses, depending on the weapon you have equipped. But considering all of them can be upgraded, which ones are the best? In this article, we’ll talk about the best Karakuri upgrades inWild Hearts....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Patrick Rodriguez

Bionic Bay Proves Physics-Based Platformers Can Not Only Entice But Evolve

“Well, clearly there’s still a market for it. Why else would it exist?” One of the more common responses you’re bound to hear – be it coming out of one’s own mouth or someone else’s – in reaction to seeing a game so obviously (blatantly in spots) taking not-so-subtle cues from memorable hits of previous. Unnecessary it may be to make such a remark when it comes to the craze of roguelites, Metroidvanias, survival games, and as it now has become apparent, card-based deck-builders of varying intentions....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · James Villanueva

Bluetti EP500Pro now officially available in the UK

In March 2021, a new renewable energy company named Bluetti launched the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its 3000 Watt battery, the Bluetti EP500Pro. The battery product targeted the solar energy storage market, especially for daily home usage, making it one of the first solar energy storage companies to target direct consumers instead of large corporations. The crowdfunding campaign was a huge success, and it raised over 4 million pounds....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Mary Bender

Capcom Shipped 2 Million Copies of Resident Evil in the First 5 Days

Capcom gains huge success with their latest entry in the RE franchise, Resident Evil 3 Remake gaining 2 million copies shipped in the first five days. Capcom Shipped 2 Million Copies of Resident Evil in the First 5 Days Resident Evil 3 Remake released this month and in the first five days shipped 2 million copies digitally and physically. The survival horror released on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Kimberly Moran

Cassette Beasts Brings a Fresh Twist on Monster-Raising to Switch, Xbox Game Pass

Cassette Beasts dropped in April for the PC and weabsolutelyloved it - now it’s hit consoles too! This blend of 3D adventure and Pokemon-style monster-raising has some interesting twists on the familiar tropes. It’s a rare terat to find a game that takes an existing formula and tries new things with it, but the usage of a cassette in the town to merge people with the animals and form creatures for battles is a great one and leads to a lot of fun interactions....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jaclyn Nash