Since learning that Apple’s software development kit now includes anew MapKit frameworkfor tvOS, I’ve been eagerly awaiting to see what Apple TV developers are going to do with it. I salivated at the prospect of Apple Maps on a big screen telly because it sounded too good to be true. Even better, Apple’s SDK supports advanced features like map annotations, adding overlays and performing reverse-geocoding lookups to determine placemark information for map coordinates,among other features....

We are headed into another round of wallpapers for theWallpapers of the Weeksection. The section continues to evolve with input from readers in the comment section, proving there is a changing lifestyle to the wallpapers posted on the site. Like most weeks, I want to remind everyone, sharing wallpapers is a great way to help project the section and give your own input. I get emails every week with great wallpapers and some of them make the post!...

Not every JRPG needs to be a high-stakes saga about saving the world. Sometimes, the most memorable journeys are the ones spent quietly fishing by a lake, tending a field of crops, or simply walking through a town while a gentle piano tune plays in the background.Cozy JRPGsaren’t just about comfort. They’re about slowing down, soaking in the details, and falling in love with a world that doesn’t rush to throw you into battle....

What Can A Smart Monitor Do & Is It Worth Buying Over A Regular One? The way a typical computer monitor works is simple. You connect to a PC or laptop, and it acts as a display for your computer. You can evenuse multiple monitorstogether to improve productivity. However, once you disconnect your computer, the monitor on its own isn’t very useful. Sure, you canuse a monitor as a smart TV, but that requires additional hardware such as a streaming stick, a remote control, speakers, and more....

What Is Powerwash On Chromebook (And How Do You Use It)? Chromebooks are hearty little PCs, great for both casual use and, with a bit of tinkering, some developmental discoveries and opportunities forhomebrew computing. However, just like other major computer models, they may occasionally run into some sort of software issue. Maybe your programs are loading slower than they should be, maybe you can’t seem to run a game that should work, or maybe vital systems and settings absolutely refuse to start up at all....

Why Do Roads In England Have Zig-Zag Lines? As anyone who takes a driver’s ed course or has passed the licensing exam knows, the white and yellow lines on every road have meaning, and knowing how to read them is a hallmark of safe driving. They indicate which direction traffic is moving and how many lanes are going that way, when it’s safe to pass and change lanes, the edge of the pavement, and more....

Season 5 of the Call of Duty: DMZ is around the corner, and along with plenty of fresh content across all the Warzone 2 modes, players may be wondering if another reset is on the way. Resets have happened in the past, and to ensure you’re prepared for the latest season in the DMZ, I’ll outline when the next wipe could happen. Will there be a Reset for DMZ in Season 5?...

Are you sick and tired of serving as a guinea pig for Apple’s flawed software engineering (we’re looking at you, Podcasts)? If so, then you’ll be surprised to learn that App Store now finally permits people to rate and review preinstalled Apple apps for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Rate and review Apple’s stock apps on App Store As of iOS 10, Apple lets folks remove non-crucial apps that come preinstalled on iPhones and iPads....

One of the amazing things about the James Webb Space Telescope is the level of detail it is able to capture of very distant objects — but it can be hard to picture what that means when the distances being considered are so large. Now, a new visualization gives a feel of just how detailed the data from the telescope is, by showing how it’s possible to start with a stunning view of thousands of galaxies and zoom closer and closer in until you reach just one....

Photographs have had the potential to be manipulated since the darkroom ages, but AI gives anyone the technical skills to manipulate an image or generate one from a blank canvas. The first AI-generation software produced graphics that were more laugh-worthy than realistic, but as technology advances, determining what’s real and what’s not no longer as easy as a quick glance. The same software that impresses inside thePixel 9 ReimagineandX’s Groksimultaneously creates a fear that much of the content we see may soon be more artificial than real....

2025 Chevrolet Trax Review: Why Clever Buyers Skip Activ And Focus On Price The used car market may finally be settling, after a pandemic’s worth of inflated prices, but what choices are there if your need for “brand new off the lot” is butting up against budget? The Chevrolet Trax recently returned to dealerships inmassively-changed second generation form, dropping the toy town look in favor of something easily mistaken for a far more expensive SUV at first glance....

If you’re rich enough, there’s virtually no limit to what businesses will sell you. Mansions andsports carsare just the start – you can buy a small island, a private jet, atrip into space, or a yacht with its own crew and helipad. In the electronics realm, you can buy gold-plated and diamond-encrusted smartphones, or speaker systems so powerful that they’d burst your eardrums if you actually took advantage of them....

5 Of The Best Engines You Can Get In A New Car Most new car buyers prioritize safety features, fuel economy, and build quality over the MSRP and design. But for hardcore car enthusiasts, what’s under the hood matters most next to the design and the vehicle model’s lineage. There’s a reason why South Korean automaker Hyundai is prepping its incoming Ioniq 5 N, the race-prepped variant of the angularIoniq 5 EV crossover, with a slew of internal combustion-inspired components like virtual jet fighter sounds and an innovative one-speed transmission with virtual gears: To make EVs as engaging to drive as their gasoline-fed grandparents....