Some Apple products fail to live up to the hype (the Apple Newton, anyone?) and arguably the biggest disappointment of all has been Siri. When Siri arrived, it heralded a new dawn of how we would interact with our smart devices. Yet, since 2011, when Siri first appeared on theiPhone 4S, the virtual assistant has changed very little, becoming a feature that often remains unused by many iPhone owners. The rise of LLMs such as ChatGPT has also shownSiri to be horribly outdated....

SteelSeries has crafted a range of gaming mice it claims are pro-grade, developed with top esports professionals in order to help you perform to your best. The Prime is the most affordable of this line-up, with the Prime+ and Prime Wireless being the more premium (and therefore more expensive) options. The SteelSeries Prime seemingly ticks a lot of boxes: it’s lightweight, affordable, and intelligently designed with gamer-pleasing specs. But does it cut the mustard?...

The world is buzzing about President Trump’s recently proposed global tariffs, which will make the price of everything from tech to groceries more expensive for the average American consumer. However, what about something like streaming entertainment? After all, aNetflix subscriptionisn’t a tangible good. Certainly your entertainment budget won’t take a hit from this looming economic crisis, right? Tariffs will impact your streaming in two ways. First up, many countries are drawing up plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on American services in response to the initial tariffs proposal, which would makeNetflix immediately more expensivein other countries, which will likely drive down subscriptions in these countries, which means Americans would likely have to pay more so that Netflix can make up for the lost international revenue....

Marioand his friends will eventually reach Terra Flora, a colorful and natural planet, on their quest to save the Sparks. With its colorful appearance, varying heights, and set pieces, Terra Flora looks like a joy to explore, especially with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope’s emphasis on enhancing exploration. TheMario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeTwitter states, “Welcome to Terra Flora, a lush land of perennial prairies, sparkling mineral springs, and the elusive Everbloom Tree!...

Most phones these days are just boring bricks of black, with nothing standout or exciting about their design. And who wants that? The Honor 10 does things differently. With a stunning reflective auora glass rear, it’s the design phone for 2018. People are noticing, too, with over one million units sold in its first week of sale, this is the fashion phone people want to be seen holding. Design like no other “Unique” is a word that’s so often misued....

The Last of Us Part II expands on The Last of Us' formula in numerous vital ways. Chief among them is how players upgrade their Ellie. In the original game, players enhanced Joel by spending a collectible currency on various skills and collecting training manuals to improve crafts. The Last of Us Part II streamlines that process by combining both into one mechanic. InThe Last of Us Part II, players collect Training Manuals (which look like magazines or textbooks) throughout the game that unlock new skill trees....

When theiOS 5 Notification Centerwas unveiled by Scott Forstall at WWDC, the possibility of third party widgets was also teased to developers. Although no public SDK for widgets was announced by Apple,the first, non-Apple widget has been successfully added to Notification Center, thanks to theRedSn0w tethered jailbreakthat recently got updated for iOS 5. DeveloperWillFour20was able to dig into a jailbroken version of the iOS 5 SDK. He uncovered the ability to add his own widget, and he demonstrated it with the above: “Hello World....

US China Policy Is Squeezing EV Consumers — And It’s About To Get Worse The push toward electric vehicles continues to be a rocky one. If you were hoping to get your hands on a cheap EV, it looks like those dreams may be dashed. In May 2024, president Joe Biden announced the tariff rate on electric vehicles produced in China wouldincrease from 25% to 100%. The White House says this is to protect American manufacturers from China’s trade practices....

Quick Links WithThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’s remaster now available to play, you might be picking it up for the first time, or you could be revisiting an old favorite after not touching it for years. One of the first choices you need to make when you start the game is which class you want to play. Just like most games, classes aren’t created equal, and some are going to be better choices than others depending on how you want to approach combat....

Blox Fruits is one of the biggest premium quality experiences on the Roblox platform, taking its inspiration from the One Piece Manga series. You’ll be training up to sail the seas and explore the lands in this ARPG, fighting tough enemies and powerful bosses. One of the key ways to do damage in the game is using Blox Fruits, and unwanted Fruits are also great for trading. So, what is a good offer for Buddha Human Blox Fruits?...

You drop off your phone or tablet at a local repair shop and expect to pick it up the next day. But those technicians behind the counter may be peeking into more than just your device’s problem spots, using their know-how to access sensitive information. Smartphone makers, includingSamsung, have started to respond to the threat these peeping toms pose by creating a secure Repair Mode setting that people can activate on their phones before sending them in for service....

One part of Apple’siPhone 4S announcementthat perhaps isn’t getting all that much talk time (see what I did there?) is the new, redesigned antenna system. That’s particularly interesting considering how eager everyone was so talk about it, back when the iPhone 4 was suffering from the good ol’ AntennaGate debacle! So, what’s so new about Apple’s latest redesign of something that most phone manufacturers never even talk about at all?...

EA FC 24 Showdown Series is going to be the next special set of cards in Ultimate Team, and it will directly replace the ongoing FC Fantasy promo. This has now been confirmed by EA Sports, as a new Ultimate Team loading screen has now appeared in game. Here’s when EA FC 24 Showdown Series will begin. When is the EA FC 24 Showdown Series Release Date? The EA FC 24 Showdown Series goes live on July 09, 2025....