Simulate iPhone X-like swipe gestures on unsupported handsets with HomeGesture

TheiPhone Xdoesn’t have a Home button like traditional iPhones do. Instead,Applehas users swiping up from the bottom of the display to leave applications and unlock the handset. But even if you’re still rocking a traditional Home button-equipped iPhone, you’re able to take advantage of a new freejailbreak tweakdubbedHomeGestureby iOS developerMidnightChipsto simulate the iPhone X-like swipe gestures on unsupported devices. Indeed, installing this tweak lets you bypass the Home button entirely, allowing users of the iPhone 8 and earlier to swipe up from the bottom of the display to close apps and access their locked device....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Ryan Monroe

SlideWriter now available for iPad via the App Store

SlideWriter has landed on the iPad with a souped up virtual keyboard that takes cues from a concept video gone viral. It’s a note taking app which makes it easier to edit text by simply sliding your finger above the keyboard to quickly move the cursor. But hold your horses, it’s not exactly what you’ve been hoping for… SlideWriter is a writing app that seems to exist for the sole purpose of capitalizing on the popularity of an awesomeiOS keyboard concept by Daniel Hooper....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Ryan Boone

The five things you need to do before selling your old TV

So much work goes into finding the right newsmart TVto bring into your space, with myriad decisions needing to be made about a range of specs and features. However, for all the concerns about getting a new model, whether you’re thinking about OLED, 8K, or somethingtrendy, some attention should also be paid to getting rid of an old one, too. There are certain steps you must be sure to take if you’re getting rid of a TV knowing it will be used by someone else....

August 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1235 words · Ashley Rodriguez

The Flash Movie Has a Lot of DC Characters, Restarts DCEU Without Forgetting Anything

The filmmakers behindThe Flash moviehave dished some new details on the project during day 2 ofDC Fandome. The second part of DC’s massive online event is happening today and a Q&A with director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and star Ezra Miller was released. During the virtual panel, they pulled back the curtain on the long-awaited solo flick, which will feature lots of DC characters and restarts everything. The movie has been in the works for averylong time but finally seems to be coming together....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Daniel Walker

The GoPro Camera Control app is now available for Garmin watches

Garmin devices are already extremely capable with plenty of features, but those features are typically relegated to the Garmin ecosystem itself and not much more. There’s not much you can control from your Garmin watch outside of theGarmin ecosystem. The company aims to change that, though, and it has announced the new option to make premium app purchases in the Connect IQ store usingGarmin Pay. Until now, developers were only able to monetize their apps through what Garmin called “external methods....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Margaret Larson

This is what the launch of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro tells us about the future of smartphones

Huawei has announced the Mate 60 Pro in China. That probably doesn’t interest you at all, following Huawei’s fall from popularity after the 2019 ban on the company. Huawei still sells devices outside China, but without access to Google certification for Android, its phones are not a popular choice for customers. But the announcement of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro should interest you if you’re a smartphone fan, or if you like to follow the trends in technology....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Matthew Adams

Two new “Made by Google” smartphones to be unveiled on October 4

Google earlier this week posted a video on YouTube that strongly hints at plans to launch a pair of brand new smartphones at a media event scheduled for October 4. According to web reports, Google will no longer market its own phones under the Nexus brand and is instead going to advertise them as Pixel-branded phones, indicating a break from the past six years of flagship Nexus devices. The Pixel is Google’s Chromebook notebook with a Retina-class display which has beenselling since 2013....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Joshua Davis

Unlocking Friendship: A Comprehensive Guide to Befriending Linus in Stardew Valley

Quick Links Updated on March 30th, 2024 to include additions and reflect changes from update 1.6. Embarking on the quest to befriend Linus inStardew Valleyrequires patience, empathy, a keen understanding of his unique circumstances, and a profound appreciation for his challenges. Residing in the modest tent nestled west of the Mines, Linus inhabits a world of solitude, feeling estranged and misunderstood by most of Pelican Town’s villagers. His emotional encounters with vandalism and isolation during festivals serve as poignant reminders of his yearning for acceptance and belonging....

August 24, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Sarah Harrison

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Open Beta Live, Pre-Order Details Revealed

SEGA fans have been eating well as of late, as the publisher had multiple showcases during The Game Awards 2024, including a teaser for a new Virtua Fighter title. For now, though, you’ll have to make do withVirtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, a brand new version of Virtua Fighter 5 that brings the title to PC for the first time with rollback netcode, 4K support, and enhanced visuals. It’s available to pre-order on Steam, but you can get in on the action right now thanks to the Virtua Fighter 5 R....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Tammy Velez

What is Nintendo Switch Cloud Streaming and how does it work?

TheNintendo Switchis a unique games console that can be used both at home on a TV and on your travels thanks to its built-in display. However, portability comes at a cost - its mobile tech isn’t quite as powerful as the hardware found in other games machines, not least theXbox Series X/SandPlayStation 5. That has resulted in some big name games exhibiting compromises when ported across, with many others not being released on the format at all....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Karen Murray

What is Samsung One UI and how will it change Galaxy phones?

Samsung’s first foldable smartphone got all the attention at its SDC 2018 developer conference, but the company made some other interesting announcements during the show, including something it called One UI. It’s basically Samsung’s new skin overlay for its Android smartphones. We’ll need a deeper dive before knowing all the little differences in One UI compared to its predecessor, but here’s what we know so far. What is One UI? Samsung’s new interface design for its mobile devices is One UI....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Julie Thomas

What's new on Disney+ and Hulu in August 2024 (and what's leaving)?

Long gone are the days when August meant another month of reurns while networks waited until September to bring forth new shows and premieres. Instead, a new month heralds more content coming to your favorite streaming services (and a few titles that are leaving).Disney+andHuluare welcoming a slew of titles, including recent theatrical releases, old movies, long-running reality shows, and some much-anticipated original stories. Sure, the list might not be as long and compelling as some other months during the year, but there is plenty worth checking out and investing in throughout August....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Bradley Washington

Where to stream live election results for free

However, if you don’t have access to any of these options, there are some free streaming choices that will have the exact same up-to-the-second coverage of the election results as well for the low cost of nothing at all. Netflix ditches most of its interactive shows, but Bandersnatch lives on On December 1st, Netflix will be removing most of its interactive specials as the company refocuses its efforts elsewhere. 1The Roku Channel Stream all major news organizations free with or without a Roku device The Roku Channel The Roku Channelwill have live streaming election night coverage from most major news organizations, including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Shawn Ruiz