Report: iPod touch upgrade to include new colors, GPS and enhanced camera

Not all of today’s news centers on Apple’s much-awaited next-gen iPhone. The iPod touch, seen as the ‘gateway drug’ for the iPhone, is alsoexpected to debutwith a wider palette of colors, global positioning and a better camera. Indeed, one analyst is calling the2012 iPod touchthe “biggest upgrade ever.” According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the most noticeable change will be an expanded choice of colors beyond the current black or white....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Karen Rivas

Reviews of the Kindle Fire Start Coming In

For over a year and half, the iPad has undoubtedly been the king of all tablets. With virtually no competition, it wasn’t too hard for Apple’s tablet to eat a large chunk of the market in a space where no one else seems to get it. Enter Amazon and the Kindle Fire, a tablet running a version of Android completely tailored to Amazon’s needs, so much so that it doesn’t have anything to pinpoint it as an Android device but the OS name....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Wayne Fleming

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch details dump reveals free $299 headphones and more

There has been so much written about theSamsung Galaxy Note 9already that you’d think that nothing more can be revealed ahead ofUnpacked on Thursday. TheSamsung Galaxy Watchtoo. However, Reddit userWan997has managed to unveil a few more alleged details ahead of both devices' unveiling. He claims to have ties to a “Samsung national trainer” in the US and therefore has some information not generally shared elsewhere. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, he posts, will be available (in the States, at least) with a choice of either a Fortnite gaming package or AKG wireless noise cancelling headphones (worth $299)....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Scott Rojas

Scarlet Nexus review: Of mind and mettle

There’s no mistaking Scarlet Nexus for anything other than a Japanese role-playing game (colloquially known as a JRPG): its immaculate anime-style visuals are a dead giveaway. But when you play it, it doesn’t feel like the average JRPG. Although it has all the requisite levelling-up elements of an RPG, it’s an action game above all, eschewing the turn-based systems that JRPGs often have, which begs broad comparisons with games likeDevil May CryandBayonetta....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Richard Miller

Scribblenauts Unlimited now available on iOS

The hit puzzle adventure gameScribblenauts Unlimitedhas just launched in the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Join Maxwell and his cohorts as they traverse complex landscapes and summon the most unusual items they can imagine. Scribblenauts Unlimited first appeared on Nintendo’s 3DS and Wii U in 2012. Because of the open-world style exploration, it moved over to PC where it gained popularity on Steam. This iOS (and Android, if you’re interested) version is the first time the game has been released on a new mobile platform since its launch....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Tiffany Davis

She-Hulk Comic Writer Dan Slott Sets the Record Straight On the TV Series’ Accuracy

Since the premiere of Marvel’sShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, there has not been a shortage of discussion surrounding the witty superhero miniseries. Despite critics offering mixed-to-favorable reviews – particularly praising Tatiana Maslany’s performance as Jennifer Walters – viewers continue to double down on their gripes with the show.Several points of contention have made their way to social media discourse throughout the months ranging from thecreator’s choice to choose a comedic tonal directionto the quality of the show’s visual effects for Jen’s almost seven-foot-tall jade alter ego....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Kevin Callahan

SlashGear Week In Review: Week 2 2009

SlashGear Week In Review: Week 2 2009 We kicked off the week with our yearly visit to Macworld, finding a slightly subdued show floor but plenty of excitement about Apple’s final keynote address at the conference. Anticipation was high, with several new products expected to launch; instead, however, the only hardware news was a17-inch unibody MacBook Pro. No Mac mini update, no iPhone nano, no new iMac, and certainly no new iTouch tablet....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Philip Espinoza

SteelSeries has shrunk its fan-favourite Apex Pro keyboard into a 60% form-factor

The SteelSeries Apex keyboards have been solid favourites among gamers and reviewers alike. Now the company has made the Apex Pro smaller, faster and more adjustable. The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini and Apex Pro Mini Wireless are two new keyboards aimed to give you more space on your desk but still pack a mighty punch. SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – World’s Fastest Keyboard – Adjustable Actuation – Compact 60% Form Factor – RGB – PBT Keycaps – Bluetooth 5....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · David Spencer

Super Mario Run requires a persistent Internet connection to prevent piracy

Super Mario Run, Nintendo’s eagerly awaited platformer optimized for one-handed gameplay, requires a persistent Internet connection to play in order to prevent piracy, Mario’s creator Shigeru Miyamoto hasconfirmedto Mashable. Actually, the security element is one of the reasons Nintendo decided to go with the iOS platform first before releasing Super Mario Run on Android. Here’s what he said: This is just—based on the current development environment—a requirement that’s been built into the game to support security and the fact that the three different modes are connecting to the network and interacting with one another....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Andrew Mills

The Ascent Best Builds: Whirlwind Warrior Build (Pure Melee)

The Ascent Best Builds: Whirlwind Warrior Build (Pure Melee)– In this The Ascent Build Guide, I’m going to show you myWhirlwind Warrior Build, which uses two melee weapons to slice and crush enemies into shreds. I’ll share the Skills and Attributes you should focus on, the Augmentations you’ll pair with these, and the Tactical Gear, Weapons, and Armor that work well for thisBuild. If you’ve been looking for a way to utilize new melee weapons from the Cyber Heist DLC while swiftly darting in and out of combat to obliterate enemies with ease, then this guide is for you....

July 28, 2025 · 10 min · 1948 words · Michael Williams

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: How to Defeat Ganon

Quick Links When it comes toThe Legend of Zeldaseries, there isn’t a title (exceptSkyward Sword) that has Ganondorf (Ganon) as the main antagonist. While the Demon King has had different iterations over the span of the series, his presence always leads to a sense of power and evil. InEchoes of Wisdom, we see the true form of Ganondorf, as he is a huge and powerful boar-like demon. The Prince of Darkness is a boss that you’ll have to face two times throughout the game, so here is what you should know to prepare for battle....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Shawn Roberts

The Reason Why Astronauts Can't Have Alcohol In Space

The Reason Why Astronauts Can’t Have Alcohol In Space Many people of legal drinking age like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage from time to time, whether it’s to celebrate a special occasion or unwind after a long day at work. But if that long day at work involves being an astronaut on theInternational Space Station… alcohol is off limits. From a practical perspective, it makes sense. The world’s respective space agencies don’t want their highly trained employees going on a bender and messing up a vitalspace experimentor damaging any multi-million dollar equipment....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Alex Barber

The Sexy Sony Ericsson Z610

The Sexy Sony Ericsson Z610 Sony Ericsson’s new-mirrored finish 3G cell phone, with a super cool OLED screen on the front is by far the sexiest I’ve seen in the past couple of weeks. TheZ610doesn’t have much for features, but the design does help it stand out from the sea of mobile phones on the market. The Picture Blog application is a nice add-on, allowing you to share pictures taken from its 2....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Hannah Garner