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Acer makes laptops for normal people who like a good deal. For the most part, anyway. The Swift 7 line is where it branches out. Previous models have given us some of the thinnest and lightest laptops in the world, withbizarre caveats like trackpads that don’t click. After that last version, the 2019/2020 Acer Swift 7 seems positively normal. Its trackpad clicks, it has an 8th Gen Intel processor, it’s still incredibly petite, and has some of the narrowest screen borders you’ll find on any laptop....

Amazon churns out Fire tablets at a great pace; available three sizes, with regular updates, the Fire HD tablet has been a constant of technology for a few years. The offering hasn’t changed hugely over recent years, with minor tweaks defining the different versions, rather than the bigger steps you’ll find on premium tablets like theApple iPad. So is the Fire HD 8 worthy of your interest? Our quick take Fire tablets have always been about value for money, which rings true for the Fire HD 8....

It’s no secret that Apple sees their iPhone and iPod touch products asgamingdevices. Their unique combination of power and portability make them serious contenders in the handheld gaming market. But if you remember back to last fall, major console heavy weight Sony took some shots at Applein a marketing campaign. The popular TV ad referred to an iPhone-like device as “not built for big boy games.” Well it looks as though Apple is planning something for the gaming community to put some points back up on the board....

Following his prediction that Apple will releasetwo iPhone models with OLED screensin 2018, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed the screen sizes he expects them to sport and claims a third LCD-screen iPhone will be launched alongside them. Kuo says Apple will retain the 5.8-inch screen of the currentiPhone X- we’re not sure on a name just yet; iPhone X2 or iPhone XI, perhaps - but adds there will be a larger model with a 6....

The situation with Spider-Man may be getting more heated behind the scenes, as both Disney and Marvel are said to be courtingSpider-Man: Far from Homedirector Jon Watts for future projects. Watts helmed the past two solo outings for the character, which proved to be tremendously successful. Marvel likes to keep talent around and Sony needs every advantage they can get without having the added benefit of being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

What’s a museum without visitors to appreciate it all? InTwo Point Museum, not all guests are created equal, so to speak. Some are only there for specific exhibits. Others show up all the time, but you may need specific displays to keep them happy. All of them can either ensure your museum thrives or drag it to the ground. 10 Games To Play If You Love Two Point Museum If you’ve had your fill of Two Point Museum and are looking for more simulated tycoon fun, we have the games for you!...

The accessory maker Brydge has made a name for itself over the years by creating top-of-the-line keyboard accessories for various Apple-branded iPads. And now it has its first with an integrated trackpad. Wehave knownsince October of last year that Brydge was working on a new iPad keyboard accessory with an integrated trackpad, and now the new accessory is officially official. It’s called thePro+, and we know it will launch soon, as well as pricing....

Darkest Dungeon 2 will receive its second downloadable content, called Inhuman Bondage, this year. Red Hook Studios has confirmed that it will add a new playable character, The Abomination, and a mini-region, The Catacombs. Darkest Dungeon 2 New Character The Abomination is back, and this solitary alchemist joins the roster with a unique battle mechanic that allows him to transform into a terrifying monstrosity, with the risk of stressing out the rest of the party....

In the modern age of gaming, where we as consumers are constantly flooded with title after title, it’s hard to know when something truly special has come along. When games like Destiny 2 and Mass Effect dominate social media, have massive budgets, and seemingly endless marketing, it’s hard to get the word out about games like Salt and Sanctuary, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and of courseDivinity: Original Sin 2. If you haven’t heard of this turn-based RPG from Larian Studios (or it’s precursorDivinity: Original Sin) by now chances are that you’re not going to, and that’s a shame....

Quick Links This is a Dexterity/Strength build that focuses on making archery viable all the way through to endgame (barring some sidebosses) inElden Ring. Your main weapon will be theBlack Bow, which you will use to focus enemies down from a great distance. You’ll need tons of arrows to make this build work, but you can just use regular Arrows for trash mobs (don’t waste anything good on them). For tougher enemies, you’re going to use Serpent Arrows or Bloodbone Arrows (Fletched)....

EU Gives Apple Six Months To Open Up The iPad To Third Party App Stores Eight months ago, the European Commission designated three Apple entities as “Gatekeeper services” to bring them under the purview of the Digital Markets Act (DMA),forcing changes to the App Store. Today, the commission added the iPadOS software to its list, too. In astatement, the commissioners said Apple has six months to make iPadOS DMA compliant in the European Union (EU) or face hefty fines....

Everything Jeep Fans Should Know About The CJ8 ‘Scrambler’ The Jeep brand dates back to World War IIwhen Willys Overland adapted the Quad it built for the U.S. Army into the CJ-2A. Jeep has since passed to Kaiser and AMC, then to Chrysler when it bought American Motors in 1987. Chrysler came under the Stellantis umbrella when Fiat Chrysler and the Peugeot Group joined forces, and the CJ line died with Chrysler’s introduction of the first offour generations of the Wrangler....

Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A New Camera In 2024 Whether you’ve picked up photography as a hobby and are looking to purchase acamera, or you already own a camera but want to upgrade it, there’s a lot you need to consider before making the purchase. Unlike in the past, cameras these days are a lot more than simple point-and-shoot devices. In fact, modern cameras are equipped with features and capabilities that every level of photographer, from the casual hobbyist to a professional, will find helpful....