Are you buying the new iPhone 16E and need to clear out the Apple phone you’re replacing? Knowing how to reset your Apple phone is important: whether you’re selling your old device or making it a hand-me-down for a relative, it’s crucial to make sure everything you put on the device is wiped clean. Here’s
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Apple may be delivering on its promise to add more AI models to Apple Intelligence. The company recently rolled out a backend update with iOS 18.4 that includes coding language for supporting Google Gemini. MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris initially spotted the update on X. The report suggests Apple may be working to integrate the technology
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This week, we’ll kick things off by answering the questions you may have about Obsidian’s new first-person role-playing game Avowed (and if you want more tips to help you get started strong, look no further than this spoiler-free collection of things to know before you start playing). We’ll also help you get rich in Civilization
Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting another sequel from original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. In honor of the series’ 20th anniversary, Nickelodeon announced the franchise’s next series, Avatar: Seven Havens, one of the first releases from Avatar Studios. The new show will center on a young Earthbender who becomes the next Avatar following
Does the price of eggs seem ridiculous right now? The national average for a dozen eggs rose from $4.15 in December to $4.95 by the end of January. The situation has gotten so dire that Waffle House began charging an extra 50 cents per egg. Why are egg prices so high? A major bird flu outbreak has
We’ve been playing quite a bit of Obsidian’s great new first-person RPG Avowed lately, and we have thoughts about the companions who fight by your side during your journey. Also, we share our impressions on Elden Ring Nightreign after spending time with its recent network test, and look at how the internet reacted to the surprising
Home energy monitors are designed to identify how much power your household is using and, more specifically, how you can reduce your power usage to save you money on your monthly utility bills. The primary way a monitor accomplishes its task is by identifying power hogs in your home so you can address your usage
It’s been six years since Suits ended, and since then, the popularity of the legal drama (which premiered on USA Network in 2011) exploded, thanks to streaming. Over a decade later, we’re primed and ready to return to the world of Suits. And this time, Los Angeles is where it’s at. Stephen Amell leads the cast of
This week saw many of the people behind smash hit Marvel Rivals, including the game’s director, get laid off by developer NetEase in a move the company says was made “for organizational reasons and to optimize development efficiency for the game.” Meanwhile Humane, the company behind a $700 AI pin, announced that next week, all
To test portable air conditioners, we heat a climate-controlled room to 92 degrees. After the room reaches 92 degrees, we turn off the heat and turn on the portable AC unit to cool mode, with a medium fan speed and a set temperature of 68 degrees. We run the unit for 2 hours and 30
View details View details View details View details View details View details View details View details SodaStream When you’re jonesing for some fizzy soda, it can be more fun to create your own carbonated beverage at home, and it can be more affordable in the long run than buying soda. Most of the popular soda-making
Today, Marvel Rivals launched its big mid-season update, adding two new characters, a fresh map, and some balance tweaks. But the developer behind the online character shooter also warned PC players to stop using a popular piece of software, as it believes it is “cheating.” Suggested Reading Why This Under-the-Radar AAA Title Is More Than
Spring is almost here. I can practically feel it quietly blossoming between the 25-degree overnight lows and the desperate last flurry of snowflakes coating my driveway this week. Until then, we’re feasting on 2025’s early bounty of games ahead of some heavy hitters that will be rounding out the winter. Advertisement Today, we got a
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is a wonderful single-player RPG featuring large fantasy zones to explore and chatty companions. But that wasn’t always the plan. In fact, it was originally designed as an online game similar to Destiny. Suggested Reading The Week In Games: A Rebirth, A Remake, And A Remaster Off English Suggested Reading According to
Long-time Sega producer Toshihiro Nagoshi left the Sonic publisher in 2021 to form a new studio under Chinese gaming giant NetEase. After establishing the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series as one of the best action-RPG sandboxes around, he had the chance to start up a new team to work on a new franchise. Fans have been
Marvel Rivals has been a huge hit for NetEase. The Chinese publisher recently reported the free-to-play hero shooter had over 40 million players. But the Overwatch clone was almost canceled over the licensing fees the company would owe to Disney for using its popular comic book characters. Suggested Reading Why This Under-the-Radar AAA Title Is
Star of Providence is a bullet hell roguelike shooter that mostly went under the radar when it came to Steam back in 2017. But since then, it’s won over a devoted fan following, including the YouTuber videogamedunkey, who liked it so much he decided to help republish it eight years later under the Bigmode label.
The modders behind the highly anticipated Skyblivion PC mod aren’t concerned that Bethesda might be gearing up to release its very own official Oblivion remake. Instead, the team is just “excited” to finally finish its project and get it in the hands of gamers and Elder Scrolls fans. Suggested Reading What Is Dragonsplague? Dragon’s Dogma 2’s
Apple’s latest budget phone, the iPhone 16E has many of the same features as the iPhone 16. But at a starting price that’s $200 lower, just how many features will you be sacrificing? The $599 iPhone 16E is powered by the same A18 chip as the $799 iPhone 16. It also comes with iOS 18 and Apple
When is the 4 Nations Face-Off final between USA vs. Canada? Thursday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Where to watch Team USA vs. Canada? The game will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN Plus. See more details See more details See more details See at Hulu Carries ESPN for $83
Ne Zha 2, a new Chinese animated movie, has brought in $1.7 billion at the box office and dethroned Pixar’s Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated flick in history. Suggested Reading 10 Creatures We Wanna Ride In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Off English Suggested Reading Released in January, Ne Zha 2 has been
It’s been over four years since Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond in No Time to Die and we still don’t know what the franchise’s future holds or who will take the reins next. That could all start changing fast. Amazon now has full creative control over the blockbuster spy series after hashing out
Many role-playing games are well-known for their sprawling worlds filled with points of interest to discover, and simply walking between all these locations over and over again can be a pretty exhausting affair. Avowed is one such massive RPG, offering dozens of hours of exploration through the gorgeous (though dangerous) Living Lands. But fret no—Avowed
Nearly a decade ago, Brendan Greene’s obsession with battle royales fundamentally reshaped gaming. Now the designer, best known by his online moniker “PlayerUnknown,” is toiling away on a new set of projects that could change much more than that if they’re successful. PUBG: Battlegrounds redefined online gaming. Instead of making PUBG 2, the long-term aim
With the new 6.1-inch iPhone 16E replacing the 4.7-inch iPhone SE, Apple has put the final nail in the coffin for small phones. Modern iPhones can seem large and unwieldy when you need to tap something at the top of the screen. Luckily, there’s a helpful iOS feature called Reachability. With Reachability, you can bring down the
There are a few places in your home that you use daily out of necessity. Constant use makes these areas more susceptible to germs and bacteria. It should be no surprise that your bathroom is one of those places. How often should you clean your bathroom seems to be the big question of debate because are
Sony is firing back in court in the ongoing lawsuit between Bungie and former Marathon director Christopher Barrett. The Bungie veteran sued the studio in late 2024 after he was fired over alleged misconduct. He called the investigation a “sham” in his lawsuit. Now Sony has responded and published some creepy text messages Barrett sent
HBO has announced that The Last of Us’ second season will begin airing on April 13. This will be the first of reportedly multiple seasons telling the story of The Last of Us Part II, the second (and, thus far, final) game in the series of PlayStation blockbusters. Suggested Reading Live Forever in the Universe