An overwhelming majority of U.S. retailers are expecting 5G usage in their stores to explode over the next three years as customers look for more of a digital in-store experience, according to a new study conducted byVerizonand market research firm Incisiv. According to the2022 Connected Retail Experience Study, this will drive a rapid increase in 5G adoption in stores, to the point where it could triple by 2024. The study revealed that 93 percent of retailers are expecting in-store phone usage to spike in the next few years....

At this point in time, Amazon makes so manyEcho devices and Alexa-enabled gadgetsthat it’s dizzying. But there’s one we just had to give a try: Echo Flex. We had a specific use-case in mind for this tiny speaker, and honestly, if you’re thinking about getting one of them, you should have an idea of why, where you’d put it, and what for, because each Echo device serves a different purpose, and this one is no different....

Apple is all set to unveil itsnew smartphonenext week, and according to therumor mill, it’s going to be quite the upgrade — larger display, thinner profile, and LTE compatibility are all on the menu. In addition to the new handset, it’ll be interesting to see what Apple does with the rest of its iPhone lineup. A lot of folks think the 3GS ison the way out, but what about the other models?...

iOS 11brings outsupport for person-to-person payments through iMessage. For security purposes, it looks like this handy new feature will require you to verify your identity by snapping a picture of your driver’s license or other photo ID with your iOS device’s camera. Accordingto the latest beta code discovery by Brazilian outlet iHelp.br on Friday (Google Translate), the service may require the user to scan both the front and back of their photo ID....

Are There Any Downsides To AWD Vehicles? Here’s What You Should Know Vehicles have evolved in big and small ways throughout the decades, making them more capable than ever of getting from point A to point B. For instance, many cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road today have embracedall-wheel drive technology — not to be confused with four-wheel drive. For those unfamiliar with how AWD systems work, the gist is that all four wheels are provided differing power levels at any given time, responding to road conditions to prevent slippage....

Chamber of Strategy requires you to complete a chess-like puzzle in Baldur’s Gate 3. Here’s how to solve the puzzle in multiple ways. The Chamber of Strategy is one of the many puzzles inWyrmwaythat you must complete as part of theWyrmwayquest. This puzzle requires your party to solve an ongoing Lanceboard problem, a type of chess that was common in the Forgotten Realms. There are two methods to solve this puzzle and proceed to the next room....

The Persona series has always treated skills in a unique way. While different from its JRPG older sibling,Persona 5 Tacticatakes a slightly more traditional approach to how you will get new skills and abilities. Instead of being tied exclusively to leveling up and fusing your Persona together, this time each of your characters has their own skill trees that you work through. The trees themselves are broken into various categories, including elemental moves, passive buffs, and A Rebellious Resolve that impacts HP, SP, and movement....

WhileBlasphemous 2 was one of my favorite Metroidvanias of 2023, I’ll admit, it was a bit daunting to return to its sprawling map after over a year of not playing it. Much like the original game, theMea CulpaDLC provides no hand-holding for the player as far as where to go, how to begin, and whether or not the newly unexplored areas of the map were actually new areas or spots I happened to miss during my first playthrough....

Boy goes viral for putting $122k car on Christmas list A young boy on TikTok has gone viral after his mom uploaded a video showing that he put a Dodge SRT Hellcat car worth over $122k on his Christmas list. When it comes to high powered cars, the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat are among the most popular since they come with over 600 horsepower from the factory. Dodge is set to discontinue them at the end of 2023, however, andTikTokertheemandiway’s son was sure to add it to the beginning of hisChristmas list....

Can A Tugboat Go Into The Ocean? Here’s How Seaworthy They Are Tugboats are aquatic workhorses, built for power rather than speed,often spraying water while towing shipsto celebrate their arrival. Despite their size,tugboats carry an impressive amount of strength,with powerful engines that allow them to handle heavy loads. While tugboats often operate closer to the coast, can they go further into the ocean and if so, just how seaworthy are they?...

Ever wanted to build up your castle and command your troops? Well, you can now with Control Army! You start out with just one troop under your command as you battle golems and collect resources by chopping down trees. But soon, you’ll be building new keeps and amassing troops as you expand your kingdom, fighting new monsters and claiming new gear. By using the Control Army codes you can find at Pro Game Guides, you will be able to gain free in-game Gold....

The death ofDavid Lynchleft an incredible hole in the world of movies and television that seems impossible to fill. What madethe legendary filmmaker’s passingworse is knowing that he was in the process of piecing together one final possible masterpiece at the time. While we will never get to see this realized, Lynch’s collaborator, cinematographer Peter Deming, recently shared an insight into the project that was to be calledUnrecorded Night. Deming, who collaborated with Lynch onTwin Peaks: The Return,was to reunite with Lynch for what would have probably been one last project for the director, which was reportedly heading to Netflix....

Death Stranding 2: On the Beachhas revealed new details. This time, the PlayStation website has provided a new description of the game, offering a glimpse of what’s to come in the coming months as we await the official announcement. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — A Highly Anticipated Release One of the most anticipated games of 2025 for PS5 players—especially for Hideo Kojima’s fans—isDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach. While there is still no concrete release date, it seems it might be closer than expected....