This is kind of interesting. ABC, a TV network under the Walt Disney umbrella, is set to revolutionize its iPhone and iPad apps this week. It’s going to be adding a new ‘Live’ viewing option to the software, which will [obviously] play live programming. The live stream will work anywhere in a local market—as long as it’s supported— the same way an old-fashioned antenna would. And according to The New York Times, this is the first time that a major broadcaster has turned on this kind of technology…...

For a while tech seemed to be getting cheaper. Bargain phones, affordable all-metal laptops and the like gave the careful buyer something to be happy about. But in the last year a lot of gadgets prices have risen, particularly in the UK. Our quick take The Acer Swift 3 isn’t quite the ultra-bargain the last the last model in this series was. However, it’s still a cracker of a deal when in numerous respects it can match laptops hundreds of pounds more expensive....

Contactless payment methods likeApple PayandGoogle Wallethave made paying for things on the fly much easier and quicker. Now, anew update possibly comingto Google Wallet could expedite the process of setting up a new card even further. According toAndroid Authority, Google is working on a new way for users to add their credit and debit cards to Google Wallet that is more convenient. The publication recently discovered unreleased code in the latest Google Play Services beta that suggests Google is working on adding the ability to add new cards using NFC (near-field communication)....

If you like buying heavilydiscounted goodson apps likeTemuor Shein, you’ll be interested to hear that a new competitor has entered the low-cost shopping arena:Amazon. But, you won’t get the usual fast shipping. Amazon has announced it is launchingHaul, a new low-cost storefront that offers products at cheap prices, with most items being under $10. Haul is now available in beta on the Amazon shopping app for U.S. customers only. Most of the items originate from China, with an expected shipping time of around two weeks, a departure compared to Amazon’s usual fast shipping....

Angry Miao Cyberblade Review: Peak Gamer Wooing With Serious Substance We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do you get if you ask gaming peripheral engineers to go overboard, but in a breathtakingly innovative fashion? You get Angry Miao. The Chinese company is the epitome of gamer-pleasing over-engineering, but that’s somewhat the whole point of such aesthetics, I’d say. The Angry Miao Cyberblade is the company’s first set of TWS earbuds, and they have a look that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before....

Apple CanadaannouncedMonday that its specialized data-collection vehicles will be starting surveying the country beginning this summer. The press releases cites Apple’s notice in local newspapers informing the Canadians about the scope of the effort and ensuring them that their privacy won’t be breached. Beginning in May, Apple Maps will be driving across Canada throughout the summer. We’ll be capturing road details, signage and landmarks — all to make the most accurate and useful Maps experience possible....

Obsidian Entertainment is well known for their deep and impactful RPGs over the years. Starting off withStar Wars Knight of the Old Republic II, they made quite the first impression and went on to be known for creating sequels to games that outshined their predecessors. Over the last decade, they have been exploring more new IPs such asPillars of Eternity,The Outer WorldsandGroundedto varying success, but their latest entry,Avowed, looks to turn everything on their heads....

Quick Links Voice assistants are a vital part of every smart home. They are indispensable not only to set up and operate all your smart appliances, but are also fun to interact with. Of course, they allow you to quickly search for important information or quirky bits of trivia, but they can also entertain you with some witty responses and banter. Google Assistant - like its rivalsAmazon AlexaandApple’s Siri- is full of funny one-liners and hilarious responses to pop-culture references....

When the destiny of the planet is endangered, only one legendary team is brave enough to engage: thePower Rangers. In addition to being one of the cheesiest children’s shows of all time, it is also one of the most loved. After appearing on television for more than 30 years,Power Rangers, created by Haim Saban and based on the Japanese tokusatsu seriesSuper Sentai, has become a cultural phenomenon that transcends the passing of time, space, and nostalgia....

Arguably, your speakers are the most important bit of hardware inyour record playersetup. Without them, your turntable will sit in silence and act as nothing but a piece of furniture, albeit a rather cool-looking one. The best record player speakers will help you achieve a vinyl aficionado’s ultimate goal, to listen to music in astounding Hi-Fi detail. Whether you’re looking for ultra-performingfloorstanding tower speakersor are just dipping your toes into the world of vinyl, choosing the best speakers is of utmost importance....

Blizzard Entertainment has treated World of Warcraft enthusiasts to an journey down memory lane with their latest YouTube release, the “Year of Warcraft” video. The video serves not only as a heartfelt tribute to the iconic game but also as a celebration of the vibrant community that has grown around it. The “Year of Warcraft” video hit differently for me andMatt Hookwho attended our first Blizzcon this year. Seated in row 6 during the Season of Discovery panel, it was peak nerdiness as we celebrated in our gaming saga since WoW’s launch in 2004....

While a big appeal of Survival games is enjoying them with friends, sometimes we just want to enjoy them for ourselves for a bit in an offline single-player mode. While Nightingale features a solo experience, can you jump on it without having the online status enforced onto you? Is There an Offline Mode for Nightingale? While the game currently doesn’t feature an offline mode,developers have ensured that this is their current priority....

Having perhaps looked enviously at the stellar response toResident Evil 2a few years ago, EA announced its own top-tier horror remake in the form of Dead Space. It’s proved a smart play, too - this is a remake every bit as detailed and impressive as Capcom’s - except it’s built with new-gen consoles in mind, so can push things even further visually. That makes for a truly superb horror experience that might just have resurrected a franchise....