With the newly-unveiledfourth generation iPadnow on sale in some parts of the globe, the inevitable teardowns have begun. As usual, iFixit was first on scene, and has posted a detailed breakdown of the tablet’s innards. As you might expect, there aren’t many internal differences between the new iPad and the one Apple launched 6 months ago. But it does have a new processor, and a few other changes, so it’s certainly worth taking a look at…...

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand, a new limited edition collection has beenannounced by the company. The 30th Anniversary Collection is comprised of a PS1-inspiredPlayStation 5,PlayStation Portal, DualSense, DualSense Edge, and yes, evena PlayStation 5 Pro. This is easily one of the most broad collections seen across the PS5 generation. Spanning consoles and peripherals, Sony is putting all of its chips on nostalgia. Anecdotally, it’s working as fans are celebrating this nostalgic-infused collection....

The first trailer has now dropped for writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s timely political drama,The Trial of the Chicago 7. Giving us a good look at the star-studded cast, Sorkin’s take on this true story looks like it could well be one of the most gripping movies of the year. As well as penning the script,The Trial of the Chicago 7finds master screenwriterAaron Sorkintaking the director’s chair for only the second time in his career....

This Hidden Windows 11 Feature Enables Better Sound Quality Sound control can be a challenge on Windows platforms. As the default OS for PC users, Windows has to be compatible with a vast number of potentially contradictory peripherals and software plugins, providing seamless integration and easy control. As a free update on a huge number of widely differing setups, Windows 11 in particular has to work hard to balance all of the demands users make....

TikTok prankster banned after walking into stranger’s house in controversial video TikToker SecretMizzy, whose videos of him walking into people’s homes, jumping into their cars, and running away with someone’s dog has left the internet divided, has now been banned from the platform. If you’ve been anywhere across social media in the last few days, you’ve more than likely come across videos of youths jumping into people’s cars andwalking into strangers’ homes while they’re standing outside....

It’s thanks to games like A Hat in Time and to a lesser extent, Yooka-Laylee, why I remain cautiously – and maybe a tad naively – hopeful that 3D platformers can still shine as brightly as they once did in the late-90s/early 2000s. A product of their time and their time only they may be – the unsavory visage of three blocky, polygonal dimensions swept aside by smart level design and an attractive visual style – call it nostalgia for the past, but even amidst the technical limitations that both the N64 and original PlayStation had, you could still appreciate the thought and care placed in the craft of many a game’s levels, stages and worlds alike....

When it comes to smartphones, all the talk is about cameras. No manufacturer is immune from talking-up the prowess of its phone camera, from Apple to ZTE, it’s the part of a phone launch that garners the most attention. Some great things have been achieved too, from lifting elements found in real, proper, cameras and combining in the modern world with processing and artificial intelligence, we’re striding into the future with the best compact and portable cameras we’ve seen - always connected, instantly sharing, optimising themselves in the background....

Toshibahas revealed its top-specTV, the UL7A, complete with edge-lit wide colour gamut HDR 4K panel. But it’s the new Toshiba Connect box that adds a new level of interest, as this USB-connected box integrates Amazon Alexa. Many of the 2018 range of Toshiba tellies already offer Works With Alexa, but the Toshiba Connect device is able to fully integrate the voice assistant into the TV, including for TV specific controls - “Alexa, turn down the volume” and other such commands....

Information Commissioner’s Office has recently published a new code of practice designed to encourage companies to protect children’s privacy more effectively and by default. TheAge Appropriate Design Codeis a new set of 15 standards that online service providers will be expected to follow to better protect young people online. These standards will apply to a wide range of online services including everything from social media to online games and apps, connected toys, streaming services and more....

What Are USB Headers And How Are They Different From USB Ports? If you’re upgrading or building your own PC, you’ll probably find some components inside that are similar in size and shape to USB ports. But those are actually USB headers, and even though they look familiar, they play a completely different role in your system. Knowing what they do can really comes in handy, especially when you’re trying to customize or troubleshoot your setup....

Why The World’s Largest Wooden Ship, The Wyoming, Was A Bad Idea From The Start For almost the entirety of human civilization, large structures like buildings and ships have been constructed primarily out of wood. This makes sense, seeing as it’s a relatively common material that’s sturdy and somewhat easy to source. These days, we continue to frame houses with wood; it’s not typically used to build modern ships unless you’re talking about a specialty ship orsome of the most expensive celebrity yachtsfloating on the water....

Why You Shouldn’t Count Out These Notoriously Ugly Trucks Automotive design history has many highlights, from the stunningfirst-generation Ford Thunderbirdto ourten coolest cars from the 2024 model year. There have been plenty of notable duds, too, like thebefore-its-time Pontiac Aztekand themalformed Youabian Puma. Pickup trucks are not exempt from the latter category, althoughsome pickups that might be repulsive at first glance are sleepers in disguise, hiding features that grow on you as you get to know them better....

Winter Tires Are Being Recalled In The US - How To Tell Check If You’re Impacted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall onwinter tiresfrom the brands Fortuna and Prinx, both of which are sold by Prinx Chengshan Tire North America. Specifically, the Prinx HiCountry and Fortuna Tormenta tires are covered by the recall. So far, the NHTSA notes that 541,632 individual tires are affected. According to the recall, the winter tires don’t provide enough traction and can be dangerous to drive on....