Amazing Steam Deck deal slashes 10% off for birthday celebrations

Valve has discounted its Steam Deck handheld games console for the first time since launch. It has knocked 10 per cent off the price of each of the three Steam Deck models as part its first birthday celebrations. The offer will be live until 10am PDT on 01 July 2025 (which also marks the end of the general Steam spring sale). It makes the entry-level Steam Deck, with 64GB of eMMC storage $359....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Kevin Lee

Apple is allegedly testing USB-C iPhones

Publications likeDigiTimesand reliable analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo have been speculating that Apple might transition iPhones to the industry-standard USB-C connector this year, and now Bloomberg has corroborated those claims. From thereport: Apple is testing some versions of this year’s iPhone line that includes a USB-C connector instead of the Lightning port that has been used on iPhones since 2012, indicating that the company plans an eventual switch, according to one of the people....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Carol Campbell

Apple Watch Series 5 teardown treatment reveals bigger battery and more

First, the iPhone 11 Pro got theteardown treatmentfrom the folks at iFixit. Next,the iPhone 11. And now its time for theApple Watch Series 5to go under the (precision) knife. iFixit hasdone it again, this time turning its attention to the newest smartwatch from Apple. Plenty of attention is given to the new smartwatch’s biggest new feature, the always-on display, but the teardown also reveals plenty of other interesting tidbits as usual....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Amy Weaver

Apple's New Invites App Is Another Nail In Facebook's Coffin

Apple’s New Invites App Is Another Nail In Facebook’s Coffin Apple has just launched a new iPhone app that is going to take away one of Facebook’s core appeals, especially among its earliest adopters. The app in question is Invites, and as the name makes it abundantly clear, it lets users create and send invites with a social twist. You can create a digital invitation card for any event of your choice, decorate it, have fun when the humans gather around, and let every participant contribute photos to the shared album....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Jerry Tate

Apple’s “iPod Phone” prototypes had a click wheel that turned into a number pad

Former Apple exec Tony Fadell reflects on how Steve Jobs originally wanted to develop an iPhone by using an iPod as a basis, so the team came up with so-called “iPod iPhone” which used a click wheel that could become a number pad. Good thing Apple never shipped this Frankenstein phone During the early days of iPhone development, Apple approached the project from multiple angles. Never shying away from trying new things, Apple tasked the iPod “Godfather” Tony Fadell and his team with integrating the iconic click wheel....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Tiffany Tanner

Batman v Superman Director Asks 'Who Will Win?' in New Video

Following yesterday’s news thatThe Walking DeadstarLauren Cohanhas joined the cast, Warner Bros. has ramped up their marketing campaign forBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicewith a new video from directorZack Snyderand aposterviaYahoo! Movies, which asks “Who Will Win?” The filmmaker revealed in this video that it’s time for fans to choose a side, asking them to tweet using the hashtags #Batman or #Superman to choose their alliance to these heroes. This epic showdown will hit theaters nationwide March 25....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Jonathan Lopez

Best fitness app subscriptions 2024

There’s no better way reach your New Year’s fitness goals than with anappto schedule exciting workouts and a variety of trainers to keep you motivated. The best fitness apps work on mostAppleandAndroiddevices and can help you get fit by offering various workout types, diet plans, and a community of like-minded people to interact with while tracking your stats to help you improve your performance. Apple Fitness+ Best Peloton bike alternatives: Touchscreens and fitness apps to elevate your cycling experience The best Peloton bike alternatives have huge touchscreen and app compatibility to enjoy famous trails and routes and race other riders....

August 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1931 words · Jacqueline Stewart

Bioware Teases New Trailer for Next Mass Effect

This year’s N7 Day celebrating the Mass Effect franchise revealed a new teaser for the upcoming next game in the franchise. Bioware Teases New Trailer for Next Mass Effect N7 Day celebrated the Mass Effect franchise as how you would expect, with another teaser for the upcoming Mass Effect game. The new teaser featured a mysterious character wearing a futuristic-looking trench coat with their face shrouded by the space helmet....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Kelly Garcia

Bleeding Brakes By Yourself? Here's What You Need To Know

Bleeding Brakes By Yourself? Here’s What You Need To Know We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While it is possible to bleed brakes without assistance, it does make the job more cumbersome, and leaves you open to accidentally introducing even more air into the system, instead of less. There are several steps involved in removing air and old brake fluid from your vehicle’s lines. One of the most reliable methods involves an assistant who presses down on the brake pedal while you’re focused on the bleeder valve located at each wheel....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Nicholas Warner

Can Detective Pikachu Catch Avengers: Endgame at the Box Office?

The past couple of weeks have been all aboutAvengers: Endgameat the box office. In its second weekend of release, the latest from Marvel Studios raked in a mighty impressive $147.3 million, good enough for the second-best second weekend ever, easily giving it the number one spot. But the heroes of the MCU may have to surrender the box office crown this weekend, asDetective Pikachurolls into town, on its way to a potentially big debut....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Michele Peterson

Citadel: Forged With Fire

Indie video game developer Blue Isle Studios, the team behind horror title Slender: The Arrival and action-adventure game Valley, has released its magical open-world RPG/MMOCitadel: Forged With FireontoSteam’s early access program. It’s available now for 19.99 USD and you can check out the launch trailer below: Citadel: Forged With Fire Early Access This massive online sandbox RPG features elements of magic, spellcasting, building, exploring and crafting. Tame mighty beasts, forge alliances, explore uncharted territories or fight for dominance in Citadel: Forged with Fire!...

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Angela Santiago

Coral Island: Tree Planting Festival guide

On Spring 21, all of Coral Island comes together to celebrate the Tree Planting Festival, and this guide will help you complete the event to all its potential. From 8 am to 2 pm, you have the chance on the 21st of Spring to help clear trash and plant new trees. Here’s everything you need to know about this festival. How to complete the Tree Planting Festival in Coral Island This is the second event of Spring, which is after theCherry Blossom Festival....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Brittany Fitzgerald

Dauntless is Available on Nintendo Switch Plus All Versions Update Stormchasers

Phoenix Labs releases Dauntless the monster hunter action-RPG on Nintendo Switch, plus releases the Stormchasers update. Dauntless is Available on Nintendo Switch Plus All Versions Update Stormchasers It was this year when the full version of Dauntless was released by Phoenix Labs on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Today, during the Nintendo Indie World showcase announcements, it was confirmed that it will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This also marks the launch of the game in Japan across all platforms....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Alexa Bates