Apple’s Music app is being rebuilt as a fully native app in macOS Monterey 12.2 powered by AppKit, resulting in much snappier performance than the current Catalyst version. HIGHLIGHTS A native Music app surfaces in macOS Monterey 12.2 When Applebroke up iTunes for Mac into highly focused apps, the company used its Catalyst technology to port iPad versions of TV, Music and Podcasts to macOS. But Catalyst leaves a lot to be desired so it isn’t surprising that those apps didn’t feel like good macOS citizens....

Microsoft has taken the wraps off the second generation folding, portable, dual-screen smartphone: the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. And this one has some flagship specs. The device features theSnapdragon 888 processor, 5G support and the iconic dual-screened design that made the first model so intriguing. Plus, it’s a phone. That processor means that its performance matches that of the most powerful Android phones on the market, and means it should have significantly boosted speed over the Snapdragon 855-poweredfirst gen Surface Duo....

Quick Links There are quite a few build options available for weapons inMonster Hunter Wilds. The Sword and Shield, in particular, has various ways you may build around the offensive and defensive capabilities of the weapon. But there is one that enables you to be as aggressive as possible while taking full advantage of the wound lifesteal that the game offers. This is the Sword and Shield lifesteal build. It revolves around creating as many monster wounds as possible while in a fight and breaking them when you are low on health....

The Apple Music spatial audio experience has launched natively in the car for the first time, starting with select Mercedes-Benz vehicles such as the S-Class. Mercedes-Benz integrates Apple Music spatial audio The integration of Apple Music spatial audio with the MBUX infotainment system is available in these five vehicles for customers with an Apple Music subscription: Importantly, this feature is available only if you order your car with the 31-speaker Dolby-Atmos-capable Burmester 3D or 4D sound system....

While I enjoy usingjailbreak tweaksto alter the behavior of my handset to better suit my needs, I also enjoy adding fun and quirky jailbreak tweaks to the mix. Not only can they be conversation starters to get more users into jailbreaking, but they also offer endless entertainment. One of the latest jailbreak tweaks of the fun and quirky variety is one calledOverChargedby iOS developeriosrouter. The name says it all, as this tweak effectively makes it appear as if you’re over-charging your iPhone or iPad when you leave it connected to a power source beyond 100%....

Nintendo today fully revealed the details for their next console, Nintendo Switch 2, including a look at the new hardware features and games coming to the platform. After years of build-up and anticipation, Nintendo finally revealed the successor to the immensely Nintendo Switch console. The hour presentation confirmed that Nintendo Switch 2 will be an iterative console, building upon the success and features of Nintendo Switch. These include reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, an upgraded processor and dock, and a grab bag of features that are commonplace on their competition, including HDR and on-device chat....

Developer Feral InteractiveannouncedMonday that it will be releasing a Mac port of Codemasters’ official game for the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship this coming Thursday, April 6. The game takes advantage of Apple’s new graphics API, Metal, so it should squeeze every bit of power from your Mac’s GPU. It includes various online multiplayer game modes that let you compete against up to 21 players on any of the 21 Grand Prix circuits....

Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire: The Bizarre Engine That Was Ahead Of Its Time The Oldsmobile Jetfire represented one of the relatively lesser-known pioneers of turbocharging, something we take for granted on everything from econoboxes to high-speed dedicated race cars. In fact, it was the first ever turbocharged production car; debuting in April 1962, and beating Chevrolet’s Corvair Spyder to the punch. These daysturbocharging technologyis a well-understood science, with modern turbos capable of producing good, reliable power while maintaining fuel-efficiency without giving the owner any grief....

Virtuos,the studio working on theMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterremake, is also reportedly tasked with givingThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion(2006) byBethesdaa modern makeover. This information has surfaced multiple times, and an official announcement is said to be imminent. The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remake Might Be on the Horizon The profile of Oleksii Moskovchenko, the technical art director at Virtuos Shanghai, mentions that the studio is developing an unannounced remake using Unreal Engine 5 forXbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC....

Ryobi 18V Dethatcher/Aerator: What To Know Before You Buy We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For homeowners with lawns to maintain, you’ll often find yourself with a whole shed full of tools. If the goal is to keep your grass green, you may wind up with theRyobi Dethatcher/Aerator. Priced at $429, it runs on the two18V ONE+batteries, so it goes without saying that the those who will benefit the most from it are those who are already invested in the battery system....

Samsung was one of the first companies to launch true wireless earphones. Initially, that was with the fairly priceyGear Icon X. Those earbuds were supposed to be hi-tech earphones with fitness tracking capabilities. But sadly, the performance and reliability didn’t quite match what was offered by its competitors. AfterApple’s AirPodsbecame popular, Samsung rejigged its approach and came back with theGalaxy Buds: a competitor that was more affordable, with the fitness tracking shenanigans taken out....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Samsung’s current slate of QD-OLED monitors are among thebest gaming monitorsyou can buy, so it’s no surprise that the Odyssey OLED G9 is a great gaming display. What I didn’t expect going into this review is that I’d actually be considering adopting the unique 32:9 aspect ratio that I wrote off for so many years....

Digital wallets are only growing in popularity, and the one you use depends on the phone you use. For example, if you’re a Samsung Galaxy owner, you might be familiar withSamsung Wallet. This app is the endresult of a mergerbetween Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass, and now it’s grown into something better. Samsung Wallet, like its Google and Apple counterparts, lets you load your credit cards, loyalty cards, andeven car keys, so you don’t even need physical objects anymore....