The New Yamaha R9 Is Here: Key Features, Specs, And Pricing Details

The New Yamaha R9 Is Here: Key Features, Specs, And Pricing Details For a while now, all we’ve been able to do when it comes to the Yamaha R9 is speculate. Yamahakilled off the R6, one of its most legendary sports bikes,a few years back and theR1 is likely on the chopping blocksoon, so we’ve all been guessing as to what will fill the epic sport bike-sized hole in Yamaha’s lineup....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · John Noble

These Google Maps tricks help me always figure out where I'm going

Navigating with directional software is primarily designed for those driving cars. If you haveAndroid AutoorApple CarPlayin your car, you can easily see your route on the car’s infotainment system and better visualize the turns and what’s upcoming. If not, you probably have your phone shouting directions to you from the cupholder. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing – as long as you have the right settings on. It’s far from ideal when your map app is shouting, “In 600 feet, turn right,” especially if you’ve never measured 600 feet in your life (like me) and have no idea if you’re about to miss your turn....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Gregory Torres

Things 3.4 brings URL linking scheme, powerful automation & handover from other apps

German developer Cultured Code today releasedThings 3 .4 for iPhone, iPad, Apple WatchandMac, bringing several new productivity features to the popular to-do app, including an expansive new URL scheme for linking, powerful automation and handover from other apps. Linking to Things Made possible by Culture Code’s brand new URLs that start with “things:”, these links can reference a to-do or list in Things and can be used to jump to a particular point in Things from other apps....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Lori Bush

Timothy Olyphant’s 'Deadwood' Deserves a Rewatch 20 Years Later

Widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, the star-studded 2004 Western crime dramaDeadwoodtouts a top-tier ensemble cast led by Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, and Jim Beaver, with the sweeping series taking place in the lawless mining town in 1876 where former Marshal-turned-hardware store owner Seth Bullock finds himself at odds with the scheming saloon owner Al Swearengen. Featuring a winning blend of historical and fictional elements,the smash hit seriesran from 2004 to 2006, garnering universal acclaim before being shockingly canceled after three seasons....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Donna Vargas

Toshiba REGZA HDTVs With Integrated HDD Or USB Storage Outed

Toshiba REGZA HDTVs With Integrated HDD Or USB Storage Outed Toshiba Japan have updated their REGZA HDTV range, with select models supporting USB hard-drives or coming with 500GB of storage built-in. The ToshibaREGZA R1 series– made up of 32-, 37- and 42-inch sets – andREGZA H1 series– made up of 32- and 37-inch sets – each have a USB port and Full HD resolution (bar on the 32-inch models, which get 720p support)....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Jessica Stevens

Traveling With An iPhone: My New Zealand Experience

Following an article I wrote about a month ago aboutmy experiencefinding a carrier for my iPhone whiletravelingthrough Australia, I wanted to write a quick post about my experience in New Zealand. As I said in a post earlier last week, internet in Australia sucks big time, whichmakes me miss AT&Tand I was wondering what kind of pay-as-you-go iPhone plan I could get in New Zealand. Prior to flying there, I contacted Chris Rawson, a writer at TUAW whorecently movedto New Zealand to ask him what carrier he would recommend....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Rhonda Gonzalez

Twitter's Latest Acquisition Will Address Annoying Push Notifications

Twitter’s Latest Acquisition Will Address Annoying Push Notifications Social media, just like any other tool, can be beneficial or destructive. Unlike most tools, however, these Internet platforms are designed in a way toget you hooked on them, much to the dismay of parents and many psychologists. It has only been recently that people have become more conscious of the potentially addictive aspects of the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and have demanded that these platforms implementfeatures that will encourage— or even force — users to take a time out once in a while....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Bradley White

Uncharted Movie Teams Mark Wahlberg with Tom Holland

Mark Wahlberg has been cast as Sully in the upcomingUnchartedmovie. The project has Tom Holland on board as the young Nathan Drake. Wahlberg was originally attached to star as Drake in the movie with David O. Russell on board to direct. However, that project never ended up making it past the pre-production stage. And video game fans were left waiting for a new team to take it on. Thankfully, the project is back on track withSpider-Man: Far From Homestar Holland set to play the lead role in the highly anticipated movie....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Derrick Johnson

VLC media player returning to App Store soon

VLCmedia player has had something of a rocky history on the iOS platform, getting pulled from Apple’s mobile platform several times thus far over various licensing issues. Having been absent from iOS for nearly four months, the popular cross-platform media player which renders dozens of non-iOS-friendly video formats will be relaunching on the App Store in the coming days. According to Felix Paul Kuehne, lead developer for VLC for iOS and OS X, the app has already been submitted to Apple for approval and could be heading back to the App Store later this week....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Jose Valdez

What Are ND Camera Filters?

What Are ND Camera Filters? If you are ever planning to shoot photography outside — whether it be a vibrant cityscape orgorgeous landscape— you will want to use a neutral density filter (or ND filter). An ND filter essentially blocks light coming into the lens without altering any colors you’re seeing (hence the “neutral” part of the name). Some newer photographers are not sure when to use an ND filter since it’s often said that light is good to have....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Jeffrey Robertson

What Is An SUV Coupe And Which Car Brands Make Them?

What Is An SUV Coupe And Which Car Brands Make Them? An SUV coupe is essentially a traditional SUV that has a sloping, coupe-style roofline that replaces its standard boxy rear end design. SUV coupes have become an established niche in certain parts of the SUV market, offering a sportier profile that some customers may find more appealing than the traditional squared-off look of an SUV. There are several manufacturers that produce SUV coupes, most of which are sold alongside their traditional SUV siblings made on the same assembly lines....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Elizabeth Hinton

What Is The Top Speed Of The US Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet?

What Is The Top Speed Of The US Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet? The U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy first deployed the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft in 1985 to be a versatile strike fighter on the front lines. The Hornet would serve in the U.S. Navy until 2019. The Super Hornet entered the fleet in 1999, the second major update to the original Hornet. The Super Hornet can reach speeds up to 1,190 miles per hour (MACH 1....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Andrew Allen

Where are the Arbor Buzzards in FFXIV

In Final Fantasy XIV, several quests, hunting logs, and FATEs require you to kill Arbor Buzzards. The small, flying mob resembles an overgrown seagull and is easily identified as it menacingly flaps toward you—that is, if you can find it. Unfortunately, the Arbor Buzzard often eludes players who are not familiar with the beginning zones of Final Fantasy XIV. The primary place to find Arbor Buzzards is inCentral Shroudat map pointsX: 26,Y: 29....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Shelia Dominguez