iPhone 15 can't run Apple Intelligence

Your iPhone may only be a few months old, but it may soon be obsolete. AtWWDC 24, Apple announced that it was finally catching up with the rest of the world and getting on board the AI bandwagon. It introduced Apple Intelligence, acollection of AI featuresthat can do everything from making Siri finally useful again, to letting you create your own custom emojis. If you’re excited about trying out Apple Intelligence on yourcurrent iPhone, however, then you may be in for a big disappointment....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Andrea Velasquez

Is the 8Bitdo Micro too small?

Generally, controllers have gotten larger over time. Except for oddities like the Duke, progression of controller size is pretty much a straight line. But, what if you want something small? What if you want something that’s smaller than literally anything else that’s ever come with home consoles? The 8Bitdo Micro is the answer to this exact desire. The controller itself is about the size of a pack of Tic Tacs. A controller that small begs one important question: why?...

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1451 words · Robin Edwards

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) First Look: This Feels Radical

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) First Look: This Feels Radical Lenovo’s latest foldable display device feels like the real deal. Despite the fact that we’ve seen quite a few foldable display devices released to the public over the past few years, they haven’t all passed the smell test. They may have been able to reach their minimum certification requirements, sure, and they may have worked just fine for early adopters, but they haven’t all reached beyond the point of bleeding edge, futuristic tech....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1600 words · Melanie Brown

Like A Rock: The History Behind One Of Chevy Truck's Unforgettable Ad Campaigns With Bob Seger

Like A Rock: The History Behind One Of Chevy Truck’s Unforgettable Ad Campaigns With Bob Seger As a brand, Chevy has gone through a number of slogans. “The Heartbeat of America” conjures up images of VHS tapes and Chevy Monte Carlos and Cavaliers, while the “Find New Roads” slogan of today looks ahead atthe new direction Chevy is going with EVsand more efficient cars. Second to maybe only the Corvette, Chevy’s most recognizable contribution to automobiles in general isthe brand’s line of trucks....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Kimberly Vang

Looping you in: I wanted more from this Microsoft tool

Microsoft Loop is one of thoseMicrosoft productsthat I can see being great at some point in the future, but right now, it all feels a bit disappointing, especially when apps likeNotionexist, which Loop seems to be a clone of in many ways. Loop launched back in November 2023, and it didn’t receive much fan fare at first. However, after two years of updates, I decided that it was time to pay it a visit once again and see what’s changed for the better – or worse....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Jennifer Hardy

MAVEN Magnetic Filters Review: Upgrading Daylight Photography

MAVEN Magnetic Filters Review: Upgrading Daylight Photography I recently had the chance to test this Maven photo filter kit in a 67-millimeter size. The product comes courtesy ofMichael the Maven, a longtime photographer and camera tutor over on YouTube, who sent the kit for this review. Like typical photo filters, they attach to the front element of anySLR-stylelens, but instead of screwing on, they attach via magnets and an included adapter....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1671 words · John Martin

Merry, Bright, and Booze-Free: 18 Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drinks

Looking for something minty or fizzy to give you some holiday pep? Or a toasty and decadent drink to warm your chilly bones? Ormaybeyou just need a distraction fromawkward small talkwith that cousin-in-law you’ve only met twice. Well, look no further. We’ve got you covered for all your holiday beverage needs. Here are 18 merrymocktailsto help you celebrate the holiday season: 1.The Ultimate Holiday Mocktail Spiced, sweet, and not modest in the least, this refreshing mocktail goes hard on the citrus with a touch of fizz for a little nose tickle....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1306 words · Anne Williams

Microsoft launches 2024 Surface Pro with Snapdragon processors

Microsoft on Wednesday revealed the latest iteration of the Surface Pro, its signature tablet. The new model represents a significant overhaul, being what the company designates a Copilot+ PC, with a processor designed to accelerate Windows 11’sCopilot AI. In fact Microsoft has fully switched over from Intel chips, offering the Pro with Qualcomm’s new ARM-based Snapdragon X Plus and Elite processors. The best tablets for graphic design Stunning displays with a papery feel bring your graphics to life with these tablets for graphic design...

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Kaylee Gibson

NieR Replicant Rated in Taiwan

News could be on the way for upcoming NieR Replicant, as new ratings in Taiwan for all platforms surface. NieR Replicant Rated in Taiwan Recently a rating for upcoming NieR Replicant Ver.1.22474487139… has popped up, which might suggest we’ll be hearing more about the remaster soon. It was spotted by Gematsu, which found all three versions which include PS4, Xbox One and PC versions have been rated, which is about 5 months when Square Enix had announced the upgraded version....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · April Carlson

Pokémon GO: Blacephalon Raid Guide

Quick Links Blacephalon is a Legendary 5-star raid inPokémon GO. First introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Blacephalon is a powerful Ultra Beast with a colourful, humanoid form that resembles what you would imagine the child of a clown and a plasma ball would look like. Like its counterpart, Stakataka, its homeworld is well beyond the worlds that Solgaleo and Lunala could take you to through the Ultra Warp Ride feature in the games....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Casey Marks

Prince's Controversial Netflix Documentary From Oscar-Winning O.J. Simpson Director Has Been Scrapped

Viewers looking forward to the previously announcedPrincedocumentary have a lot of reason to be devastated following the latest news. The documentary was highly anticipated, with several new pieces of alleged information coming to light in the nine-hour series. Numerous allegations of abuse from former romantic partners of the late pop icon, both physical and emotional, were set to be featured. However, despite the buzz surrounding the venture,Netflixhas officially squashed any hope for the documentary to air, instead announcing an entirely new direction for Prince content....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Catherine Davenport

Red Dead Online starts with battle royale, but also a warning

Owners of the ultimate edition of Red Dead Redemption 2 gained access to the Red Dead Online beta yesterday and each day this week it will be opened to a wider audience. Today, Wednesday 28 November, those who played the game on launch day - 26 October - will gain access. Then it’s the turn of those who played it between 26 October and 29 October. Finally, this Friday, all players will be able to jump in....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Robert Walker

Review: No More Heroes III (PS5)

It’s far from an uncommon occurrence when popular games on non-Nintendo platforms eventually make their way onto Switch. It’s much less common when the publishers swap things around and port Switch exclusives over to other consoles. This is exactly what happened with No More Heroes III, last year’s long awaited sequel that received review scores as varied as the game’s content. Weloved it, but also understand that a game as off the wall as No More Heroes III isn’t likely to have universal appeal....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Gabriela Silva