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WhatsApp Will Now Let You Keep Your Sensitive Conversations Locked Behind A Secret Code WhatsApp is adding another layer of password protection to keep your conversations private. After introducingthe convenience of locked chats, the latest privacy-centric tool issecret codes, which let you set a unique passcode for chats so that they can’t be accessed if someone gets access to your phone and manages to open WhatsApp. All chats put behind a secret code are hidden from the main conversations list....

With theNintendo Switch 2 set to arrivein gamers' hands this Thursday, June 5, there’s no better time than now to reflect on an oft-forgotten original Switch accessory: the official Adjustable Charging Stand from Nintendo. The Japanese gaming giant released this peripheral in May 2018, a year and some change after the launch of its first-generation Switch console. Unlike the standard Switch Dock – which powers the gaming system while simultaneously outputting video to a TV or monitor – the $20 Adjustable Charging Stand serves a different purpose entirely....

Why The Dodge Charger GT’s Engine Was Controversial The Dodge Charger GT has been a topic of debate among car enthusiasts for one major reason: its engine choice. Despite theCharger’s muscle car historyand reputation, Dodge equipped the GT trim with a V6 engine. What’s more, the manufacturer hasn’t even given drivers the option to choose a V8. With the GT, it’s a V6 or nothing. Unsurprisingly, this decision has led to plenty of mixed-to-negative reactions....

Do you feel likeWinterBoardis getting a bit long in the tooth? Tired of its limitations? Perhaps this newjailbreak appmight pique your interest then. It’s calledDreamBoard, and it promises to bring advanced theming to your iPhone. Those are pretty big promises, especially considering how the mighty WinterBoard has pretty much dominated iPhone theming over the last few years. Can DreamBoard live up to its aspirations for greatness? [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHtdhevmEE4[/tube] It’s certainly off to a fine start....

Earlier this week, Apple announced theiPhone 12lineup at its “Hi, Speed” event. Now, with pre-orders so close to kicking off (for two of the four handsets), the media showcases are beginning. Apple is working on the hype train right now, so it’s no surprise to see the iPhone 12 andiPhone 12 Proshow up on something likeGood Morning America. ABC News tech reporter Becky Worley got some hands-on time with the brand new models, both in their specific shades of blue, and talked about the “fun stuff” for the handsets that customers can expect....

2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB First Drive: Living Like The Super-Rich Join me, won’t you please, in considering the long and shapely legs of the super-rich, and how well they’ll fit into the2023 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB). It’s hard to capture justhow shocking the Bentayga was, when Bentley first revealed it back in 2015. The storied British automaker’s first SUV was accused of upending tradition, of losing touch with heritage, of — maybe worst of all — thewrong sortof profligacy....

5 Of The Most Bizarre Video Game Consoles Every Collector Should Have On Their Radar The commercial video game industry has been around since at least 1972 with the release of the Magnavox Odyssey. While the power players like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have risen to prominence in the decades since, the big three have always had to contend with other companies too, ranging from startups to other massive conglomerates. Both before and after the major gaming industry crash of 1983, various electronics and toy manufacturers have been throwing their hats into the ring, trying to get a little piece of this booming sector....

Like all of the movies contained in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the specifics aboutCaptain Marvelare being kept under wraps. The broad storyline is available, but fans are eager to see how Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers will interact with Samuel L. Jackson’s young Nick Fury andClark Gregg’s young Agent Phil Coulson. Jackson’s involvement was announced last summer at San Diego Comic Con, but Gregg’s return to the MCU was recently announced and it’s a huge deal for hardcore fans who have been anxiously waiting to see Agent Coulson on the big screen again....

The iPhone 6s featuring Apple’s in-house designed ‘A9’ microchip is yet to start shipping but the firm’s already commissioned Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to build a next-generation ‘A10’ package expected to power 2016 iOS devices like an ‘iPhone 7,’ third-generation iPad Air and second-generation iPad Pro, according to supply chain chatter Monday. The A10 application processor will be exclusively manufactured by TSMC on its 16-nanometer manufacturing process using InFO (Integrated Fan Out) architecture....

Apple has finally stuck its oar into the VR Headset (Sorry, Spatial Computing) market with the Apple Vision Pro, giving Meta Quest 3 a run for its money. However, the typically monstrous price tag may promise more than it delivers. When weighing up your options for VR with augmented reality, the facts need to be laid down. The Basics The basics of both headsets get them off to vastly different starts....

It’s been a long week so let’s just get right to it with our latest round of Apps of the Week selections. We have the hot new note-taking/writing app Bear, a new app for finding cool places to work from, and an app for listening to personalized, short-form news and entertainment audio clips from ex-Netflix employees. And as usual, we have two cool new games for you to check out....

The Hunter’s Journal is The Final Shape’s Artifact, dramatically changing the meta from the Season of the Wish. Here’s the best Destiny 2, The Final Shape Hunter’s Journal Artifact Perks, ranked. What is the Hunter’s Journal in The Final Shape? Let me quickly explain what the Hunter’s Journal is for the benefit of new and returning players.The Hunter’s Journal is a seasonal Artifactyou can invest points into as you progress through activities in The Final Shape....

If you want Minecraft to look like a triple-A title, shader packs are the way to do it. These packs are downloadable graphics mods that enhance the look of Minecraft by leaps and bounds, with stunning graphics, realistic water, detailed foliage, and dynamic shadows. While some shader packs tend to be extremely hardware intensive, others tend to be friendlier on weaker devices. With hundreds of shader packs available for download, it can be confusing to discern which shader pack will suit your needs, depending on personal preference and system compatibility....