When you’re not watching Barkitecture or the Weird Al movie on your Roku, the device turns on its familiar scrolling, purple city-scape. Now you don’t just have to settle for a Flintstones-esque background of neoclassical buildings and the occasional billboard for PlutoTV when your Roku goes into rest mode. The TV viewing platform is introducing… Continue reading Roku’s new feature will turn your TV into a fancy art delivery system
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A Minecraft Movie trailer gives us our first look at Jason Momoa and Jack Black ahead of its 2025 release
It took a decade, but we finally have a teaser for the live-action A Minecraft Movie. The first look comes courtesy of a video released by Warner Bros. today that clocks in at just over one minute — but, hey, we’ll take it. The film studio has confirmed its previous target, April 4, 2025, is… Continue reading A Minecraft Movie trailer gives us our first look at Jason Momoa and Jack Black ahead of its 2025 release
Meta’s Oversight Board says phrase ‘From the River to the Sea’ should not be banned
A new ruling from Meta’s Oversight Board regarding the use of the phrase “From the River to the Sea” found that it does not violate the platforms’ policies on hate speech, violence and incitement or dangerous organizations and individuals. The board also said in its ruling that the three flagged cases that used the phrase… Continue reading Meta’s Oversight Board says phrase ‘From the River to the Sea’ should not be banned
How to watch the new iPhone 16 unveiling at the September Apple event
If you’re thinking about upgrading to a new iPhone this week, hold off a little longer. Apple’s iPhone 16 event is next week and that means you’ll be able to buy the newer model or snag the iPhone 15 at a cheaper price in the coming weeks. The Apple event is on Monday, Sept. 9… Continue reading How to watch the new iPhone 16 unveiling at the September Apple event
Stylish neo-noir detective game Phoenix Springs is delayed until October 7
Phoenix Springs, a very stylish point-and-click game that caught our attention during the Summer Game Fest edition of Day of the Devs, will be arriving a little later than expected. The neo-noir detective title will hit Steam on October 7 rather than the previously announced date of September 16. Calligram Studio plans to bring Phoenix… Continue reading Stylish neo-noir detective game Phoenix Springs is delayed until October 7
The iOS 18 release date is this month but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features
Apple When the presumed iPhone 16 lineup is officially announced at the Apple event in less than a week (here’s how to watch it), it will include iOS 18, which Apple already detailed at its developer conference earlier this year. But if you’re not planning to upgrade to a newer iPhone model this year, you… Continue reading The iOS 18 release date is this month but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features
Intel’s next-gen chip manufacturing process reportedly hits snag after failing crucial tests
Intel’s been trying to recapture its glory days and establish itself, once again, as a leading chipmaker. However, this dream has run into a major snag. The company’s next-gen manufacturing process, currently referred to as 18A, has reportedly failed crucial tests, according to Reuters. Semiconductor developer Broadcom helped conduct these tests as part of an… Continue reading Intel’s next-gen chip manufacturing process reportedly hits snag after failing crucial tests
DTS built an AI-powered system to make dialog sound clearer
One of the great universal annoyances of life is that TV explosions and soundtracks are always mega-loud, while dialogue is quieter than a church mouse. This is especially true of modern action movies and TV shows that seem to have been mixed primarily to make our walls shake while remaining mostly indiscernible. So we dive… Continue reading DTS built an AI-powered system to make dialog sound clearer
The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
Screen size: 11 inches or 13 inches | Display resolution: 2420 x 1668 (11-inch), 2752 x 2064 (13-inch) | Storage: Up to 2TB | RAM: Up to 16GB | Weight: 0.98 pounds (11-inch), 1.28 pounds (13-inch) | Battery life: Up to 10 hours | Front camera: 12MP | Back camera: 12MP Read our full Apple… Continue reading The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
DraftKings gets slapped with fine for online slots that paid zilch
DraftKings and White Hat Gaming must pay the state of Connecticut a total of $22,500 in fines after its online slot machine failed to issue players a win for a whole week. NBC News reported that the state’s Department of Consumer Protection uncovered the non-paying slot machine and issued the fines. The sports betting and… Continue reading DraftKings gets slapped with fine for online slots that paid zilch