Noted, Reji, Unsplash and other apps to check out this weekend

This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features a powerful audio recording and note-taking app, a flash card-maker for learning languages, and an official client for the popular Unsplash service. And as usual, we’ve selected two great new games for you to check out. Noted is a beautiful audio recording and note-taking app for lectures, meetings, interviews, conferences and more, making it super-easy for you to record every moment with confidence....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Sarah Bullock

Nothing Phone (2a) Review: Premium Midrange Lights Up

Nothing Phone (2a) Review: Premium Midrange Lights Up Nothing has taken a tough road and made it look easy so far. Breaking into the mobile landscape is not an easy thing to do, and yet the company has continued to make forward progress with each iteration of its phones. TheNothing Phone (1)was good enough to make people curious about what theNothing Phone (2)would offer. That phone rose to the challenge....

July 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1792 words · Vincent Rodriguez

Numerous Mascots Added to College Football 26

What’s college football without mascots and pageantry? The UFL? EA is filling in the gaps that were lacking in last year’s college football game by adding a ton of mascots toCollege Football 26.This is the full list of new mascots being added to the game along with new program traditions that were missing from last year, as well.College Football 26will launch on July 10 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Mr. Anthony Jones

Odyssey jailbreak for iOS 13.0-13.7 updated to v1.3.2 with extensive list of changes

While much of the jailbreak hype these days has to do with iOS and iPadOS 14, it’s important to consider that iOS & iPadOS 13 are still considered “modern” in the jailbreak world. With that in mind, it may come as no surprise to seasoned jailbreakers that the Odyssey Team has released an update for the iOS & iPadOS 13-centricOdysseyjailbreak tool this morning despite spending most of its effort releasing and refining the new iOS & iPadOS 14-centricTaurinejailbreak tool....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Andrea Glover

OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus TV

OnePlus has officially announced theOnePlus TV, the expected announcement that sees the smartphone disruptor moving onto the next industry it’s going to shake-up - television. Announced on stage at a launch event in India, OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau said that the aim was to bring the smartphone and TV closer. Having announced the intention to dive into television a year ago, there’s been a drip feed of information over the past few months, building a picture of this new TV set....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Nicholas Wilson

Palette lets you colorize your notifications and widgets

If you’re a jailbreaker, then chances are you enjoy standing out from the rest of the crowd. One way you may accomplish this is by changing the look and feel of your iOS device, and a new freejailbreak tweakcalledPaletteby iOS developerMaxwell Dauschcan help you do just that. As the name implies, Palette produces a handful of colorization options for your jailbroken handset. More specifically, it focuses on incomingnotificationsand widgets, which most people interact with every day....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Jamie Mejia

Pokémon GO: How to Get Shinies

Quick Links Shiny Pokémon inPokémon GOare highly sought after due to their rarity and unique color variations compared to their regular counterparts. This guide covers all aspects of Shiny Pokémon, including how to find them, the mechanics behind their appearance, and tips to increase your chances of encountering these elusive creatures. What Are Shiny Pokémon? Shiny Pokémon feature alternative color schemes and are rare to encounter in the wild. Their shiny status is independent of their stats; therefore, a Shiny Pokémon is not necessarily stronger than its non-shiny variant....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Aaron Diaz

Review: iZON Wi-Fi video monitor and its companion iOS app

Like theLidless Eyeof Sauron, iZON stares unblinkingly into your home, taking note of all within. Scary, right? Well, not exactly, as there are many uses for a Wi-Fi enabled video monitor in the home, office, or abroad. The iZON, pronounced “eyes-on,” provides a single video feed across a wireless network that streams through the iZON server system, giving the user access to the feed anywhere in the world with your iOS device....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Taylor Wilkerson

See how DJI’s new Mavic 3 drone handles stormy conditions

Just days after DJI took the wraps off the Mavic 3, tech YouTuber DC Rainmaker tested the new bird in gusty winds so you don’t have to. Amazingly, the new quadcopter handles the abysmal conditions with stunning success, the captured footage silky smooth and a joy to watch. Check out the flight in the video below. The video starts by showing the Mavic 3 hovering just above the ground, buffeted by 37 mph (60 kph) winds but holding pretty steady....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Catherine Castro

Should you leave your laptop plugged in?

When it comes to laptops, portability is usually the factor that’s top of mind. There are evenultraportable laptopsout there specificallydesigned for travel. For the times you aren’t on the go, however, your laptop might be sitting patiently at your desk – and if you’re like me – constantly plugged into its charger, because why not? But is leaving your laptop plugged in at all times a good idea? Despite the simple-natured question, laptop battery chemistry complexities can make the answer rather complicated....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1437 words · Andrea Vega MD

Sony to Close Manchester Studio to Improve 'Operational Effectiveness'

Despite the recentState of the Industryreport providing a positive outlook on the future of VR, with increased interest in the Oculus line of hardware, Sony has taken the decision to close its Manchester-based studio. Formed with the sole purpose of building VR titles back in 2015, the studio had been working on a so-far unannounced title. Information obtained and confirmed byGamesIndustry.biznoted that the closure of Sony Manchester was part of a strategy to ‘“improve efficiency and operational effectiveness....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Mrs. Jennifer Anderson

Stellar Blade: How to Fast Travel

Quick Links Navigating the devastated Earth inStellar Bladerequires efficiency and strategic movement, especially with monsters lurking at every turn. Fast travel is essential to streamlining your adventures across different regions and facilities. This guide details the game’s fast travel system, helping you make the most of your journey. Understanding Basic Fast Travel Mechanics Fast travel in Stellar Blade isn’t a one-size-fits-all feature. It varies depending on location and specific gameplay situations:...

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Eric Leon

The Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Your Squarespace Website

The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making With Your Squarespace Website Squarespace allows amateurs to DIY their own website without writing code. We recently named it one of thebest website-building tools for small businesses, partly because of the plethora of customizable drag-and-drop tools it offers. It’s also incredibly easy to use, so you don’t need a tech guru to walk you through the process. You can create a functional web page in a few hours just by selecting and customizing ready-made templates....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1350 words · Vincent Carlson