Pokémon GO update fixes Pokéball throws, re-adds battery saver, and more

Game developer Niantic has launched an updated version ofPokémon GOfor iOS and Android users on Monday that resolves a lot of bugs that were introduced in theprevious updateand improves the game in various aspects. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Pokémon GO update without adding something tedious, as it would seem. The Pokémon GO update brings the app up to version 1.3.0, and although the last update removed the Footsteps feature from the Nearby Pokémon UI, many players choose to continue playing the game, coping with the changes and trying their best to continue becoming top-notch Pokémon trainers....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Stephanie Sellers

PSA: Store spare Pals in a Viewing Cage to save Box space in Palworld

Palworldplayers complain about the lack of Palbox space when they need to stockpile Pals for the Pal Essence Condenser. This is a worthy complaint, but the Viewing Cages will come to your rescue. Viewing Cages provide extra Pal storage in Palworld When players want to promote their Pals to four stars through the Pal Essence Condenser, they start to see that despite the 16 boxes of Pal storage, they need even more....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · James Bautista

Razer has a Field Day at CES 2020

The hardware and peripheral manufacturer, Razer, has had a field day during CES 2020. Unveiling five major products that further innovative technology that it has previously offered. The biggest addition comes in the form of an extremely compact and powerful gaming PC. The Razer Tomahawk is a modular gaming computer that utilizes the new Razer patented Tomahawk N1 Chassis. This case features dual-tempered glass on both sides with aluminum composite that allows the video card to be vertically mounted....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · George Ramirez

Review: Paper Trail

A piece of paper may seem simple in appearance, but it truly is more than that. There’s so much you can do with just one sheet, the possibilities are endless. Origami can bring complexity to such a simple piece of paper by way of folding towards your desired goal, which, in time, can bring something to life.Paper Trailadds color to the traditional sheet of paper and brings all the complexities of origami onto your screen....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Jeffrey Pacheco

Rovio releases Angry Birds Transformers globally

Following its soft-launch in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Finland on September 25, Rovio’s Angry Birds Transformers is now available globally as afree-to-play download for the iPhone and iPad, the Finnish mobile games maker announced Wednesday morning. Featuring cars, trucks, tanks and planes and a plethora of heroes and villains with unique attacks and abilities, the movie tie-in challenges your Autobirds (I chuckled) to save Piggy Island from the crazed robots on a mission to nuke it out of orbit....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Kristina Jackson

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 launched, Snapdragon 8+ on board

Samsung has launched a new version of its popular flip phone. Arguably themost important flexible smartphoneon the market is now into its fourth generation. At arm’s length you might be hard pushed to find much difference between theGalaxy Z Flip 4and its predecessor -the Z Flip 3- however, things have been refined, both internally and externally. Samsung has slimmed down the bezel around the display to give us a more immersive viewing experience and make it easier to use one-handed, while also slimming the hinge to make it more compact....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Anita Watts

Scott Derrickson Would Love to Return to Work With Marvel Studios

Scott Derrickson has openly expressed that he would love to work with Marvel Studios on a suitable, potentialMarvel Cinematic Universeproject if a chance arrives. When asked about his opinion on a possible return to the MCU, if the studio offers,The Black PhoneandSinisterdirector, who is heavily active on Twitter, replied to the fan, saying: I loved working with Marvel and would absolutely do it again. Derrickson directed the 2016 MCU hitDoctor Strangethat introducedBenedict Cumberbatch’s sorcerer-slash-wizard to the franchise, along with the first hint towards the existence of the multiverse....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · James Smith

Sonos Era 300 vs Apple HomePod vs Amazon Echo Studio: Which should you buy?

If you’re in the market for a speaker that supports spatial audio andDolby Atmoscontent, there are a few options to consider. One of those is the Amazon Echo Studio, another is the Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) and the third isthe Sonos Era 300. But which one should you buy? That very much depends on what other features you are looking for from your speaker, as well as a number of other factors, such as what smart home products you have for example, or which music subscription you use....

June 21, 2025 · 10 min · 1950 words · Ross Schmidt

The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Seems Closer Than Ever

The remake ofAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flagmight be announced soon, as the actor who voices its protagonist has dropped some very interesting hints. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Looks Back While Moving Forward Assassin’s Creedis a Ubisoft franchise that has done it all. It continues releasing new entries likeMirage or Shadows, but also looks back to remaster classics likeAssassin’s Creed III. The game starring Connor Kenway was re-released on PC and consoles back in 2019....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Christopher Carter

The Best Ways to Play Every Star Ocean Game

With Star Ocean The Divine Force out and doing pretty well overall, some JRPG fans may be looking into the rest of the series. And like most long-running JRPG series from Square and/or Enix, there are multiple ways to play some of these games. There are remakes, fan translations, and modern ports, along with recent games just having one answer. Want to know the best ways to play every Star Ocean game?...

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Holly Wood

The Reasons Why The Affordable Toyota Echo Was A Total Flop

The Reasons Why The Affordable Toyota Echo Was A Total Flop Japanese auto giantToyotais known for having the right car for every conceivable demographic. It also thrives on its reputation for churning out utterly reliable and durable cars. However, in the late 90s, Toyota had a problem: Its cars typically appealed to older (or conservative) buyers who couldn’t care less about sporty handling or styling. Enter “Project Genesis,” Toyota’s initiative to lure younger buyers into driving a Toyota....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · John Mcknight

Thief: Why it May Be Michael Mann's Best Film

BeforeMichael Mannparticipated in changing television with the iconicMiami Vice, he spent a good five years working as a writer on other television dramas. When this line of work had run its course, Mann looked to new horizons in filmmaking. His debut film,Thief, was released in 1981, to great critical acclaim, but little commercial success, gathering only $11 million at the box office. Over time, thanks in large part to the success of subsequent Mann films likeThe Last of the Mohicans,Heat,The Insider, andCollateral,Mann’s overall filmographybecame more well-known and the film gathered a cult following that has remained prevalent in film buff zeitgeist since, hailed by many to be among thebest crime films ever made....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Roy Austin

This Classic Dodge Pickup Was America's First 4WD Truck

This Classic Dodge Pickup Was America’s First 4WD Truck At the end of World War 2, Willys–Overland Motors trademarked the name “Jeep” for itsgeneral purpose off-road vehiclethat was developed for allied military forces. Willys-Overland Motors seemingly understood that the Jeep’s versatility would be equally appreciated by civilians, such as farmers and construction workers. The backstory of the Jeep is pretty well ingrained in American lore, but another staple of today’s automotive industry also had origins in World War 2....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Carolyn Callahan