Microsoft’s new opinion-gathering app removes the friction around event planning

Microsoft has released a brand new iPhone and iPad application in the App Store. Called Tossup, it was designed to make event planning and opinion-gathering a cinch by basically collecting answers from your friends to any questions you pose to them. You can present people with a quick Yes/No poll, ask them to find and pick a restaurant, to agree on when to meet, invite them to extend the opinion about any topic and more....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Helen Thomas

Nacon Announces Release Date for RIG Pro Compact Xbox Controller with Dolby Atmos

The acquisition of the RIG brand by Nacon allowed the latter company to gain traction in North America - and today, they announced the release date of their first major controller under the RIG name. There are many wired Xbox controllers on the market - but none of them offer quite what the Pro Compact does. They’re usually basically stock Xbox controllers with a wire and work fairly well - but don’t go beyond what a regular controller would in terms of features and quality of life....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Jacqueline Liu

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Coming to Switch and Remastered for PS4 & PC on September 20th

Level-5’s Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is coming to the Switch as well as the remastered version is coming to Playstation 4 and PC this September 20th. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Coming to Switch and Remastered for PS4 & PC on September 20th Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is coming to new platforms this September 20th. With Playstation 4 and PC getting a remaster version, while the Switch will receive the original....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Patrick Miller

Notorious analyst predicts new health-management features for Apple Watch Series 8 and AirPods

Apple Watch Series 8 will include a new body temperature sensor while future AirPods will provide unspecified health-management features, claims a noted Apple analyst. STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Apple Watch Series 8 may take your body temperature Ming-Chi Kuo’s powers now call for watches and earbuds from Apple with new health management features. Kuo, who is among the most reliable Apple analyst, wrote in a new research note seen byMacRumorsthat Apple Watch Series 8 will take your body temperature....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Susan Mccormick

Pokémon GO: Flock Together Event Guide

Quick Links Get ready for an exciting day filled with Flying-type Pokémon during the Flock Together Research Day inPokémon GO. This event is scheduled forSaturday, July 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.It featuresincreased spawns of certain Flying-type Pokémon, special Field Research tasks, and a paid Timed Researchopportunity to catch more of these creatures. This guide will provide you with strategies to maximize your participation and enjoyment during this event....

June 2, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Thomas Griffin

Quick review: Keycard unlocks your Mac when you’re nearby, but…

Keycard from Appuous is a nifty new app which keeps your Mac secure by locking your OS X user account automatically when you’re not around. It does this by using your Bluetooth connection to check for your iPhone or iPad’s presence, thereby detecting when you’ve stepped away from your computer or returned to it. Of course, unless you remember to take the paired device with you, Keycard won’t be up for the task....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Katherine Taylor

Retro review: World of Goo

World of Goois not your regular videogame. Instead of having some overpowered bosses and enemies, you have goo. Instead of complicated controls and gimmicks, you have goo. And instead of having a good story, well, I think you see where I’m going with this. But they do give you a good story. It may seem like a weird idea at first, but back in the day World of Goo was extremely popular....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Christopher Mosley

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on and pre-order images look convincing

With the Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones to launch in little over a week, the rumour mill has gone into overload. We’ve already seen every specification worth its salt, numerous reports on the features of theS23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra, and plenty of images. EvenSamsungitself has got into the act, with its own leaks and teases. Now we have what look to be a collection of real-world photos of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra variants, a few “official” pre-order marketing shots, and a hands-on video that, it must be said, looks a bit dodgier than the rest....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Mary Chandler

ShortLook jailbreak tweak goes free ahead of planned Dynastic Repo shutdown

Just under a week ago, the Dynastic Repo repositoryannounceda planned shutdown that would occur sometime next year. Dynastic Repo also noted that it would roll out an archival program that would continue hosting existing tweaks and let users download those tweaks that are already hosted there. Free tweaks would be enrolled in the archival program automatically, while paid tweaks would either need to opt-in to it or move to another repository altogether....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Joe Bowman

Sony HT-ZF9 soundbar review: Puts the vertical in surround

The Sony HT-ZF9 takes a very different approach to delivering Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. This compact 3.1-channel sounder eschews the usual side- and upward-firing drivers, instead relying on clever digital signal processing to create the illusion of greater immersion. Sony claims that the ZF9 can deliver a virtual 7.1.2 surround sound experience, thanks to its proprietary Vertical Surround Engine. That’s a fairly bold claim, especially when compared to competing soundbarslike the LG SK10Y....

June 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1548 words · Joshua Shepherd

Tesla Model Y Juniper vs. Kia EV6: which is better?

The Tesla Model Y is one of the most popular EVs on the market, thanks to its generous size, support for Tesla’s excellent charging infrastructure, and more. But these days, the Model Y has plenty of competition — like the Kia EV6. Tesla is taking the competition seriously though. Recently, the company unveiled a new, redesigned version of the vehicle, codenamed the Tesla Model Y Juniper. The Model Y Juniper was first launched in China, where it’s currently available in both all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive variants....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1262 words · Michael Beltran

The BBC's latest app enables kids to get creative with CBBC shows and characters

The BBC does like toexperiment with new appsfrom time to time and has tried hard tocurate its contentin meaningful ways. The latest app is for under 13s and it’ll be available on Amazon Fire, Android and iOS and devices for free. Called CBBC Buzz and developed in cahoots with the Chunk Creative Agency, it enables them to get creative with BBC shows and characters. Alice Webb, head of BBC Childrens, likens the app to a 2018 take on the legendaryBlue Peter makes....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Jeffrey Parker

The First Berserker Khazan: How to Beat the Yetuga Boss

The First Berserker: Khazanfeatures brutal combat and challenging boss fights that demand precise dodging and well-timed attacks. Yetuga is the first major boss you will face after exploring the early-game areas, mastering core mechanics, and taking down some powerful enemies in the field. To help you defeat the boss, this guide breaks down all of Yetuga’s attack patterns and provides the best strategies to emerge victorious in The First Berserker: Khazan....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Jennifer Walters