Details of the 6 New Features of World of Warcraft: The War Within

World of Warcraft has taken us to many places over the years. We’ve traversed the Hellfire Penninsula in The Burning Crusade and walked the city of Dalaran in Legion; we’ve gone to the world of the dead and back in Shadowlands; we’ve defended the Dragon Isles; and now, with the tenth expansion, we’re heading under Azeroth’s surface for The War Within, the first in a three-part expansion called the Worldsoul Saga....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1466 words · Robert Hester

Diablo 4 Lvl 70+ Perfected Twisting Blades Build

Diablo 4 Twisting Blades Rogue - Lvl 70 Shadowblade Build Guide: In this Diablo 4Rogue ClassBuild, I’ll show you how to play a Lvl 70 - Twisting Blades Rogue. This build is very tanky and deals an insane amount of damage, allowing you to quickly clear content as soon as you hit Tier IV. If you are looking for a build to both get you from the beginning of Tier IV up to the very late game, then thisDiablo 4 Shadowblade Buildguide is for you!...

August 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2203 words · Elizabeth Rogers

Diablo 4: Season 2 Brings Exciting Changes to the Sorcerer Class with 400% Hydra Damage Buff

Quick Links The world ofDiablo 4is ever-evolving, and Season 2 is no exception. One of the most significant changes players will encounter is the reinvigoration of the Sorcerer class.With a jaw-dropping 400% damage bufftoHydraand a substantial50% reduction in Incinerate ramp-up time, Season 2 promises a fresh gaming experience that will leave both newcomers and seasoned Diablo fans eagerly anticipating what’s in store. Hydra: Rising from the Ashes Diablo enthusiasts will recall that the beloved Hydra skill was previously nerfed, leaving players yearning for its former glory....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Douglas Chung

Does smart tech really add that much to your fitness regimen?

I’m pretty plugged into the world ofsmartwatchesand otherfitness trackers, and a recurring theme is people crediting them for getting in shape. Apple Watch owners in particular will point to the Activity rings in the Fitness app, which encourage people to move every day. There are equivalents elsewhere, of course, such as the Heart Points in Google Fit, and the incredible amount of data available inGarmin Connect. That’s not even touching on the usefulness of apps like calorie counters and workout loggers....

August 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1600 words · Elizabeth Harris

DOOM: The Dark Ages Reveals Release Date, New Weapons & More

DOOM: The Dark Agesis the latest installment in the franchise and the most intense game of 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipatedshooter-RPG. DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Date DOOM: The Dark Agesmade a spectacular appearance at the Xbox Developer Direct, winning over fans with its chainsaw-shield and infernal demons. We’ve taken a deep dive into this new entry for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, and here’s everything you need to know....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Melissa Oliver MD

Elden Ring Heads to Nintendo Switch 2

It was announced during the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday thatElden Ringwill be heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025. The base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and extra content including armor, weapons, and customization features will be available in the Switch 2’s Tarnished Edition. Ports of other Bandai Namco games have also been revealed for the summer-bound platform. A Completely New Port for Elden Ring Nintendo fans can dive into the open world ofElden Ringwhen the critically acclaimed RPG heads to the Switch 2 in 2025....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Brianna Gonzalez

Explore the Shattered, Mystical Ruins of London in Tides of Annihilation

Eclipse Glow Games have announced Tides of Annihilation, a new action-adventure game inspired by Arthurian legends. Announced at Sony’s recent State of Play, Tides of Annihilation is an all-new title from Eclipse Glow Games. An action-adventure title inspired from Arthurian legends, Tides of Annihilation aims to capture the thrill of fighting alongside allies in a single player experience. To accomplish this, the developers have created a unique combat system and built a shattered, mystical London for players to explore when the game eventually launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Laurie Cook

First Impressions Review – Hogwarts Legacy

I’ve always been inclined to put my hands on a game and judge it for myself, trying to take hype stoked by careful marketing with a grain of salt. With Hogwarts Legacy, that was a more difficult task than most, as not only was news about the game everywhere before release but the ten-year-old child in me hungry for a fifth book couldn’t wait to get my hands on another mystery set in the Wizarding World....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Marc Robinson

Follow these steps to switch your default Android text messaging app

One of the lesser-appreciated features of Google’sAndroid mobile operating systemis the ability to switch your default apps without fuss. Your default web browser, phone app, caller ID and spam app, digital assistant app,home app, and Short Message Service (SMS) texting app are all easily interchangable with third-party alternatives. There are many, manyreasons to be critical of Google, but I’ll give credit where credit is due: the tech giant has done a reasonably good job of making Android a flexible OS, messaging apps included....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Heather Johnson

Full Orphan Black Season 3 Trailer

You can’t choose your family… or can you? BBC America’s original dramaOrphan Black, starringTatiana Maslanyin multiple roles, returns April 18, with the network debuting a new trailer and poster. The groundbreaking series' second season brought new enemies to light, culminating in a shocking finale which revealed a new line of militaristic male clones, played by Ari Millen.Season 3plunges the clone sisterhood, Project Leda, into unexpected territory with the realization that they’re not alone....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Amy Jennings

Get Haptic Feedback on the iPad with the TouchFire Keyboard

Those with good memories, or at least those that can remember back to January of 2010, will probably remember the intense debate that raged around the original iPad. While many decided that it was purely a content consumption device, others argued that the on-screen keyboard’s generous size would make it a device that could be used tocreatecontent, too. Fast forward to today, halfway through the iPad 2’s life cycle, and we’re not really any wiser as to how useful the iPad is as a content creation device....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Teresa Pineda

Google’s Pixel 6 issues are causing a crisis of trust

Google’s Pixel 6 is an excellent smartphone, one of the best Google has ever made. It fixes up issues we’ve seen in older Pixels, from outdated and weak hardware to boring designs. All things considered, it’s great — andourreviewssay so. At the same time, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have come under fire from both critics and fans alike since its release. Over on ther/GooglePixel subreddit, there are many who would chafe at the idea of someone having a good experience with the Pixel 6, while prominent reviewers like Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) back them up....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Shane Cunningham

Google’s Project Tango: phone that maps 3D environments, senses depth and geometry

Imagine directions to a new location not stopping at the street address, or never getting lost in a new building again. Or, how about playing hide-and-seek in your house with your favorite game character or competing against a friend“for control over physical space with your own miniature army”? That’s the promise behind Project Tango, a new Google initiative which seeks to give mobile devices“a human-scale understanding of space and motion”....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Todd Jones