Xbox Game Pass is getting some great games in November, including the official Xbox releases of fan favorites Return to Monkey Island and Vampire Survivors. As The Verge reports, Return to Monkey Island is the newest entry in the Monkey Island point-and-click adventure game series. It’s a delightful homage to the classic titles that adds some much-needed polish to smooth out some of the […]
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Honda sets up the First Motorcycle Battery Swap Station in Japan
Honda delivered a new battery swapping station in Tokyo. The automaker’s new power pack exchanger lets electric motorcycle riders easily flip their depleting batteries for fresh ones instead of needing to wait around for a charge. As The Verge reports, he Honda power station itself looks very similar to Gogoro’s: like a vending machine with a grid […]
Apple is transitioning iPhones to USB-C Chargers, but Universal Cables Won’t Happen Overnight
In a rare occurrence, Apple has provided a tangible clue about the iPhone’s future. As CNET reports, company executives confirmed that Apple will comply with the European Union’s mandate that all phones in the region adopt USB-C as the common smartphone charging port in 2024. This means that future iPhones will need to shift away from the Lightning connector […]
Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter, and Immediately Starts Handing Out Pink Slips
As CNET reports, billionaire Elon Musk has completed a $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter, capping off a tumultuous transition period for the influential social media company. Twitter’s stock is being delisted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), confirming the deal has closed, according to a filing with US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. Twitter will […]
Disney wants to use your Disney+ Viewing Habits to Tailor your Park Experience (and vice versa)
As The Verge reports, Disney could soon start using your Disney Plus viewing habits to influence your experience at its parks — and vice versa. In an interview at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live event, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the company’s working on a way to tailor both experiences based on how you interact with its […]
The iOS 16.03 Update will fix some annoying Bugs on your new iPhone
After releasing iOS 16 alongside the iPhone 14 last month, Apple has now rolled out another software update, iOS 16.0.3. The latest update addresses some really annoying bugs on some iPhone 14 models, including delayed or undelivered incoming calls and notifications and low microphone volume during CarPlay phone calls. It also fixes camera issues some iPhone 14 models have experienced, like […]
The Legend of Zelda sequel to Breath of the Wild is Finally Coming in 2023
Nintendo finally revealed the name and launch date for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s sequel: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In a trailer, Nintendo revealed the new name and the game’s May 12th, 2023 release date for the Nintendo Switch. As The Verge reports, Nintendo didn’t show a lot […]
The New Mac Pro Chip is Rumored to be 2x to 4x More Powerful than M2 Max
As The Verge reports, the next Mac Pro is rumored to come with chip options “that are at least twice or four times as powerful” as the not-yet-released M2 Max. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has ramped up testing of the high-end Mac in preparation for its expected launch next year. In his Power […]
Blizzard Developers try to right the ship: unveil New Name and more for Overwatch’s Iconic Gunslinger
Blizzard Entertainment revealed the new name of Overwatch’s cowboy gunslinger, McCree, and he’s now known as Cole Cassidy. According to CNET, the change happened due to a shift at Blizzard following reports of sexual harassment and toxicity in leadership. The new moniker is meant to distance the gunslinger from now-fired Blizzard game designer Jesse McCree, the character’s namesake, […]
Netflix Launches new Ad-Supported Streaming Plan for $6.99 a Month
Ready for commercials during Stranger Things and Bridgerton? Netflix has announced it will launch a cheaper, ad-supported plan at $6.99 a month starting on November 3rd in the U.S. The streaming giant will still offer ad-free subscriptions, but for people seeking a discount, an average of four to five minutes of ads will be spread […]