We have seen many iterations of Gmail come and go in its 19-year history, but other than the ill-fated attempt at a complete relaunch with the now defunct Google Inbox, we have yet to see any significant changes in its fundamental features in quite some time. For the most part, that's just fine, but it has not made...Read more...
The large language model (LLM) ChatGPT it making news everywhere lately. It has caused some concern for apparently being "too smart," and its addition in the latest Bing beta ha geenrated some interesting results, to say the least. ChatGPT can be a handy tool, but it currently has some significant limits, such as...Read more...
It seems like every game is getting the ray-tracing treatment these days. We are not complaining because, so far, these improvements have made games that may not have aged well otherwise look gorgeous. One of the first was for Quake II, which breathed new life into the genre-defining arena shooter. Now, fans of...Read more...
After 21 years, this Meta Quest update may finally bring us the type of interface interaction we remember from the 2002 film Minority Report. Facebook parent company and VR hardware manufacturer and developer, Meta, has rolled out its Meta Quest v50 Update which includes a new experimental feature that the company...Read more...
Google's web browser, Chrome, has not been particularly memory efficient in the past and has long been the subject of scrutiny for over-use of memory. In December, Alphabet Inc.'s subsidiary promised that there would be greater emphasis put on memory savings and reduced power consumption for the browser. Those...Read more...
It's been 27 years since the first Diablo game was released. The game received numerous awards, and every sequel of the Blizzard title has garnered almost the same success. The most recent iteration of Diablo was Diablo: Immortal. This game was met with significant disdain from fans but didn't stop Blizzard from...Read more...
We recently reviewed OnePlus' latest flagship, the OnePlus 11 5G, and found it to be an excellent performing device and at affordable price. Despite its relativle value in the current high-end smartphone market though, the OnePlus 11 has already been discounted by a full $100.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Android...Read more...
Sid Meier's Civilization (Civ) has seen numerous iterations in its 32-year history. The popular turn-based strategy has spanned the history of humanity and even provided glimpses into the future through the thirteen games in the series so far. Just about every game-capable device you can think of dating back to the...Read more...
Have you ever wanted to "go where no man has gone before?" Since we first heard the line from the 1960s TV series Star Trek, nerd culture has exploded. Gene Roddenberry's creation has been a fantastic inspiration for people worldwide—birthing conventions, video games, books, comics, movies, and more spinoff TV series...Read more...
If you're considering a smartphone upgrade, the latest devices from OnePlus should certainly be on your short list. If the impressive performance and build quality aren't enough, we've rounded up some great discounts on OnePlus phones, earbuds, and even bundles to further sweeten the deal.
We recently reviewed the...Read more...
Mario has been in the news a lot lately due to the upcoming feature film by Nintendo and Illumination. Well, now we get to talk about Mario level creation, and we're not talking about Mario Maker! A new open-sourced AI-based system that can build Mario levels is now available.
Named MarioGPT by its developers and...Read more...
It's February 14th, which means Valentine's Day is here in the US. Did you remember to get your loved one a gift to show them how much you love and appreciate them today? Don't worry if you forgot. We've got you covered with these fantastic deals below.
You could show them you care with a big-ticket item. After...Read more...
Do any of you remember those awful and awkward rapping commercials for random local businesses in the late 1980s and early 1990s? Illumination, the studio behind the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, seems to remember them. A new trailer disguised as a commercial for the "Super Mario Bros. Plumbing" business has dropped...Read more...
So you're sitting down to watch the big game today, and now you realize that your TV is just not doing it for you anymore. Whether you're on a budget or are looking to spring for some seriously punchy, crispy OLED goodness, here's a list of great TV deals to fit just about any space in your domicile...
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Have you been in the market for new audio gear? Perhaps some thermonuclear protection is in order as well, in addition to crystal-clear audio? You may need a new pair of buds for your workout playlist, and we've found some great deals on Bose products and more for lots of different use cases. Check these out...Read more...
Nintendo released its latest "Nintendo Direct" full of announcements and releases on February 8th. While fans were excited about the newest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there were some mixed feelings when Nintendo announced the availability of classic portable titles for Nintendo Switch...Read more...
The Legend of Zelda fans have been excited for the direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and we have to admit that we are, too. While there have been direct sequels in the series, it's rare. Even then, many direct sequels have significant gameplay changes. Thanks to a new...Read more...
It's only been four months since launch and the remake of Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has broken yet another record. After being the fastest title in the series to reach $1B in sales, the game is now also the proud owner of the most sales in its release quarter since the very first game in the series...Read more...
Minecraft has become a cultural phenomenon. With the first development release way back in 2010, the 12-year-old title has impacted gaming quite a lot. The title has had enough effect that Microsoft decided buying Mojang for $2.5 billion was worth it. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons that Minecraft has such a solid...Read more...
The most recent fully featured sequel in the popular fighting franchise, Tekken 7, was released almost eight years ago. In the interim, there have been a few updated versions, such as Tekken Mobile (2017), Tekken7: Rematch (2018), and Tekken 7: Definitive Edition (2021). There was even a Pokémon variation called...Read more...
Well, we're in the final week before Super Bowl LVII, and a new TV is the last thing you need to get your party ready. Lucky for you, a good number of TVs are on sale at prices up to 55% off. Check out what we've found to improve the display in your living rooms!
Samsung has been a top dog among display...Read more...
We're only a week and a day from Super Bowl Sunday! Maybe you already grabbed yourself a new TV, but are still thinking you might want to step up the audio game. Well, we've searched for the best deals on soundbars so you can enjoy the sounds of players hitting on the field and musical hits during the halftime...Read more...