The Charlatans' Tim Burgess launches Listening Party Headphones in aid of the Music Venue Trust

A new set of headphones have been launched by Flare Audio in aid of the UK’s Music Venue Trust as part of its#SaveOurVenues campaign. The headphones have a theme - the Listening Parties curated by the lead singer of the Charlatans (and solo artist) Tim Burgess. The TLP1 earphones have a range of unique features including distortion-reducing/clarity-enhancing tech, providing what West Sussex-based Flare describes as “high-end sound"for £39.99. They’re available to order from 10am on 26 March and ship from 5 April....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · James Barnett

The Evolution Of The Volkswagen Passat: From 1973 To Today

The Evolution Of The Volkswagen Passat: From 1973 To Today Volkswagen established itself long ago as one of the most notable players in the world of cars, with a high volume of sales and the distinction of being the primary choice for a lot of buyers, especially in Europe. The Wolfsburg-based automaker has a worldwide presence, and offers a little something for everyone in every market. VW and Euro enthusiasts continue to celebrate its icons, like the Beetle andthe Golf, which itself just turned 50 years old in 2024....

July 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1913 words · Tim Carpenter

The Limited "Dark Souls: The Vinyl Trilogy" Is Available Now!

Today, publisher Bandai Namco announced that the limitedDark Souls: The Vinyl Trilogysoundtrack collection is finally available for purchase. A reminder that only2,000 copiesare manufactured, making this a rare collectible item. Dark Souls Vinyl Trilogy- The Sound of Death For the first time, the complete soundtrack gathered in a 9-vinyl collector box. This exclusive numbered collection includes more than 5 hours of sound of the best quality. Composed by ‘Motoi Sakaraba’ and ‘Yuka Kitamura’,Dark Soulsorchestral themes will make you dive into the sinister, dark and dramatic world of the series....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Janet Santos

The Transformation Of Samsung TV From 1970 To 2022

The Transformation Of Samsung TV From 1970 To 2022 Over the last century or so, humanity has seen a revolution in the way we capture and share images. For thousands of years, the only way to catch a glimpse of something you didn’t personally witness was to hope that a particularly talented artist would capture it and put it down on canvas. Then, slowly and by degrees,photographic technologiesallowed us to trap static images and fix them in place....

July 22, 2025 · 12 min · 2485 words · Elizabeth Conner

The Truth Behind The Terrible Resale Value Of Electric Cars

The Truth Behind The Terrible Resale Value Of Electric Cars When you’re tired of paying inflated prices at the gas pump for your car, buying an electric one can seem appealing. However, what you may not realize is that though they can save you a ton of money, maybe in the thousands, depending on what type of car you have, the buck stops there. For many EV owners, it’s no secret that while electric cars save money on fuel and can be snagged at a decent price — they depreciate at a lightning-fast rate....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Jacqueline Stevens

Three Boards Perfect for Mario Party Superstars DLC

In its current state, Mario Party Superstarsis an excellent addition to the series.It has the boards, it has the games and it has a fair amount of charm to go with them too. It’s not quite the match of the games it’s modernizing, and Nintendo’s online infrastructure can cause issues, but it’s an overall solid party game. Even so, there’s still room for improvement in the core experience, and extra game board DLC would contribute towards that....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Carol Larson

Thymesia-Like Action RPG Coming Next Year (2022)

In thisThymesia - A Bloodborne-Like Action RPG Coming Next Year (2022)Article, we’re going to take a look at the gameplay mechanics, fast-paced combat, and plague weapons of the new Action RPG developed by OverBorder Studio and published by Team17. Thymesia’s launch date was originally just days away, but has since been moved to 2022, however we’ve been lucky enough to try out the game’s beta version. Thymesia - A Bloodborne-Like Action RPG Coming Next Year (2022) What is Thymesia?...

July 22, 2025 · 8 min · 1690 words · Kristina Wilson

Tom Hardy's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Narrowly Misses New York Times’ Top 10 Films of the 21st Century

When it comes to ranking the greatest movies of any period of cinema, there are going to be winners and losers, arguments over which movies deserve to be higher than others, and some inclusions that are both ultimately unexpected and slightly disappointing at the same time.The New York Timeshas published a new list, voted for by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, to decide the Top 100 movies of the 21st Century, and with such a list comes one movie that just missed out on being named in the Top 10....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Jeffrey King

Top 5 Cooling Pads for Gaming Laptops

Here are the top 5 cooling pads for gaming laptops you’re able to buy in 2025, with key considerations including fans, noise levels, and more. Gaming laptops nowadays are challenging to manage, especially with the heat they generate. They possess the computing power of a desktop and are competent machines for individuals seeking portability and a compact powerhouse. Apart from MacBook Airs, most Windows laptops, even those powered by the Intel Evo platform, offer incredible processing power and adequate heat dissipation through their vents....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Veronica Wheeler

Top RPG News Of The Week: November 1st (Cyberpunk 2077, Demon's Souls, Shadowlands and More!)

Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered! Here’s a bite-sized version of the Top RPG news of the week. Taste all the latest news across theFextralife Wiki Network. Check out the video above and read on for the text! Fallout 76 For more on this news find it here inFallout 76 The Brotherhood Of Steel Releases This December....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Heather Cain

UE Fits self-moulding true wireless earbuds launch in UK

Ultimate Ears has announced its custom-fit true wireless headphones, the UE Fits, are now available outside of the US for the first time - namely the UK, France, Germany and Canada. While custom-fit buds have been available for a while, the UE Fits are the first headphones of their kind that will do it without any external or professional involvement. Instead, they use patented Lightform technology to mould to the wearer’s ear automatically, creating the perfect fit....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · James Middleton

Video: hands-on with Apple ARKit demo app

To help developers prepare for the arrival of iOS 11 and ARKit, Apple has made a demo application available todownloadand check out. If you have the prerequisites, it is actually very easy to get up and going with ARKit to try it out for yourself. We will walk you through how to install the demo app, how the app works, and what some popular developers are creating for the launch of iOS....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Hailey Williams

What is Google's Look to Speak app and how does it work?

Google has an app, called Look to Speak, that lets users communicate using just their eye movement and theirphone’s front-facing camera. It was recently promoted with aheartwarming advertthat ran alongsidethe Oscars. But how does this app work, who is it for and how can you access it? Let’s find out. What is Google Look to Speak? Look to Speak is an app that allows you to select from a list of phrases using only your eye movement, the app then speaks these phrases aloud....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Sean Suarez