5 Of The Best Rechargeable Battery Packs For Your Xbox & PlayStation Controllers

5 Of The Best Rechargeable Battery Packs For Your Xbox & PlayStation Controllers We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A dead battery is the bane of any gamer’s existence. You could be mid-combat, taking on a monstrous troll guarding the end to whatever side quest you were bamboozled into taking, and your controller will alert you that it needs charging at the most inopportune moment. It kills your rhythm, forcing you to pause and either swap out the AA batteries, set it aside to charge, or tether yourself to the console....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1495 words · Kristina Campbell

5 Of The Coolest SUVs To Be Excited About In 2024

5 Of The Coolest SUVs To Be Excited About In 2024 Over the years, SUVs have taken over the automotive world as North America’s most popular vehicle segment. The competition is fierce, and each major car manufacturer tries to one-up its rivals in the SUV scene by offering exciting new features each year. The year 2023 was jam-packed with a plethora of exciting SUVs. From the eight-seater family hauler Kia Telluride, which made it inour list of the 10 best cars of 2023, toFerrari’s first SUV, the Purosangue, buyers had a wide range of options to choose from....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1193 words · Stephanie Bird

Apple lists Xbox Wireless Controller in its online store [Updated]

Earlier this year, Apple unveiledApple Arcade, a new subscription service that focused on a variety of different games that can be played on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Some of those games are perfectly fine on a touchscreen, but some might lead to a better gaming experience with a controller. Update:Apple has updated the listing and shows that you’re able to actually buy the Xbox Wireless Controller now. If you order by 5:00 PM the fastest delivery option will have the controller landing on your doorstep by tomorrow, with free delivery set to arrive by Friday, October 11....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Maria Brown

Apple Mac mini (M1) review: Next-gen speed

The Apple Mac mini has been around in one form or another for the best part of 15 years. It may not be a top seller, or a model you see millions upon millions of people using, but it clearly has strong appeal that’s seen it last as long as any of Apple’s product families. What makes it attractive now is the same thing that made it attractive back in 2005 (when the PowerPC G4 version first shipped): it’s small, it’s powerful and it’s a lot less expensive than an iMac....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1679 words · Mark Thompson

Apple patent describes iPhones with cat-like responses

Think of how a cat, when dropped, can twist its body to land on its paws. Now think of your iPhone falling. Makes you cringe, just thinking of the finely-crafted case and display biting the sidewalk or floor. Enter Apple, taking a lesson from felines and wrapping it in some futuristic technology for a patent designed to protect your iDevice from falls. In a patent application entitled “Protective Mechanism for an Electronic Device,” the iPhone and iPad maker outlines a series of inventions spanning technology now available to some concepts more Jetson-like…...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Amy Mahoney

Apple’s stock had a nice little July, but why?

At the time of this writing, Apple’s stock is hovering around $456 per share. While that’s still painfully lower than itspeak of $702back in September of last year, it’s a major improvement over the $398 per share low it hit last month. So what happened? The truth is, APPL had a nice little July. After starting the month at $405, the stock spiked around the 23rd—the day it announced its‘disappointing’ Q3 earnings—and has been on the rise since....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Christine Robinson

Asus ZenBook 15 review: A compact productivity enhancer

The new Asus ZenBook 15 is the newest version of the classic ZenBooks with a new and improved dual screen setup for enhanced productivity. This is certainly a nifty little ZenBook. The design aesthetics are as pleasing as ever and the addition of the upgraded SmartPad 2.0 make this an interesting device indeed. But is this screen just a gimmick or is the ZenBook 15 worth upgrading to? We had a little hands-on time at Computex to find out....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Wesley Stewart

Audi e-tron Sportback review: A twist on Audi's electric SUV

Audi’s first all-electric car was theAudi e-tron, taking the name the company had previously used on a number of different cars with some electrification, and applying it to its big, bold, electric SUV. The Audi e-tron Sportback had been shown off and confirmed before the original SUV made it onto our roads, but now gets its own full launch, bringing an alternative styling for those looking for a sportier-looking electric car....

July 4, 2025 · 10 min · 2121 words · Edward Armstrong

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Launches on Nintendo Switch Today

The Nintendo Switch version of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance gets its re-release on May 20th. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance Launches on Nintendo Switch Today The re-release of the RPG Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance launched on consoles earlier this month, but with exception of the Switch version which wasdelayed due to last-minute “issues"according to the developer Black Isle Studios. The studio gave word that an update on the Switch version would be announced soon and it looks like the re-release is back on track forMay 20th....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Brittany Howe

Baldur’s Gate 3: Should You Spin Akabi’s Wheel – Answered (BG3)

Akabi’s Wheel is run by a Djinn who loves insulting you, and you’ll have to decide what to do with it. We’ll tell you whether youshould spin Akabi’s Wheel of Wonders in Baldur’s Gate 3. Where to Find the Circus of Last Days The Circus of Last days will be found on the western side of Rivington, on the south side of the Open Hand Temple during Act Three. Upon entry, you will need to pass a persuasion check with the guard or pay 200 gold....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Alexander Davis

Ballad of Antara: new free-to-play fantasy RPG announced at State of Play

Ballad of Antara,a new free-to-play action RPG set to release on “various platforms” in 2025, though for now, the only confirmed platform is PlayStation 5,as announced byInfold GamesandTipsWorksaduring the State of Play broadcast The creators explain that they have crafted a vast world with two versions: one more ordinary and another called Para, which hides unimaginable mysteries and dangers. “The fundamental essences of the living world are seized and trapped within Para due to the invasion of an ancient power, and that is where our story begins,” say the creators....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Stephanie Hall

Best Horses in Star Stable

Throughout Star Stable, there are tons of beautiful fantasy and realistic horse breeds for players to choose from. There are tons of things for players to take into consideration when picking a horse breed. We’ll go over the best options for bonuses, abilities, and looks. Irish Cob Horses Irish Cobs are some of the prettiest and most easy-going horses that players can purchase in the game. They are a larger-sized horse that is good at almost everything and they are cold resistant....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Arthur Morrison

Best MagSafe battery packs 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Since the introduction of Apple’sMagSafe technologywith the iPhone 12, the ring of magnets that ensure the handset’s wireless charging puck is lined up with the charging coil in the phone has lead way to a sprawling accessory industry, with products ranging from MagSafe compatible cases and chargers, to MagSafe wallets and battery packs. While phone battery packs aren’t anything new, a wireless and lightweight device that seamless holds itself in place while charging adds a whole new level of convenience that makes a great practical yet fun gift this holiday season....

July 4, 2025 · 11 min · 2147 words · Randy Barnes