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Image: Highest Score Arcade A British amusement arcade is reopening this weekend in a last-ditch attempt to secure its future. Highest Score Arcade, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, opened last August. However, it recently closed its doors and posted “Game Over” messages on social media, leading many to assume it was gone for good (thanks, Salisbury Journal). However, owner James Petherick …

Magnetic explosions known as Ellerman bombs surround a sunspot in this photo from astrophotographer Philippe Tosi (Earth added for scale). (Image credit: Philippe Tosi) A new sunspot emerging over the eastern limb of the sun is putting on an explosive show and it’s heading our way. Sunspot region 4136 was recently captured crackling with dozens of magnetic explosions known as …

Retired New Yorkers need an average of $50,997 per year to cover their living expenses after factoring in Social Security payments, new research has found.  GOBankingRates gathered national average annual expenditures data for people 65 and older from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center in order to calculate the eye-popping figure.  Thus, for …

We have previously heard conflicting reports surrounding the Dynamic Island of the iPhone 17 models, with some suggesting that it will be smaller than the current models. However, throughout the year, we have also heard various analysts and publications point out that the pill-shaped notch will remain the same, as Apple plans to introduce drastic changes with the 20th anniversary …

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I’ve waited two years to try out the new Alexa, which was first announced way back in 2023, and this week I finally got access to Alexa Plus. I’ve now spent 24 hours with Amazon’s generative AI-powered voice assistant, and it’s not just an improvement on the original; it’s an entirely new assistant. Alexa Plus knows more, can do more, …

If your laptop simply isn’t cutting it anymore, Amazon Prime Day might have arrived just in time. As has been the case for the past few years, laptop deals are abundant this Prime Day, bringing discounts to MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks and more. But we wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t know how to figure out if that laptop you’re …

Google confirms advanced protection against Android hackers. NurPhoto via Getty Images Update, July 11, 2025: This story, originally published on July 9, has been updated with details of yet another new set of security defenses, in addition to the Advanced Protection for Chrome, that will help Google Android users fight off the smartphone hacker threat. Google security updates are not …

The GameSir G8 Plus Galileo Bluetooth Controller for handheld gaming on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch consoles is on sale for a great price during Walmart Deals and Amazon Prime Day. Normally $80, the G8 Plus is only $50 at Walmart and $64 at Amazon. What’s especially notable about the G8 Plus is that it’s compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, …

Samsung testing improved Camera app for Galaxy S25 series  Sammy Fans Why I’m already using Samsung One UI 8 on my main phone  SamMobile Samsung Introduces Future-Ready Mobile Security for Personalized AI Experiences  Samsung Newsroom Samsung Confirms New AI Upgrade To Beat iPhone And Pixel  Forbes Samsung’s Audio Eraser now lets you clean up audio in other apps  Android Authority Source link