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iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much faster

iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much faster

A new beta 6 build for iOS 26 was released today, bringing a variety of changes, including one update that is especially hard to miss: iPhone apps launch much faster than before. Animation to launch apps in iOS 26 beta 6 noticeably speeds up It’s a running joke to say that new Apple betas make things feel ‘snappier’—especially Safari. But …

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Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 review: Great sound, greater frustration

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 review: Great sound, greater frustration

Unlike two of its , Sony waited until April to unveil its latest soundbars rather than debut them at CES in January. And even then, the in the company’s 2025 lineup remain untouched. Instead, the : a 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar that comes with a wireless subwoofer and a modest set of features. However, the caveats here are real headscratchers, …

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The Old Country PC Performance Analysis

The Old Country PC Performance Analysis

Last week, 2K Games released Mafia: The Old Country. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it’s time now to benchmark it and examine its performance on PC. For our benchmarks, I used an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, 32GB of DDR5 at 6000Mhz, AMD’s Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, as well as NVIDIA’s RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, and …

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Everything new in iOS 26 beta 6

Everything new in iOS 26 beta 6

iOS 26 beta 6 is out now for iPhones on the developer beta release cycle. Below we’re collecting all of the iOS 26 beta 6 changes compared to the previous version. iOS 26 beta 6 changes First, users will notice a new onboarding experience that explains the redesign, changes to the Camera app, and more. The Mac has its own onboarding …

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Wizards of the Coast Is Beginning to Get ‘Magic’ Fans’ Gripes With Less Fantastical Aesthetics

Wizards of the Coast Is Beginning to Get ‘Magic’ Fans’ Gripes With Less Fantastical Aesthetics

… which might be a bit of a problem coming into the next big crossover set with Spider-Man. Magic: The Gathering is having an even bigger moment than usual this year, thanks to a lot of attention around its splashy crossovers and its rapid rollout of sets. But with that attention, there’s definitely been some consternation about just how wide-reaching Magic‘s …

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Korean fantasy action adventure game Woochi the Wayfarer announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Korean fantasy action adventure game Woochi the Wayfarer announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Publisher Nexon Games and developer LoreVault have announced Woochi the Wayfarer, a single-player fantasy action adventure game set in Korea’s Joseon era, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. A release date was not announced. “Woochi the Wayfarer will provide a fresh and unique play experience that is based on traditional Korean materials while also having an emotional resonance …

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iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here

iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here

iOS 26 looks set to greatly expand the ringtone options for the iPhone. A previous beta included one remixed version of the default Reflection sound, but now iOS 26 beta 6 has added another five more Reflection alternatives, plus a brand new Little Bird ringtone. iOS 26 now offers six alternate versions of default ringtone, plus new Little Bird option …

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The viral video of a ‘deactivated’ Tesla Cybertruck is most likely fake

The viral video of a ‘deactivated’ Tesla Cybertruck is most likely fake

Did Tesla remotely deactivate a Cybertruck in the middle of a highway because the owner featured it in an unauthorized music video? It’s highly unlikely. On Sunday, Instagram user @bighuey313 posted a video of his supposed deactivated Cybertruck, complete with a flashing red warning message on the truck’s main touchscreen. “Dog wtf my cybertruck just shut off on the freeway! …

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