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Google announced on Wednesday that it’s updating the Discover page in its flagship Search app to allow you to follow specific publishers and creators to surface more content from those you like. The update follows a feature Google rolled out last month, allowing users to pick their choice of news sites and blogs for the Top Stories section in search …

At multiple points over many years, Apple executives have taken great pains to point out that they think touchscreen Macs are a silly idea. But it remains one of those persistent Mac rumors that crops up over and over again every couple of years, from sources that are reliable enough that they shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand. Today’s contribution …

The first reviews of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have arrived, and select YouTube channels and publications have already shared their insights on what the devices improve on and what caveats we can expect. The devices are slated to launch on Friday, and the reviews will give you an early look at what you should be …

Nine years after the company’s foundation, Bonfire Studios has formally revealed its first game, Arkheron. A team-based, isometric, twitchy PvP multiplayer action title that blends elements of MOBAs, battle-royale, and ARPGs like Diablo, Arkheron aims to break new ground in the multiplayer space. Its director, former Blizzard chief creative officer Rob Pardo, describes it as an “Ascencion Royale” – a …

The two Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 clans that were set to launch as paid DLC will now be included in the base game. The long-awaited sequel is just one month out, but has been mired in discontent over the locking-away of two of its iconic factions. Paradox, White Wolf, and The Chinese Room confirm that, in response to …

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 to Pixel devices, which brings a long-awaited customization feature to the OS. This new beta build finally adds icon shape customization options, letting users change the look of their home screen icons. While this release focuses more on refinement, it notably does not include …

AirPods Pro 3 are set to launch in just two days, and they’re a rather notable upgrade – even if you’re coming from the previous-generation AirPods Pro 2. But, if you skipped that upgrade – AirPods Pro 3 are a massive leap for a plethora of reasons. Here’s exactly what you gain after 6 years of upgrades. Better noise cancellation …

Retro-future Speaking of seductive simplicity, the retro-futurism of SimCity 2000‘s look and feel is still compelling after all this time. As a child, I remember being immediately put off by the look of the original SimCity, with its garish EGA colors, complicated user interface, and overly rigid, stylized overhead grid map. By contrast, the bright SVGA colors, angular hills, flowing …

Rob Pardo left Blizzard more than a decade ago, after a stint as chief creative officer and working as lead designer on games like StarCraft: Brood War, Warcraft 3, and World of Warcraft. Since then, Pardo co-founded Bonfire Studios, which has been quietly toiling away for years on something new, but achingly familiar: a fast-paced, competitive multiplayer game called Arkheron. …

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: what does a two-year upgrade get you? iPhone 17 Pro is a bold update that goes even more ‘pro,’ but if you’re considering an upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro, here are the key differences to know. Displays: Bigger, brighter, and more scratch resistant iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max come with …