ESPN signed a deal with the WWE last week that will put many of its live events on the Disney sports giant, but John Cena is getting in the ring immediately. Cena plays a new and crucial role for ESPN, starring as a coach of sorts for people who want to learn about new features set to debut as the …
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600 “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews in 3 days: New tranquil life-sim hits Steam with launch discount in tow
Tiny Bookshop is set in a hand-drawn map, and each location has its own clientele. Pictured – an ingame screenshot with the Steam logo overlaid on top. (Image source: Steam – Edited) Tiny Bookshop is a new cozy shopkeeping sim set in a seaside town, and it’s out now on PC, Mac, Linux, and Switch. You sell books and explore …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Did Bill Gates Predict GPT-5’s Disappointment Before Launch?
There had been a lot of hype and anticipation building around GPT-5 prior to its recent launch. OpenAI touted the tool as the smartest AI model while comparing it to an entire team of PhD-level experts. GPT-5 ships with a plethora of next-gen features across a wide range of categories, including coding, writing, and medicine. The ChatGPT maker’s CEO, Sam …
Read More »iOS 26’s new battery features seem perfect for iPhone 17’s launch
iOS 26 will be here soon, packing a new Liquid Glass design, big updates to CarPlay, Wallet, and more. iOS 26 also adds a variety of new battery-related features, and with the iPhone 17 launch hitting at the same time, they seem a perfect match for what’s coming. The iPhone’s battery is easily one of its most important features. There …
Read More »New 12.9-Inch MacBook Could Launch This Year Starting at $599
Apple’s rumored new more affordable MacBook could have a starting price as low as $599 and launch as soon as this year, according to a new report out of Asia. We first learned of Apple’s low-cost MacBook plans in late June, when analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the company was developing a “more affordable” 13-inch laptop (the analyst did not mention …
Read More »Apple iPhone 17 series set to launch in September: Launch date, design, features, price and other things to expect
Apple is preparing for its biggest launch of the year, with the iPhone 17 series. The Cupertino-based company is expected to be unveiled globally in the first week of September 2025. Although the company has not made an official announcement, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests September 9 or 10 as possible event dates. The lineup is expected to include the iPhone …
Read More »Gurman: All-new App Intents feature and Siri overhaul on track to launch next spring
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is aiming to ship its brand new App Intents feature, allowing Siri to take actions for you, next Spring – alongside its long-promised Siri overhaul. These features were initially on track to launch during the iOS 18 release cycle, though Apple faced engineering delays. Now, they should launch by ~iOS 26.4, according to current …
Read More »Amazon’s rocky Alexa+ launch might justify Apple’s slow pace with next-gen Siri
Amazon has finally started rolling out Alexa+, its oft-delayed overhaul of the Alexa voice assistant built on large language model technology. However, Alexa+ shows how difficult it is to replace a mature voice assistant with generative AI, especially when users expect instant, consistent results for simple tasks. It’s a real reality check on the notion that Amazon has managed to …
Read More »iPhone 16 Pro Max Price Slashed Ahead Of Apple iPhone 17 Launch
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has been discounted ahead of the iPhone 17 launch. (Photo by Nic COURY / AFP) (Photo by NIC COURY/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Unlike Samsung’s repeated Galaxy S25 promotions and Google’s constant Pixel 9 price drops, Apple discounts are rare, which is why Amazon’s latest iPhone 16 deal is worth taking a …
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