Apple Announces New 17-Inch MacBook Pro With Integrated Battery

Apple Announces New 17-Inch MacBook Pro With Integrated Battery Last year was a big year for MacBooks, but Apple did not decide to stop there as they announced a new 17-inch MacBook Pro which is named the “world’s thinnest and lightest 17-inch notebook” at just 0.98-inches thick. We are happy to announce that the resolution is 1920 x with a 700:1 contrast ratio that is 60-percent greater color gamut. Some good news comes to us as many professionals do not like the glare, unfortunately the anti-glare option is an extra $50....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Craig Hunt

Apple halts downgrades to iOS 14.5 following last week’s iOS 14.5.1 release

In a typical Apple fashion, the Cupertino-based iPhone and iPad manufacturer has stopped signing both iOS & iPadOS 14.5 after thenewer iOS & iPadOS 14.5.1firmware has been available to the general public for one week. Apple’s decision to stop signing iOS & iPadOS 14.5 means that those who’ve upgraded to iOS or iPadOS 14.5.1 can no longer easily downgrade to the previous firmware. Likewise, those using even older versions of iOS or iPadOS will be compelled to upgrade to version 14....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Patrick Jones

Apple hires former NASA veterans for augmented reality and self-driving software testing

According to the latest articles fromBloomberg, Dow Jones Newswire andBusiness Insider, a rare bureaucratic mistake has revealed Apple’s secret team of NASA veterans and experts holding PhDs in robotics and other related fields. They were apparently recruited forProject Titan, Apple’s self-driving car project, and augmented reality, another not-so-secret Apple initiative. On April 14, Applereceiveda permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to test its self-driving software using three 2015 Lexus RX450h vehicles operated by a total of six drivers....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Christine Rios

Apple’s latest computer vision acquisition: small French startup Regaind

It was recently reported that Apple earlier this year had acquired a computer vision startup called Regaind, located in Paris. The company specializes in AI-driven photo and facial analysis, which could tie nicely into Apple’s ARKit and face tracking features built into iOS 11. Apple practicallyconfirmedthe acquisition with its usual boilerplate statement to TechCrunch two days ago, saying “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Dr. Jamie Clark

Best fighting style in Like a Dragon Gaiden

Kiryu is a maser brawler in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. He can use multiple fighting styles, but you may want to know which one is his best one. Is Agent or Yakuza fighting style better in Like a Dragon Gaiden? Ultimately, the best fighting style depends on your preference. Both fighting skills are serviceable throughout the game, but the additional gadgets in Agent style make it feel better than Yakuza style....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Timothy Richardson

Best Packs to Open in TCG Card Shop Simulator

TCG Card Shop Simulatordoesn’t let you just run your own card shop but also rip open those packs and see if you may make a profit or finish your collection. If you want to finish your collection, you don’t have a choice in opening which packs because you just want the cards from specific card sets that you want to collect. For making profits, you want to choose the packs you are opening to maximize more out of your time....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Nicholas Davis

Best Song Chiyul build in Solo Leveling Arise: Artifacts and weapons

Song Chiyul is one of the few Hunters given to you during the tutorial for Solo Leveling Arise, making him a great choice for one of the first builds you can create. Here’s the best Song Chiyul build in Solo Leveling Arise so you can pick the best weapons and Artifacts for this character. Solo Leveling Arise: Best Song Chiyul Artifacts Song Chiyul is an excellent DPS character with powerful abilities that deal Fire damage....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Lori Soto

Bluelounge releases Mika, one stand to rule them all

It is almost redundant for me to begin another article expressing my love affair with quality iOS device stands, but, for the sake of tradition, allow my introduction sentence to lend credence to my lust.Blueloungeannounced today, their newest product, theMika, which is a simple stand for iPad, but strong enough to hold a full size MacBook. Thanks to a buddy at Bluelounge, I was able to get my hands on one for review prior to the announcement…...

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Jacqueline Hernandez

Caretaker’s Journal locations guide – Marvel’s Midnight Suns

The Caretaker inMarvel’s Midnight Sunshas a supporting role throughout the campaign. She’s there to give the Hunter advice as she does battle with Lilith’s minions, though she also has her own motivations based on what transpired in the past. You’ll learn more about her background by obtaining various notes as you progress. Here’s ourMarvel’s Midnight SunsCaretaker’s Journal locations guide to help you find all the pages for the Black Grimoire reward....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Brittany Wells

Despite Apple deal, Beats updates Android app, plans on using Samsung shill LeBron James in ads

Looks like Tim Cook wasn’t joking when he toldThe Financial TimesApple would keep alive Beats Music apps for Android and Windows Phone platforms. Keep in mind that Cook made that promiseafterApple snapped up Beats’ streaming-music service, headphones, brand and talent in a$3 billion transaction. Indeed, Beats has now issued an update to its Android client, the first refresh post-acquisition. But that’s not all: it seems Beats will continue to feature Samsung endorser and Miami Heat cager LeBron James in future advertising…...

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Shawn Klein

Detective Pikachu Adds Ken Watanabe to Growing Cast

The cast of Legendary’sDetective Pikachukeeps growing and growing, with Oscar nominated actor Ken Watanabe the latest to come aboard. The project is based on the hit video game franchise, butKen Watanabeis playing a brand new character created specifically for this movie. Ken Watanabe will play a character known as Detective Yoshida, although no further details were given regarding this character. It remains to be seen how many more characters still need to be cast in this upcoming movie....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Shane Tanner

Duet Display brings even more desktop power to your iPad drawing experience

Duet Display, an app billed as the first solution to turn your Apple tablet into a second display and a high-performance drawing tablet for your Mac or Windows PC, was updated on App Store today with some new features. The new Duet Displaynow lets you have the drawing experience on your iPad with the speedy rendering and sheer hardware power of a desktop. The update brings out a number of enhancements and new customizations, including a customized pressure curve, advanced gesture support, a more fluid drawing experience, improved color quality and more....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Maria James

Emails show Apple tried very hard to keep Netflix from removing in-app purchase support

Apple enjoys theApp Store‘s rules and regulations, because it brings in a lot of money for the company. So when a huge company likeNetflixbalks at the idea of playing by those rules anymore, Apple might try a bit harder to keep them around. As noted today by9to5Mac, several higher-ups at Apple were talking about the topic in an email chain. Those included are: Eric Gray, Product Manager, Commerce & Pricing for Apple Services; Peter Stern, VP of Services; Matt Fischer, VP of App Store; Pete Distad, VP of Product Marketing; Sheryline Chapman, App Store Business Management; Christopher Campbell, Apple Hardware Engineer; and Carson Oliver, Director of App Store Business Management....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Alicia Wilson