DuckDuckGo launches the public beta of its desktop browser for Mac users

Download the DuckDuckGo public beta for macOS to enjoy built-in protections, watch YouTube privately, block ads and test other new features. The DuckDuckGo for Mac public beta is here DuckDuckGo for Mac (version 0.30) is now available in public beta capacity for anyone to download and try out on their Mac. A Windows version of DuckDuckGo will enter a private beta in the coming months, according to theDuckDuck blog. All of the DuckDuckGo features are available to users at no charge....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Michael Meyer

Dwarf Fortress 2022 Review, Ye Who Enter

When Dwarf Fortress code was offered in Prima Games’ Slack channel, all activity ceased immediately. Everyone stopped talking, the music stopped, everyone turned on “Appear Offline” and disabled notifications. You could only see and hear tumbleweeds rolling in the eerie wind that blows between our communication channels. After about two months of complete inactivity in the channel, I could no longer stand the impact that review offer had on our communication and productivity, so a simple“I volunteer as a tribute”that I wrote gradually brought everyone back online and lead up to some catching up between the colleagues, after which we had restored our usual productivity levels....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Nicholas Flores

Elon Musk Hints At The Return Of Vine, But Is It Too Late?

Elon Musk Hints At The Return Of Vine, But Is It Too Late? Remember Vine? The Twitter-owned short-formvideo-sharing platform that was discontinued nearly seven years ago, in 2017? Well, Elon Musk, the current owner of Twitter (now known as X), may have just hinted at a possible return of the service. In arecent poll posted on X, the eccentric billionaire asked his 180 million followers whether they wanted the old service back....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Douglas Williams

Fortnite Celebrates The Final Shape With Returning Destiny 2 Skins

Fortnite has had many crossovers over the years. However, there’s one in particular that just returned, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. As many Destiny fans may know, the game’s recent expansion,“The Final Shape”has been attracting loads of attention seeing as it’s being dubbed as the last major expansion in the Light and Darkness saga for Destiny 2. And as a result, it seems like Bungie and Epic Games are reuniting once more....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Kevin Roberts

Forza Horizon 4 review

They’ve had their ups and downs over the last six years, since the festival first rolled into town, but the Forza Horizon games have since overtaken their Motorsport stablemates for relevance and sheer enjoyment. Each outing brought something new to the party, offering incremental improvements and refinements, and although they also suffered from a few missteps along the way, developer Playground learned valuable lessons, both good and bad. Forza Horizon 4 is, therefore, the result of fine tuning and years of experience....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Cynthia Murray

FTC accuses T-Mobile of placing unauthorized charges on phone bills for years [updated with note from the CEO]

T-Mobile has been aggressively marketing itsUncarrier initiativesto prove that it cares about customers, but the Federal Trade Commission has published a new complaint that accuses the carrier of knowingly cramming bogus charges onto customers’ phone bills for years. The FTC claims that T-Mobile made hundreds of millions of dollars by knowingly placing charges for “premium” SMS subscriptions that, most often, were not authorized by customers… According to theofficial FTC complaint(PDF), unauthorized charges often came in the form of monthly subscriptions from third-party merchants, for content like ringtones, wallpaper, horoscopes, flirting tips, celebrity gossip and similar information....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Stephanie Torres

GR86 Vs. GR Corolla: What's The Difference Between These Sporty Toyotas?

GR86 Vs. GR Corolla: What’s The Difference Between These Sporty Toyotas? The Toyota GR86 and GR Corolla: Is there much difference between these two sports cars? Well, the GR86 is a two-door, four-seat sports car. The GR Corolla is a four-door hatchback with seating for five. So, that’s sorted, right? Not so fast. Both cars are performance-oriented, but each of these Toyota GR vehicles has a unique approach to performance and appeal....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Theresa Alvarez

Hands-on with Vampire Survivors+ for Apple Arcade

We’re back with anotherhands-onpreview from Apple’s gaming showcase that we attended this July, and this time we’re getting into an updated version of a fan-favorite that became a breakout success since launching back in 2022,Vampire Survivorsfrom Poncle. While the game has been available (for free)on iOSfor a while, this new Apple Arcade version,Vampire Survivors+,does away with the ads and comes with twoDLC expansionsthat you previously had to buy (Tides of the FoscariandLegacy of the Moonspell), along with some extra goodies that we’ll get into....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Dale Sloan

Here's Why The Price Of Classic Scouts Could Go Through The Roof

Here’s Why The Price Of Classic Scouts Could Go Through The Roof International Harvester’s Scout line of passenger trucks and SUVs occupy an interesting place in the history of American vehicle manufacturing. For much of the 20th century, the American car industry was dominated by three major conglomerates: Ford, GM, and Chrysler. The so-called “Big Three” all put carmaking at the center of their business model. At the same time, the U....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Lisa Weber

Hisense's Mini-LED QLED TV shines in one big way, with its price casting a shadow

Electronic and home appliance producer Hisense announced the latest addition to its TV lineup: the Hisense U9N Mini-LED QLED TV. The company’s latest offering sits at the top of its ULED line of televisions and offers an “elevated viewing experience for those seeking state-of-the-art innovation and superior viewing quality,” according to its press release. Coming in at $2,999 for the 75-inch version and $3,999 for the 85-inch, it’s by no means a budget TV....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Mark Sullivan

How to beat Specters in Horizon Forbidden West?

In Horizon Forbidden West, one of the most difficult enemies players will face the Specter. This machine is heavily associated with futuristic Zeniths and can deal devastating damage in battle. Taking out this machine’sPulse Cannonon top of its head is a must. This will disable its ability to execute the projectile attack that can make or break a fight with the Specter. Specter’s information Strengths and Weaknesses Players can attack machines with different kinds of elemental attacks....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Bruce Flores

How to Claim Diablo 4 Amazon Prime Gaming Rewards

Diablo 4 has all kinds of cosmetics to make your characters and horses look powerful, evil, or even a bit cute, depending on what you’re into. Personally, I like a classy look that is grim enough to strike a bit of fear into enemies before I blast them with lightning. We all have our interests, and claiming rewards from Amazon Prime Gaming is a great way to get more options as a thank you for using their service....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Brad Winters

How to Get Tandemaus in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Every once in a while, The Pokemon Company creates a truly bizarre Pokemon that does not make any sense. Take Dugtrio, for example; three weird guys all bunched together to form something different. Tandemaus isn’t much different. Here’s how to get Tandemaus in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. How to Get Tandemaus in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tandemaus is a couple Pokemon, meaning there are two of them side by side. They only count as one Pokemon, though, So we are unsure what you would call them if they were separated....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Megan Martinez