Mobile payment service Isis to go nationwide this year with iPhone support

Nearly three years after it was first announced, Isis is finally set to debut on the national stage. Bloomberg is reporting this morning that the carrier-backed mobile payment service will see a nationwide rollout this year. For those unfamiliar with Isis, it’s a joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, looking to change the way consumers pay for things using NFC and other tech. And after 9 months in testing, it’s ready for launch…...

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Grant Carroll

Monster Hunter Wilds Finally Adding Fan Favorite Feature

2025 has already been an incredible year for gaming, and we’re not even halfway through. With the recent launches of Elden Ring: Nightreign,Oblivion Remastered, andClair Obscur: Expedition 33, it’s hard to remember thatMonster Hunter Wildswas the year’s first big thing. In ourreview, we said, “Monster Hunter Wilds is a beautiful and addictive entry into the series that brings along polish and clears up some oldschool clutter.” It’s a fantastic starting point for newcomers to the franchise that can still keep longtime fans entertained for a long, long time....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Zachary Tyler

New iPod touch said to feature a 4-inch display, A5 chip

Hot on the heels oflast night’s notefrom analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, comes a new report regarding the future of the iPod touch. If it holds true, the mp3 player could be getting quite the makeover this fall. According to the new dispatch, the next-generation iPod touch will feature the same 4-inch display that the new iPhone is rumored to get, as well as an A5 processor and other internal upgrades… Macotakara, a credible source for Apple information, reports: “According to asian source, new iPod touch (5th generation) will have a 4 inch LCD which is the same size with coming iPhone 5....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Andrew Spence

Nintendo Black Friday Deals Feature A Familiar Switch Bundle

Nintendo Black Friday Deals Feature A Familiar Switch Bundle We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Black Friday holiday season is just around the corner, and brands have gradually started sharing details about what to expect from them this time around. Among the first of these brands is Nintendo, which has had a long history of repackaging older Black Friday deals as new ones (viaBusiness Wire). This year is turning out to be no exception, as the company just shared the details of most of its 2022 Black Friday deals....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Todd Gonzalez

PlayStation 5 vs PS4 / PS4 Pro: Is PS5 much more powerful?

Sony PlayStation 5 The PlayStation 5 streaks ahead where power is concerned but is a good chunk more expensive, unsurprisingly. Still, it’ll play basically every PS4 game as well as a newer library. PlayStation 4 Pro The PS4 Pro is still an impressive bit of kit, but it’s outstripped technically and is a way louder and more ponderous console, despite an undeniably excellent roster of game to explore. The PlayStation 5 is available in both standard and Digital Editions, and, as you can find out inour in-depth review, it’s a true beast of a machine....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1301 words · Elaine Miller

Remnant 2 Almost Doubles Concurrent Players Compared to Prequel

Soulslike shooter Remnant 2 is doing almost twice the player numbers on Steam alone compared to its predecessor. Remnant 2 Almost Doubles Concurrent Players Compared to Prequel The soulslike third person shooter with melee combat Remnant 2 has already almost doubled it’s concurrent players on Steam. Gunfire Games' sequel the dark fantasy post-apocalyptic worlds have amassed roughly 83,000 players on Steam. This peak is almost twice the amount of players that played the original title....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Edwin Taylor

Roblox Mutant Codes

Getting chased down by a giant mutant crocodile is seriously a scary experience, you definitely are going to need some extra help when it comes to avoiding and hiding from this monster. We give you the codes to help you survive this beast in this Roblox title. ThisRoblox Mutantexperience is going to keep you up at night! Horrifying as this is, this is survival at its best. Do you need that extra lifeline so the Mutant can stop killing you all the time?...

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Laura Brooks

RODECaster Pro II Is A Twitch Streamer's New Secret Weapon

RODECaster Pro II Is A Twitch Streamer’s New Secret Weapon Twitch streamers, DJs, and even music producers (and composers) can get a lot of use out of a great mixing board. Unlike DJ controller boards like theTraktor Kontrol S8, there are some multi-channel boards that are better attuned to live podcasts and streams, and it sounds like the RODECaster Pro II could be the next big hardware upgrade forstreamersand podcasters. At first glance, the RODECaster Pro II looks quite a bit like the previous model, which was initially released in December 2018....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Jessica Dawson

RPG News Weekly Round Up – November 5th, 2017

Happy weekend fromFextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher, we’ve got your back. Let’s take a look at the comings and goings across theFextralifeWiki Network. Check out the video above and read on for the text! Divinity: Original Sin 2 Over the past week, Larian Studios released their fourth massive patch for their acclaimedDivinity: Original Sin 2CRPG....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · Vincent Johnson

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Reserve Program: Everything You Need to Know

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Reserve Program: Everything You Need to Know Samsung recently confirmed thelaunch date of the Galaxy S25 series. And now, Samsung has officially launched its Galaxy S25 Reserve program, offering a $50 credit and other benefits to anyone who signs up. This program gives potential buyers early access to pre-orders and a chance to secure their new Galaxy S25. What is the Samsung Galaxy Reserve Program? Samsung’s Galaxy Reserve program will let you reserve the new Galaxy S25 series without any obligation to buy which is not the case when you pre-order....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Laura Morgan

Samsung X120, X420, And X520 With CULV Get Unveiled

Samsung X120, X420, And X520 With CULV Get Unveiled The announcements just keep coming and coming. It looks like Samsung has gone ahead and introduced a new line up of X-series notebooks, offering up a degree of mobility that Samsung says has a lot to do with that battery life. We’d have to agree. There’s not much mobility in having a 3-cell battery in a notebook, when you’re able to only be out and about for a couple hours before you need to be tethered to a wall outlet....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Robert Hill

Should You Stay Awake In A Self-Driving Car Or Can You Sleep?

Should You Stay Awake In A Self-Driving Car Or Can You Sleep? Drivers have been dreaming of self-driving cars for decades. A way for them to get to their destinations without having to spend time and energy focused on the road (or other drivers). Maybe even catch up on some sleep while en route, much like early morning train commuters. The thing is, while the future could very well see fully-autonomous consumer level vehicles hit the market – and thus providing opportunities for some highway Zs — some questions remain as to whether or not it’s okay to do so with what we have right now....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Julia Wilkins

Soft Step Trial BG3 Guide

While visiting the Gauntlet of Shar in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll come across a few trials that can be completed to obtain essential Umbral Gems. Among them is the Soft Step Trial, which is one of the trickiest challenges (it took quite awhile for me to complete). Here’s how you can complete the Soft Step Trial in BG3. Where is the Soft Step Trial in BG3? (Map) TheSoft Step Trialis located inside a room (X: -798, Y: -753) at theGauntlet of Shar....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · William Curtis