Minecraft: Bedrock Edition finally gets a feature PC players have had for over a decade

What you need to know As of today, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players can test out the game’s new hardcore mode.  This is a mode that has been available on the Minecraft Java edition, but hadn’t been available on Bedrock Edition.  In hardcore mode, death is permanent. You will not respawn if you die and you […]

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Microsoft is bringing back this excellent File Explorer feature I bet you didn’t know existed or had been removed

What you need to know It appears that Microsoft will bring back the ability to drag and drop an item from File Explorer into the address bar. The functionality is available starting with a recent Beta Channel Insider Build of Windows 11, though you have to enable the feature through ViVetool. Microsoft removed the ability […]

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Counterpoint: Apple had 7 of the 10 best-selling smartphones in 2023

Just like in 2022, Apple secured 7 out of 10 best-selling smartphones globally. The new bit for 2023 was that it was in order this time around with phones 1-7 on the list being exclusively iPhones. Samsung was the only other vendor present on the list with a trio of affordable Galaxy A-series devices. Top-10 […]

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Samsung had a genius plan with Galaxy AI, and it’s working

Artificial intelligence has been around in one form or the other for quite some time now. It only really captured the public’s attention last year when new tools like ChatGPT gained popularity that allowed the average user to take advantage of the technology’s capabilities. These tools brought to light the advanced technologies that major companies […]

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Microsoft’s Surface Book and an Android tablet had a baby. Meet the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid.

What you need to know Lenovo announced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid this week at CES 2024. The system combines a Windows laptop with a detachable display that is a fully functional standalone Android tablet. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid’s Windows base can be used independently from the Android tablet, as long as […]

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They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better

After multiple deployments with the US Army Special Forces, Joe Hudak returned home in 2011 changed by his time in Iraq, Afghanistan, and South America. He was quickly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. He tried talk therapy and a range of medications, but they didn’t help. He attempted suicide twice in 2012. “I was fighting […]

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I didn’t know this $9 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Collector’s box existed until it was discounted, so I HAD to buy it

I spend a lot of time playing Call of Duty. Far more than I can ever justify. I usually purchase a PC and an Xbox version, and I have no qualms about cracking open my wallet for really cool Operator bundles and battle passes. Given how willing I am to throw money at the franchise, […]

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World of Warcraft ‘Season of Discovery’ is the best WoW experience I’ve had in a decade

As an off-and-on fan of World of Warcraft since Vanilla World of Warcraft, I have a love/hate relationship with the game. Mainly I love the game but hate how much time it takes for me to level up, get gear, and dedicate to be able to play fun content with my friends. Retail, or modern, […]

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The absolute BEST 14-inch gaming laptop is on sale with an RTX 4060, and I wish I already had one on my desk

Compact gaming laptops can be immensely convenient thanks to their portability, but it’s really difficult to pull it off successfully. Companies have to balance performance, design, features, and battery life with size constraints, and that often comes with compromises. Out of every attempt, though, one company has done the absolute best. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus […]

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If Sisyphus had a smartwatch, it would have run One UI Watch 5

The One UI Watch 5 update brought enough new features and changes to elevate the user experience and make me like my Samsung smartwatch even more. As a Galaxy Watch 5 owner who has used the previous One UI version, I was happy to see improvements like apps drawer folders, better Health features, skin temperature […]

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I’ve always wished that Starfield had in-game radio, but now someone has actually made one and it’s amazing. From galactic conspiracy theorists to ABBA at light speed — you need to check this out.

What you need to know Starfield doesn’t have an in-game radio, but thankfully someone has made one featuring over 10 hours of custom content from music to talk radio. Starfield Radio hosts 5 stations and you can listen directly through the website, through Spotify, or using an in-game mod from Nexus Mods. The DJs are […]

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Flashback: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra had an amazing selfie camera with OIS

This week Sony unveiled its Xperia 5 V, a camera-focused phone that while not the smallest smartphone around is still one of the most compact to feature a flaghsip chipset and a premium camera setup. And while thinking back on some of Sony’s most interesting camera phones, we were reminded of the Xperia XA Ultra, […]

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Samsung may have had a eureka moment developing the Galaxy S24

Two months ago, we were able to confirm that, internally, Samsung is using the “Muse” codename when referring to the upcoming Galaxy S24 series. But interestingly enough, Samsung appears to have changed its tune, and now, it’s using a different codename for the flagship series. Internally, Samsung has replaced the “Muse” label with “Eureka” when […]

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Samsung had to freeze imports of laptops and table​ts to India

The Indian government suddenly decided to ban inbound shipments of laptops and tablets without a license, and Samsung is among the major brands that have adhered to the new rule. Apple and HP are also among the big names that have stopped the import of laptops and tablets, just like Samsung. According to a Bloomberg report, Indian […]

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Flashback: Sony’s first Android tablets had crazy shapes and PlayStation games

A long time ago Sony joined forces with Ericsson to tackle the mobile market. They found great success with feature phones that focused on camera or music, the time with Symbian was interesting but less successful and eventually the pair settled on Android for their future devices. In addition to the devices it made with […]

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Samsung NL’s Unpacked had people moving to the Z Flip 5’s groove

Around the same time as Samsung’s main Unpacked event was taking place in Seoul, South Korea, on July 26, the company’s various divisions across the globe were conducting their own launch events for local media, partners, and fans. Samsung Netherlands brought together media and changemakers from across the Benelux region for a celebration of the […]

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Apple and Goldman Sachs Crediting Some Customers Who Had Long Waits for Savings Withdrawal Requests

Some customers who had a poor experience with their Apple Savings accounts handled by Goldman Sachs are receiving one-time credits, according to an email received from MacRumors reader Michael, who made a withdrawal in May. “The experience we provided for a withdrawal request you made for your Savings account in May did not meet our […]

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Amazon Prime Day 2023: These Apple Airpod Pro alternatives just had their price slashed to $50 (with this special code)

There’s no shortage of earbuds striving to be Apple Airpod alternatives, but if you’re looking to find a solid competitor to these popular wireless earbuds without breaking the bank, your options are much more limited. EarFun has managed to create the Air Pro 3 wireless earbuds that—despite a low price of just $80 on a […]

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The FTC argues that Xbox-exclusive content would be bad, ignoring that PlayStation has had it for years

What you need to know During the June 22 public hearing for the case of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) vs. Microsoft, the FTC voiced concerns about in-game items being made exclusive to Xbox if Microsoft successfully acquired Activision Blizzard King. The FTC also pointed out that Microsoft could launch games earlier on Xbox with […]

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Want Xbox VR? Here’s what Xbox’s Matt Booty had to say about it.

What you need to know Xbox Game Studios’ director Matt Booty discussed virtual and augmented reality in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Booty said Microsoft would need to see more interest in VR and AR before expanding into that sphere. Xbox head Phil Spencer has been critical of VR gaming in the past, […]

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