It’s easy to be amazed by how far things have come, but it all started with a wired helmet that launched you into a virtual world. The Oculus Rift was among the first products to launch gamers into brand new virtual spaces feet first, and let them explore in a whole new way. Here’s everything you need to know about the Oculus Rift, including specs, features, platform support and more....
We’ve got live results from Hell in a Cell below, and won’t put them in this intro — so you won’t be spoiled. Tonight’s show, though, looks less like a regular PPV (we’ll never get used to saying “premium live event”) and more like Sunday Night Raw. I mean, except for that match that was added on Friday night’s SmackDown: Happy Corbin vs Madcap Moss, Anything Goes. This seventh match makes one more than the six-match Hell in a Cell 2022....
Dave McCarthy, corporate vice president of Xbox operations, outlined the initiative in an Xbox Wire blog post (opens in new tab). For the most part, McCarthy discusses how Microsoft’s Xbox division aims to be more eco-friendly, from using recyclable packaging to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. However, there’s one interesting tidbit for end-users as well: “Last year, we made improvements to the [Xbox’s] Energy Saver sleep mode,” said McCarthy. “Energy Saver mode consumes about 20 times less power than Standby mode when the console is not being used or receiving updates....
In fact, about 4 million families are owed this money by the IRS, but have not yet claimed these tax credits. You may also be eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC, or a third stimulus payment. You have until November 15 to claim these missed tax credits, and here’s how. What is the Child Tax Credit? In 2021, the CTC got a significant boost to further help families in need....
We’ve previously debated pull-up vs chin-up: which is better for building strength? Both are brilliant for increasing upper body strength in your arms, back, shoulders and core, but the difference in grip will target those muscles differently: the pull-up adopts an overhand grip and a wider shoulder position to work your posterior chain (the back of your body) harder. While the payoff is huge for strength gains (and let’s face it, pretty impressive to show your mates as well), the risk of injury is high unless you’ve locked down your technique....
As a result, many of us take turns hosting, or offer help where we can around the kitchen. But, even with all this, there’s no doubt that putting on such a spread causes quite a lot of stress — not really what you want on Christmas day. To help out, we’ve pulled together a list of 10 tips to make cooking Christmas dinner less stressful. Follow these, and you might just gain a whole new perspective on cooking over the holidays....
Meanwhile, Best Buy, Samsung, and Lowe’s are offering price cuts on home appliances like microwaves, refrigerators, and washer/dryers. If you’re shopping for a new bed, 4th of July mattress sales are taking hundreds of dollars off our favorite beds from the likes of Nectar, Purple, Saatva, and more. Mattress bases and bedding are also seeing big discounts. While it’s true that you can find deals on mattress any given month, 4th of July deals tend to offer bigger discounts than your typical summer sale....
Elsewhere in the streaming world, Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg have a road trip movie that looks to test the mettle of these middle-aged men. Speaking of films that might have you saying “He’s still got it,” Sylvester Stallone follows Luke Wilson’s lead as the latest leading man to be a secret superhero. Except this new movie looks far more gritty than Wilson’s feel-good family romp. The world of documentaries is also getting an important title to watch....
The even better news is that many of the best Netflix movies and best Netflix shows remain, while titles that are new on Netflix will constantly drop throughout the month. Netflix is constantly adding and subtracting stuff, though movies tend to cycle in and out more than shows. We’re not sure if any of these departures will push you to cancel Netflix, but their absence will surely be frustrating to some....
In an investment note seen by 9to5Mac (opens in new tab), Kuo says the most significant upgrade is the planned introduction of lossless audio, via Apple’s own ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) format. No other lossless format is mentioned, which is perhaps unsurprising given it would be a good way of pushing audiophiles towards Apple Music — which recently gained ALAC support — rather than Spotify or similar. Lossless tracks are also significantly larger files, which would be handy for Apple as it looks to upsell iPhone 14 handsets with more internal storage later in the year....
Though this choice is questionable, it seems to illustrate the advances in humanizing the Alexa experience. I’m not saying I support disillusionment, but connecting a user to someone they’ve lost could deliver an otherwise priceless experience. As long as it’s within reason, of course. Even to hear the voice of someone in a different time zone, or your favorite show character, could make Alexa communications feel more authentic. Sure, copying someone’s voice with a mere minute of learning or intake marks a creepy progression for AI....
It’s also a series that lets you see who’d win in a throw down between Mario and Link, or Fox McCloud and Donkey Kong. This results in some action that as hilarious as it is chaotic. The genesis of Super Smash Bros on the Nintendo 64 has evolved and reached its pinnacle with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. The game packs a massive 74-character roster and over 100 stages that celebrate nearly two decades of Mario and friends beating each other senseless in the name of fun and competition....
Here’s what’s different between the Fire TV Omni Series and the Fire TV 4-Series. Fire TV Omni series vs 4-Series: Specs Fire TV Omni series vs 4-Series: Fire TV Fire TV Omni series vs 4-Series: Size and price Fire TV Omni Series vs 4-Series: Design First, the Fire TV 4-Series looks to have the same sort of basic, black plastic construction that we’ve seen on past models from third-party manufacturers like insignia and Toshiba....
According to Bleeping Computer (opens in new tab), there is a way to completely bypass the Android lock screen on your phone, even on Android 13 smartphones. This vulnerability was discovered by cybersecurity researcher David Schütz (opens in new tab), who managed to accidentally bypass the lock screen on his Pixel 6 when unintentionally locking his SIM card. The only caveat to this vulnerability is the phone needs to have been unlocked once since its last reboot....
Right now you can get the Anker Soundcore Life Note True Wireless Earbuds on sale for just $25 at Meh (opens in new tab). That’s $25 off and the best price we’ve seen for these budget buds. By comparison, Best Buy has them for $50 (opens in new tab). Anker’s Soundcore earbuds are among the best cheap wireless earbuds on the market. While we haven’t reviewed this particular model, they have received an overall positive rating from users at Best Buy getting a 4....
So what new products do we expect? The iPhone SE 3 seems like a lock at this point, as Apple’s low-cost 5G phone has been rumored for months and has been tipped for a release date of March 10. But we’ve also heard about other new Apple products that could be announced at the Apple event, including a new iPad Air 5, a possible new Mac mini 2022 and an entry-level MacBook Pro 2022....
The Apple Studio Display launched last Friday (March 19) alongside the Mac Studio, and while reviews are generally positive (ours included), many reviewers have criticized the monitor’s built-in webcam. Specifically, the 12MP ultrawide camera built into the top bezel of the Display is taking heat for capturing images that look blurry, washed-out, or too smooth in ways that some users find deeply off-putting. These complaints are common enough that Apple has said there’s an Apple Studio Display camera update in the works to address to them, though we don’t yet know when to expect it....
The Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm/GPS) is on sale for $349 at Walmart (opens in new tab). This is the lowest price ever that we have seen for the wearable and will save you $50 on its regular price of $399. This early Black Friday deal can only be accessed by Walmart Plus members right now but it will open to all as of 7 p.m. ET. The Apple Watch 8 deal applies to the 41mm GPS model and is available in all colors including Silver, Midnight, Starlight and (PRODUCT) RED....
In a Tuesday (May 17) episode of Front Page Tech (opens in new tab), leaker Jon Prosser resurfaced Apple Watch redesign rumors with new renders. While the device you’ll see in our Apple Watch 7 review doesn’t have flat edges, Prosser said the next-generation Apple Watch Series 8 might look totally different. The new renders look mostly the same as the ones shared ahead of the Apple Watch 7 launch, showing off a smartwatch with a flat screen and flat sides, much like the iPhone design language....
Apple announced both devices at the Apple Event on September 7, and both available now for pre-order. So you might be wondering how these two devices compare compare. Reviewing the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra side-by-side, you’ll see differences in design, features, battery life and, of course, price. There’s perhaps one group of potential customers that should buy the Apple Watch Series 8, and another group that’s better suited for the Apple Watch Ultra....
