A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro gotreallypowerful in its most recent update. The16-inch M3 Max configurationbumps the graphics performance significantly, making it unlike anything you can buy for professional content creators. But Windows laptops are responding. There’s a new wave of non-gaming laptops that are integrating GPUs up to an RTX 4070 and challenging the performance of the MacBook Pro — often at a much lower price. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Book laptops haven’t been known for performance over the years, but the Galaxy Book4 Ultra aims to change that for good....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · David Davis

A simultaneous smartphone shock is coming for Brits

Imagine the cacophony of some 85 million smartphones all going off at once. Well, that’s precisely what’s going to happen in the U.K. in September. It’s part of a test of the U.K.’s emergency alert system, and will involve the phones vibrating and making a siren sound for 10 seconds. The handsets will also show a message, though the precise wording has yet to be revealed. The alert will go out across the country at 3 p....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Angela Chavez

All EA FC 25 celebrations controls & how to do them

All EA FC 25 celebrations controls & how to do them The proper way to release all the accumulated adrenaline in a tight match is to perform a fun celebration after scoring, so here are the controls for everyEA FC 25celebration on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Over the years, real-life players have developed signature moves to celebrate their goals on the pitch alongside the fans, soEA Sportsdecided to replicate those iconic celebrations in their EA Sports FC games....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Ashley Brown

Amazon drops delectable deals on these Nespresso espresso machines

Almost everyone likes to start their day with a delicious cup ofcoffee. Unfortunately, the price for a decent cup of joe has gone way up especially in popular cafés. If you don’t want to spend nearly $5 on your daily caffeine fix, you’re better of brewing your own coffee at home. For barista-grade coffee every morning or whenever you like, get yourself anespresso machine. Right now, theNespressoVertuo Evoluo and theNespressoPixie with Aeroccino milk frother are available on Amazon at huge discounted prices....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Meredith Johnson

Amazon Fire TV remote not working? Here’s how to fix it

TheAmazon Fire TV operating systemis one of the most popular AV entertainment platforms in the world. you may find Fire TV built into a number of devices, includingFire TV, theFire TV Sticklineup, and theFire TV Cube. Aside from using Alexa voice commands, the main way you’ll interact with the Fire TV OS is with your Fire TV remote — whether it’s one of the older-generation remotes or the newer Alexa Voice Remotes....

June 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1436 words · Terry Hardin

AMD might have just enabled MacBook-like gaming laptops, but I’m still skeptical

AMD revealed its new Ryzen 7040U series processors for laptops, with bold claims that the chips not only beat the competition from Intel but also outpace the MacBook M2. Perhaps most impressive is that AMD says the processors can handle 1080p gaming with their integrated graphics, possibly enabling a string of thin and lightgaming laptops. I’m still skeptical, mostly on the back of AMD’s vague benchmarks and lack of battery testing....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Kaylee Chandler

Apple may go big with a redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro, 31.6-inch 6K display

Apple launched a new MacBook Air and Mac Mini last year in 2018, but there could be much bigger things ahead. In a research note picked up byMacRumors, well- respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that Apple could be releasing a 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as a 31.6-inch 6K display in 2019. Although the reporting does not dive into many specifics, Kuo believes that Apple’s 2019 MacBook lineup could see an “all-new” design with a model that has a screen size between 16 and 16....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Andrea Miller

Apple Watch sales are still falling, but the reasons are clear

While the Apple Watch has proved popular since the first one dropped in 2015, the tech giant’s smartwatch has seen declining sales more recently. According to new data from Counterpoint Research, Apple’s smartwatch shipments declined a not insignificant 19% year-on-year in 2024, with the device brand experiencing declines in all regions except India. Counterpoint notes that the global fall in Apple Watch sales was mainly driven by a drop in sales in the North America, which represents more than half of Apple’s smartwatch shipments....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Nina Wong

Apple’s new M3 looks fast, but will it really be worth the upgrade?

The new Apple M3 is the “most advanced chip ever built for a personal computer,” according to Apple, and will appear in some of thebest MacBooks. Announced in October 2023 and sporting a new process, the M3 promises up to 60% higher performance in some apps. But will it really be worth an upgrade over the M1 or M2? We’ve already seen the M2 at work in devices likethe Mac mini, and we’ll have to wait until the M3 launches to really know how it performs....

June 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Michael Leon

Apple’s next Studio monitor may use a QD-OLED panel

Devices expected to get the panels range from iPads to MacBooks to foldable laptops, the latter of which the brand has not yet introduced, in addition to its Apple Studio Display. UBI Research analysts at a recent seminar in Seoul had the most details about the future Studio Display model, claiming that Samsung is currently developing 27-inchQD-OLED(Quantum Dot OLED) panels in its A5 manufacturing line. Samsung’s “main customer is expected to be Apple,” according to analysts....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Tom Lopez

Big news, Samsung’s monster Galaxy Mega smartphones are official (Updated)

Check out our review of theSamsung Galaxy Mega 6.3smartphone. Here’s some “big” news, in fact, one could say it’s mega news, as Samsung has made therecently rumoredGalaxy Mega range official. Much has been made of a pair of really large smartphone/tablet hybrid devicesSamsung was said to be preparing, and sure enough, we’ve now got almost all the details on the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3 – and the pair certainly live up to their names....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Wendy Pittman

Black Ops 6 fans claim popular gun “sucks” for big reason despite buff

Black Ops 6 fans claim popular gun “sucks” for big reason despite buff Black Ops 6 fans have hit out at one of the most popular guns in the game, claiming it “sucks” despite being buffed in Season 2. It’s been over three months sinceBlack Ops 6first hit shelves, launching as one of the most popularCall of Dutytitles in the last few years. The single-player campaign is excellent, multiplayer is fun, and Zombies is always a good time....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Daniel Griffin

Brighter Shores sever issues are causing mayhem to player accounts

Brighter Shores sever issues are causing mayhem to player accounts Brighter Shoreshas finally been released, after ten years in development. However, theRunescape-style adventurehasn’t come out without its issues, and one server problem could spell disaster for your account. Brighter Shores has been met with an unprecedented amount of hype,with over 14,000 players descending on the adventure in the first few hours. Unfortunately, due to the factthe game is an MMO, this means the servers have faced a few issues....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Alejandra Miller