How this potential CPU might embarrass the PS5

AMD’s rumored Zen 5 laptop chips look very powerful, at least if you believe a recent post onthe Chiphell forums(viaVideoCardz). The APUs, code-named Strix Halo, are said to come with 40 Compute Units (CUs) of AMD’s RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture, which is more than what you’ll find in the PlayStation 5. According to the post, AMD is prepping two variants. One is supposedly a 16-core model packing 40 CUs for the GPU, while the other is a 12-core model with 32 CUs....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Jamie Mccoy

How to play the turnip Stalk Market in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The stalk market has been one of the fastest ways to make big money inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s a tradition that has been passed on from game to game and, in-game, the market has passed down from the hands of the same family. It’s a tradition that took root as far back as the game’sWild Worlddays. This feature finds itself once again rooted in the newest rendition of the game....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1342 words · Allison Garcia

How to use Screen Time on a Mac

Screen Time is aMacOSapplication that allows you to monitor your overall system usage, subsequently providing a detailed overview of your activity on a Mac. Apple’s feature, also available on iOS, includes certain measures that can control the amount of time you spend on your system. If you want to keep track of how much screen time is being occupied by a specific program and want to take the necessary actions to regulate that usage, here’s how to use Screen Time on a Mac....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Michael Moses

Intel now says the chip shortage may not ease up until at least 2023

The PC and laptop market is stillin the midst of the ongoing chip shortage. While getting a reasonably priced graphics card, processor, desktop, or laptop has never been harder than it is now, many are hoping that the tides will change and the situation will improve. Unfortunately, according to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, the shortage may last until 2023 at the very least. Gelsingerspoke to CNBCahead of announcing Intel’s third-quarter earnings for this year....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · William Burns

iOS 26 will overhaul your iPhone’s camera, but I’ll be using this free photo app

On a recent trip to a remote location in India’s chilly Ladakh region for astrophotography capture, one of my friends, who is a seasoned photojournalist, told me to embrace the noise in photos. “Algorithms can make everything look sharp and smooth, but they strip every click of raw emotions and mood,” he said. I followed his advice and exclusively shot using theProject Zero mode in the Halide camera app. The app gave me gritty results with their fair share of “imperfections,” but the more important takeaway was that noise in pictures isn’t always a bad thing....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Marc Williams

Is Mark Darcy dead? Bridget Jones 4 cameo explained

Is Mark Darcy dead? Bridget Jones 4 cameo explained If there’s anyone who comes up to par withBridget Jones, it’s Mark Darcy. The pair finally got hitched in Bridget Jones’ Baby, but the dream might be over all too soon. Has anyone deserved a Mr. Darcy more than our Bridge? Yes, it’s a play on the famous Jane Austen character – also once played by Colin Firth – but the 21st-century version really is the hero of our dreams....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Kimberly Howard

JBL Link Bar soundbar review: The sin of ambition

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ From the days of bulkydisc players, DVRs,outboard video streamers,A/V receivers, andspeakers, we’ve transitioned to an era where just two devices — asmart TVand a compact soundbar — can now perform the vast majority of audio or video-related tasks....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1278 words · Kimberly Stone

John Wick vs. Jason Bourne: who would win in a fight to the death?

There have been plenty of great action franchises since the turn of the century, but two of the best tell the stories of master assassins. John Wick and Jason Bourne have been definitive figures in our recent pop cultural landscape, although their runs barely overlap at all. Wick was introduced in 2014, just two years beforeJason Bournebrought an end to the lengthyBournemovie saga. Given the prominence of both characters in any action movie lover’s life, though, it’s only natural to wonder what might happen if these two were to go toe-to-toe with one another....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Stephanie Henderson

Just when you thought spam was dead, it’s back and worse than ever

(in)Secure is a weekly column that dives into the rapidly escalating topic of cybersecurity. Emails promising millions of dollars from a Nigerian prince, to malicious attachments, and nefarious links. All of it falls under the banner of spam. An incredible40 years have passed since the first email spamwas sent out over the progenitor of the internet, theARPANET, but it remains a threat today. In fact, 2018 is becoming the year of spam....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Sue Reyes

Margot Robbie wants someone else to play Harley Quinn in the DCEU

Margot Robbie wants someone else to play Harley Quinn in the DCEU Harley Quinn actor Margot Robbie has revealed that she is ready to move on from the character and hopes that it is able to live on “in someone else’s hands.” Australian actor Margot Robbie is one of the biggest stars at the moment. Between her Oscar animated role in I, Tonya, and more recently her blockbuster success with the Barbie film, the actor has become a household name....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Barbara Jackson

Marvel Snap players obsessed with “genius” Infinity Split improvement

Marvel Snap players obsessed with “genius” Infinity Split improvement A Marvel Snap fan has showcased their groundbreaking card design, offering a solution to the game’s debated Infinity Split feature. Marvel Snapoffers players a unique card progression system in which they can upgrade cards to receive enhanced backgrounds such as holographic, foil, gold, and ink. However,the feature has been subject to criticismsince the game’s launch more than 12 months ago, as these new backgrounds often overshadow the iconic card designs with generic backgrounds....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Rachel Cook

MTG Wilds of Eldraine new mechanics explained: Roles, Bargain & more

MTG Wilds of Eldraine new mechanics explained: Roles, Bargain & more Wilds of Eldraine’s release is just around the corner, and we’re going to preview all the exciting new mechanics premiering in the set. One of the most exciting parts of anyMTG set revealis learning what new mechanics are being brought to the table. Wilds of Eldraine is no exception, and we’ve got all the details. From simple options to grant extra flexibility, to more complex tools that can really define the set’s identity, we’ll show you all the upcoming mechanicsfeatured in Wilds of Eldraine....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Brian Buchanan

NASA’s Mars helicopter just flew a colossal distance

NASA’s plucky Ingenuity helicopter has just completed its 69th flight on Mars, setting a new distance record in the process. The 4-pound, 19-inch-tall helicopter flew a colossal 2,315 feet (705 meters) on Wednesday, edging past its previous record of 2,310 feet (704 meters) set in April 2022. That’s like flying nine blocks north from Manhattan’s Times Square to 54th Street. In another mammoth mission just last week, Ingenuity flew 2,304 feet (702 meters) across the martian surface....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Aaron Kane