AMD leaks Ryzen 2000-series expansion with mobile and Threadripper CPUs

An update of AMD’s product portfolio has given us a much greater insight into the broader range of Ryzen 2000-series processors that AMD has in the works, including top-of-the-line Threadripper chips. They will flesh out the Zen+ refresh that has seen AMD improve its already popular Ryzen CPUs with a die shrink and a few hundred megahertz of additional clock speed across the range. AMD has released a number of new processors in 2018, including the intriguing, though somewhat hard to recommend,2200 G and 2400Gaccelerated processing units (APUs), and a refresh of its premium desktop chips,2600, 2600X, 2700, and 2700X....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jodi Rush

Android 13 is all about big screens, privacy, and payments

Google announcedAndroid 13, its next big software update, today atI/O 2022. Unlike Android 12L’s low-key release earlier this year, this one comes with something for everyone — phone, watch, and tablet users alike. As withAndroid 12before it, Google is continuing its focus on privacy and security, while adding more customization options to its Material You theming system. To start with, Material You is once again taking the lead here, with Google highlighting enhanced customizability....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Kayla Black

Android will soon monitor battery of wireless earbuds, find them if they get lost

Google will soon roll out updates to Android’sFast Pairfeature that will improve the operating system’s support for true wireless earbuds. In an Android Developers blog post, Googleacknowledgedthe importance of building up support for true wireless earbuds, as they continue to gain in popularity after the launch ofApple’s AirPodsin late 2016. One of the upcoming features for Android is the ability to display the battery information not just for each wireless earbud, but also that of their charging case....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Jenny Hess

Anime-inspired Soulslike game ‘Code Vein’ starts slicing and dicing this fall

Bandai Namco’s anime-inspired Soulslike gameCode Veinis shaping up to be a must-play title for fans of From Software’s work, and we’ll be able to get our hands on it a little sooner than we expected.Code Veiniscoming to consoles and PC in September, and there will be a collector’s edition for the most dedicated players. In the release date announcement trailer, we get a taste ofCode Vein‘s dark, macabre story. As immortal “Revenants,” you and your comrades are engaged in battle against the evil Queen, but are reminded to not drink her blood or risk being lost forever....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Ashley Smith

Apple may be preparing an avalanche of M2 and M3 Macs this year

Apple may be readying a long list of Macs, all set to utilize the brand-newM2 chipas well as the future M3 chip. What’s perhaps more exciting is that the M2 Macs are likely set to release this year, including the long-awaited Mac Pro. What else has Apple got in store for later this year and beyond? In order to bring these new products to life, Apple is said to unveil the upgraded versions of the M2 shortly....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Mary Adams

Apple restricts Vision Pro pre-orders unless you have one specific feature

Apple restricts Vision Pro pre-orders unless you have one specific feature Apple has revealed that they’re restricting how you can pre-order the Vision Pro headset, making one specific feature a requirement to do so. Just over six months afterthe reveal of the Apple Vision Pro headsetat WWDC 2023, the long-awaited mixed reality headset isset to become available for pre-orderon June 18, 2025. A recent leak says thatApple will have short supply of the Vision Pro, and on January 12, the company revealed some requirements for those looking to make the $3,499 purchase....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Lawrence Peterson

Apple’s iOS 13.2 brings new emoji, Deep Fusion, privacy settings, and more

After afew weeks of beta testing, Apple has finally released iOS 13.2 to the public, bringing with it a range of anticipated features, including the long-teased Deep Fusion camera tech. The update is available to all iPhone users with an iPhone 6S or newer, and also comes with a few bug fixes and other features that should make the iOS 13 experience a little less frustrating. You can download the new iOS 13....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Gregory White

Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars won’t include one of the best MCU characters

Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars won’t include one of the best MCU characters The picture of whatAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Warswill look like is slowly starting to unfold, but unfortunately, it sounds like it’ll be missing one of the most important MCU characters right now. The stakes are high for the upcoming era ofMarvel movies. There’s new characters to integrate, like the Fantastic Four, the Russo Brothers have to redeem themselves after the highly-criticizedThe Electric State, and nobody quite knows how Robert Downey Jr....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Eugene Martin

Best cheap drones to get you up in the air

When it comes to drones, itwasn’t too long agowhen getting into the skies with a decent drone would cost you well over a grand of your hard-earned cash. Today, however, there is an excellent selection of drones available at much lower prices. Whether you simply find thrill in flying a drone through the skies, want to find something for your kids, or wish to kickstart your aerial photography hobby, we have a fantastic option for you....

June 9, 2025 · 10 min · 2078 words · Corey Harrison

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – A storytelling masterclass

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – A storytelling masterclass Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is one of the best-looking, most creative, and captivating new games to have come out of this generation of consoles. You get a certain feeling when one of these special releases comes along. It hits you in stages. At first, you’re quietly enjoying the world-building, where you absorb the story and characters. Then it becomes a mad rush to get from one chapter to another because it’s so good, and then there it is… That sinking feeling that it’s all over....

June 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1482 words · Samantha Nelson

Cold Stone’s Nintendo-themed ice cream sundaes are a sweet way to beat the heatwave

It’s the hottest summer on record, and gamers are looking for ways to cool themselves down (and their consoles, as both Nintendo and Valve have warned that their systems can overheat). To help beat the heat, Cold Stone is selling Nintendo-themed ice cream sundaes inspired byKirby and the Forgotten Land,Mario Party Superstars, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Naturally, I had to review them. For journalistic purposes, of course. Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not trying to become the next Anthony Bourdain here....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Lisa Johnson

Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Lineup Officially Revealed, & Here's Which Series You Need to Watch

Summary Crunchyrollcontinues to reign supreme as the premier anime streaming service with unparalleled selection, with its Summer 2024 anime lineup unfolding impressive reveals for July and beyond. While some series are still to be revealed as the weeks count down to the Summer 2024 anime season, Crunchyroll just released its planned slate, which will appeal to many discerning fans. Crunchyroll’s Summer 2024 seasonal lineup shows that mainstays likeMy Hero AcademiaandThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimearejoined by other returning favorites likeTower of God....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · David Lewis

D&D Fans Are In For A Huge Day On September 3

Summary Keeping up with all theDungeons & Dragonsreleases throughout 2024 can be a lot to handle, but there’s one date that might be the most important of all. In celebration of the 50th anniversary ofDnD, publisher Wizards of the Coast is filling the year with a dizzying array of products. The biggest game-changers among the lineup are the new core rulebooks, which will shake up the game after a decade spent with the original fifth edition books....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Lauren Ibarra