How to use the Crucifix in Phasmophobia

The Crucifix item in Phasmophobia works as a defense mechanism against Ghost Hunts. Each time the item is used, you will burn off one of the arms to show how many charges it has. Contrary to popular belief, the Crucifix does not block Ghosts while already hunting or work as a repellent. Instead, the Crucifix prevents Hunts within a small radius and requires players to know where the Ghost will spawn to use it effectively....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Joel Bailey

iOS 8 lets native apps tap into Safari’s AutoFill & Passwords for frictionless login experience

In addition to using your device’s iSight camera toscan in credit card information,Safari in iOS 8makes it easy for third-party apps to tap into the browser’s AutoFill & Passwords feature for hassle-free logins. Provided a user has previously saved their username and password for a specific website using Safari’s AutoFill & Passwords feature, a native iOS app is now permitted to retrieve this information and re-use it to authorize a user quickly and securely, bypassing the login screen altogether…...

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Michael Dean

Jumanji 4 Will Happen When the Time Is Right Promises Kevin Hart

Jumanji: The Next Levelstar Kevin Hart has stated unequivocally that another installment in the popular franchise is still happening, despite some unavoidable setbacks. Hart, who has several projects in the pipeline including the video game adaptationBorderlands, has assuredJumanjifans that there is more to come, but it’s all a matter of timing.Jumanji 4will happen. The question is when. “For us to recreate theJumanjiworld and have that success, it’s monumental. You don’t walk away from that....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Jennifer Mcdaniel

Microsoft confirms deals with Nintendo, Nvidia to support Switch and GeForce Now for a decade

Microsoft has signed not one, but two 10-year deals that will see its games remain available on other platforms and even add some more to the mix.WithMicrosofttrying desperately trying to get its Activision Blizzard deal over the line amid mounting pushback from international antitrust regulators, the company announced a pair of decade-long deals to help assuage fears.The first deal was announced by Microsoft president Brad Smith on Twitter, saying that the company will “bring Xbox games to Nintendo’s gamers,” before adding that Activision titles like Call of Duty will be included....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Adam Adams

Modding 101: The Basics, Modeling Programs & Textures

I was recently sparked by a question on theFextralife forumsof “How do modders do it?” when it comes to creating mods for video games, and not the kinds of modifications that hack and cheat, but the vibrant mods that games likeFallout 4,The Witcher 3andDragon Age: Inquisitionreceive. These types of mods have spawned thriving communities and their actions are increasingly being supported by the game developers themselves. As there is growing interest in the activity, I decided to put together a little guide and basic information tutorial on modding and how modders do their thing....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Amber Jackson

Mortal Shell Build Guide: Tiel, The Acolyte

In thisMortal ShellGuide we’re going to be taking a look at theTiel, the Acolyte Shell, which is likely the thirdShellplayers will acquire within the game. I’ll be providing tips on whichSkillsto take, whichWeaponswork best with this Shell, and who should be using this Shell in their first playthrough based on its playstyle. If you’ve been wondering if this is the Shell for you, or how to best utilize it, read on to find out....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Ashley Jackson

Motorola's new budget phone is surprisingly rugged

Motorola is starting to update its Moto G phones for 2025, and it’s got at least one pretty big change in store. The company is introducing new versions of boththe Moto G and Moto G Power, and for the first time ever, the Moto G Power is IP69 rated, making it better at handling dust and water than plenty of flagship phones. Motorola’s Moto G phones represent the company’s budget line in contrast to the foldableMoto Razr and Razr+, but based on last year’sMoto G Power 5G, they’re a solid option if you’re willing to deal with some software weirdness....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Stephanie Lewis

Pokémon Unite: 10 essential tips & tricks for beginners

Pokémon Unitecan be a challenging game for MOBA newcomers. From jungling and selecting Held Items to scoring points and chasing Legendaries, there’s a lot to wrap your head around when starting out. However, after a few matches, you’ll quickly realize things aren’t as difficult as they seem. If you find yourself starting over at your Base more often than you’d like, here are a few tips to help improve your skills....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Allison Flores

Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review: In pole position?

The Huawei partnership with Porsche Design hasyielded some interesting results. And the 2018 collaborative smartphone from the two brands carries a rather long and prestigious name - Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS, no less - to play on Porsche’s prominent motoring heritage. That’s RS for Racing Sport, if you’re wondering. The Mate RS is positioned as luxury phone. It’s a device choc-full of feature firsts and future-facing ideas that excite: from its under-the-display fingerprint scanner, to its space suit-inspired cooling mechanism....

August 3, 2025 · 12 min · 2514 words · Angela Mccullough MD

Review: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2

With the incoming release of the next generation of consoles, Turtle Beach has decided now is a good time to update some of their more popular headsets. The Stealth 600 andStealth 700were their premium wireless headsets for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and what they have done is made some tweaks to these headsets to improve as well as making them forwards compatible with the PlayStation 5 (assuming Turtle Beach is correct in citing Sony’s indication that PS4 headsets will work with PS5, which they will test) and Xbox Series X....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Gregory Juarez

Roblox Social Media Tycoon Codes

Build your likes and become the hype machine in Roblox Social Media Tycoon. Your sole mission is to become famous and enjoy your time in front of the camera and lights while gaining followers and keeping your millions of fans entertained. Do you have what it takes to post content regularly and be in the spotlight? Let the stream begin! The in-game currency Cash is used to get more followers and help build up your different networks....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Jason Wilcox

Roots Will Rise in Latest Songs of Conquest DLC

Publisher Coffee Stain and developer Lavapotion have announced the Roots DLC for their turn-based strategy game,Songs Of Conquest. This new addition will introduce a “treefolk” faction in the game that will blur the line between life and decay. 10 Strategy Games Perfect for Newcomers to the Genre Want to get into strategy games? Here’s a look at the best tactical games for all beginners. Alongside the new faction update, the DLC will also feature a host of new content that the devs are still keeping a secret until the launch day....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Linda Wilkerson

Samsung Note 20 Ultra review: Blowing hot Air Gestures

The Samsung Galaxy Note series is almost a decade old. Within that timeframe the stylus-donning handset has brought forth plenty of new technologies - such as curved screen and edge control - which have, perhaps unsurprisingly, become the relative norm in the world of smartphones. As a result the Note 20 Ultra - the 2020 flagship in Samsung’s Galaxy stable - was somewhat touted as “just another Note” long before even being unveiled, given the lack of any real killer new feature to lure new punters in....

August 3, 2025 · 13 min · 2669 words · Johnny Mcknight