Rocket Joust review: unseat your opponents on a rocket-propelled mount

I’ve tried a couple of jousting games in the App Store. They look cool and have great graphics, but similar to golfing video games, I’m not a big fan of the type of games where you have to time the swing, or attack, with precision. I prefer to run amok and swing wild. Rocket Joust is a competitive arena game where players try to knock their opponent off of their mount with a good solid stab....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Amanda Foster

Samsung about to copy iPhone Upgrade Program

As major U.S. carriers have been moving toward killing smartphone subsidy and long-term contracts, the true cost of the iPhone will become more visible than ever before. That’s why Apple’s decided to let you choose a carrier and get an unlocked iPhone 6s/6s Plus with the opportunity to get a new iPhone annually and AppleCare+ on the newiPhone Upgrade Program. Not to be outdone by Apple, Galaxy maker Samsung is now looking to bring out a smartphone leasing program of its own in the United States,reportsForbes....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Fred Lopez

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Motorola Razr+ (Razr 40 Ultra): What's the difference?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a great option if you’re looking for a calmshell flip phone, with a lovely design, great displays and powerful hardware under its hood. There’s plenty to love about this phone. Motorola Razr+ 2023 Motorola may have finally cracked it with the Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+), delivering a phone with a great display, battery life and software. The secondary display on the outside is surprisingly useful too....

July 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1799 words · Becky Koch

Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14’s Messages app

Jailbreakers are continuously trying to tweak their devices to make them easier to use and/or more capable than they would be right out of the retail box. Fortunately, there’s no shortage ofjailbreak tweaksthat make this possible. Given just how popular iMessage and SMS are for iPhone and iPad users (jailbroken and non-jailbroken alike), we’ve decided to make this piece to recap on a few different jailbreak tweaks that can upgrade theMessagesapp on iOS 14....

July 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · David Becker

The Surprising Evolution Of These Forgotten Social Media Sites

The Surprising Evolution Of These Forgotten Social Media Sites Sometimes it is hard to imagine a world without social media and to remember the world that existed before it. That’s not to say that social media is so integral to life that one cannot live without it, but it is impossible to ignore its impact on public life. It can be even more impactful for those who use it daily, including those for whom it is part of their professional lives....

July 28, 2025 · 13 min · 2561 words · Todd Walters

These Sony wired headphones are only $10 today

Wired headphones have been a trending accessory on TikTok, in the audio world, and even in fashion lately. And if you’re looking to hop on the wired headphone bandwagon, there’s no better time to buy one than now as you don’t even need to spend more than $10 on a new pair of quality wired headphones from a reputable brand.Sony’s MDREX14AP Wired Earbud Headphonesare on sale now for 50% off....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Kayla Butler

TrollStore utility by opa334 lets iOS 14.0-15.4.1 beta users install & perma-sign IPA files

Making good use of bugs discovered in Apple’s iPhone and iPad mobile operating systems, iOS developer opa334 on Friday released a new utility forsideloadingand permanently signing any .ipa file(s) that the user wants. They’re calling the aforementioned utilityTrollStore. In essence, this means the user can bypass the App Store entirely to sideload .ipa files and use them indefinitely. What’s more is that you won’t have to maintain those apps like you would if sideloading them viaAltStore, Sideloady, or something similar....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · James Welch

Walmart stops Kindle sales, following Target’s lead

Amazon’s$199 Kindleand low-price retailer Walmart would appear to be a match made in discount heaven, right? Then how do you explain today’s news that Walmart is kicking Amazon to the curb? In a statement, Walmart only says the decision is part of its“overall merchandising strategy.” “Recently, Walmart Stores, Inc. made a business decision to not carry current Amazon products beyond our purchase commitments and existing inventory,”the Bentonville, Ark. firm told store managers Wednesday....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Mary Sandoval

You can now buy a bus ticket with your Apple Watch in Switzerland

We just told you how Apple has been hard at workgetting Apple Pay into more public transit systemsand now a new report outlines how customers in Switzerland can purchase a bus ticket with a dedicated Apple Watch app that’s integrated with Apple Pay. Swiss website Cominmagreportsthat the app in question, FAIRTIQ, files as the world’s first app to bring the ticket vending machine on the Apple Watch. With this app, afree download from the App Store, a single tap on your wrist buys a digital bus ticket for services like Frimobil, Passepartout, Libero, STI and Engadin Mobil....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Pamela Schneider

“I had the best time working on the film”: Gabriel Macht Had a Wildly Different Response to His Superhero Movie That Made Scarlett Johansson Queasy

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The Spiritis a 2008 action film based on the newspaper comic strip of the same name. It tells the story of a former rookie cop who comes back from the dead as the Spirit (Gabriel Macht), fighting crime in Central City’s shadows. It also follows the story of his arch-enemy, the OCTOPUS (Samuel L. Jackson), who aims to destroy the city to own immortality....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Brian Wilson

“I’m going to explain to you the cowboy mentality”: Taylor Sheridan Spending Thousands of Dollars on Horses in Yellowstone Has a Dark Story That Changes the Show Itself

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Yellowstone, effortlessly, is one of the best projects credited to Taylor Sheridan’s name to date, ranking among the likes ofSicario,Hell or High Water,Wind River, and this very series’ multiple prequels including1923 and 1883. But while the mastermind developed this storyline himself, not many fans know what actually induced him to spend so many big bucks on the horses for this saga....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1071 words · Christopher Gutierrez

4 things I wish I knew about battery-powered projectors before buying one

One of the appeals of aprojectorover a TV is the opportunity to take your entertainment experience to unique places. Smaller, portable projectors allow you to set up your favorite movie or show in spaces that a smart TV may struggle to serve. While asmart TVis static, a projector, especially smaller ones, can be set up in bedrooms, vacation rentals, or even outside, casting onto walls, ceilings, or screens. There is a lot of fun to be had when using aportable projector, but in order to enjoy it to its fullest, you’ll have to be mindful of how it’s obtaining power....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Anne Burke

5 apps that keep me sane in our current nightmare world

It’s no secret that our modern world is saturated with environmental stressors. For as helpful as technology is, screen ubiquity has created a number of problems: information overload,blue lightabundance, overstimulation, and reduced attention spans, to name just a few. Personally, I find it important to stay on track with myhealthin order to remain grounded and sane in today’s fast-paced environment. I focus on the essentials, which include factors such as proper hydration, adequate exercise,plenty of rest, necessary downtime, and a balanced diet....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1240 words · Elizabeth Richards