There’s a lot of talk about the metaverse out there right now, with Facebook changing its name to Meta and every other company seeming to jump on board, you might be wondering how we’re all going to get to the metaverse. Qualcomm might just have the answer, and it has showcased a range of its technology around augmented and virtual realities. We caught up with Hugo Swart, VP in product management, XR, at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc....

After seven years and more than fifty million installs globally, the app discovery service AppGratisannouncedit’s shutting down today. Founded in 2010 by French engineer Simon Dawlat, AppGratis curators found and recommended apps that were featured to download for free or at a significantly reduced price. As some of you will recall, Apple in a controversial movenuked the app from orbitback in April 2013 over a violation of App Store rules regarding third-party app promotion and marketing....

Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest true wireless earbuds: the Galaxy Buds+. And to improve onthe last generation, these have much better battery life. The Galaxy Buds plus release date is 14 February. The manufacturer stated that these new earphones will go for up to 11 hours outside the charging case, which is impressive by any standards. For those who like specs: that’s 85mAh versus 58mAh battery in the old pair....

Warning: This guide contains spoilers for the ending of Silent Hill 2 Remake. The final boss inSilent Hill 2 Remakeis undoubtedly the toughest challenge, thanks to her diverse attack patterns and three distinct phases. With the variety of weapons James can use, a little strategy goes a long way in defeating her. In this guide, we’ll break down all of Mary’s attack patterns and share the best tactics for beating the final boss in Silent Hill 2 Remake....

The major Patch 5.0 forSpace Marine 2is slated for the first half of December 2025 and includes the Dark Angels Chapter Pack, Operation: Obelisk, and official support for the PS5 Pro. The developers are optimizing the title for the mid-generation refresh console, and can now further push the resolution and frame rate in both performance and quality modes. Here is what you may expect from the PS5 Pro while playing Space Marine 2....

If he’s known for one thing,Stephen Kingis the horror guy. He’s the author who wroteCarrie, orIt, orThe Shining, or any other work you can think of that seems designed to burrow deep into your psyche and discover what scares you most. King is really good at it, too, whether you’re more familiar with the books he’s written or the movies almost all of them have been turned into. What’s core to King’s appeal, though, is that his stories embrace the schlock that is the cornerstone of the horror genre....

There is no shortage of options available for wearables that help you track your health and fitness. However, one stands out above the rest when it comes towomen’s health features. I’ve loved the insights I’ve gained from wearing my Oura Ring and have learned a lot about my body as a result. This capable smart ring rarely goes on sale but is 14% off withPrime Day. That’s the lowest price ever atAmazon....

Kickstarter campaign for The Witcher: Old World Board Game has now surpassed $3 million. The Witcher: Old World Board Game Hits $3 Million On Kickstarter Board game publisher Go On Board who partnered with developer CD Projekt Red for the upcoming Witcher-based board game calledThe Witcher: Old Worldhas now surpassed $3 million in backing. The originalKickstartercampaign which had a goal of around $300,000 has greatly exceeded this, reaching $3.2 million at the time this article was written....

These Are The Most Powerful Electric Hedge Trimmers Available From Every Major Brand We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As one of the most essential home landscaping tools, it’s important to make sure that any electric hedge trimmer on your shopping list is up to the task. It can be easy to get drawn in by low prices, but those prices are irrelevant if the trimmer in question can’t cut through a hedge as quickly and neatly as you need it to....

We love the work of skilled Photoshoppers and the Design Crowd competitions include some really talented works from people all over the world. In one competition, aptly named “Pet Food” entrants were challenged to create hilarious animal-food crossbreed. The results are sometimes delicious. mostly always comical and surprisingly good too. Snake sausage Not the sort of sausage you’d want on your plate surely, but snake sausage is certainly an amusing idea....

Do you have a soft spot for the timeless aesthetic of an analog clock? If so, then a newjailbreak tweaksubtly namedAnalogby iOS developerginsudevcould be right up your alley! Analog is a simple add-on for pwned iPhones and iPads that replaces the Lock Screen’s native digital time display with a customizable analog clock instead. Several examples of Analog appear in the screenshot examples above, and as you may see, the tweak has a little bit of something for everyone whether you’re a minimalist, enjoy the fancy Roman Numerals, or prefer a simple numeric clock....

Today’s Wordle Answer #572 - July 02, 2025 Solution And Hints Today’s Wordle answer is the past tense of a verb that means to act on something without enough thought. If you’re struggling to solve the puzzle, the opposite is probably the case for you: you’re giving it a lot of thought, especially if you’re running out of time. We’ll give you some hints that should help you crack the code on time, and also reveal the full answer in the second section so you can skip there if you don’t mind the spoiler....

Dune: Awakeningis an amazing game, but it can be harsh at first. One minute you’re picking up spice, the next you’re sinking in quicksand or being chased by a giant sandworm. Things can even get worse if you run out of water in the middle of nowhere or lose your gear to radiation. We’ve had to figure out a lot of stuff the hard way, so you don’t have to....