Google’s efforts to make a tablet that sticks have been scattershot at best, from the tablet-as-giant-phone that was theNexus 7to weird ChromeOS experiments like thePixel Slate. That’s why, among other things, the Pixel Tablet the company released in 2023 felt like an important correction – it had a purpose as soon as you took it out of the box. By essentially making it aNest Hub Maxwhen it’s docked and a traditional Android tablet when it wasn’t, the Pixel Tablet was tied to the smart home rather than productivity, something that ended up working a lot better for Google....

Baldur’s Gate 3’s combat can get overwhelming for some, especially when it’s your party against a massive group of enemies. In situations like this, having the best gear possible will make life easier and make the difference between a win or loss. After all,why save scumwhen you can use a special pendant or sword to defeat your foes? To get some fantastic early-game loot, continue reading to find the best early hidden treasures in Baldur’s Gate 3....

Let’s face it: sometimes button-mashing and flashy combos just don’t cut it. You want a challenge that makes you sweat; not from reflexes, but from thinking. That’s the magic ofstrategygames where every decision can mean victory, defeat or an epic, face-palming disaster. And gone are the days when strategy games were all about clunky menus and endless spreadsheets. On thePS5, they’re bigger, bolder and more immersive than ever. 10 Best Strategy Games Of All Time We’ve polled the writers of Hardcore Gamer and found our definitive top strategy games, all of which make you plan, think and execute....

The Secret iPhone Camera Trick That Lets You Peek Through Two Lenses Composition and framing are said to be the building blocks of a good picture. But that’s easier said than done, especially for the average smartphone user who is mostly concerned with clicking pictures in the heat of the moment. Unless you are a seasoned photographer, you probably don’t care much about the science and rules while clicking pictures, but there are sometips and tricks you can use to get the most out of your iPhone photography....

Mobvoi has just launched a new model to add to its existing lineup of affordable Wear OS based smartwatches. Called the TicWatch Pro, this new watch is a bit more serious, but really impressive sounding considering its price. Undoubtedly, the TicWatch Pro’s most impressive feature is the display technology. Similar to what we’ve seenfrom Casio, Mobvoi has incorporated a dual layer display in the TicWatch Pro. That means, essentially, there are two screens; one on top of the other....

To think there was once a time in video games where the ability to choose between scan-line and CRT filters would be met with baffled glances. Why on Earth would you want to replicate that? Why would you want to take that suggestion of nostalgia that one step further? Well, now that we live in the age of micro-consoles and resurgent arcade cabinets, taking nostalgia to the next level doesn’t seem all that odd nowadays....

Apple’s lesser known W.A.L.T. phone (Wizzy Active Lifestyle Telephone) was a thing in 1993, combining telephone and faxing features. And now, you can see in in action in a new video. Thanks to prolific Australian leaker and writer Sonny Dickson, we now get to see for the first time ever a video of W.A.L.T.R. in action. As evidenced by the video, the prototype device was powered by Mac System 6....

The crowd at San Diego Comic-Con this year had a little message for director Matt Reeves, who is getting ready to filmThe Batmanearly next year; don’t screw up. Reeves has been working on his big screen version of the Caped Crusader since February 2017, when he replaced Ben Affleck as writer/director. It was recently announced that formerTwilightstar Robert Pattinson is set to take over in the title role, effectively putting the last, and most important, piece of the puzzle in place....

What Are Vacuum Bombs, And How Do They Compare To Nuclear Weapons? Throughout the past century, warfare has evolved in fascinating and frightening ways. Firearms have gotten bigger and more lethal, planes, and boats have become even more integral parts of war (though it has beensome time since the United States' last aircraft carrier sunk at war), and, perhaps most worrisome of all, explosive technology has advanced in ways unimaginable. One variety of bomb that has grown especially prevalent in recent decades, most recently thanks to its use in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is the thermobaric or vacuum bomb....

Which Semi Trucks Use Cummins Engines? If you ever get on a highway, chances are strong that you’re going to be passing a significant number of semi-trucks while on the road. These large cabs designed for hauling the heaviest payloads you’re able to imagine flood America’s asphalt every single day, carrying who knows what to who knows where. When it comes to how these trucks actually operate, we often give less thought to what could actually be powering such a behemoth....

Wild July 4 celebration replaces fireworks with cars flying off a cliff A crazy July 4 tradition sees one of the United States replacing the usual firework festivities with something a little different. In Alaska, they prefer to launch cars off of a cliff instead, because what else screams patriotism more than that? Independence Dayis one of the biggest celebrations on the calendar each year across the United States. It marks the day the Declaration of Independence was recognized, and thus, holds a special place for the most patriotic Americans....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Taika Waititi has made a name for himself in the world of filmmaking by expertly infusing humor and heartfelt moments into his works, including films such asWhat We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople,andThor: Ragnarok.He’s widely acclaimed for his unmistakable directorial flair, clever narrative skills, and significant contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R’s Fuel Economy Ratings Leave Something To Be Desired The Ford F-150 Raptor has almost always seemed like a parody of a typical American truck. Starting from the original iteration of the Raptor over a decade ago, every proceeding version of the truck has been more ridiculous. With the huge “FORD” lettering, it essentially invented the practice of spelling out the manufacturer’s name on the grille that every off-road-focused SUV/truck seems to do nowadays....