33 secret WhatsApp tips and tricks you might not know

Quick Links WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps on the planet, but despite its dominant position, it doesn’t rest on its laurels. WhatsApp is constantly adding new features that make the messaging app even more useful. However, it’s got to the point whereWhatsApphas so many great features that you might not even be aware of a lot of them. Some of the features that aren’t that well-known are real game-changers, such as the ability to reply privately to someone in a group message....

June 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1649 words · Crystal Rodriguez

5 Reasons to Play Detective Pikachu Returns, Despite Reviews

Pokémon is a franchise close to my heart, so I try to play most of its spin-offs once they’re made available locally. It’s a hit or miss most of the time. For example, I’m a huge fan of theMystery Dungeon spin-offs, but GO, and Snap didn’t really work for me. Naturally, this doesn’t mean that Pokémon GO or Snap is bad, per se, considering the playerbase. It’s really just a matter of taste, and Detective Pikachu Returns is no different....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Philip Kirby

5 ways to repurpose your old iPhone and make it useful again

If you’re like most peopleand have upgradedto anew iPhonesometime in the past few years, then there’s an awfully good chance that your old handset is wasting away in a drawer somewhere. If you opted not to resell or trade in your old iPhone upon purchase of your shiny newiPhone 15, then there’s no reason to let your old device exist as an expensive, permanent paperweight. Instead, consider gifting it a new lease on life as a useful supplementary device within your broader tech setup....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Laura Fox

8 games you should pick up in the Steam Winter Sale

It’s that time of the year again when lots of Steam games get massive discounts in celebration of the holiday season. TheSteam Winter Salereturned today and runs until June 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT, so you have plenty of time to pick up fantastic games at steep discounts. Still, it can be quite daunting to decide what you should actually buy because so much is on sale. If you’re finding yourself in that situation, we’ve rounded up picking up while they are discounted as part of the2022 Steam Winter Sale....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Terry Herman

All Maps in Dead by Daylight, Ranked

Dead By Daylight features many realms. Some are more aesthetically pleasing than others, while some are more practical for gameplay purposes. Either way, some maps are just more popular and well-loved by the community. Listed fromworst to best,here is every Dead By Daylight map, ranked according to its overall likability, practicality, and accessibility during strategic gameplay sessions. 18. Raccoon City - Raccoon City Police Station Post launch, Dead By Daylight players entered the exhilarating world of Raccoon City....

June 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1677 words · Andrew Lopez

All Quest Items in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

InS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you’ll be inundated with various tasks and quests during your time within The Zone. Many objectives require specific objects or items that will ultimately complete a mission or lead you along to the next objective. There are several quest items that you’ll come across in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Below is a comprehensive listing of all quest items that you might find. Keep in mind that this database is continually being updated....

June 28, 2025 · 51 min · 10786 words · James Miller

Apple defends Siri in Shanghai courtroom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku0H10_G1X4 China may soon become a top source of legal headaches, as well as market opportunities. Wednesday, the iPhone maker begins a defense of its Siri software against a Chinese company’s claim the voice-activated personal assistant violates its 2004 patent. Zhizhen Network Technology Co.filed its lawsuitagainst Apple last summer and today the two firms meet for a pre-trial hearing in a Shanghai court. According to Zhizhen, its “Xiao i Robot” software was patented before Apple developed Siri in 2007 and unveiled as part of the iPhone 4S in 2011....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Joseph Roberts

Apple delays W1-equipped BeatsX earphones until February 2017

While Apple’s online store this morningbegan accepting orders for $159 AirPodsahead of their Christmas delivery, another pair of earphones from Apple that use W1 chip just got delayed. Announced at the iPhone 7 event in September and originally listed as arriving in late-2016, Beats X Wireless Earphones won’t be available before February 2017, according to Apple’s online store. As evidenced by the screenshot you see below, the BeatsX listing on the Apple Online Store has been updated to reflect that the earphones will be arriving in February 2017....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · David Martinez

Apple releases iOS 10.3 beta 1 to developers with Find My AirPods & other new features

Apple today seeded the first beta of what would become the third major software update to iOS 10 since its September 2016 release. The release includes a new Find My AirPods feature and other enhancements, like Reduce Motion for websites. iOS 10.3 beta 1 (build 14E5230e) is available to registered developers who are members ofApple Developer Program. A version of the software aimed at public beta testers registered withApple Beta Software Programis expected shortly....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Eric Russell

Apple’s longtime PR chief Katie Cotton retires

As Apple announcedearlier this month, its vice president of worldwide corporate communications Katie Cotton has left the company. According to a report from Recode, today was the last day of her 18-year tenure in Cupertino. Cotton was a polarizing figure in the tech world. Tasked with being the media gatekeeper for one of the most secretive companies in the world, she was known for her aggressive protection of Apple and tight control over information…...

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Stephen Morrison

Available For Pre-Order: "Absolver" Soundtrack!

Developer Sloclap’s martial-arts focused RPG:Absolverunique soundtrack was composed by the award-winning composer,Austin Wintory. He is well known for writing the music for titles such asJourney,Abzu, andAssassin Creed: Syndicate. Absolver’s soundtrack can now be yours, encased in this double vinyl set and all wrapped up in beautifully illustrated art by by Niklas Akerblad, or by his pseudonym El Huervo. Absolver: Deluxe Double Vinyl, A Soundtrack For Your Life! TheAbsolver: Deluxe Double Vinyl set features “Two 180-gram Translucent Red Vinyls” consisting of “20 Original Tracks”, and also includes a song co-produced by the popular rap producer and artist,RZA....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Kaitlyn Trujillo

Best Google Pixel 4a cases: Protect your Pixel

It may have taken longer than anyone initially expected, but it’s here - the Google Pixel 4A is in people’s hands. If you’re thinking of getting a memeber the Pixel family, or you’ve already got one, you’re able to do yourself a favour by picking up a great case for it, so that you can get it protected. We’ve gathered some of the best around, and will keep adding to this list over time....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Megan Castro

Best healer Pals in Palworld, ranked

The only way you canheal yourself in Palworldis through healer Pals with Partner Skills that can help you regain HP, so we’ll uncover the best healing Pals in this ranked list. If you want a healer in your party but don’t know which Pal to go for, we’ve got you covered. While there are only a few, there are some great healing Pals inPalworld. Palworld: Best healer Pals, ranked 4....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Bailey Cook