Apple aggressively boosting MacBook Pro orders with 15M estimated shipments in 2016

As the Internet keeps whining about supposed lack of features on the new MacBook Pro (let’s bring back the floppy drive, shall we?) and Apple’s master plan to make us buy more dongles, the Cupertino firm appears confident in the face of strong criticism that its latest notebook is indeed going to appeal to the general public and mainstream users. According to supply chain chatterechoedby Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes, Apple’s been pretty “aggressive” in placing orders for the new MacBook Pros....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Ryan Roy

Aquila Favonia – How to get, Ascension, stats, and who can use it in Genshin Impact

Aquila Favonia is a five-star sword with a very niche value proposition: it boosts the wielder’s Physical Damage bonus, a stat that is only used by a handful of characters in the game. I’m personally not a big fan of Genshin Impact’s Physical Damage builds, but if you enjoy it, then consider giving this sword a try. How to get Aquila Favonia in Genshin Impact Aquila Favonia is a standard banner weapon, which means that you can pull for it from the permanent Wanderlust Invocation banner, as well as all limited weapon banners....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · John Kelley

Audi E-tron is a scooter-longboard hybrid launching in 2020

Audiis gettinginto the e-scooter craze. While it’s not launching a fleet of rentable electronic scooters just yet, it is unveiling an e-scooter concept.Called the E-tron, it’s due to release in late 2020. Press materials show it’s a four-wheeled portable transportation device that looks like a hybrid trolly cart and longboard. Audi said it hits a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour, weighs 26 pounds (12kg), and has a 12.5-mile (20km) range....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Michael Collins

Death Stranding Director's Cut Releases on PC Spring 2022

Unvieled during CES 2022, 505 Games announced Death Stranding will be getting a Director’s Cut coming to PC this spring 2022. Death Stranding Director’s Cut Releases on PC Spring 2022 Coming to both Epic Games Store and Steam this spring is Death Stranding Director’s Cut. Previously released on Playstation 5, the Director’s Cut is a remastered version of the original game, now with the support of Intel’s new Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) graphics technology....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Theresa Mcgee

Diablo 4: What is the AFK Timer?

Quick Links The short answer is that the Diablo 4 AFK timer is around 30 minutes before you get logged out. As players embark on epic quests and engage in fierce battles within the dark and foreboding world of Sanctuary, one key aspect that demands attention is theAFK timer. Abbreviated from “Away From Keyboard,” the AFK timer in Diablo 4 serves as a mechanism to ensure fair play and prevent inactive players from monopolizing precious game resources....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Scott Zavala

Doom Patrol Season 3 Wraps Filming, Joivan Wade Shares Cyborg Photo

HBO’sDoom Patrolhas wrapped up filming on the third season of the DC series. Joivan Wade, who stars in the series as Cyborg/Victor Stone, posted an image on his Instagram account with a trio of behind the scenes photos announcing that it felt “like the last day at school.” He added that he believes the third season to be the best they have done so far, with amazing writing and performances from all involved....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Sean Saunders

Emma Watson Sings 'Belle' in Latest Beauty and the Beast Clip

Last month, during theGolden Globe Awards, Disney aired a new TV spot forBeauty and the Beast, which showcased the first footage ofEmma Watsonsinging part of the iconic song “Belle.” Today we have a new clip that shows the actress singing the beginning of this song, as she strolls through this quaint little provincial town. This clip shows that, while the song has largely remained intact from the original animated classic, there are a few changes that were made....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Amanda Roberts

Epic Games Apologizes as Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is Hit With Massive Delay

If you’ve been eager to jump into Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, you’re not alone. Last season brought the heat and the latest Battle Pass and vibe are even more astounding than ever — but there’s a bit of a problem for players ready to dive in. Hey everyone, we encountered an unexpected issue during our maintenance and we need to extend downtime at least 8 additional hours.We apologize for making everyone wait longer than usual to drop into Chapter 5 Season 2 of Battle Royale....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Crystal Tyler

Fortnite season 7, week 14 challenges and how to complete them

The latest set ofFortnitechallenges are here, this time for season 7, week 14. The season is nearly over, but before you move on, you’ll definitely want to complete the latest challenges so you can earn some last-minute XP. This week, you shouldn’t have too many difficulties with the challenges, as many of them consist of objectives you’ve already completed throughout the season. But if you’re stuck or simply haven’t played much lately, you might need some assistance....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Bryan Chen

Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR III HDF comparison

Fujifilm X100VI The Fujifilm X100VI is a compact camera with a 40.2-megapixel APS-C sensor capable of producing colorful, detailed images. It features a film-inspired design with lots of dials for manual control, plus five-axis stabilization and a bright 23mm f2 lens. For video, the camera is capable of capturing 6K quality. Ricoh GR III HDF The Ricoh GR III HDF is a pocketable camera that boasts a 20-megapixel APS-C sensor. The GR III is impressively small for what’s inside, making it an excellent travel option....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1541 words · Jason Johnson

Garmin Dash Cam Live Review: Function Beyond A Camera For Your Car

Garmin Dash Cam Live Review: Function Beyond A Camera For Your Car We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dashcams are great for a number of reasons. Entire YouTube channels have grown around dashcam footage. On a personal level, they can help protect you in the event of some kind of emergency. Having a record of the person dangerously swerving all over the road before slamming on the brakes to make you rear-end them can be the difference between losing an expensive lawsuit and winning one....

August 6, 2025 · 10 min · 1968 words · Travis Hardy

Herman-Miller Embody Chair: $1,600 Aeron Successor

Herman-Miller Embody Chair: $1,600 Aeron Successor With economies around the globe sliding sourly down the pan, it seems an unusual time to announce a $1,600 chair. Still, if people are going to be sitting glumly, contemplating their sinking shares, they may as well have something ergonomically sound to do it on: enterHerman-Millerand their latest uber-chair, theEmbody. Follow-up to the iconic Aeron, the Embody takes that fourteen year old design and adds even more flexibility and support....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Robert Cowan

HomePod shows strong first-day sales compared to other smart speakers

Apple’s HomePod sales look off to strong start, at least when compared to other smart speakers.NPD is out with a new reportcomparing the HomePod’s first day sales to others including the Google Home Max and Sonos One. NPD says that, while they don’t have any specific numbers on pre-orders, the HomePod’s were higher “than all other smart speaker first day pre-orders,” other than Amazon’s diminutive Echo Dot. Many, including myself, had wondered how Apple’s HomePod sales were going as supply seemed to easily keep up with demand through the launch....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Timothy Sanchez