Ahead of the expected imminent launch of the new iPad mini 8, rumors out of Asia suggest that the device will feature a 60Hz OLED display instead of a 120Hz ProMotion display. The information comes courtesy of an unpredictable tipster running the “yeux1122” account on Korean blog Naver. “There have been mentions of 120 Hz … Read more
Surprise! Here’s a quick look at the new Xbox PC app, which will potentially be available to Xbox Insiders before the end of the year. Over the summer, Microsoft began testing a new Xbox Cloud Gaming interface codenamed Bastion, which aimed to bring the user experience closer to the Xbox Series X|S console. The Xbox … Read more
Catlane/Getty Images Apple Music is one of the leading music streaming providers, competing with companies like Spotify, Amazon Music and Google’s YouTube Music. There are differences between the giants, which is why some users highlight their ease of use as one of the advantages of moving from Spotify to Apple Music. Some listeners also like … Read more
Key takeaways from the preview: There are a ton of boss fights, and so far they’re fantastic. If you like the style, PBZ oozes it. I’ll admit that when I first saw the trailers for the Phantom Blade Zero game, I wasn’t immediately excited. After all, this sword-happy parrying action game exists in an era … Read more
Margaret Hamilton dies at 90. Its programming helped astronauts reach the moon. The Washington PostBefore computing became a boys’ club, Margaret Hamilton wrote code The New York TimesMargaret Hamilton, whose software sent humans to the moon, dies at 90 NPRMargaret Hamilton, a computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 … Read more
Windows Search has been one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11 and now Microsoft is addressing this with a major overhaul. A new redesigned Windows Search is currently being tested that is much faster, more capable and much more modern. “This new Windows Search experience is designed to be fast,” says Anshul Rawat, … Read more
Updated October 8, 2026 11:25 am Have you taken a look at the state of gravel cycling recently? It’s evolving faster than anyone can keep up with, and so are bicycles. So we got to thinking, with options more varied than ever, what exactly is the future of gravel bikes? Levy, Josh and Logan are … Read more
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses continue to expand to more US states, but two states recently indicated they won’t be rolling out support anytime soon, if at all. Florida and Rhode Island won’t be getting Apple Wallet driver’s licenses anytime soon, according to key leaders. The number of US states offering Apple Wallet driver’s licenses continues … Read more
Amazon on Thursday unveiled a set of new, more expensive Alexa tablets and said it will ditch its budget-friendly Fire line, marking a significant shift in the e-commerce giant’s device strategy. The company introduced 8-, 11- and 12-inch models, which start at $230 and go up to $550. All devices are available for pre-order on … Read more
Gears of War: E-Day, the origin story of the long-running Gears of War franchise, launched on Steam, Xbox, and Game Pass, and while Microsoft has been building hype for the new Gears game for several months leading up to launch day, the game’s launch performance on Steam isn’t all that stellar. According to SteamDB, E-Day … Read more