Photographer Tyler Stalman is back with his annual iPhone camera review. Here’s what he had to say about the iPhone 18 Pro’s new variable aperture, photography styles, Apple’s reference image, and more. Stalman explores the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture camera While this year’s iPhone 18 Pro introduces plenty of new features, including the 2nm … Read more
Apple surprised us today with the first beta of iOS 27.2 instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple has likely moved straight to iOS 27.2 to keep the iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know that the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1 when it comes out in October. … Read more
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is now available for Pixel devices, with this release almost three weeks since the last update. Beta 5 fixes the following issues: When changing a Bluetooth device type in settings, its icon could not be updated visually. (Issue #516071134) A system stability issue that caused unexpected device restarts during continuous … Read more
Meta’s camera-equipped smart glasses have proven more successful than other market entrants, but they have also deeply disturbed certain consumers who see them as invasive emblems of a dystopian surveillance society gone mad. Now, as the company endures complaints that it is selling “pervert glasses,” it has reportedly decided to sell a pair that doesn’t … Read more
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:32 am PDT by Juli Clover The first beta of iOS 27.2 includes Apple’s redesigned Health app, giving developers a chance to test features ahead of release later this year. Apple’s developer notes for the feature say that the Health app is being tested in this beta, but it won’t be … Read more
Recently, Nintendo kicked off its Customer Appreciation Sale with deep discounts on several first-party Nintendo video games including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, and more. Walmart has price matched several of these games, but you can also get an extra $10 by applying the coupon code “SAVE3X.” You can get these games for … Read more
The scale of Fire Emblem has been increasing for some time now. From Three Fates, Three Houses, numerous rings, and now, a massive three-act entry for Switch 2. Those ever-increasing aspirations have led to impressive new heights and ever-expanding reach. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is easily one of my favorite settings and stories in the … Read more
Sony has released a new system software update for PlayStation 5 that makes a number of interesting changes. Version 26.06-14.00.00 enables Improve PSSR Image Quality as the default setting. The PS5 Pro-exclusive feature is used even for games that support the older version of PSSR, “so you can enjoy a sharper and clearer visual experience,” … Read more
‘Thieves will take anything’: Life in a theft hotspot BBC England’s shoplifting problem and the prolific criminals who fuel it BBC ‘Shoplifting has become completely normalised’: Crime plaguing communities across England BBC Shops see ‘teenagers and old ladies’ stealing Yahoo News New Zealand Shoplifting ‘out of control’, shopkeepers say BBC
The original Wo Long is an overlooked gem. Fast-paced, brutal, and compelling, the game made a name for itself among action RPG fans due to its key gimmick: that basically all attacks could be deflected. While some criticized this for making the game “repetitive”, I thought it was interesting and well-executed enough to last a … Read more