WWE 2K23 review: The champ is here!

WWE games have had a rocky past but nothing quite so jagged as the last few years. The transition from traditional developer Yuke’s to today’s Visual Concepts was far from smooth, leading to arguably the worst, most bugged outing in the history of the franchise. WWE 2K20 was about as poorly received as fake Razor Ramon and Diesel during the Monday Night Wars. And, like that mind-boggling, mid-90s decision by Vince McMahon, it almost took the franchise down....

June 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2044 words · Jennifer Jones

“Yes, I’m done, Chapter is over”: Robert Downey Jr is Not the Only Star From ‘Iron Man’ Who Does Not Want to Return to MCU

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Over the years, MCU was able to build one of the most successful franchises in cinema history and the Infinity Saga would witness some of the most beloved superheroes in the modern era come together. However, many of the actors who brought these characters to life are now officially done with the MCU, includingIron Manstar Robert Downey Jr, who has no intentions of reprising the role of Tony Stark....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Kathryn Smith

15 Best Quotes From The Dark Knight Rises That Will Never Get Old

Summary More than a decade after Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight trilogyended, there still hasn’t been a solo Batman movie. TheDCEUgave us another version, played by Ben Affleck, but his solo project was, of course, canceled. In that time, appreciation forThe Dark Knight Riseshas only grown. Somewhat divisive on release - mostly because it wasn’t as good as its predecessor - it remains hugely entertaining. The Dark Knight Risesdoesn’t get enough credit for being one of the most quotable Batman movies ever made....

June 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1732 words · Robert Buckley

5 issues I have with Motorola's bendy phone bracelet

‘Innovation’ is an oft-uttered buzzword in technology, but for those in the trade, they can’t spell it without the letters R and D. We often get sneak peeks of them straight from manufacturers looking to entice future buyers and please current investors, and that’s exactly what Lenovo is using theMWC 2024 stageto do. In November,during the company’s Tech World conference, it brought out an extra-tall phone that could literally bend over backwards and, with the help of a clasping latch, be worn on a wrist as a bracelet....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1478 words · Adam Marquez

6 renter-friendly Apple HomeKit accessories

Home automation is a lot of fun. While sometimes frustrating,Apple HomeKitattempts to make the experience more unified and accessible. As an Apple enthusiast, I naturally gravitated towards HomeKit as my smart home solution. Since first dipping my toes in late 2016, I’ve outfitted two apartments, a condo, and, most recently, a house, surpassing over 100HomeKit accessories. Home automation often feels like a homeowner’s game because many HomeKit accessories require rewiringthermostatsand light switches or swappingdoor locks....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Kathy Lawrence

A Look at Every Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest 2023 Title

Quick Links Day of the Devs arrived once more during Summer Game Fest, allowing Double Fine and iam8bit to once against deliver us a curated showcase on some of the indie gaming scene’s most promising upcoming titles. And with a lineup this year that felt particularly impressive in various ways, we wanted to try something a bit new here, so both Kyle LeClair and Jordan Helm decided to have a discussion about all the games shown there, making sure everything gets highlighted at least a bit....

June 29, 2025 · 24 min · 4938 words · Tammy Hale

Apple may be struggling with iPhone 8’s rumored optical fingerprint reader

In a research note issued to clients Monday, a copy of which wasobtainedby MarketWatch, Pacific Crest analysts have cautioned that Apple might be having issues with iPhone 8’s rumored optical fingerprint sensing functionality. To refresh your memory quickly, the revered Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securitiespredictedin January that iPhone 8 could adopt a new fingerprint-reading solution in the form of an optical sensor that wouldn’t require physical contact with a user’s finger....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Angela Hunter

Best of 2022 – Day Three: Sports, Strategy, Puzzle, Fighting, Racing

Quick Links Over the next eight days, Hardcore Gamer will be revealing its Best of 2022 Awards leading up to our Game of the Year. Today we present you with the Best Sports, Strategy/Puzzle, Fighting and Racing Game. Rollerdrome At first glance, calling Rollerdrome a sports game may seem unusual. Sure, the player character is rollerskating through an arena with rails to grind on and ramps to leap off of, but they also have a small arsenal of weapons with which to eliminate various enemies placed throughout the stage....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Michael Rogers

Carousel by Dropbox gains native iPad UI, sharing to Instagram and WhatsApp and web app

Released in April of 2014, Carousel is a great app to enjoy all your photos stored in Dropbox, but I’ve always resented that it didn’t have a native interface on the iPad. The Dropbox-owned software has received a refresh Thursday, at last adding the native interface on Apple’s tablets. In addition, Carousel now lets you share images from your Dropbox to Facebook-owner Instagram mobile photography service and WhatsApp mobile messaging platform....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Brandon Long III

Facebook urges employees to switch to Android

This is kind of an interesting story. Apparently Facebook has launched an internal campaign to get its employees to trade in their iPhones for Android devices. After years of giving its workers Apple handsets, the social networking giant is urging them to make the switch to Google’s platform in an effort known as Droidfooding… What’s Droidfooding?TechCrunch explains: “Facebook is making a shift. Not just to mobile, but to a balanced focus across mobile through an informal program to nudge employees to Android....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · James Clark

For those who serve: Veterans Day specials crop up on App Store & Apple Music

Today is Veterans Day, a public holiday observed annually on November 11 that honors men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In honor of 2016 Veterans Day,Tim Cook tweeted outa photo of some of the veterans who work at Apple. The App Store’s “For Those Who Serve” section provided resources on “military news, essential health and wellness info and valuable tools for everyday life” and Apple Music promoted playlists curated by former service members....

June 29, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Kristina Johnson

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Live Event and Heist Theme Leaked

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Live Event and Heist Theme Leaked Want to know what’s coming in Fortnite’s next big update? Recent leaks have unveiled exciting details about the upcoming Chapter 6 Season 2, including a thrilling heist theme and a special live event. Let me break it down for you all about Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2! Table of Contents Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Live Event Leaked: Daigo and Jade Playing Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 has been amazing, making us feel like we’re really in its Japan-themed world....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Christopher Rodgers

Funxim: a wireless charging mat for your iPhone and Apple Watch

When Apple debuted the new 2017 iPhone models with support for wireless charging, they previewed an upcoming product called AirPower. AirPower is a charging mat that will let you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, andAirPodswirelessly at the same time. The rumored price on such a lust-worthy device? Possibly close to $200.Funxim, a new kickstarter project, looks to get you two thirds of the way there for only $29. Funximis a wireless charging pad capable of charging your Apple Watch, and any Qi enabled device simultaneously....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Damon Haynes