13 USB Gadgets For The Home That Are Actually Useful We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. TheUSB revolutionized the way we use computers. This technology was originally designed to connect computers and peripherals without relying on confusing, specialized connectors. The simple beauty of this system is that USB ports and cables are almost always compatible. Today, the USB has become a critical part of countless devices, not just computers....

2023 BMW iX5 Hydrogen First Drive: It’s An EV From A Parallel Universe Imagine a parallel universe where vehicles using internal combustion are soon to be outlawed, their polluting engines replaced by electric motors just as they are here on Earth. These motors are compact, powerful and highly efficient but, unlike those we’re familiar with, they aren’t powered by big, heavy onboard batteries. Instead they draw on electricity created by a miniature power station, itself fed by hydrogen stored in a tank and oxygen captured from the air outside....

Can’t wait to get your hands on Dune Awakening? Here are 5 games like Dune Awakening you should try out before its release. Publisher Funcom’s Dune Awakening mixes survival gameplay mechanics with massively multiplayer online (MMO) elements. Players have to manage their hunger and thirst all the while building bases and gathering resources to upgrade their gear. The exploration and teamwork required in the game to traverse the deserted open-world map are paramount....

5 Seriously Cool V8-Powered Motorcycles There is a tremendous array of variety in form and function among the motorcycles currently on the road. At the small and simple end of the scale are scooter-like bikes such as theHonda Super Cub, and sitting fairly in the mainstream is Harley-Davidson, which has used acollection of mostly one-and two-cylinder engineson its motorcycles. Many current high-performance sport bikesuse four-cylinder engines to achieve remarkable speeds, but that’s by no means the upper limit when it comes to motorcycle engines....

Apple and Google have thrown as spanner into the works of the UK’s plans to unlock restrictions using theNHS Covid-19 app, by blocking an update designed to allow location sharing. Because the app sits on a frameworkdeveloped by Apple and Googleto ensure user privacy, part of the terms and conditions is that the app cannot be used as a source of precise location data, which is what the UK government wanted it to be used for....

Apple may be softening its stance on repair laws after vehemently fighting for years, across nearly two dozen US states, against right to repair legislation. According to an internal document, titled “Apple Genuine Parts Repair” and dated April 2018, Apple is now providing more repair companies the components and diagnostic software. According to theMotherboard: The company has begun to give some repair companies access to Apple diagnostic software, a wide variety of genuine Apple repair parts, repair training and notably places no restrictions on the types of repairs that independent companies are allowed to do....

Apple is allegedly researching with teams from the University of California, Los Angeles, on how theiPhoneandApple Watchcan help detect the early warning signs of a user’s cognitive decline, or even so far as determining if they have depression, according to an exclusive paywalled report byThe Wall Street Journal. The information would be sourced by a myriad of individual user data collected on iOS devices, includingsleep tracking, activity levels and mobility, typing patterns, dietary information, and more....

Summary WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Flash #9!Wally West’s unique ability to “mainline” power directly from the Speed Force has made him the fastestFlashin the Speedster family, surpassing even the iconic Barry Allen. However, while Barry may not hold the title of the Fastest Man Alive, a recent “Big Brain” feat has proven that he is undoubtedly the smartest Flash. Barry Allen’s greatest strength lies in his intellect rather than his speed....

Beeper Mini’s iMessage For Android Offline For Some As Apple Reportedly Pulls The Plug For a brief, glorious moment, Android users were granted access to iMessage, but it appears that moment was fleeting. Beeper Mini, the app that made waves this week as it launched aniMessage client for Android, is now suffering from an outage. In a post to X on Friday afternoon,Beepersaid it is “Investigating reports that sending/receiving is not working in Beeper Mini....

Outriders Worldslayer adds a newAscension system, a new campaign, and a brand-new endgame to complete. In order to clear this new content, you will need Apocalypse gear. Apocalypse gear can be hard to consistently acquire in Outriders, so we’ve outlined the best way to farm Apocalypse gear. Trial of Tarya Gratar The best way to get Apocalypse gear is toclear the Trial of Tarya Gratarendgame gauntlet. After each successful arena, you willopen a chestthat will produce loot based on your current Apocalypse Tier....

The Striker is an incredible SMG, able to duke it out at close range and give Assault Rifle users a run for their money if you’re accurate. This weapon is a powerhouse, and with the right attachments, it’s a monster when you aim down the sights. Here’s the best Striker build inMW3: Attachments, loadout, and perks. Related:Armory Unlocks System in Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Explained Best Striker SMG Attachments in MW3 The Barrel attachment grants several buffs that tame the Strikers recoil and make it perform better at longer ranges....

For years now, Disney has taunted us withHocus Pocus 2, a sequel to the 1993 comedy about three BFF witches. While the sequel hasn’t been officially announced, it appearsBette Midlerisn’t ready to relinquish her broom just yet. The pop icon reprised her role from the first movie just for Halloween. Bette Midler starred as Winifred Sanderson in the classic Disney family film. In the comedy, after moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw)....

Sennheiser’s latest flagship wireless earbuds, the Momentum True Wireless 3, have been hit with a welcome price cut forCyber Mondayin the US and UK. You can pick up these excellent earbuds (which pack in very solid active noise-cancelling) for a really solid price. The saving is a little better in the UK than the US, for once, but both sides of the pond get to save some cash. Check out the UK deal below, first of all....