Review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Platformers have been a large part of video games since some of the earliest titles, but none have the power or recognition of the titular Super Mario. Mario perfected his craft on the NES and would go on to continue this trend in the 3D space as well with the launch of the N64 and future Nintendo systems. With Mario’s 35 anniversary this year came the announcement of the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, a remastering of Mario’s first three titles into the 3D platforming space that would become beloved icons of the franchise....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1199 words · Andrea Jones

Ring cameras reportedly hacked, make sure you turn on 2FA

Reports are circulating about hackers breaking into families’Ringcameras and using their access to frighten children and take advantage of two-way sound. The stories suggest that two-factor authentication (2FA) is as important as ever, and potentially remains underused by customers who might perceive it as an unnecessary effort to secure their cameras. The reports, summarised by The Guardian newspaper in the UK, come from a range of families and complain of hackers using their audio access to wake people up in the dead of night, and indeed to talk to unsupervised children when their parents aren’t present to intervene....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Anthony Thomas

Senior Apple executives reportedly clashing over who gets to secure major Hollywood deals

Apple’s ambitions in terms of securing lucrative deals with Hollywood are reportedly being stymied by internal infighting between three senior executives who have been clashing over who will secure the first major content deal for Apple TV.Accordingto The New York Post, Hollywood insiders are scratching their heads over who exactly is driving the effort. The report mentions that Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President in charge of Internet Software and Services, former Beats head Jimmy Iovine and Apple’s content chief Robert Kondrk are all said to be involved with the negotiations....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Jennifer Clark

Sling’s getting unlimited DVR, here’s how that affects your viewing experience

The ethos of the streaming era is “watch what you want, when you want,” and that means DVR. Traditionally, with Sling’s streaming service, that meant getting 50 hours of cloud DVR alongside your base subscription. That meant you would be able to catch up on what you were watching at your leisure and skip through commercials. If you wanted more, you could pay $5 for 200 hours if you used the service a lot....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Olivia Mccarthy

Smartphone display refresh rates: What does Apple ProMotion mean?

Over the past few years we’ve heard a number of smartphones make bold claims about their display refresh rates. Companies like OnePlus, Samsung andRazerhave all boasted about their super-smooth displays. Even Apple has now brought the ‘ProMotion’ technology to the iPhone 13 Pro - and it’s already equipped on the iPad Pro. Whether you’ve watched an Android phone launch and seen a ‘120Hz’ display feature mentioned - or you’re looking to find out what Apple has done with its ‘ProMotion’ branded screens and not known exactly what it is - we’ll help you understand it in this feature....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Rachel Lee

Solar Panel Connectors: What Are The Different Types And Are They Universal

Solar Panel Connectors: What Are The Different Types And Are They Universal From assessing whether your home is a good candidate for solar energy to figuring outhow solar panel tax credits work, a lot goes into setting up a solar power system for a home. However, one of the most important components — solar panel connectors — is often the least talked about. The average photovoltaic (PV) system can require more than 100 of these connectors, which connect solar panels together and to other PV components, includingsolar panel inverters, charge controllers, and batteries....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Marissa Brown

Star Wars Outlaws Receives Patch 1.3.0

Star Wars Outlawsnow has its third major patch available on all platforms. Additionally, Ubisoft has launched a specific website to report game bugs. Star Wars Outlaws Third Major Patch Star Wars Outlawshasn’t been the success Ubisoft expected. Despite its quality, as it is one of the best games in the franchise, its sales have barely surpassed a million copies, falling far below Jedi: Survivor, the previous Star Wars release. One of the reasons for its low sales is the game’s performance, which suffers from a large number of bugs....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · David Davis

Strength Simulator Codes (June 2024)

Updated June 26, 2025: We looked for additional codes! I love working out and going to the gym, but sometimes, I feel too lazy to leave my house. Luckily, I found Strength Simulator on Roblox, where I can grow my character and become stronger without moving a muscle. These Strength Simulator codes gave me Gems, Coins, Strength, and Boosts, which helped me start using heavier weights to strengthen my character. I was able to progress faster and kill bosses in no time....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · David Ortega

Terraria: How to Fish in Lava

If you’re looking to take your angling in a different direction in Terraria, then you’re likely wondering what you’ll need to fish in lava! This method of fishing has been improved significantly in the new 1.4 Journey’s End update, so you will really want to verify that you take advantage of this strange ability. Fishing in Lava in Terraria To fish in lava in Terraria you will either need a special fishing rod, hook, or some critters that can withstand being cast into the hot magma....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Mrs. Kiara Lewis

The BlackBerry PlayBook was a tablet far ahead of its time

When it comes to the consumer electronics industry, nothing excites me more thanthe tablet product category. The very notion of mobile-first computing is enticing: a single sheet of glass that serves as a vessel for productivity, creativity, and content consumption? Sign me up. Back in the early 2010s, after the release of the first AppleiPad, the tablet industry was in a relative state of flux. There were a number of competing platforms, hardware makers, and software solutions all vying for a slice of the rapidly expanding market, and it was unclear who would come out on top....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Jessica Garcia

The Walking Dead Season 10 Trailer from Comic-Con Is Here and It's Nuts

AMC has revealed a new trailer forThe Walking Deadseason 10, which made its way online after making its debut at San Diego Comic-Con. While many trailers and announcements at SDCC take pop culture lovers by surprise,The Walking Deadhas become a staple of the event over the course of the last decade. This year is no different when it comes toSan Diego Comic-Con, and we now have our first look at the upcoming season, which won’t feature Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes and, additionally, will be thefinal season to feature Danai Gurira as Michonne....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Ryan White

These Are The Fastest Cars For Every Decade (Determined By Top Speed)

These Are The Fastest Cars For Every Decade (Determined By Top Speed) The automotive industry can trace its roots back to 1885, when Carl Benz developed the Benz Patent Motor Car. At this time, overall top speeds weren’t much of a focus — all that mattered was a better traveling experience compared to the traditional horse and carriage. As the years went by, more manufacturers emerged, like Ford, which entered the automotive industry in 1896 with the quadricycle....

July 14, 2025 · 12 min · 2409 words · Brian Roberts

Video comparison of the iPhone 5 Nano SIM tray and buttons to the iPhone 4S

You’ve by now seengorgeous iPhone 5 rendersbased on abunch of parts(that continue to leak out of Asia like there’s no tomorrow), like a miniaturizedNano SIM trayand a slightlysmaller home button. Repair firm SmartPhone Medic took it all together and created a video that aims to compare the new Nano SIM tray to the Micro SIM standard found on the iPhone 4/4S. It also puts other purported parts in direct comparison to their iPhone 4S counterparts, namely the volume buttons, the mute switch and the sleep/wake button…...

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Dawn Harris