What's New with Nioh 2: Is it just Nioh 1.5?

When Koei Tecmo releasedNiohin 2017, many thought that the game was too similar toDark Souls. We were quite strongly of the opinion that thegame stood on its own two feet, and the reception of FromSoftware’s take on the action genre viaSekiroemphazised the differences betweenFromSoftwareandTeam Ninja. Now thatNioh 2is confirmed to release in March 2020, we take an in-depth look at the impressions from the closed beta and the open beta demo to tell you what’s new with Nioh 2, what isn’t, and answer the community question: Is it just Nioh with a new layer of paint?...

August 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Melissa Thompson

WhatsApp clamps down on bulk message forwarding to discourage spreading fake news

In an effort to discourage people from spreading misinformation regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19 and other fake news, Facebook-owned WhatsApp messaging service yesterday announced new measures to clamp down further on bulk message forwarding. WhatsApp now has a new limit so that messages can only be forwarded to one chat at a time, which is one-fifth the previous limit of five chats, imposed in 2019. Moreover, the Facebook-owned messaging platform is working directly with theWorld Health Organizationand 20+ national health ministries to curb fake news and promote accurate information....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Kristen Ritter

Where to Find Onikabuto in Genshin Impact

Some Ascension Materials are unnecessarily hard to find inGenshin Impact, and this is precisely the case when we’re talking about Onikabuto. Having to collect those is a fear way bigger than losing every single of your 50/50s. And yet you’re required to get them if you were lucky enough to actually win yours when rolling for Itto or Heizou. They’re not only scattered around multiple islands, but those insects also tend to hide around trees, stones, and other stuff which makes them really easy to miss....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Debbie Howard

Why Canada Doesn't Make Its Own Fighter Jets

Why Canada Doesn’t Make Its Own Fighter Jets One of the most important defense deals of the past few decades may be decaying, as Canada’s multi-billion-dollar purchase of 88 F-35s continues to be plagued with ever-rising costs, an inhospitable infrastructure deficit, and pilot shortages amidst an increasingly fraught political relationship with the United States. First struck in 2022, for a whopping $19 billion, the cost of theworld’s most advanced jethas steadily climbed by roughly 45%, reaching an astounding $27....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Jeffrey Larson

Why Do Headphones Cut Out When You Use A Microwave?

Why Do Headphones Cut Out When You Use A Microwave? Wireless headphones have undeniably transformed the way we experience sound and music, since they make audio consumption more seamless than ever. Gamers can fully immerse themselves in action-packed adventures without the worry of disturbing other people around them. Fitness enthusiasts can power through their workouts with motivating and self-curated playlists, while curious minds can tune in to interesting and thought-provoking podcasts while doing other things or on the move....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Anthony Chavez

Why Do Hybrid Cars Make That Weird Noise In Reverse?

Why Do Hybrid Cars Make That Weird Noise In Reverse? Hybrid cars, whether they are theToyota Priusor theHonda CR-V, all come with incredible mileage and provide various unique features. However, there’s one feature that you will find common in hybrid cars of most automakers—they all make a weird noise when you put them in reverse. Hearing this sound for the first time could be surprising, as hybrid cars are generally known for not producing any sound while moving....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Patrick Watkins

4 Things You Didn't Realize Your iPhone Calendar Could Do

4 Things You Didn’t Realize Your iPhone Calendar Could Do The Calendar app on the iPhone is an integral part of any Apple user’s organization and productivity, which is why many iPhone users are pretty familiar with its basic functionality. Everyone knows how to add an event and set it for your desired time and date slots. If you’ve alreadyactivated Siri on your iPhone, you may even be familiar with how to edit appointments and add contacts to events just by talking to Siri....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · James Owens

5 reasons I'm not excited about the iPhone 17 (even though I wish I was)

Apple arguably makes some of the best and most reliable smartphones on the market. WithSamsung’s Galaxy S25series now behind us, focus is beginning to move to the Cupertino giant. As usual, Apple is expected to unveil a new generation of its flagship iPhone lineup later this year. This year’s iPhone 17 series is rumored tobring significant changesto a product line that, frankly, has started to feel a bit repetitive over the past few years....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Amanda Buchanan

5 Times Android Beat iPhone To New Features

5 Times Android Beat iPhone To New Features - And 5 Times It Failed Android versus iPhone is the rivalry that dominates the smartphone world. While often centered around performance, design, and user experience, one arena where Android has consistently made waves is in the race for cutting-edge features. While Android has oftentimes been boldly leading the charge, beating the iconic iPhone to the punch, there have also been plenty of times when the green robot has stumbled in its pursuit of innovation....

August 9, 2025 · 12 min · 2426 words · Jennifer Gomez

5 Unexpected Products You Didn't Know Were Made By Toyota

5 Unexpected Products You Didn’t Know Were Made By Toyota Ask anyone what Toyota makes, and they’re likely to say cars. The few exceptions may involve people going into specifics, and referencing something like the company’s pickups or hybrid vehicles. But the Japanese manufacturer actually makes a lot more than that. Toyota is a huge company, and even relatively specialized businesses often have side projects for research, philanthropy, or heritage reasons....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · Julie Lindsey

6 Of The Most Iconic Cars In Video Game History

6 Of The Most Iconic Cars In Video Game History Car culture extends far beyond car meets — plenty of people have grown up loving cars due to the chase scenes they’ve seen in movies and the races they’ve won in video games. In fact, video games are full of memorable cars, from the first car-themed racing games like “Gran Trak 10” in 1970s to the realistic racing sims you’ll find at local arcades today....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Anthony Smith

90 Day Fiancé fans slam Gino & Jasmine’s “trailer park” honeymoon

90 Day Fiancé fans slam Gino & Jasmine’s “trailer park” honeymoon Gino Palazzolo took his wife Jasmine Pineda camping for their honeymoon on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After, and fans didn’t like the idea. Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda are married, and celebrated their honeymoon on the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 premiere. While Jasmine may have preferred to go somewhere with warmer weather like a beach, Gino decided to take her camping instead....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Laura Jones

A folding iPad could change the game, as long as Apple doesn't screw it up

Apple is rumored to be working on several secret projects at the moment. While the tech giant is no longer working on self-driving cars, projects we might actually see launches ranging fromfolding iPhonesto Echo Show-likesmart home displays, including one with a robot arm. Now, we can add another one to the list –Bloomberg’sMark Gurman claims the company isworking on a folding tabletwith a display that’s equivalent to two iPad Pros side-by-side....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Cheryl Carey MD