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Snap CEO Sees New Wearable Glasses as “Largest Long-Term Opportunity”
Snap’s shares jumped 12% in after-hours trading on Monday after the social media company beat second-quarter revenue expectations, with CEO Evan Spiegel pointing to a new line of wearable AI glasses, called SPECS, as the company’s “largest long-term opportunity”. Spiegel framed the $2,195 glasses, which launch on 16 September, as central to Snap’s future as…
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For Today Only, Best Buy Has a Lenovo LOQ GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming Laptop for Just $1,199
Best Buy is running a one-day discount on the Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop, cutting its price to $1,199 as part of a deal highlighted by IGN. The offer is aimed at budget-conscious gamers who want a machine capable of running modern titles smoothly, positioning the LOQ as a strong value option in the mid-range gaming…
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A New Palworld Game Has Been Announced, And It’s Releasing Pretty Soon
The Palworld series is expanding. Garena has announced Palworld Online, a new MMORPG for mobile, which the developer is making under a licensing deal with Palworld developer Pocketpair. Garena will develop and publish Palworld Online for iOS and Android. The game aims to reimagine the “depth, freedom, and scale” of the main game for mobile.…
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Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here’s what to look for
This is a practical guide on how to get better bass from headphones without necessarily buying a new pair, aimed at everyday listeners who feel their current headphones underperform. The advice focuses on simple adjustments to fit and software settings, emphasising that good bass should be deep and punchy rather than simply loud or overpowering.…
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‘Soulm8te’ Review: Erotic Fembot Thriller From the M3GAN-Verse Is Enjoyably Lurid Pulp That Comes Up Short on Satirical Bite
The Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney reviews “Soulm8te,” an erotic thriller spun off from the “M3GAN” franchise about a companion android who turns dangerously jealous. The film, directed by Kate Dolan, arrives after Universal shelved its planned January cinema release following the poor box-office performance of “M3GAN 2.0,” instead sending it straight to digital platforms. Rooney…
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Smartwatch vs smart ring for health tracking: The difference between these two wearables
Choosing between a smartwatch and a smart ring for health tracking largely comes down to which type of data matters most to the wearer. Smartwatches suit people focused on exercise, offering accurate heart rate readings, customisable workout tracking and broader functionality such as calls, music and apps, but they need charging far more often. Smart…
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Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG
Palworld is expanding beyond PC and consoles with a new mobile title, Palworld Online, an open-world MMORPG due to launch later this year. The move comes just weeks after Palworld’s 1.0 launch and is being developed by Garena, extending the popular “creature-collecting with guns” franchise to iOS and Android audiences for the first time. According…
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Razer Blade 16 (2026) review
PC Gamer rates the 2026 Razer Blade 16 highly for its premium build, portability, OLED display and strong gaming performance, but says its sharply increased price undermines its value. The review matters because it finds that a flagship, slim gaming laptop can no longer justify its cost simply through top-tier components when cheaper rivals can…
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How to stop your phone from overheating in the car
An overheated smartphone can suffer damage to internal components or, in extreme cases, battery swelling and thermal runaway, so drivers should take steps to keep their phones cool in hot cars. Since vehicles are enclosed metal spaces that heat up quickly in the sun, protecting a phone while driving reduces the risk of costly damage…
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How to change and customize your Apple Watch face
Engadget has published a how-to guide explaining the various ways owners can change and personalise the face of their Apple Watch, going beyond simply switching between pre-set designs. The article notes that while accessories such as watch bands offer some scope for personalisation, the watch face itself is where most of the customisation options lie,…