John Shirley

The Best MicroSD Cards of 2025: Storage and Speed for Every Need Most microSD cards are fast enough for basic storage and file transfers, but some offer better value than others. Whether you need extra space for an older gaming handheld, the new Nintendo Switch 2, an action camera, drone, or Android tablet, we’ve tested […]

Gamescom 2025 Preview: How to Watch and What to Expect The gaming world is gearing up for another major event as Gamescom 2025 approaches. Following Summer Game Fest, this massive showcase promises fresh reveals, gameplay demos, and exciting announcements. The event runs from August 20 to 24, with key presentations kicking off a day earlier.

Apple Pledges $100 Billion in US Investments Amid Tariff Concerns Apple has committed an additional $100 billion to US investments, a move widely seen as an attempt to navigate potential tariffs under the Trump administration. CEO Tim Cook also presented President Trump with a custom plaque featuring a 24-karat gold base during their meeting, adding

Meta Unveils Next-Gen VR Prototypes Ahead of SIGGRAPH Demo Meta recently previewed its latest virtual reality prototypes, set to debut at the upcoming SIGGRAPH conference. The company aims to create VR experiences so lifelike they become indistinguishable from the physical world—a feat no current VR system has achieved. Meta refers to this goal as surpassing

The Best Windows Laptops for Crypto Enthusiasts in 2025 If you’ve been holding onto an old Windows laptop, now is the perfect time to upgrade. With the rise of AI-powered PCs, manufacturers are rolling out sleek, high-performance machines featuring the latest Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. Microsoft’s Copilot+ initiative has also brought energy-efficient Arm-based

Meta Unveils Hyperrealistic VR Prototypes with Stunning Specs Meta recently showcased its latest VR prototypes, pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity and immersion. Among the highlights is the Tiramisu project, described as hyperrealistic VR. This prototype boasts three times the contrast, 14 times the maximum brightness, and 3.6 times the angular resolution of the Meta

The Federal Communications Commission is set to review the US emergency alert systems, including the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WAS). FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated the agency aims to ensure these programs meet the needs of Americans. The review comes as the EAS infrastructure, spanning radio, television, satellite, and cable, is

Heretic and Hexen Get Surprising Remaster from Nightdive Studios Nightdive Studios and id Software have dropped a surprise remaster of the classic fantasy shooters Heretic and Hexen. The newly bundled release, titled Heretic + Hexen, brings both games to modern consoles with enhanced features like co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, and support for community mods. The collection

Google Claims AI Search Boosts Traffic Quality Despite Concerns Over Declining Clicks A recent Pew Research Center report highlighted the negative impact of Google’s AI Overviews on web traffic, suggesting a grim outlook for publishers. However, Google’s Search head Liz Reid offered a counter-narrative in a blog post, arguing that AI is improving search quality

Meta Faces Backlash Over Instagram’s New Map Feature Meta recently rolled out a new Instagram map feature that closely resembles Snapchat’s Snap Map, sparking immediate privacy concerns. While the tool requires users to opt in to share their live location, many were alarmed to find their maps already populated with past location data from Stories