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August is almost here, and that means the mobile industry is going to get really busy as September inches closer — that’s thanks to IFA, Apple’siPhone 7 launch, Google’sAndroid Nougat,Nexus, andDaydreamrollout, and more. First up is Samsung’sNote 7 unveilingon August 2 — you’ll need some great apps to play around with these devices. Take a look at five of the best apps we’ve picked for the week. Lego Star Wars You’re may be acquainted with games made from Lego — they’re usually modeled off popular films like The Hobbit, Harry Potter, and more....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Sandra Thomas

Elements embraces its Breath of the Wild inspiration

Creating an open-world exploration game, set in a colorful land of adventure, will inevitably invite comparison toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Casting Patricia Summersett, the English voice actor of Zelda herself, as the lead serves as proof thatElementsdoesn’t just hear these comparisons, it embraces them. Developer Wreckit Games is taking a bold risk tying itself to one of the greatest games of all time, but if it can pull off its ambitious plans, this could be the game that needs to be on everyone’s radar....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Allison Bowman

Final Fantasy XIV: How to beat Emerald Weapon in the 5.4 Castrum Marinum Trial

As the last of theFinal Fantasy XIV: ShadowbringersWeapon battles, Emerald Weapon is here to do what theRubyand Sapphire constructs could not. The Oversoul mechanism is well and truly part of the battle strategy, so prepare to fight not only a war machine, but the psued0-reincarnation of another fallen Garlean Empire great. Here’s how to beat Emerald Weapon at Castrum Marinum and even how to get to Terncliff if you happen to be lost....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Logan Simmons

Fortnite gold bar trick lets you get rich faster than ever

Fortnite gold bar trick lets you get rich faster than ever A Fortnite player has disclosed a unique way to gather large quantities of gold bars during a Battle Royale match in order to become rich faster than ever before. While this strategy does not require illicit activity, here’s how it works using only your wits and an unusual item from the loot pool. The wildly successful battle royale gameFortnite, created by Epic Games, has become well-known not only for its compelling gameplay and memorable dances, but also for its share of humorous bugs and errors....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Michael Koch

Fortnite season 7 map guide: All new locations, terrain, and changes

Winter isn’t coming; it’s already arrived. That’s right,Fortniteseason seven is hereand with it, some of the biggest changes ever. There is an updated map filled withnew terrainand locations to check out. There’seven a brand new mode. More Fortnite coverage We are going to go over all of the new areas, places to explore, and changes to once familiar locales, so that you are ready to jump back intoFortniteBattle Royale. We will also help you familiarize yourself with the new areas and point out a few places that we think are worth visiting....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Paul Higgins

Google’s Gboard keyboard app reaches 500 languages in just two years

Google’s Gboard keeps getting better and better. In recent times, Gboard has gotten updates for things likepersonalized emojisand torecommend better GIFsbased on your conversation. Now,Google announcedthat the software keyboard is reaching more people than ever thanks supporting up to 500 languages. According to Google, the goal of Gboard is to help users communicate in ways that are comfortable and natural — so it makes sense that Gboard would support a lot of languages....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Connor Buckley

Grab a Nothing Phone at a special price with this deal

FromNothing’s futuristic earbudsto nearly any one of their phone models, the brand’s products always feel like you’re getting a lot more for a price that’s far less. Theirbudget smartphone, the Nothing Phone 3a, is no different in that regard. However, right now, the emphasis is certainly on “a price that’s far less.” The reasoning for this is a deal we uncovered at Walmart. Normally $400, you can now get the Nothing Phone 3a for just $328, a savings of $72....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Stuart Nguyen

How long is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Time to beat compared to other JRPGs

How long is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Time to beat compared to other JRPGs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is a brand-new JRPG that’s receiving rave reviews, but if you’re planning on giving it a try, you’ll want to know how many hours it takes to beat. Even before it launched,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33was being hyped up as one of 2025’s biggest games. This is thanks in no small part to itslineup of well-known voice actors, which includes Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings), and Ben Starr (Final Fantasy 16)....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Edward Berger

How many people does it take to make an Overwatch character? Over 150

Blizzard has been releasing a continuous stream of new characters for its gameOverwatchsince it originally launched more than two years ago, and this is no easy task. The process for bringing a new playable hero to the game is massive — so massive, in fact, that more than 150 different people are involved in the implementation of a single character. During the panel “Creating a Hero” at BlizzCon 2018, Blizzard ran us through the different steps in bringing anOverwatchhero to the game....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · John Moore

How to make money fast in Monster Hunter Rise

At first, you probably won’t have a shortage of money (zenny) inMonster Hunter Rise. That’s because many of the basic needs such as healing items, early armor sets, and weapons are all relatively inexpensive to start. But as you “rise” through the ranks and defeat tougher monsters, you’ll find that many armor sets become costly and the payout you get from those high-level quests just doesn’t cut it anymore. Fortunately, there’s an efficient farming method that grants you a ton of ores that are worth lots of zenny....

July 1, 2025 · 10 min · 1980 words · Brian Johnson

I canceled my streaming services and built a Plex server — I’m never going back

$12 on Hulu. $17 on Max. $14 on Disney+. $23 on — wait,twenty-three dollars?! — on Netflix. I’m not the only one who’s reluctantly pulled up a bank statement to see the revolving door of streaming subscriptions slowly draining my account. I have a massive collection of Blu-rays, a treasure trove of digital movies and TV shows, and even more box sets than I care to count. And yet, I’ve been spending anywhere from $50 to $100 each month to watch that same content, all so I don’t have to get off my lazy butt and pop in a disc....

July 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1820 words · Valerie Miller

iBuyPower Revolt 2 Pro review

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Small form factor desktops have become common, even among enthusiast rigs. So common, in fact, that it’s often difficult to separate each from its peers. Most go for a thin profile – often designed to stand upright — in an effort to bring class and elegance to performance computing....

July 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1733 words · Joseph Gilbert

Jabra’s Elite 85H noise-canceling headphones offer 32 hours of portable silence

Jabra may be best known to many consumers as the maker of Bluetooth headsets at the onset of the hands-free driving era, but the company has actually made big waves for itself in the headphone world in recent years. Its Elite Active 65t remainour favorite true wireless headphoneson the market (though that may change after this week’s CES conference in Las Vegas), and we’ve long been excited to see how the company steps into other areas of the headphone market....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Eric Ward