Xbox brings brand-new franchises from Rare and Obsidian to X019

E3 2020 isn’t for several more months, but you might not know that with the number of reveals and announcements Microsoft and the Xbox team had for its X019 celebration in London today. During a special episode of its Inside Xbox show, Microsoft pulled back the curtain on multiple new games for some of its biggest studios — including Rare and Obsidian — as well as an ambitious exclusive from one of the biggest names in narrative gaming....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Natalie Kim

xQc roasted for having “broke college student” bedroom like Asmongold

xQc roasted for having “broke college student” bedroom like Asmongold xQc was called out by StableRonaldo and others on social media for having a “broke college student” bedroom, similar to fellow Twitch streamer Asmongold. TwitchstreamerxQc, whose real name is Félix Lengyel, was roasted by netizens and fellow streamer StableRonaldo after they realized his bed and TV were sitting on the floor of his room. “Wait, why do you have a bed on the ground and a TV on the ground when you make $10M a month?...

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · John Crosby

Your custom Android clock could soon show on the notification panel

Your Android clock customizations could soon extend beyond your lock screen.Mishaal Rahman from Android Authorityfound the feature in the code of the latestAndroid 16 Beta, and while it’s not yet live, he was able to get the feature working long enough for a demonstration. The first change you’ll notice is that the Quick Settings and Notifications panels have been split. Swiping from the right brings up Quick Settings, while swiping down from the left shows Notifications....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Jeffrey Collins MD

Your Siri conversations may have been recorded without your permission

Apple has patched a security flaw that left macOS and iOS devices vulnerable to having interactions with Siri spied upon and recorded when using accessories such as AirPods or Beats headsets via Bluetooth. The flaw, which is now referred to as vulnerability CVE-2022-32946, was discovered by app developerGuilherme Rambo, according toApple Insider. The flaw was associated with Mac and iPhone or iPad products and had the opportunity for users to have their audio accessories hacked when using apps associated with audio due to the “app needing microphone access or showing that it was using the microphone,” Apple Insider said....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Sherry Jones

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid review: Affordable hybrid for the masses

“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.“ If you’ve been waiting for the hybrid version of Toyota’s most popular and least expensive sedan to come to US dealerships, this is your year. The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan is here, and it’s about $23,000 to start....

June 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1644 words · Valerie Williams

3 Netflix animated movies like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Big-screen animation is starting to get more and more diverse. Gone are the days when every movie had the same style and was telling a pretty similar story.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemis just the latest example of the way this genre continues to reinvent itself. The movie is set to hit theaters on August 4, and in honor of its debut, it seems like the perfect time to peruse a streaming service and see what animated movies there may evoke whatMutant Mayhemis bringing to theaters....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Bryan Juarez

A new Google Pixel Tablet is coming, but it’s not what you think

It’s been almost a year since theGoogle Pixel Tabletwent up for preorder, leading many Android tablet fans to wonder when the inevitable Pixel Tablet 2 will arrive. A new rumor suggests that Google could release a new Pixel Tablet as early as next month, but it’s probably not what you were expecting or hoping for. According to @MysteryLupinon X (formerly Twitter), Google is planning to “relaunch” the Pixel Tablet without the charging/speaker dock included in the box....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Connie Ward

Amazon rolls back prices on Roomba, Eufy, Deebot, and other budget robot vacuums

Robotic vacuum cleanerscontinue to sweep the country as manufacturers introduce models with better navigation, multiple floor mapping, and, in limited instances, wet mopping. Amazon rolled back prices on some models and offered discount coupons for other brands. Robot vacuums can change your life by freeing up cleaning time. In many cases, the robotic helpers do a superior job of cleaning under furniture where few humans take the trouble to reach....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Kristin Wang

Apple wants to supercharge CarPlay, but here’s why carmakers won’t bite

Apple is ready to take CarPlay to the next level.At last year’s Wordwide Developers Conference, the company announced an all-new version of CarPlay that would not only serve as your car’s infotainment system, but also take over the rest of the screens in the car, showing information about your speed and the car itself, alongside information pulled from your phone, like your calendar events and the weather. When it was first announced, this new version of CarPlay was supposed to launch by the end of 2023....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · David Duncan

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam “dumb” key Cleric

Baldur’s Gate 3 players slam “dumb” key Cleric Baldur’s Gate 3companions have a habit of acting weird at times which often fail to make any sense. One such companion, Isobel, who despite being a cleric is always found to be bruised and in critical condition. Baldur’s Gate 3 has a multitude ofcompanionsand each one of them is unique when it comes to general behavior. Sometimes they make awkwardromantic advances, while other times they will simply act confused....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · David Richards

Best SMG-45 loadout in Delta Force: Meta build and import code

Best SMG-45 loadout in Delta Force: Meta build and import code The SMG-45 is a fan-favorite submachine gun in Delta Force that offers some of the best recoil control in the entire game, making it incredibly easy to use with a meta loadout. Some guns are incredible regardless of whatmaps or modesyou prefer, and the SMG-45 is one of those guns. This has seen it emerge as a top-tier weapon that a lot of players are using, but you’ll need a specific set of attachments to make the most of it....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · James Harris

DC Turned Joker into a Hero by Rewriting the Origin of His Scars

Summary TheJokerhas one of the most iconic looks in comics with his pale white skin, bright green hair, and red lips. Depending on the interpretation, he also has scars that force his terrifying smile. Because the Joker rarely has a set backstory, the source of these scars is intentionally left a mystery — but in one universe, these scars are what set the Joker on a path to being a hero....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Thomas Morales

Delta Force: Hawk Ops Has One Simple Mechanic Other Shooters Desperately Need

Summary Delta Force: Hawk Opsrecently showed off more gameplay and revealed one simple mechanic it has that more first-person shooter games should feature. Team Jade is developingDelta Force: Hawk Opsand currently has no announced release date. However, the game is scheduled for an alpha test this summer to give players their first hands-on experience with the game. This alpha will be crucial for the game to build excitement and receive feedback for further improvement....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Penny Schmidt