An internal employee survey at Apple shows a persistent concern over company’s hybrid work model

In early June,Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, confirmed that the company’s plans to have people back in the office were moving forward. Namely, the company would beleaning intoa “hybrid” work-from-home and in the office experience for its corporate employees. But, even with this newfound flexibility, some employees aren’t thrilled. According to a report today fromThe Verge, a survey created by employees at Apple was distributed internally amongst themselves. This wasn’t a sanctioned survey made by Apple’s executives....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Miss Tanya Petty

Android Q second beta out with Bubbles multitasking feature

Google has released itssecond Android Q developer previewand given us a better look at what we can expect fromthe next version of Android. The developer preview,which is now live for anyone with a Pixel phone to test, includes a bunch of tweaks and improvements, and a couple consumer-facing features likely to interest you. The first, while technically an under-the-hood feature, helps get apps and games to support foldable phones. This directly affects those of you who want to buy, say, the Galaxy Fold....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Nathan Davis

Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with new battery management feature

Apple has been seeding beta versions ofmacOS Catalina 10.15.5for weeks now, leading up to a public launch. And that time has finally arrived. On Tuesday, Apple released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 to the public. This is a minor update in the grand scheme of things, focusing primarily on fixes and improvements behind the scenes. However, the new software is not completely devoid of a new feature. It’s a new battery health management system, whichApple introducedwith the software along with the second developer beta earlier this year....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Brandy Romero

ARK: Survival Evolved Coming to PS4, Xbox One & PC Lets You Craft, Build Homes & Tame Dinosaurs

Who doesn’t love Dinosaurs? That’s the bet Studio Wildcard is making withArk: Survival Evolved, their upcoming Survival game that drops players into a Jurassic jungle and tasks them with surviving a harsh climate, fending for themselves, working with others and taming the prehistoric wildlife. The game hit PC early access in 2015 and over the next 2 years, early access versions came to the PS4 and Xbox One. Along the way, it unconventionally received a paid DLC and kept on trucking along in its early access development....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Diana Kirby

Best Dota 2 Players of 2021

Competitive Dota 2 is the peak of the storied MOBA game, pitting the very best in the world against each other in the Dota Pro Circuit. Teams compete for a chance to head to The International, with the winners taking home literally millions of dollars thanks to the event’s huge prize pools.But who are the best Dota 2 players in 2021? NothingToSay NothingToSay is the best solo middle player in Dota....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Jennifer Huang

Best Nature for Feebas and Milotic in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Every trainer wants to channel their inner Wallace at some point. In fact, the selection of Pokémon in the third generation is probably half the reason why I’m so attached to it (so thank you Teal Mask devs for adding this in!). Milotic is a pure Water-type Pokémon that’s often used in beauty contests in past generations, but it does make a mean battler with the right nature, too. Here’s our top pick for it in Scarlet & Violet....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Victor Montoya

Best security keys 2024

Security keys add another layer of protection to yourlaptops,smartphones, and social media apps by offering secure physical authentication to thwart the most determined hackers. The best security keys are small enough to carry in your pocket and don’t require batteries, power, or an internet connection to work. They’re one of the best ways to prevent unauthorized access to your accounts when used as part of a two-factor authentication system and are worth getting if you take your security seriously....

June 9, 2025 · 10 min · 1946 words · Steve Moore

Best TAQ Eradicator build in MW3: Attachments, loadout, and perks

LMGs are known for being slow and sluggish but with immense firepower. The weapon class is rarely as popular as SMGs and Assault Rifles, but the TAQ Eradicator is unique among guns in its class. Here is the best TAQ Eradicator build inMW3: Attachments, loadout, and perks. Related:Best Quickscoping Loadout for Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Best TAQ Eradicator Attachments The TAQ Eradicator is surprisingly nimble for an LMG and can be built for a mobile playstyle....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Amy Paul

Bugha becomes free agent as Sentinels abandon Fortnite esports

Bugha becomes free agent as Sentinels abandon Fortnite esports Fortnite World Cup winner Bugha is now a free agent, following an announcement that esports team Sentinels will no longer focus on Epic’s battle royale. The now-famous Fortnite Battle Royale player rose to stardom a few years ago upon winning the Fortnite World Cup in 2019. Bugha, real name Kyle Giersdorf, joined the Sentinels organization in early 2019. His victory at the World Cup that summer earned him more than millions in prize money....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Sharon Wolfe

Como Audio SpeakEasy combines Google Assistant smarts with hi-fi sound quality

American audio manufacturer Como Audio - which recently launched its firstmulti-room systemin the UK - is back with its take on the smart home speaker. TheSpeakEasyis, like Como’s other products, a ‘proper’ hi-fi speaker. It’s been designed by Como’s founder Tom DeVesto, who has 40 plus years experience in the hi-fi industry but he’s aware of the demands of modern day consumers. That that degree, the SpeakEasy has the Google Assistant built-in, turning it into a fully-fledged smart speaker....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Hailey Alexander

Court Lifts Ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab Sales in Europe Due to Falsified Evidence in Apple’s Case

Apple recentlywon a preliminary injunction casein Europe banning the sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1. Based on a case of infringed intellectual property, Apple was able to convince the court that Samsung’s tablet copied the design of the iPad too closely, and Apple requested a block of all sales in the European Union until the case could be further investigated. It looks like Apple doesn’t mind playing a little dirty. A report has surfaced that Apple could have allegedly tampered with and falsified evidence against the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and the ban on the tablet’s sales has been lifted in Europe while the court investigates....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Lauren Fritz

Disney Dumps Fox 2000 Label as Studio Restructuring Begins

It’s the end of the media world as we know it and nobody should feel fine. That may sound dramatic but with theDisney/ Fox merger complete and the ramifications now coming to light, it’s clear this isn’t going to be sunshine and rainbows. Case in point, it’s been revealed that Disney is shutting down the Fox 2000 label, a label responsible for making mid-budget movies that are already having a tough time finding a home in the marketplace these days....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Darryl Martin

EA Sports FC 24 review: Rebranding exercise

FIFA is back - wait, no, I’ve fluffed my lines. FC 24 is here, andFIFA is no more, a licensing scuffle having led to the world’s biggest sports game getting a pretty high-stakes rebrand under EA Sports' own name. If that sounds like a recipe for root and branch change, and a rebuild from the ground up, though, guess again. FC 24 is very much the new FIFA and that means progress and familiarity, just like every year....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Joel Oneill