iFixit teardown suggests the reported Studio Display webcam problems are rooted in software, not hardware

In its initial Studio Display teardown, the repair site iFixit has concluded that there’s nothing terribly wrong with camera hardware. That’s good news because it indicates Apple should indeed be able to fix camera performance in software. iFixit tears apart Apple’s Studio Display Apple’s $1599 external monitor with an LCD panel and no ProMotion launched in March, with reviewers ripping its integrated web camera to shreds. Issues range from poor image quality and abysmal low-light performance to flaky Center Stage and beyond....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Matthew Lee

Innovia Countertop Touchless Paper Towel Dispenser review: More clutter than clean

I’m someone who is always on the lookout for new and exciting products to try in my home, especially when it comes to smart home devices. I’ve tested out manyindoor cameras,sensors, robot vacuums, and other fun products that have changed my home and made things easier around the house. There’s a ton on the market right now that can be used in the kitchen, and not just asmart speakerthat you may keep on a ledge....

July 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Calvin Green

Instagram finally fixing a problem I've been complaining about for years

Have you ever read something onInstagram, had to close theappfor whatever reason, and then reopened it only for your feed to refresh and lose the content you were looking at? This has been an age-old issue onInstagram, and it’s been driving me crazy for years. But, it appears Instagram is finally going to fix it. According to Instagram headAdam Mosseri, Instagram is addressing the issue of losing content in your feed when you open the app....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Ashley Bruce

Intel’s memory access vulnerability addressed by Apple in macOS 10.13.2

The exceptionally scarydesign flawin Intel’s processors (as well as other manufacturers silicon), that could put nearly all Mac, Windows, and Linux users at risk, appears to have been primarily addressed in the recent macOS 10.13.2 update. The security flaw is unable to be patched by a firmware update from Intel, and requires OS manufacturers to issue an update to resolve. Aside from security concerns, there is also a significant hit to performance on some systems with the fix in place....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Spencer Brown

Jerry Seinfeld Regrets Comments About the 'Extreme Left' & 'P.C. Crap' Ruining Comedy

Seinfeldstar and stand-up comedianJerry Seinfeldhas had a change of heart about the “extreme left” ruining the comedy of today. During a recent appearance on his friend and fellow comedian Tom Papa’s podcast,Breaking Bread, Seinfeld walked back the controversial comments he made earlier this year, in which he said “the result of the extreme left and P.C. crap and people worrying so much about offending other people” was behind the lack of hit TV comedy shows in the modern era....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Jacob Taylor

Leica TL2 keeps the same gorgeous design but upgrades the internals

German camera manufacturer Leica has announced the TL2 mirrorless camera as successor to theLeica Tthat was released in 2014. Leica has changed very little in terms of overall design of the camera, but the new model comes with a new image sensor, faster processor, improved autofocus and electronic shutter and above all a new, more expensive price. German car maker Audi has once again been brought onboard to assist with the design of the camera, which is machined from a single block of aluminium....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Charlotte Anderson

Modern Warfare 2 Reportedly Releasing Early Due To Poor Vanguard Sales

An early release date forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2(2022)is reportedly on the cards at Activision due to the poor sales performance ofCall of Duty: Vanguard. Although yet to be confirmed by anyone atCall of Duty, the next title in the hit franchise is rumoured to be a continuation of 2019’s reboot ofModern Warfare. The sequel was expected to launch at the beginning of November, similar to all otherCall of Dutytitles, but it looks like that could be about to change....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Cody Nichols

Monster Hunter World Iceborne Guardian Armor Limits

Version 10.11 was released forMonster Hunter Worldalong with several adjustment to the game and 2 bonus add on content: the Guardian Armor Set and Early Weapon Materials Set. Monster Hunter World Iceborne Guardian Armor Limits Despite the + marking on theGuardian Armor Setacts similarly to a high rank armor. It completely maxes out at 82 defense and with only 2 x level 1 decoration slots, this set will be limited to what it can provide....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Jane Morgan

OnePlus Pad review: The Android tablet to buy in 2023?

The first OnePlus tablet has arrived, and it’s quite the debut. Coming in at a price of just under $500, it’s up against stiff competition from the likes of theApple iPad- so is this premium Android slab up to the task? With an impressive spec sheet, a large lavish display and a gorgeous design, it seems like it just might be. The OnePlus Pad is also the first ever tablet to adopt a 7:5 aspect ratio, a unique size that finds itself right between the 4:3 display of an iPad and the 3:2 screen of aMicrosoft Surface Pro....

July 21, 2025 · 9 min · 1848 words · Cathy Brooks

Oura ring now syncs its temperature data with Natural Cycles app

Oura has announced a partnership withNatural Cycles, a birth control app, to enable automatic syncing of temperature data collected byits smart ring. Although it may sound like a basic feature, especially as cross-app syncing in health and fitness products is common, it streamlines the process of using the Natural Cycles app considerably. Up until now anyone using the Natural Cycles app needed to manually enter temperature data each day, after obtaining it with a thermometer....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Scott Peterson

PlayStation, Firewalk Studios reveal Concord Pricing, Launch Content, Beta Access Details

Firewalk Studios and PlayStation Studios today revealed pricing, launch content, and beta access details for their upcoming live service game, Concord. Concord made its debut at last week’s State of Play with a slew of details about the game, including what gameplay looks like, what kind of game it is, and the release date (August 23). However, left out were several important details, including the price. Would Concord follow in the footsteps of Helldivers II and launch at $39....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Amanda Valdez

Pokémon Go adding trading Pokémon and friends lists

The latest Pokémon Go app updatearrives this weekbringing two crucial social features to the game. The new update allows you to begin trading Pokémon with other players. you may also start gathering a friends list. With the new trading feature, you can trade with others, as long as you have the stardust required and have made it past level 10. Stardust levels will depend on the type of friendship you’ve developed....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Lawrence Hess

Preview: The Knightling

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’sinfluence has been visible across the indie game community for years now, with games likeLil' Gator GameandSableintegrating the game’s thrilling sense of freedom and unbridled exploration into their own small stories. What makes The Knightling truly stand out against the other “BOTW-likes” in the genre is its dedication to level design, mission structure and RPG gameplay. The Knight’s Apprentice The Knightling puts players in the shoes of the titular character, a young and scrappy sidekick to a royal and powerful knight that has recently left town for a strange heroic mission....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Danielle Ponce