iTunes Radio is getting NPR’s streaming news channel today

National Public Radio (NPR) is adding the first streaming news channel to Apple’s freeiTunes Radioservice, Re/code just reported. The unexpected development marks the official branching out of iTunes Radio, which debuted last September as a music-only streaming service available on Mac and PC desktops as well as on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. When NPR’s new channel goes live later today in iTunes Radio, Apple users will be able to tune in to a free stream offering 24/7 mixes of live news with segments from pre-recorded shows such as ‘All Things Considered’ and ‘The Diane Rehm Show....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Margaret Tran

Larian will change Baldur’s Gate 3 Deployment Process because of Issues

Quick Links Larian Studios has announceda shift in its strategy for deploying patchesin response to issues encountered during the release of the latest hotfix forBaldur’s Gate 3. The studio rolled out the game’s fourth hotfix on Wednesday, only to face a build error resulting in new crashes. Consequently, the hotfix had to be temporarily rolled back to rectify the issue. This action left players unable to load their post-update saves until the hotfix was redeployed later in the day....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Travis Thomas

New Shot on iPhone video: whale shark research, awesome underwater photography

Apple’s #ShotoniPhone campaign continued today with a new video posted to thecompany’s official YouTube channelhighlighting whale shark research with pretty cool underwater photography and features great videography work. From the description. The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) is a charity that is breaking new ground in whale shark research and fostering community-focused conservation initiatives. The field team of the MWSRP monitors the demographics and movement of different species such as whale sharks using an iOS app....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Kathryn Key

PowerWash Simulator is now more popular than Halo Infinite, Far Cry 5 & Sea of Thieves on Xbox Game Pass

PowerWash Simulator is now more popular than Halo Infinite, Far Cry 5 & Sea of Thieves on Xbox Game Pass Following its full release after being in early access on Steam for over a year, PowerWash Simulator swiftly overtook major titles like Halo Infinite and Far Cry 5 on Xbox Game Pass. Simulator games have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, withtitles like American Truck SimulatorandGoat Simulatorfinding a lot of success in the industry....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Matthew Harris

Review: Alone in the Dark

The Alone in the Dark series has had a rough time of it over the past fifteen years or so. Its first attempted revival, also titledAlone in the Dark, was too ambitious, janky and nonsensical for its own good and ultimately wound up getting the series put back on ice. Only one other game was released between that one and this latest attempt:Alone in the Dark: Illumination,and it was even worse....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1683 words · Stephanie Thomas

Review: Rune Factory 5

Although Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons have always been about more down-to-earth farming adventures, Rune Factory flipped the series on its head and brought in many more fantastical elements in addition to adding combat. After Rune Factory 4 first released in 2012, the long gap before more news on the series made fans wonder if we’d ever see another entry of if that was going to be it for the foreseeable future....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1879 words · Antonio Miller

Stalker 2: Behind Seven Seals Walkthrough Guide

InStalker 2, many of the main missions intertwine with optional side missions, creating a layered narrative experience. Behind Seven Seals is one such early-game mission that introduces you to the mechanics of making impactful choices and dealing with their consequences later in the game. This mission also serves as an introduction to the ongoing theme of choosing sides among the game’s factions. In this walkthrough, we will guide you through every step you need to complete in the Behind Seven Seals mission in Stalker 2....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1493 words · Wayne Kaufman

Suikoden 2 HD Remaster Recruit All Character Guide

Quick Links The world of Suikoden 2 urges you to gather 108 Stars of Destiny in order to unlock the game’s truest and best endings. In addition to the Stars of Destiny characters, you’re able to recruit more characters, bringing the total number of characters available to recruit to 123. Recruiting all the necessary characters, from soldiers to strategists to support staff, will enable your headquarters to get ready for the long and final mission and battles....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1780 words · Zachary Hess

The *Berry* Sweet Benefits of Strawberry Leaves

Strawberry leaves aren’t quite a health superfood, but they may have several health benefits that make you think twice before de-leafing ’em. We walk through their benefits and ways to use them. Strawberriesare one of the most popular berries. They’re sweet, red, and have been a go-to topping fordessertssince long before processed sugar existed. When eating strawberries, most opt to remove the leaves. Is this an unnecessary waste though? Turns outstrawberry plant leavesaren’t merely edible — they’re packed with a bunch of healthyfeel-good body benefits....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Jessica Campbell

These are the Best Skills for Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Maelle isn’t the type to hang back and let others do the heavy lifting. She is one of thebest party membersfor playing offense inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. So if you want someone to keep the pressure on and take advantage of enemy weaknesses, Maelle is your girl. 10 Best Skills for Lune in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Here are the most reliable skills for Lune, whether you’re leaning into her healing role, or using her for attack or defense....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Zachary Holland

Velaris is the Home Screen user experience that all jailbreakers deserve

Apple’s new iOS 14 update is jam-packed with enticing new features that offer a strong argument for upgrading from a jailbroken iOS 13 device. But as veteran jailbreakers will say, it’s generally better to stick with the jailbroken device, even if the firmware isn’t the ‘latest and greatest.’ A newly releasedjailbreak tweakcalledVelarisby iOS developerBen Giannisprovides an stout example of why that’s the case. As depicted in the screenshot examples above, Velaris upgrades the iPhone’s Home Screen interface by incorporating alarm, calendar, and weather information in an aesthetically-pleasing manner — in fact, it looks so good that some might even prefer it over iOS 14’s new Home Screen widgets....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Troy Burke

What's new in iOS 14.2? New emoji, Intercom, more features

Apple has released two software updates -iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2- for the iPhone and iPad. These are major updates to the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 operating systems and follow the launch of iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1. you may grab them over the air through the Settings app. How to update to iOS 14.2 or iPadOS 14.2 You can download either update for free on all eligible devices by going to Settings > General > Software Update....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · John Estrada

Where to Find Washakie in Starfield

With over 1,000 planets to find and explore, tracking down a single planet is like finding a Digipick in a pile of ore on Cydonia. But if you’re deadset on tracking down a single planet, like Washakie, then consider us your guide. Here’s where to find Washakie in Starfield. How to Get to Washakie in Starfield – Location You will find Washakie in the Cheyenne System, the same star system where Akila City is located, and it’s a short grav jump from Alpha Centauri....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · William Sosa