Montblanc Summit 3 is the second smartwatch to launch with Wear OS 3.0

Montblanc has launched a new watch to add to its existing portfolio ofSummit-branded smartwatches, and this one is potentially quite exciting, if only because it’s finally another watch that runs Google’slatest Wear OS 3.0 software. In a press release, the company announced that this luxury smartwatch “is powered with the latest version of Wear OS by Google”, making it only the second watch to be powered by the software after theSamsung Galaxy Watch 4....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Brian Hamilton

MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro preview: Taking gaming laptops to the Max-Q

The announcement of Nvidia’s Max-Q duringComputex 2017in Taiwan has seen some interesting slimline gaming machines launched this week. Pocket-lint had some time with the MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro on the show floor and it’s a fantastic piece of work. Our quick take MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro p MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro The GS in the name stands for Gaming Slim and through using Nvidia’s Max-Q design ideals - alsoannounced at Computex- MSI has slimmed down the Stealth to a mere 17....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Penny Little

MultiVersus Iron Giant Guide – Moves, Perks, Tips, & Strategies

Manycharactersfrom iconic franchises are found in MultiVersus, includingLooney Toons,Adventure Time,Scooby Doo, DC, and more. Everybody’s favorite robot joins the fray as well, that being Iron Giant. Fans of the character may be wondering how to play the Iron Giant and what the best perks for him are in MultiVersus. How to play Iron Giant in Multiversus The Iron Giant is aTankand acolossal-sizedfighter. Player First Games have labeled Iron Giant as anexperimental character, so he may see some reworks and character changes....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Mary Logan

Nothing Phone (1) Benchmarks May Leave You Disappointed

Nothing Phone (1) Benchmarks May Leave You Disappointed When Carl Pei broke off from OnePlus, there was a bunch of excitement about what the budding industrial designer would do next. It didn’t take long for rumors about a new smart device company to pop up, and it was later confirmed to have an unusual name. Continuing OnePlus' rebellious spirit, Nothing would paint itself as a contrarian, one that thinks outside of the box and breaks from the mold of traditional smartphone and accessories manufacturing....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Lisa Wilson

OnePlus rejection highlights Wear OS identity crisis

After months of leaks, speculation and on-record hints from OnePlus CEO Pete Lau suggesting the company’s firstsmartwatchwould run onGoogle’s Wear OS, the device will instead run from its own operating system. Not for the first time, Google has been given the equivalent of a ‘thanks, but no thanks’. First, it was Samsung. Next, Huawei. Now, it seems smaller companies are to follow suit. Instead of tweaking Wear OS to its taste, OnePlus has decided to bet on itself, preparing to launch a device thatleaks suggestwill boast long-lasting battery life, an affordable price point and plenty of tracking metrics....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Kevin Fuentes

Pokémon GO: How to Get Shiny Abra, Kadabra, and Alakazam

Quick Links Shiny Pokémon are highly sought after inPokémon GOfor their rarity and unique color variations. Abra, Kadabra, and Alakazam are no exceptions. Here’s your step-by-step guide to increasing your chances of catching these coveted shiny versions during your gameplay. Abra’s upcoming Spotlight Hour will be a great time to get a Shiny! Here is what Abra’s shiny tree looks like. Admittedly, they’re not so incredibly different. Understanding Shiny Rates The base shiny rate in Pokémon GO varies by species, but for most Pokémon, the rate is approximately 1 in 450....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · David Webb

Salt and Sacrifice Multiplayer PvP Trailer Revealed at Future Games Show

The next instalment in the souls-like platformer, Salt and Sacrifice gets a new trailer during the Future Games Show featuring a PvP. Salt and Sacrifice Multiplayer PvP Trailer Revealed at Future Games Show The latest trailer for upcoming sequel to the Salt and Sanctuary title,Salt and Sacrificeby Ska Studios revealed that PvP will be part of the next game. The trailer showed off Alterstone Kingdom, a place where “criminals serve as Marked Inquisitors” according to the press release....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Michael Sosa

Satisfying machinery and magnificent marvels of engineering

Mankind has often been capable of creating some truly magnificent and marvellous machines. All sorts of gadgets, gizmos and modern marvels have been created over the years to help with our endeavours. Some of these are clever, others defying standard logic, all are fantastic and deserve to be celebrated. To do just that, we’ve put together a glorious collection of some of the most fantastic examples of engineering and machinery ever created by man....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Robert Phillips

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

In this article, we’ll be talking about everything we know about Sid Meier’s Civilization VII so far. Civilization VII brings the return of Firaxis Games' iconic strategy series, with a bunch of new updates that give players more control in shaping their civilizations. This time around, you can mix and match leaders from different civilizations, letting you get fresh strategies and new ways to play. The game revolves around guiding your empire through different Ages, each bringing its own unique resources, challenges, and gameplay mechanics....

July 3, 2025 · 10 min · 2018 words · Regina Dixon

Subway tip machine charges woman $7000 for footlong in sandwich snafu

Subway tip machine charges woman $7000 for footlong in sandwich snafu A Subway tip machine has caused quite the kerfuffle after it accidentally charged a woman a staggering $7000 for an Italian footlong sandwich. Subway has come a long way since its humble beginnings in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Now the submarine sandwich shop has become a fast food icon, with almost everyone having a go-to order for when they need something to nibble on....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Nicole Bennett

Switch Version of Evil Dead: The Game Cancelled as Saber Confirms End of Major Updates

Much like the video game adaptations of Friday the 13th and Predator: Hunting Grounds before it, Evil Dead: The Game attempted to latch onto the growing trend of asymmetrical multiplayer horror games, with one player controlling a powerful monster while the remaining players attempt to avoid it or take it down. Firstannouncedback at the Game Awards 2020, Evil Dead: The Game ultimatelylaunchedin May of last year with multiple survivor and demon classes to choose from along with much of the original film cast returning to reprise their roles including Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · William Curry

Tavern Brawler Monk BG3 build guide

Picture a serene monk meditating under a cherry blossom tree—their Zen vibes, their calm voice. Now picture a drunk adventurer in a tavern, fighting against every other patron, tossing chairs, kicks and handfuls of knuckles. Now imagine they are the same person. Today, I present you the Tavern Brawler Monk Build for Baldur’s Gate 3. Best Tavern Brawler Monk build - Baldur’s Gate 3 When characters reach level 4 in BG3, they are given the option to choose a feat, one of which isTavern Brawler....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Amy Reyes MD

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6’s “virility” has a deeper meaning than you think

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6’s “virility” has a deeper meaning than you think InThe Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 4, ‘Promotion’, Naomi tells her new husband, Commander Joseph Lawrence, about “virility,” which has a deeper meaning in the context of the show. Lawrence is a busy man in the sixth and final chapter of theHulu series. He’s heading up Gilead’s “liberalized” territory ofNew Bethlehem, establishing international relations, and helping his new wife Naomi (formerly Putnam) to raise her stolen daughter Angela....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Jenna Gill