iWatch may have simpler capabilities than initially thought. Disappointed?

According to a new report by Brian Dolan of MobiHealthNews, the rumored Apple wearable device, the iWatch, may have simpler technological capabilities than thosehigh-profile hirings,job ads,patentsandrumorswould have you believe. Citing unnamed sources with“limited but direct knowledge,”the report claims the iWatch is more of a companion than a standalone device. In other words, it may require the iPhone for much of its functionality. MobiHealthNews doesn’t have an established track record in terms of Apple rumors so the story should be taken with a grain of salt....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Jean Burke

JBL Flip 4 review: The versatile portable Bluetooth speaker

The market is full of Bluetooth speakers, that’s no secret. As with any saturated market various manufacturers clamber over one another to try and get the best combination of features into the most attractive possible package. Our quick take If you’re looking for a decent and relatively affordable speaker that you may throw in your bag, take to the beach, or wherever, then the JBL Flip 4 is a convenient solution....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1367 words · Melissa Gill

LoL legend Faker hits out at T1 DDoS attacks for ‘undermining’ competition

LoL legend Faker hits out at T1 DDoS attacks for ‘undermining’ competition Faker has criticized the DDoS attacks affecting T1 for ‘undermining’ the competition of League of Legends as the coaches reveal the full impact it has had on the players and organization. Over the past year, DDoS attacks have been a constant problem for T1’s League of Legends team. Asrevealedby T1’s manager in April, the attacks have been happening since December 2023 and have even beenaffecting LCK games....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Mr. Cody Tyler

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 review: Now a competitor

“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.“ Microsoft’s originalSurface Headphoneswere surprisingly good considering the company had never madenoise-canceling headphonesbefore. They brought solid noise-canceling, respectable sound quality, and were very comfortable. Plus, their intuitive controls were top-notch. Yet they were held back by poor battery life, a lack of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, and no real way to tweak settings like EQ....

June 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1765 words · Victoria Riddle

New Amsterdam: The Dr. Lauren Bloom Character Explained

Summary Dr. Bloom is a key character in the medical dramaNew Amsterdam, but actress Janet Montgomery is recognizable for her work in several other major shows, as well.New Amsterdam, the five-season NBC series, premiered in September 2018 and lasted until January 2023. The series follows Dr. Max Goodwin, the medical director at the titular “New Amsterdam” hospital, the oldest public hospital in the United States. With a neglected facility and a painfully slow bureaucracy, Goodwin sets out with his teams of medical professionals to provide the best care, no matter the circumstances....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Marcus Carpenter

Nightingale: Realm Cards Explained

Nightingale is finally upon us and we here at Hardcore Gamer have jumped straight in to explore the realms and report back. As expected, there have been a lot of twists and turns already, and all kinds of mind-boggling phenomena to wrap our heads around. Alien worlds, magical creatures, snappy blazers, it’s all there. For now though, let’s focus on something more fundamental, namely, Realm Cards. They’re at the very core of the Nightingale experience, and it’s important to get to grips with them as soon as possible....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · James Johnston

Nissan Leaf e+ review-lint

It’s fair to say that the original Leaf was something of a pioneer. Nissan was a long way ahead of rivals in getting an electric car on the road and many lessons from the first vehicle roll into this newer second-gen version. We were impressed with the Leaf when it first launched in this new guise - and we’ve been living with thestandard editionfor many months - but as range continues to be one of the big challenges that electric cars face, Nissan’s solution is this: the Leaf e+....

June 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1963 words · Sonya Smith

Overwatch players discover extremely broken trick with D.Va’s new Call Mech buff

Overwatch players discover extremely broken trick with D.Va’s new Call Mech buff D.Va’s Call Mech buff has been dominating Overwatch since it was introduced, and now, players have found a new way to get maximum value with it. First added as anApril Fools joke in a bizarre patch, the D.Va buff allowed the MEKA pilot to deal 600 damage with her Call Mech ability. Fans loved it and devs decided it warranted a place in the actual game....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Jesus Long

Pokemon GO Blaze New Trails: Event Times, New Features and More

Niantic has announced the latestPokemon GOeventBlaze New Trails. This event in particular has many members of thePokemon GOcommunity excited due to the introduction of a brand-new feature, as well as a new legendary Pokemon. Whether or not you are a longtimePokemon GOplayer or take a more casual approach, you will not want to miss participating in theBlaze New TrailsPokemon GOevent, and you can find out all of the exciting information below....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Brandy Murray

Pokemon Go now uses ARKit to offer souped-up AR features on iOS

Pokemon Go now leverages Apple’s ARKit. ARKit lets iOS developers tap into the iPhone and iPad’s hardware and software to create games that let you place virtual objects in the real world.(You can read more about it from here.) Now, Niantic Labs, the developer behind the Pokemon Go augmented reality game, istapping into the framework, which is part of iOS 11, to “enhance the visuals and dynamics of catching Pokemon in the real world”....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Joshua Wells

Princess Peach Showtime features fun transformations and a release date

In the latest Nintendo Direct on September 14, Nintendo announced a recently-teased Mario game — this time, a Princess Peach-focused game.Princess Peach Showtimefeatures fun transformations that change how Peach looks and plays, with a release date announcement revealed. Peach has her own exciting adventure as she saves a theater production. Princess Peach Showtime release date and trailer revealed Although in a recent Nintendo Direct, we saw a teaser for an unnamed Princess Peach title, we can now put a name to the game....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Darrell Butler

Review: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Makes the Wait for Horizon 3 EAsier

It’s no secret that PlayStation’s strategy this generation has been frustrating for longtime fans. Development times are lengthy, the publisher no longer announces projects years in advance, and updates about known projects remain few and far between. Adding to that frustration is the growing number of remasters coming from PlayStation Studios. While some have been justified by low upgrade prices or new content (i.e.Ghost of Tsushima Directors’ Cut,The Last of Us Part II Remastered), others have been sold for outrageous prices with little to no new content (The Last of Us Part I)....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Tina Lucero

Should you free Penny or not in Hogwarts Legacy? (Minding your own Business)

Hogwarts Legacy will frequently give you choices via dialogue, particularly at the end of side quests. If you play through Minding your own Business, a PS5 exclusive Hogsmeade side quest in which you purchase your own shop, you’ll find it haunted by the PoltergeistFastido. At the end of the quest, you’ll be given the option to Free Penny, the House-Elf that you purchased with your shop. Here’s what happens depending on what you choose....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Bradley Cruz