Summary Every now and again, a game comes along that takes everyone by surprise with a bold new take on a tried and tested formula. Sometimes refining what came before isn’t enough, you really need to innovate to stand out. That’s exactly whatBlue Princedoes. The game’s refreshing blend of puzzle and roguelite elements has struck a chord with critics and gamers alike, reminding us all that sometimes the best way to stand out is to do something truly different....

Summary For all the science fiction tropes played out in video games, flying cars have gone highly underutilized. That’s why I was pumped to try outRetronika, a Meta Quest 3 game recently released out of early access that lets you live your sky highway fantasies. If you’ve playedFrogger(and I’m willing to bet you have), you know that crossing the busy road feels like the most emotionally treacherous part of the frog’s journey....

3D printing is a fun hobby because you can make almost anything become reality by simply squeezing molten plastic through a tiny nozzle. One thing I’ve recently started doing with my 3D printer is making MagSafe chargers to place around the house. These chargers are cheap (typically under a dollar in filament) and easy to print. I’m able to change up the aesthetic of my charging without spending a ton of money....

Walmart’s drone delivery partner, DroneUp, has announced plans to shutter 18 delivery hubs in Arizona, Utah, and Florida, and instead focus on further refining the program in the Dallas-Forth Worth (DFW) metro area. Some 70 DroneUp employees are expected to lose their jobs because of the move. DroneUp, which is partly owned by Walmart, began service in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Tampa (as well as Orlando, Dallas, Richmond, Virginia) in 2022....

Summary Most virtual reality headsets have integrated speakers, but connecting headphones or earbuds will usually sound better and give you a greater sense of immersion. You might be tempted to just use Bluetooth headphones, since they work well in other devices, but you should not do that in VR. Bluetooth Has Too Much Latency Bluetooth always has a higher latency than a wired device connection. The time delay is usually not noticeable with keyboards, mice, and other basic accessories, but audio requires more data to be sent over the connection....

Quick Links Are you new to the music industry, or are you having trouble coming up with beats for a specific topic? No matter your situation, there are several free AI music generators that can help you create unique music. The best part is you can use most of the music from these generators without worrying about copyright issues. 1Suno Sunois one of the best AI music generators out there. It lets youcreate a songbased on the prompt you provide....

Summary Finally, after wishlisting it for years, I’ve bought the definitive Blu-ray collection ofStar Trek: The Next Generation! It wasn’t cheap, so why spend a significant chunk of change on a show that’s easy to stream? Glad you asked! I’ve Been Watching TNG on Netflix for Years I live outside the USA, which means that Netflix still has most of the Star Trek series that are still on Netflix. This has been my main way of watching the show for years, and the HD version of Star Trek: The Next Generation has been on Netflix for almost a decade at this point....

Quick Links Summary The Light Phone 2 was a credit-card-sized “minimalist” phone with an e-ink screen and a slew of shortcomings. Now, the Light Phone 3 appears to be solving some of those problems, and I’ve placed a pre-order. Despite how much I enjoy using my powerful smartphone, I’m considering making the shift. I Like Minimalist Phones I wouldn’t say that being a technology writer means I use my phone more than most people, but it does mean I probably think about my phone more often....

Quick Links You’ll find an Impact wrench in every mechanics tool chest, and it’s one of the best affordable tools every DIY enthusiast should own, whether it’s for working on your car or doing tasks around the house. While you probably already own some hand wrenches in various sizes, those tools can only get you so far before you need more power and torque. Similar to how we previously explained whyeveryone should own an impact driver, an impact wrench is equally as important, and you should get one sooner rather than later....

Summary When I switched from Windows to macOS in 2019, one of my biggest issues was Apple’s archaic window management system, but half a decade later the folks in Cupertino are finally getting with the program in the upcoming macOS Sequoia. Aero Snap Revolutionized Windows All the way back in 2009 (!) Windows 7 was released to almost universal praise. Not since Windows XP did Microsoft have such a banger of an operating system, and people sure hung onto it until the very last minute they could!...

Xbox announced a series of price hikes for its consoles, controllers, and new games. Although they don’t appear to have taken effect everywhere, they will soon be adjusted worldwide. It’s not great news if you’re in the Xbox ecosystem or planning to pick up a console soon. The prices are different per region, but theXbox Series S (512GB)will now cost $379.99 (€349.99 and £299.99), whilethe 1TB versionincreases to $429.99 (€399.99 and £349....

Yamaha’s electric bike divisionrecently announcedtwo new full-suspension ebikes ready to shred some trails and a capable new gravel bike. Building on the success of the YDX-MORO, riders now have two upgraded eMTB options worth considering. The Yamaha YDX-MORO 05 and YDX-MORO 07 full-suspension and all-electric mountain bikes are finally here with a race-proven design, a newer PW-X3 ebike motor and drive unit, 500W of power, several pedal-assist modes, and all sorts of high-end components....

Data breaches are way more common than you think, and millions, if not billions, of people have had their info leaked on the dark web because of them. Chances are, your info is out there, too. But don’t fret; there is something you can do to counter this problem. How Criminals Gather Your Data and What They Use it For Data breaches happena lot.Many people have received notifications from organizations abouttheir data being imperiled during a data breach....