iOS 17is the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating software, and as usual, it’s brought with itplenty of new featuresand changes to get excited about. While not the biggest update around (it’s telling when one of the major changes mentioned is the ability to send your contact information by AirDrop), iOS 17 is still worth paying attention to and getting if you havea compatible iPhone. Difficulty What You Need iOS 16 or iOS 17...

The first time I playedJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, I was probably seven years old. Released just 10 months afterthe PlayStation 2’s launch, it was one of the console’s first major pieces of exclusive software. Developed by Naughty Dog, the company that practically defined the PS1 withCrash Bandicoot,Jak and Daxterwas an experiment that built on its predecesor. What if Naughty Dog could make another platformer, but one with a more open design that uses all of the PS2’s computing power?...

EA has made almost all available DLC for the Mass Effect Trilogy and the first two Dragon Age games free via its Origin launcher. In an email sent to players, EA revealed that DLC forDragon Age 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect 2,andMass Effect 3(except for any multiplayer content), will all be made available for free going forward on the Origin launcher. This content is available for free immediately in advance of EA shutting down the BioWare Points currency on June 12, 2025....

Man handed suspended prison sentence for selling modded Nintendo Switch consoles A 58-year-old man arrested and charged with violating Japan’s Trademark Act by modifying and selling Nintendo Switch consoles has been convicted and sentenced. As reported byNTV News(viaGamesIndustry), the defendant was initially arrested in March 2024 on suspicion of “welding modified parts to the circuit board of a second-hand Nintendo Switch” and selling it online for 28,000 Yen (appox. $200 USD)....

Summary Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming thriller is exciting, but it seems strange that its trailer has already spoiled its biggest twist. Even though Mark Wahlberg is better known for his action and comedy roles in movies, likeTed,Daddy’s Home, andUncharted, the actor has many diverse movie roles under his belt. For instance, in 2010’sThe Fighter, he perfectly embodied a struggling boxer who had to break away from his elder brother’s shadow to find success in his sport....

Mizkif left in tears after revealing heartwarming message from his house cleaner Mizkif was left in tears after sharing with his viewers a heartwarming message he received from his house cleaner who thanked the streaming star for all he’s done. Withstreaming becoming bigger and biggerover the past few years, not only has it changed the lives of some of the biggest creators, but also of those around them. It’s certainly not uncommon to see creators give back to their friends, family, and employees, as well as fans with streamers such asAdin Rosspledging tofund cancer treatmentsfor those that are unable to afford them....

Moto Z3 PlayJulian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung continue to churn out massively popular (and expensive) phones each year, but there are plenty of affordable phones that offer a similar, high-end experience. TheMoto Z3 PlayandOnePlus 6are two excellent examples of relatively inexpensive phones that pack a big punch. But they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. So which phone should you pick? We put the Moto Z3 Play and OnePlus 6 head-to-head to find out in a specs comparison....

While the most famous planetary spot in the solar system would have to be Jupiter’sGreat Red Spot, an epic storm 10,000 miles wide that has been raging for hundreds of years, other planets are known to host spots of their own as well. That includes Neptune, which had a large dark spot that was first imaged by Voyager 2 when it passed by in the 1980s. Neptune’s spot was named the Great Dark Spot, but when the Hubble Space Telescope tried to image the spot in 1994, it had disappeared....

That’s all she wrote, Apple’s October event is over and it’s likely that draws a line under a phenomenal 2018 for the Cupertino, California, company. While we didn’t get to see everything we were hoping — there was no mention ofnew AirPodsor theAirPower wireless charger— we did see some well deserved and long-sought-after updates to some beloved lines. There is a newMacBook Air, the diminutive butmighty Mac mini, and anupdate for the iPad Prothat comes with two new sizes, an updated design, and the all-new Apple Pencil....

There’s something reassuring about a really weighty charger, and they don’t get much more solid than Nomad’s newBase One Max. It combines both aMagSafe chargerfor your iPhone and a charging puck for your Apple Watch into one big, 900-gram slab of metal and glass. Once you put the Base One Max down, it’s really going to stay put. It’s not the only super-secure aspect either. The MagSafe puck has seriously strong magnets inside, and when it clamps onto your phone there’s absolutely no way it’s going to be dislodged by accident....

Afraid of missing out on the latest photo industry news while you’re out, well, actually taking pictures? Photo FOMO (you know, Fear Of Missing Out) is all the news you might have missed this week, published on the weekends. Alongside the biggest stories of the week, like the end of Canon’s film camera era, PicsArt’s custom stickers and the availability of DJI’s latest stabilizer, find briefs on the latest in accessories and photo industry news from this week with Photo FOMO....

Plugable introduced three new devices during CES 2020 in Las Vegas. At the forefront is the company’s TBT3-UDZ docking station, supporting two additional displays and a 100-watt power delivery. Plugable also revealed a USB-C adapter packing two HDMI ports, and a USB-based Ethernet adapter supporting data speeds up to 2.5Gbps. First, Plugable’s new TBT3-UDZ dock is based on Intel’s “Titan Ridge” Thunderbolt 3 controllers launched in 2018. Titan Ridge introduced support for two DisplayPort 1....

Summary As impressive as Jake Gyllenhaal might have been in theRoad Houseremake, his performance in a new 2024 show is even better. In an acting career spanning over two decades,Jake Gyllenhaal has starred in several acclaimed moviesand been honored with one Academy Award nomination, two Golden Globe wins, and three Tony Awards. Although, like most actors, Gyllenhaal has seen a fair share of ups and downs in his acting career, one thing remains constant in everything he stars in: his unwavering dedication to his craft....