Newcastle is so busted in Apex Legends that he forced big pro play rule change Newcastle has become so broken in Apex Legends that he has actually forced a big rule change in pro play, and some players believe it’s a test for the wider game. Like with most games, there has been a disconnect at times betweenApex Legends’ casual and professional scenes. Professional players want their skills to be rewarded more, while casual players are happy to have a bit of luck and randomness....

Afraid of missing out on the latest photo industry news while you’re out … well, actually taking pictures? Photo FOMO is all the news you might have missed this week, published on the weekends. Alongside the biggest stories of the week, likeFujifilm’s new X-T100, amelted camera at a rocket launch, and a4V camera from RED and Lucid, find briefs on the latest in accessories and photo industry news from this week with Photo FOMO....

Pokemon Go Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Guide: Weaknesses & best counters Gigantamax Lapras is returning toPokemon Go‘s 6-Star raids during the Water Festival, so learn how to take this powerful dual Water/Ice-type beast down using the perfect counters. Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemonare taking overNiantic’s game. However, battling these mighty creatures is no easy task, as 10 to 40 trainers are needed to take them down. The first to make a comeback out of the short list of Gigantamax Pokemon available is G-Max Lapras, who will return to the game during theDual Destiny‘s Water Festival....

We’re now three months past thePlayStation 5andXbox Series X/Slaunch, but finding a new console hasn’t gotten any easier. Restocks remain sporadic, forcing players to stalk retailers in hopes that they can grab a system in the one-minute time window that it’s available. The situation isn’t much better for those who actually have managed to snag one. The day onehoneymoonhas slowly faded away and a harsh reality is starting to set in....

RuneScape player spends 2 years collecting pet with 0.001% drop rate A dedicated RuneScape player has managed to collect the same pet for over two years even though it’s considered extremely rare in the game. Pets are one of the most interesting features thatOld School RuneScapeoffers up. It’s always adorable to see these little critters interact and follow your character around. The game has plenty of unique pets that players can obtain, but some of them are rarer and thus harder to get than others....

The current generationiPad Prointroduced a massive design makeover for Apple’s slate, and in the process, the company also managed to make it the thinnest tablet out there. Samsung’s next flagship tablet could match the waistline of the iPad Pro, quite literally, while adding a few extra goodies into the mix. What’s on the table? As per leaksterAhmed Qwaider, who has a fairly solid track record with Samsung leaks, the upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra will only be 5....

After weeks of teasing Spider-Man fans with fake titles for the third entry in the current set of films starring Tom Holland, Sony Pictures finally delivered an official update: The next film will be titledSpider-Man: No Way Home. The third film in the rebooted Spider-Man solo franchise followingSpider-Man: HomecomingandSpider-Man: Far From Home,Spider-Man: No Way Homewill premiere “only in movie theaters this Christmas,” according to Sony’s announcement. The news was released via Twitter, with the studio’s officialTwitteraccount posting a video of Holland discussing his frustration about the studio’s title misdirection with franchise co-stars Zendaya and Jacob Batalon....

As part of this job, I watch a whole lot ofNintendo Directs. Hundreds of games are beamed into my eyes every year and I try my best to retain as many of them as possible. As you may imagine, some fall through the cracks. That was the case withFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which was first revealed on a Nintendo stream in 2023. Even after making an appearance in February’s Nintendo Partner Direct, it still didn’t stick in my mind....

The best last-minute gifts for Christmas: LEGO, games, tech & more Left your Christmas shopping until the last minute? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some great deals and options to ensure things are here for the big day. While most stores will be stopping shipments for the holiday season, there are still a couple more days before the break. One of the main stores still shipping until December 22 is Amazon....

Despite relatively short seasons forThe Boys, Amazon Prime Video’s flagship superhero series sat out 2021. However, Prime Video’s new, super-short teaser reveals thatThe Boysseason 3 will finally arrive in June. And if the new footage is any indication, Anthony Starr’s Homelander is about to snap. Warning: Spoilers ahead!Homelander may look like an all-American hero, but he has the heart of a villain. Last season, Homelander was in a relationship with the almost equally sadistic Stormfront, a literal Nazi....

Smart thermostatshave been a popular entry point for smart home technology for a long time, but the price has always been a prohibitive factor. Many people are hesitant to spend $250 on a thermostat, especially if they have never worked with a company like Nest or Ecobee before. Momentum hopes to reach this demographic with Meri, an affordable, full-featured smart thermostat. Meri is available nationwide at Walmart or via Walmart.com for $99....

This year has been full of some pretty excellent andinnovative tech products, and that includes audio/video and home theater gear — fromblisteringly bright TVstoheadphones with Wi-Fiand earbud charging cases with LED screens to new-and-improved products from all the big shots likeApple, Sony, Amazon, and more. But I’m here for the weird stuff. The interesting stuff. The stuff that made our eyes widen and our eyebrows do funny things. Throughout 2023, there have been a few good ones, including a fire-breathing $3,900 surround sound setup, a turntable you might want to eat with a side of fries, and a James Bond-worthy TV in a suitcase....

The Galaxy Note 20likely won’t be out for at least another month or so, but a leaked image could provide our first real look at the upcoming device. The leak comes from YouTuber Jimmy is Promo, and it shows a device with a beautifully large edge-to-edge display and a stunning glossy black finish. Samsung usually launches new Galaxy Note models in August, and a Samsung event is rumored for August 5....