Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock Televisions have come a long way since they were giant boxes using cathode ray tubes. Modern TVs use Mini LED or OLED technology to improve the picture quality, color, brightness and darkness of everything you watch. Both types of panels have LEDs in their names, but work quite differently when it comes to presenting a movie, TV, or video game on screen. When it comes to deciding which one to spend money on, you need to think about what you’re going to primarily use the TV for. If…
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ArtCreationsDesignPhoto/Shutterstock Incredibly, digital cameras from the 2000s are cool again. Younger people have embraced these old digital cameras partly out of nostalgia, partly because it gets them away from their phones, while still giving them a vibrant, out-of-the-box lo-fi look. Digital camcorders, in principle, can scratch the same itch of digital minimalism. However, there are also many practical benefits that make camcorders generally worth buying in 2026, especially if you’re serious about improving your video shooting. Every inch of a camcorder is designed for comfort and provides a more ergonomic…
Weerayut Chaiwanna/Getty Images It’s no secret that being constantly connected to our digital devices isn’t necessarily healthy. When even outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook expresses concerns about the issue, you know it’s worth taking seriously. Those who share his concerns could take several steps to reduce screen time. In addition to trying gadgets that can theoretically help reduce smartphone addiction, some users might decide that one of the best daily habits they can adopt is turning off their phone at night before going to sleep. Although their intentions may be…
Launcher V2 will go through a private beta before a public release. After an Epic Games executive admitted Eurogamer that its launcher sucked earlier this year, the company reportedly revealed that it was working on a “basic rebuild” of its launcher that will be much faster than the existing version. In a presentation given at Unreal Fest, parts of which were posted on Epic said in its presentation that “every developer in this room and every gamer we’ve met has experienced challenges with the current launcher.” Players have even gone to great lengths to access their claimed free games on…
New Africa/Shutterstock Have you ever wondered why there are black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when watching certain movies and TV shows? This doesn’t always happen, but when it does, it’s because the content creator would have otherwise had to crop the original aspect ratio of the movie or show to fit the consumer’s screen. For those who don’t know, an aspect ratio tells you how wide a screen is relative to its height, and most modern TVs have a 16:9 (pronounced “sixteen to nine”) aspect…
Golero/Getty Images Whether you’re upgrading to a new model or giving up a hobby, there are no shortage of reasons why you’re reselling tech devices you’ve purchased in the past. In fact, when deciding whether or not to purchase tech devices, resale value may be a factor to consider. Some devices tend to have better resale value than others. Gadgets like video game consoles and old audio equipment retain their value for a long time. Of course, factors such as the condition of an item will always influence what potential…
The accident is believed to have occurred at an airstrip near the west coast of France on June 19. Chesnot/Getty Images Claude Guillemot, one of the five brothers who co-founded Ubisoft in 1986, has died, the company has confirmed. As first reported West FranceGuillemot, 69, was one of two victims involved in the crash of a Cessna 421 plane on the afternoon of June 19. According to the report, local firefighters said the accident occurred in a field near La Baule airport on the west coast of France. Rescue workers said the plane was on fire…
Apple unveiled five new apps last week, including four announced at WWDC 2026 alongside its upcoming fall software updates, one released as developer beta, and one released independently by its subsidiary Claris. Siri AI app One of the biggest announcements at WWDC 2026 was Siri AI, a complete overhaul of Apple’s voice assistant that, for the first time, comes with a dedicated standalone app. Like other chatbots, Siri can search the web and access general knowledge about the world, evaluate documents, solve math problems, and take actions within and between apps, such as getting turn-by-turn directions on Maps with multiple…
As previously announced, Apple is moving forward with the permanent closure of three of its U.S. retail stores today, including a unionized location. Branches which close on the evening of Saturday June 20: In April, Apple said it made the “difficult decision” to close the stores due to “deteriorating conditions” in the malls in which they are located. Notably, the Towson Town Center staff became the first Apple retail employees in the United States to unionize in 2022. They belong to the International Association of Machinists and the Aerospace Workers Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE) and they signed…
DenPhotos/Shutterstock It is well known that Apple does not include expandable storage in its mobile devices, including the iPhone and iPad. In fairness, very few brands offer it anymore, relying solely on beefed-up internal storage, cloud storage options, or the use of external devices. As for the iPad, the latest models now include a minimum of 128GB of storage and go up from there, including 512GB. The cost of storage is increasing significantly, so it can be tempting to opt for the 128GB version to save a few dollars. But…