Author: News Room
Most sports teams ebb and flow from season to season; a championship one year is often followed by a sharp downturn a few years later. However, some teams always seem to have a higher baseline of performance than others. For much of my life, my Orioles have floundered in mediocrity, with just a few standout years throughout the last few decades. Conversely, my least favorite team, the Yankees, haven’t had a losing season since the Super NES was the hottest console on the market. Similarly, fans of MLB The Show typically know that, even on a down year, they can…
The launch of Crimson Desert wasn’t smooth for everyone, especially Intel Arc GPU users. While the game was a AAA release that showed refreshing levels of polish, it didn’t support Intel Arc graphics at all. If you looked for more details and stumbled upon the FAQ, Pearl Abyss simply told you to seek a refund. And as expected, this didn’t go down so well with the gaming community. Now, the studio is changing course and has confirmed that Intel Arc support is officially in the works, marking a major shift in stance. Regarding #CrimsonDesert support for Intel Arc:We are currently…
Apple’s most affordable iPad is gearing up for a meaningful refresh in a few months. This time, it looks like the changes run deeper than a simple silicon upgrade. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has been on track since last year to launch a refreshed entry-level iPad in the first half of 2026, within the iOS 26.4 release timeframe, which runs until May 2026. Baseline iPad will get Apple Intelligence support with the A18 chip The purported entry-level iPad moves away from Apple’s A16 chip to the newer and more powerful A18 chip. It…
Apple has officially announced WWDC 2026. The keynote kicks off on Monday, June 8, and runs through June 12. This is where Apple traditionally pulls back the curtain on the next versions of all its operating systems. What’s coming at WWDC this year? WWDC is going to be the showcase of software innovations, but this year, the focus will be more than just incremental updates. AI, once again, is going to take center stage. But at the same time, keep a keen eye on how Apple is modifying the user interface to become more adaptable and touch-friendly. Let’s start with…
Apple is officially taking a page from the Google Maps playbook. The Cupertino giant is moving ahead with plans to introduce ads in Apple Maps, allowing businesses to buy visual space within the app’s search results. Apple’s services division already generates over $100 billion annually, and monetising Maps would be the next logical step. The app is used by millions of users across iPhones, Apple Watches, and CarPlay dashboards, making it an excellent audience for targeted ads. How will the ads in Apple Maps actually work? Businesses, such as restaurants, gyms, coffee shops, amusement parks, workshops, etc., will be able…
The next set of Riftbound, Riot Games’ League of Legends trading card game, is making its way out of the jungle. And if you get lucky with your pack openings, you might just be able to leap out of the bushes in style.Riot Games gave us the opportunity to premiere a card for Riftbound Unleashed, featuring the jungling hunter Rengar. His official Legend has already been revealed, but for our showcase, we’re spotlighting the spectacular artwork on the “overnumbered” version of Rengar’s Legend. Here’s the special edition of Rengar, Pridestalker. “Overnumbered” is Riot’s way of adding a little extra rarity to…
Spring is the season of movement. It’s when weekend plans stretch a little longer, city escapes become more frequent, and outdoor adventures feel irresistible again. But as lifestyles become more mobile, one small inconvenience continues to follow – running out of battery at the worst possible moment. INIU’s latest Spring Sale campaign aims to solve exactly that problem, positioning its Pocket Rocket P50 as the ultimate companion for life on the go. With a focus on portability, speed, and reliability, the P50 is designed for people who refuse to slow down – whether they’re exploring a new city, hiking a…
My favorite modern iPhone was the iPhone 13 Mini. It solved the battery woes of the iPhone 12 Mini while keeping the same one-handed form factor. However, the phone didn’t generate enough sales, and Apple killed and replaced it with a Plus model. Even the Plus model failed to capture the public’s attention, and Apple quietly sunsetted it last year, replacing it with the sleeker, slimmer iPhone Air. Earlier reports suggested that the iPhone Air was not selling well and seemed like another failure. However, new data from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence suggests that those reports might be exaggerated. The iPhone…
It was a busy weekend for Crimson Desert. Released on Thursday of last week, the game has become a topic for debate for the larger gaming internet. It is divisive, to say the least. You can read Game Informer’s Crimson Desert review here.On Saturday, developer Pearl Abyss released a statement after clear examples of genAI art assets were found to have been used in the game. You can see the full statement below:We would like to address questions regarding the use of AI in Crimson Desert.During development, some 2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental…
The ongoing memory shortage is starting to hit smartphone makers, and consumers are seeing the impact with rising pricing and specs. New reports suggest that the cost of high-end RAM and storage configurations has surpassed even flagship chips, bringing a major shift in how smartphones are built. This is a big deal since the processor was usually the most expensive component. But now, it looks like memory is taking that premium spot. What’s the issue? The problem is simple. Growing demand for AI has caused memory prices to see a sharp rise. High-speed storage and RAM chips are being taken…