Stereophile
A Sorane TA-1 tonearm, the evolving tonearm marketplace, and the Ortofon MC 90X
A friend who sells high-end audio gear once pointed out that people who shop for separate tonearms are very different from those interested in phono cartridges or turntables in general.
10 min |
July 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
CYRODIILICIOUS
OBLIVION REMASTERED is a beautiful, buggy wonder
3 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
Bethesda gives OBLIVION REMASTERED keys to modders making their own remaster
2 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
10 YEARS - The Witcher 3
Celebrating a decade of monster slaying in THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT
10+ min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
ENDLESS LEGEND 2
A much-needed flight of fantasy for the 4X genre
5 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
DEEP SOUTH DELIGHT
SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT weaves a compassionate tale through American Southern folklore
2 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
“I have no idea what’s happening, but I’m having the time of my life”
LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA IN HAWAII fills that Saints Row void
2 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
BEING CHARMING IN VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE - BLOODLINES
Staying out of fights still isn't working out for Cyprian Maggard, and it's only going to get worse.
7 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
TIME OUT
Watch how you use that thing in UNTIME
1 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
OUTLAST
A lifelong nightmare I literally won't outlast.
5 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
MONSTER HUNTER WILDS
Make your adventure even wilder with mods.
4 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
IN THE FRAME
EPHEMERAL FRAME takes photobombing to another level
2 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
TIBERIAN SON
TEMPEST RISING is a rollicking RTS just like mama Westwood used to make
6 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
OVERWATCH 2
The new perk system has saved the day.
3 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
TIME CRIMES
OLD SKIES is a beautiful adventure about love, loss and time travel in NYC
3 min |
August 2025
PC Gamer US Edition
SHADES OF GREY
CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 is hamstrung by real-time additions to its combat system
6 min |
August 2025
Techlife News
APPLE VISION PRO BRINGS IMMERSIVE MUSIC AND FILM TO LIFE
A young musician in Chicago slips on a headset, and suddenly she's not just listening to Bono's voice-she's standing beside him at New York's Beacon Theatre, feeling the pulse of the crowd as he sings \"Vertigo.\" Earlier this week, Apple's Vision Pro headset made such moments possible, launching immersive experiences like Bono's \"Stories of Surrender\" film and Metallica's Mexico City concert, redefining how Americans connect with music and cinema. This leap in spatial computing promises to blur the line between audience and performer, reshaping entertainment in a vibrant industry.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
META TRACKS ANDROID USERS WITHOUT CONSENT
Meta has been covertly tracking Android users' web browsing activity through its Facebook and Instagram apps without their consent, according to researchers at Radboud University and IMDEA Networks. The tracking involves apps collecting data from websites visited on Android devices.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
APPLE FIGHTS EU'S DEMAND TO UNLOCK IPHONE ECOSYSTEM
Why would a company worth $3.17 trillion resist sharing its technological crown jewels? Earlier this week, Apple launched a legal challenge against a European Union order under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), branding it \"unreasonable, costly, and stifling to innovation.\"
5 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
ELON MUSK'S STARLINK SET TO LAUNCH SATELLITE INTERNET IN INDIA
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced earlier this week that Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, will soon commence operations in India. The Department of Telecommunications issued a Letter of Intent to Starlink, signaling progress toward providing high-speed internet connectivity to remote and rural areas.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
CHATGPT ENHANCES CAPABILITIES WITH FILE, EMAIL AND MEETING NOTE SEARCH
OpenAl has introduced new features allowing it to search users' files, emails, and meeting notes, aimed at enhancing productivity for business users. The updates enable the AI to connect with internal data sources and provide real-time context for queries.
2 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
DENVER RESEARCH SHOWS ROBOT COMPANIONS ENHANCE SENIOR QUALITY OF LIFE
Denver researchers announced that artificial intelligence-powered robot companions can improve the quality of life for senior citizens by addressing loneliness and supporting daily activities. The findings, part of ongoing studies at the University of Denver, highlight the potential of these robots to provide social interaction and assistance in assisted living facilities.
2 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
Strike-Back
APPLE'S NEXT CHAPTER MAY SHIFT THE FUTURE OF AI
5 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR FUTURE: CAREER TALKS IN A NEW ERA
In a sunlit Denver backyard, a first-grader named Mia spins tales of becoming an astronaut, her small hands tracing imaginary orbits in the air. Earlier this week, experts urged parents to lean into such moments, sparking conversations about career dreams to guide children like Mia toward futures filled with possibility.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
ADOBE LAUNCHES PHOTOSHOP MOBILE BETA FOR ANDROID
Adobe announced the launch of a beta version of its Photoshop mobile app for Android devices, available for free download on the Google Play Store. The app, optimized for smartphones, includes core Photoshop features like layering, masking, and Firefly-powered generative AI tools, targeting both new and experienced creators.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
IPAD SURGES IN POPULARITY AMONG APPLE CUSTOMERS
A recent survey by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners revealed that the iPad remains highly popular among Apple customers, with 78% of recent buyers owning one, trailing only the iPhone at 94% and significantly outpacing the Mac at 36%. The data highlights the tablet's enduring appeal within Apple's ecosystem.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
QUANTUM COMPUTING'S LEAP FORWARD: PATH TO 2030 AND BEYOND
A researcher in a Palo Alto lab watches a screen flicker with calculations that could unlock a new cancer drug, her quantum computer humming with possibilities that classical systems can't touch. Breakthroughs in quantum computing hinted at such futures, as scientists and startups pushed the boundaries of a technology poised to reshape industries.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
NEURALINK'S $650 MILLION FUNDRAISE FUELS AMBITIOUS BRAIN-COMPUTER VISION
In a dimly lit lab in Austin, a patient with paralysis moves a cursor across a screen using only their thoughts, a quiet triumph for Elon Musk's Neuralink.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
META'S NUCLEAR BET TO POWER AI RAISES STAKES FOR TECH AND ENVIRONMENT
Can a social media giant's hunger for artificial intelligence reshape America's energy landscape? Earlier this week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, struck a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power for its Al-driven data centers, a move that keeps an Illinois nuclear plant running beyond its planned 2027 closure.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
META FACES ENERGY HURDLES FOR AI DATA CENTERS
A small business owner in Ohio scrolls through her Facebook feed, unaware that the AI shaping her ads is powered by data centers straining the nation's energy grid. Earlier this week, U.S. regulators and lawmakers sounded alarms over the rapid expansion of these facilities, driven by companies like Meta to fuel artificial intelligence and cloud computing. For American consumers, utility companies, and policymakers, this clash highlights a growing dilemma: can tech giants sustain Al's growth without destabilizing the power supply that millions rely on?
3 min |