Mercedes EQB review: A slick seven-seat EV

Anyone keen to have an all-electric SUV with seven seats is going to love the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium. Not only does this chunky five-door EV have plenty to offer anyone with kids, the car we’ve been driving recently comes armed with enough premium touches to make it even more appealing. Considering it’s a model that has plenty of added extras, the price tag of £56,040 is competitive....

August 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1790 words · Michael Williams

Meta has invested millions in AR glasses but do we really want them?

AtMeta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg introduced theOrion AR glasses, a prototype of a product that Meta hopes to bring to market at some point in the near future. In their current form, the glasses are seriously chunky and cost an insane amount to build, but there’s no denying that the technology is impressive. There’s a bigger question, however. Meta wants these AR glasses to be the next computing platform, replacing the smartphone as the device that everyone uses to stay connected, but is that actually what consumers want?...

August 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1614 words · Lauren Hammond

Nikon Z6 review-lint

Nikonhas been a bit down in the dumps in recent years. Natural disasters causing delays and then product ranges to be canned entirely, blips in management decisions - what were thoseKeyMission cameras all about, eh?- and, well, a lack of anything new and exciting whileSony,Canon, et al, were running away with various successes. Then came the Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless series to crush any of the doubts. This full-frame camera series - which comes in two flavours, the 24....

August 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1912 words · Kevin Taylor

Outriders Delayed to April 1st; Demo Releasing February 25th

Developer People Can Fly have announced their upcoming co-op shooter RPG Outriders will be delayed to April 1st to “fine tune the game”. Outriders Delayed to April 1st; Demo Releasing February 25th Developer People Can Fly have announced upcoming co-op shooter RPGOutridershas been delayed toApril 1st. While you might be wary that this might be an April fools joke because of date, the developer confirms this is “no joke”. The reason for the delay is to “fine tune the game”....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Evan Martinez

Reuters scolds Americanos for spending way too much money on Apple gear

Whenever one parts with one’s hard-earned cash in order to get one’s hands on a shiny Apple device, there’s always people questioning the buyer’s sanity. The inevitable ‘Apple tax’ every now and then raises its ugly head throughclick-bait blogposts. Even more worryingly, this non-topic somehow manages to find its way into write-ups oftraffic-hungry newspapers. You can now totally put Reuters on your list of sensationalist media outlets. The otherwise respectable news gathering organization yesterday published an article titled ‘Your Money: The “Apple Tax” – America’s costly obsession’....

August 25, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Katie Chapman

Review: Echoes of the End

Echoes of the Endis a new action-adventure game that puts players in the shoes of Ryn, a woman fighting to save her brother from the empire. There are many fantasy games with a similar trope. Our main character must rise and become stronger to save those close to them, growing as a person to find their place in the world. Does this game stand on its own and back up the promise of a compelling and enriching experience for players?...

August 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1319 words · Barry Jackson

Scarlet Nexus Gameplay Preview: More Nier Automata than Code Vein

We have some new information for Bandai Namco’s upcoming RPG Scarlet Nexus: gameplay, character creation, story, companions, RPG elements and we will be delving into the development concepts of the game. If you enjoyed Code Vein, the “Tales of” series, and similar titles, you will probably love this game. Scarlet Nexus Gameplay Preview: More Nier Automata than Code Vein What is Scarlet Nexus Scarlet Nexusis an upcomingRPGdeveloped by the Bandai Namco team....

August 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1267 words · Steve Henderson

Should you choose Mage or Templar in Dragon Age: Inquisition?

Hostility between mages and templars is an ongoing issue explored in theDragon Ageseries, and this tension comes to a head inDragon Age: Inquisitionwhen you are forced to publicly choose a side. As always with decision-making inDragon Age, you’ll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of your choices and determine which route provides the ideal gameplay experience for you. Note:You will unlock both Dorian and Cole as companions no matter which side you pick....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · John Pacheco

Sol Republic’s new headphones include a tough-to-lose model with Tile built in

Popular headphone maker Sol Republic has shared five new headphone models ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, showcasing its first all-new products in over three years. More CES 2019 coverage The most intriguing of this year’s new offerings is the Shadow Fusion banded wireless headphones. It’s odd that banded wireless headphones have us so excited — especially in a year whenwe expect to see the battery life of true wireless earbuds skyrocket— but what has us excited about the Shadow Fusion is their integration with lost-item companyTile....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Samantha Hill

Sony Updates PlayStation 2 Units Sales in New Company History Site

Sonyopened a newwebsiteto celebrate PlayStation history, featuring a timeline for their hardware production from the very first system to the PlayStation 5 and PS VR2. While the pages offer curious insights into the systems, one particular detail stands out: the PlayStation 2 sales have been updated to “over 160,000,000 consoles,” a number considerably superior to the prior business data pages. A New Mark Originally released in 2000, thePlayStation 2was Sony’s second home console and a major upgrade from its predecessor....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Michael Rose

TextTime gives jailbreakers a text-based Lock Screen time display

The iPhone’sLock Screenwas designed to show the current date and time at a glance, and it does a particularly good job of it right out of the box. The large numerical display that comes from the factory makes discerning the current time an effortless task. But let’s say you’re jailbroken and want something fancier… TextTimeis a newly released and freejailbreak tweakby iOS developerLightmannthat changes how the iPhone’s Lock Screen displays the current time....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Sheila Whitney

The best Sims 4 cheats for building

The Sims 4isfree to play, and more simmers have hopped aboard. If you are a Builder onThe Sims 4or are starting to explore building more in the game, it is almost imperative that youlearn all the cheatsmade for it. Without cheats, the existing options and functionality can be very restricting. Here we have listed all of the bestSims 4cheats for building to help begin or improve your building experience in the game....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Sarah Gordon

The Classic Car That Stole The Show In Elvis

The Classic Car That Stole The Show In Elvis Baz Luhrmann’s new “Elvis” movie is storming the box office, and the wave of popularity it has generated is having a knock-on effect in other industries. Luhrmann’s rock ‘n’ roll biopic passed the $75 million mark at the box office within 12 days. The King’s music is rocketing up the charts once again, and interest in one particular brand of classic cars has skyrocketed....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Joseph Mosley