Venom, Silver & Black Take Place in Spider-Man: Homecoming Universe

Don’t think we saw this one coming. Or maybe we should have. Either way, this is a pretty massive development. Amy Pascal, who is heading up theSpider-Manmovie projects over at Sony, just dropped a pretty big bombshell on all of us. Even though every prior report indicated that the upcomingVenomsolo movie and the in-the-worksSilver and Blackmovie, centering on Silver Sable and Black Cat, will not be at all related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Edward Mitchell

Watchout for Unflod, a malware targeting jailbroken devices

We often praise iOS as a very secure platform, and this is mostly true, asmany studieshave confirmed over the years. But sometimes, it’s not so much the platform that is responsible for the lack of security, it is the user himself. The perfect illustration of this is when youjailbreak your device. By gaining root access to your iPhone or iPad, you start walking outside of Apple’s walled garden and actually put yourself at risk of having untrusted files installed on your device without your knowledge....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Gregory Berg

Why try Apple TV+ over Netflix? Pricing, originals, more

When Apple announced the launch of its own streaming service, AppleTV+, in 2019, many people were doubtful that it’d be able to compete withNetflixas well as other giants like Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, andDisney+. But with the success of original shows like Ted Lasso and movies including the Oscar-winning Coda, Apple TV+ has made a pretty big name for itself. To help you decide if it’s a worthwhile subscription, especially with so much streaming competition, let’s go over what you get with the service and how it compares to Netflix....

July 21, 2025 · 9 min · 1722 words · Sean Richardson

5 Discontinued Handheld Gaming Consoles That Deserve A Modern Interpretation

5 Discontinued Handheld Gaming Consoles That Deserve A Modern Interpretation We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Handheld gaming is hotter than ever right now. With devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and powerful gaming phones stealing the spotlight, it’s safe to say portable gaming is having a glow-up moment. However, a lot of what’s popular today is really just a modern remix of ideas that have been floating for years ago....

July 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · Jennifer Mendez

Android Auto Error 8: What It Means, And How To Fix It

Android Auto Error 8: What It Means, And How To Fix It You might not think about this very often, but in a vacuum, it’s kind of incredible that we have developed the technology to share information and functionality between two completely separate devices. Withjust a simple USB cord, a smartphone and a car’s infotainment system, once disparate systems, can momentarily become one. It’s a little like Voltron, except smaller....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Hannah Hall

Apple's greatest hits: The best-ever Apple gear

Like your favourite band, your favourite tech firm probably has had its share of hits and misses. But unlike many bands,Applehas had more than its fair share of absolute bangers. Apple may get it wrong from time to time, but when it gets it right it has an incredible effect: while some firms dream of changing the world just once, Apple has transformed tech again and again and again. Come with us as we discover Apple’s floor fillers, the absolute bangers that have us waving our arms in the air like we just don’t care....

July 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1914 words · Melissa Moore

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera review

Arlo has been refining and expanding its offering over the past few years, with theArlo Pro cameras movingto their third version and evolving into the Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, a hybrid of two areas that Arlo operates in - cameras and lighting. While most Arlo cameras now offer some sort of LED illumination, the Floodlight goes a lot further, crossing over into space that was previously dominated by dedicated security lights....

July 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1808 words · Steven Hill

Best iPhone accessories 2024: AirPods, protection and more

AniPhoneis one of the world’s most popular handsets, and one of Pocket-lint’s favorites, for good reason. Apple’s lineup is lightweight, compact, powerful, and boasts impressivecamerasequipped for taking everything from a perfect selfie to an action shot. And while a more than capable phone on its own, its capabilities are only amplified with the use of some helpful accessories that easily slip into anybackpack. Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (USB-C) Belkin UltraGlass 2 Screen Protector for iPhone 15 Pro Max Twelve South AirFly Pro Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Apple AirTag Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Silicone with MagSafe for iPhone 15 Pro Max Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Best AirPods tips and tricks: Get more out of Apple’s headphones Our top tested hacks on how to get the most out of your AirPods from extending the battery, having messages announced, and more....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Natasha Murphy

Best VPN for Windows 2024

The best VPN for Windows should deliver top performance while keeping you safe at the same time. There should be ample features in place to provide the best experience on Windows, whether you want to stream, play games online, or torrent safely. Just because anyVPN serviceout there offers native apps for Windows doesn’t mean it’s a good pick for your PC. There’s usually more than meets the eye, so you’ll have to look deeper or test the VPN software yourself....

July 20, 2025 · 10 min · 1918 words · Lisa Freeman

Bethesda E3 Conference Recap: Fallout 4, Elder Scrolls Online, Skyrim, Dishonored, Wolfenstein, Doom, The Evil Within & More

Last night at their imaginatively themed Bethesdaland complete with rides, games and festival food, an actual game conference occured, in which Bethesda revealed their upcoming plans for their big titles. Here is a recap of everything they revealed and announced. Fallout 4 VR & Doom VR We knew that Bethesda was looking at the potential of VR, and their existing game library certainly lends itself to the immersive gaming that VR captures....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Lisa Harper

Black Panther 2 Has Some Very Odd Story Beats According to Star Martin Freeman

Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverstarMartin Freemanhas discussed his role in the upcoming sequel, and he hopes that they can do Chadwick Boseman’s legacy some justice. Boseman, who played T’Challa, aka Black Panther, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe passed away last year. The actor had been battling colon cancer, something few people knew about. His passing came as a shock and there is simply no replacing him. But Marvel is moving forward with a sequel and Freeman is reprising his role as Everett K....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Corey Bailey

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War review: Not quite a coup

Call of Duty: Modern Warfarefelt in many ways like a soft reboot of the COD franchise - it took some of the more iconic characters, time-shifted them, and told a more modern story that ultimately had all of the old bombast with a slightly more cynical air. That pattern seems to have repeated itself in the form of Black Ops Cold War, doing the same for the Black Ops timeline with less revision of the continuity - but also far fewer changes to actual gameplay....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Debra Kelly

Collector's Cabinet: Sympathy Kiss Limited Edition

There’s only one thing better than playing games and that’s collecting every piece of merchandise tied to them. There was nothing like flipping through your favorite gaming magazine and seeing a profile of a limited edition collectible or discovering a piece of memorabilia from a beloved game in an overlooked corner of a shop and it’s a feeling we strive to replicate every month as we look through our own collector’s cabinet and dig out items new and old to show the world....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Amy Bradley