GamingNews

The RetroBeat: Dragon Quest III is as good as 8-bit era RPGs get

Usually when I beat a Japanese role-playing game, I take a break and play something a bit shorter and faster-paced. When I finished Dragon Quest V, however, I was ready to jump into another entry in the classic series. Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation is cheap and available on Switch (for $12.50 right now). Easy access! I also noticed that this is the oldest game in the franchise that…
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MobileNews

How to get around Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, Mac, more

Having trouble with a locked Apple device? Follow along for how to get around Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple Watch. We’ll look at several steps including an Activation Lock web tool from Apple that’s new for 2021. Activation Lock is a…
MobileNews

Everything we know so far about the iPhone 13/iPhone 12s lineup

The 2021 iPhone, whether it be the iPhone 12s or the iPhone 13, is lining up to be a small upgrade over the iPhone 12. Even though we’re still months away from its introduction, the rumors on what to expect from the 2021 iPhone upgrade are starting to gain traction. Read on for our full roundup of everything we know so far about the iPhone 12s or iPhone 13. Naming Right off the bat, it’s…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021

As the world enters 2021 with a cautious optimism, its global markets are still feeling many of the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic that have yet to be eradicated. Many people have pivoted toward remote work. This has increased smartphone and laptop demand, leading to shortages of essential components like semiconductors. One industry that is beginning to experience the impact of these…
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MobileNews

Alphabet Scoop 112: Previewing Android 12

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the leaked Android 12 mockups, what new features are possibly coming, App Pairs, return of “Columbus”, and more. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Tech companies venturing into electric vehicles: Sony, Apple, and more

Why would companies that manufacture phones, like Sony or Apple, want to get into the electric vehicle business? A better question to ask is, “why wouldn’t they?” While electric vehicles have only just begun to corner a small portion of the automobile market, the upside of prospective growth is tremendous. As vehicles become more reliant on batteries, wiring, and programming in lieu of…
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