iDB app update: you can now remove ads, get push notifications, and more

Today I am very happy to introduce iDB app version 1.2, which besides the usual round of bug fixes and stability improvements, lets you remove ads, receive push notifications, and save articles for offline reading. This version is nowavailable in the App Store. What do you get with an in-app purchase? You will be able to enjoy the following features if you decide to buy an in-app purchase: How much is that going to cost you?...

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Charles Cox

Intel Classmate Netvertible Aka CTL 2go Tablet Tested: Sturdy & Slick

Intel Classmate Netvertible Aka CTL 2go Tablet Tested: Sturdy & Slick Thelast we sawof Intel’sClassmate Netvertible– aka the CTL 2go tablet – it was a surprise guest at the Intel Developer Forum in August. Several months have passed, and CTL entrusted the guys at Laptop Mag with theironly demo unit. It’s still pre-production hardware, particularly when it comes to the physical design, but we can apparently expect to see it on sale in the US come December, priced at $499....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Jay Thomas

iOS 7: The ultimate Music app guide

The Music app is a stock application that comes preinstalled on all iOS devices. It’s the primary way for playing music on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. With iOS 7.0, a new feature was baked into the stock Music app called iTunes Radio. iTunes Radio is an ad-supported service that allows users to browse more than 250 curated stations. Users can also create and build their own stations, which feature Pandora-like customization over time....

June 21, 2025 · 35 min · 7302 words · Troy Roberts

iPad Air has IGZO screen, display expert claims

Apple haslong beenrumored to be adoptingSharp’s sophisticatedIGZOdisplay technology for iPhones and iPads, but the reported ongoing yields issues have prevented it from making the switch over concerns onmaintaining a minimum level of capacity. At the same time, it hasn’t gone unnoticed that the iPad Air achieves the same 10-hour battery life (and24-hour LTE hotspot performance) in spite of packing in a powerful 64-bit A7 processor and, more importantly, a much smaller battery than its predecessor, 32....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 740 words · James Lamb

Logitech Harmony 300: Universal Remote For Under $50 [Video]

Logitech Harmony 300: Universal Remote For Under $50 [Video] Most universal remotes, Logitech reckons, have a “bad reputation” for being tricky to program; that’s something the company hopes to amend with the newLogitech Harmony 300. Capable of replacing up to four remotes, the real interest is in Logitech’s newly redesignedmyharmony.comsetup site that promises easy configuration for over 225,000 devices covering 5,000 brands.Video demo after the cut As for the remote itself, it lacks a swanky LCD display or a touchscreen, but you can program macros for controlling multiple devices with a single button press, and it’s probably sufficient for most people’s A/V setups....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Maria Sanchez

Nearly 75 percent of U.S. users don’t realize Facebook tracks their interests

Despitea series of privacy scandals, most Americans still don’t realize how Facebook tracks data for advertising online, according to a newPew Research Center study. The study, published on Wednesday, January 16, says that 74 percent didn’t realize Facebook categorizes interests for advertising before the study. Of the 963 American adults surveyed between September 4 and October 1, 51 percent weren’t comfortable with Facebook’s Your Ad Preferences page, where the network places users in different categories based on online behavior to deliver targeted advertising....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Tyler Mcintyre

Nothing Phone 2's U.S. Release Just Got One Step Closer To Reality

Nothing Phone 2’s U.S. Release Just Got One Step Closer To Reality London-based tech startup Nothing is less than two weeks away from the launch of its Phone (2), a device that could prove to be the company’s first big step into the U.S. market, directly competing against Apple and other smartphone makers. ThePhone (2)is set for a global launch on July 11. Its predecessor, the Phone (1), was only released in Europe and India; a U....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Lynn Mckay

p0sixninja reveals plans for ‘openjailbreak’

A few days ago, Joshua Hill, better known as iOS hackerp0sixninja,sent out a cryptic messagefrom his Twitter account saying that he has a lot of amazing things coming soon. He didn’t say what it was, but he advised to ‘think bigger than a jailbreak.’ Today, though, Hill elaborated on his project with the following message: “Ok, I hate redsn0w, I hate sn0wbreeze, and I hate 6.1.3. I’m ready to get this #openjailbreak off the ground....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · William Brewer

PDF Expert 5 and Documents 5 updated with iCloud Drive, Touch ID and other enhancements

Yesterday, Ukrainian developerReaddlereleased a pretty big update to its PDF Expert 5 and Documents 5, apps that let you edit, annotate and manage PDFs and other documents on youriPhoneandiPad. I wanted to share a few key improvements with you quickly because the app’s now a showcase example of how iOS 8 enables a whole new level of inter-app integration. A free update to existing owners, PDF Expert 5.2 features a number of enhancements, including a few iOS 8 exclusives such as support foriCloud Drivedocument storage andTouch IDauthentication to unlock the app instead of a regular passcode....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · William Murphy

Pocket Power: Ecks vs. Sever

Handheld gaming is more than a compromise of power and portability. Whether it’s the ability to play anywhere, multitask or hold an entire console in your hands, it’s a special experience consoles have never replicated. In a world where high resolutions and teraflops reign supreme, we take a look at a portable relic every month and reflect on what makes it memorable. Be warned, spoilers may occasionally populate these articles....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1033 words · Monica Andrews DDS

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How to evolve Primeape into Annihilape

Primeape is given a new evolution inPokémon Scarlet and Violetthat turns it into Annihilape. To unlock the evolution, however, you will need to use a special method that transforms the Kanto monkey into a powerful new Ghost-Type Pokémon. How to find Mankey and evolve it into Primeape in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mankey can be found early in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, as the Gen 1 Pokémon is actually located just outside the school grounds in South Province (Area Three)....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Angela Mccoy

Remnant 2 the Soulslike Shooter Unleashes July 25th

A new trailer was released during Summer Game Fest unveiling Remnant 2’s launch date of July 25th. A new trailer features guns blazing in co-op gameplay and ferocious robot-type enemies. Remnant 2 the Soulslike Shooter Unleashes July 25th Remnant 2 the sequel to the soulslike third person shooter of the same name finally has a release date. The Action-RPG will be coming to both PC and consoles on July 25th. The new trailer gave us a closer look at the fast-paced shoot ‘em up action, including some of the menacingenemies....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Jeffery Cabrera

Review: Top Racer Collection

The Top Racer series (originally Top Fear in North America) became the stuff of legend internationally thanks to its arcade-influenced racing action and tight controls. As time has gone by, it has served as the foundation for Aquirus' Horizon Chase series, which itself allowed players to wonder what a natural evolution of the TR series would feel like with modern quality-of-life improvements and a polygonal art style. This collection is the first time the series has been re-released outside of Evercade cartridges since the initial 16-bit releases....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Cody Taylor