Apple has officially launched its first set of AI-powered tools and features, known asApple Intelligence, in the form ofiOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, andmacOS 15.1 Sequoia. The over-the-air (OTA) update is now available and can be downloaded on compatibleiPhones,iPads, andMacs, respectively. “Apple Intelligence builds on years of innovation in AI and machine learning to put Apple’s generative models at the core of our devices, giving our users a personal intelligence system that is easy to use – all while protecting their privacy," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a recentpress release....

If you want fast food, you’re going to sacrifice on the quality of said meal; the same applies to music. Over the years the digital music revolution has indeed made digesting tons of good music easier, but it came at the expense of quality. Apple is looking to rectify some of the quality issues by potentially allowing the use and download of 24-bit audio files; the current industry standard is 16-bit audio....

Earlier in May, Apple officiallyreleased iOS 12.3to the public. That software included new things like the brand new, revamped Apple TV app. And now the company is moving forward with a minor update to that software, aiming to fix a few minor issues that have cropped up. As the numbers suggest, iOS 12.3.1 (Build 16F203) is a minor update. It’s not likely that Apple will be including any major forward-facing features for the end user....

During its WWDC conference today, Apple announced that it has decided to change the name of its stock iOS app Passbook to Wallet. The move makes sense, considering that last fall it took over Apple Pay duties, and soon it will be getting store and reward cards. That’s right, you can now add store and rewards cards from retailers and restaurants. Kohl’s, Walgreens, Dunkin Donuts are all apparently on board for the launch of this initiative, and it sounds like Apple is talking to a number of other high profile partners....

If you’re in the market for a thin and lightweightWindows 11PC for back-to-school season, then Asus' latest offering might be right up your alley. The company’s excellent Zenbook A14 laptop,which I reviewed back in February, can be scooped up for a limited-time price of $600. That’s a whopping $400 off its base MSRP of $1000, netting you a notebook with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage....

Absol is a very strong Speedster in Pokemon Unite and does the best when engaged in duels with one other Pokemon. They are best suited for fighting in the Middle Lane or Jungle as many players call it, and deal Attack damage. Absol can struggle against Ranged Attackers as a close ranged Attacker but has ways of quickly closing the gap for quick knockouts. This is how to play Absol in Pokemon Unite....

In thisElden Ring Colossal Weapons Guide, we’ll be taking a look at the 15 Colossal Weapons in Elden Ring, and discussing why you might use them in combat. We’ll take a look at attack power, damage type, length, Weapon Skills, and other factors such as how long it takes you to acquire them, to determine if they are best suited for you. We are doing a guide for all Weapon types in Elden Ring, and these will be updated to reflect those added withShadow of the Erdtreeas well....

Call of Duty: Warzone players primarily use Assault Rifles and Light Machine Guns as full-auto long-range weapons in the game. But while ARs have better mobility, LMGs generally have better range, damage, and ammo capacity. After analyzing the recent Season 4 weapon balancing changes, we have created this guide to the best LMGs to use in Warzone Pacific right now. Best Light Machine Guns in Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 1....

Can You Buy A Car With A Learner’s Permit? What You Need To Know It’s hard to not imagine yourself behind the wheel of your dream car while earning a driver’s license, finally free to drive anywhere on your own, cruise with friends, or even head to a track. But if you don’t have a driver’s license just yet, can you still buy a car to practice with or even save for after you earn the license?...

If you’ve been on the fence about buying a newOnePlus device, these Groundhog Day deals might be enough to convince you. The sales event is on until February 3, and you can save big using the code “SHADOW25” at checkout on select products on OnePlus' website. If you’re looking for a powerful smartphone that doesn’t break the bank, the 512GB/16GB of RAMOnePlus 12is on sale for $700 if you use the code SHADOW25 at checkout....

Cubemen2 received the Editor’s Choice moniker this week for its combination of real-time strategy and tower defense gaming. It is full of customizable playing fields, multiplayer battle action, and more… While at first glance, the app appears to have a very simple design, it is actually more feature rich than you would imagine. The basic game consists of solid-colored game pieces and gray blocks. But with a bit of customizing, you can turn simple graphics into a pixelated paradise....

Despite it being prone to the usual OLED issues like burn-in and off-axis color shifting, screen expert over at DisplayMatehave foundiPhone X’s Super Retina display to be the most innovative and high performance smartphone screen they’ve ever tested. DisplayMate has put the Super Retina through its paces in the following categories: highest absolute color accuracy, highest full screen brightness for OLED smartphones, highest full screen contrast rating in ambient light and highest contrast ratio....

Upcoming horror sequelDon’t Breathe 2will put Stephen Lang’s Norman Nordstrom AKA “The Blind Man” center stage, giving the actor a lot more to work with this time around. The actor has now revealed a few details about the return of The Blind Man, and his approach to bringing the complex villain back to the big screen. Here is what he said while talking toBloody Disgusting. “The first time out, you just plunge in, cause what do I know?...