Realme 5 review-lint

If you’re wondering “who or what on earth is Realme?” then let us explain. Found under the same umbrella as Oppo phones, Realme is a different brand with a different take - you onlyneed to hear the brain-deafening jingle, as used at the company’sX2 Pro launch event- that’s looking to scoop up a different part of the market. While the Realme 5, as reviewed here, squarely satisfies the budget end of the market, the company isn’t an out-and-out “cheap” brand....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1430 words · Brittany Black

Red Magic 3 review: Fan-cooled PUBG Mobile prowess

Over the last couple of years we’ve seen a rise of so-calledgaming phones. Some focus on higher refresh-rate displays, others liquid cooling, and some -like the OnePlus 7 Pro- do both of those things without making a dedicated gamer phone. For Red Magic - a sub-division of Chinese brandNubia- it was about going all-in. The third-generation Red Magic phone has liquid cooling, a pulsing LED strip on the back and is the first to feature an internal fan as well....

August 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2251 words · Christopher Morales

Spotify’s iOS app hints the company is still working on its ‘Car Thing’ hardware and more

Spotifyhas been working on an in-car piece of hardware for quite some time, but the company has never hinted at a public launch. But hints in the iOS app could suggest Spotify has decided to switch lanes. According to a report today fromMacRumors, based on a discovery made by iOS developerSteve Moser, Spotify has indeed continued work on the aptly named “Car Thing”. This device is a dedicated piece of hardware meant to play music and podcasts from Spotify (and only Spotify)....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Bobby Leonard

Supply chain chatter claims Apple is building 4K ‘Ultra HD’ TV set

It’s been a while since we’ve heard any new information regarding Apple’srumored TV project. It seems ‘iTV’ speculation has been replaced by talk of Apple’s secret plans for thesmartwatch space, and its expected entry into thebudget handset market. But that changed this evening with a new report out of China, claiming that Apple has been in discussions with Foxconn over the production schedule of a TV set. And the 4K ‘Ultra HD’ television will finally land in either late 2013, or early next year…...

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Dylan Thomas

Terraria Fans are Over the Moon at Starforge and ReLogic’s Collaboration – Here’s Why

Terraria is one of those timeless classics that seems to remain relevant forever because of its deep content and consistent “free” updates. ReLogic, the developers of Terraria, collaborated with Starforge Systems to create a Terraria-themed PC build. While Starforge Systems has been collaborating with several IPs like Frieren and Lord of the Rings, you may wonder if the specifications of these “themed” PC builds are any good. Here are all the details regarding this awesome Terraria-themed PC built by Starforge System, and you’ll know why some fans can’t wait to get one....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Andrea Hoffman

The Cadillac Sollei EV concept is tailored to the rich and stylish

Cadillac this week revealed an unusual convertibleEVconcept, dubbed theSollei. Based on the company’s $340,000 Celestiq sedan, it’s not meant to appeal to the average person – Cadillac says that it “pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions.” Indeed the concept was revealed at the Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, in Warren, Michigan, where Celestiq buyers go to choose materials. There are some features that could make their way back to affordable cars however, including the use of biodegradable mushroom-based material for some surfaces....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Joseph Brown

The coronavirus pandemic gave Apple Pay a big boost, contactless payments here to stay

Apple’s chief executive revealed during yesterday’s conference call discussing the company’s September quarter earnings with analyst and Wall Street investors that the coronavirus pandemic gave the Apple Pay contactless payment solution a major boost. “As you can imagine in this environment people are less willing to hand over a card,” Cook said on the call. According to the CEO, Apple Card, released in 2019, is “is doing well” while Apple Pay, launched in 2014, “is doing exceptionally well” though he wouldn’t reveal any numbers....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Megan Bartlett

This jailbreak tweak adds a caller ID toggle button to Control Center

If you ever need to hide your identify from someone that you’re attempting to call from your iPhone, then you can utilize the “Show My Caller ID” option in the Settings app to toggle displaying your caller ID on or off when making outgoing phone calls. On the other hand, finding this option in the Settings app can feel a little like navigating a complex labyrinth. It can be argued that hiding your caller ID and appearing as an unknown caller to the recipient increases the likelihood that the other person simply won’t pick up your call....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Tracy Henderson

TikTok Shop Safety: The Questions To Ask Before You Place An Order

TikTok Shop Safety: The Questions To Ask Before You Place An Order While TikTok is primarily known for being a seemingly bottomless pit for viewing content, its ventures into the e-commerce realm is nothing to scroll past. Launched on August 18, 2025, TikTok Shop is the social media giant’s integrated online storefront, giving creators and brands the ability to sell their products directly to users on the app. Given the platform’s hundreds of millions of users, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that TikTok Shop saw immediate success, bringing in around $7 million a day by February 2024....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Jennifer Carroll

Top RPG News Of The Week: September 23rd 2018 (Red Dead Redemption 2, Thronebreaker, Dark Souls and more!)

Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered! Here’s a bite-sized version of the Top RPG news of the week. Taste all the latest news across theFextralife Wiki Network. Check out the video above and read on for the text! Elder Scrolls Online To read further details about this news find it here inElder Scrolls Online Murkmire DLC And Update 20 PreviewandElder Scroll Online Murkmire DLC Gets Showcased By Bethesda....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Adam Pearson

Touch ID coming to iPads, iOS code hooks suggest

There’s hardly any doubt at this point that Apple will roll out itsTouch IDfingerprint reader to all iOS devices sooner than later. As you know, the sophisticated fingerprint sensor debuted last September as aniPhone 5sexclusive and is based on technologies from Israeli startup AuthenTec that got acquired by Apple for the reported$356 million in the summer of 2012. While Apple was originally rumored to bring fingerprint-scanning to its tablet lineup, its manufacturing partnerTSMCwas unable to build enough of the sensors for the iPhone 5s alone, causing handset shortages after the launch....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Julie Woods

Twitter releases live-streaming app Periscope

Ever since Twittershut downMeerkat, the popular live-streaming app thatcleverly usesTwitter existing account and social graph infrastructure, it became clear that the micro-blogging startup was about to launch a similar service of its own. Indeed, on Thursday the companyannouncedimmediate availability of Periscope, a live-streaming video service it acquired back in January. The free iPhone app, like Meerkat, allows users to start live-streams from their device in an instant. “Periscope lets you broadcast live video to the world,” as per release notes....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Jimmy Campbell

Walking Dead's Creator Admits He's Embarrassed of 1 Thing in the Original Series

Summary The Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman admitted that there is one storytelling technique he feels he didn’t execute to its fullest potential during his time writing the series,saying that he is “at times, embarrassed,” over how the series followed up on its many issue-ending cliffhangers.According to the author, while his cliffhangers were often effective, the follow-ups could often be considered lacking. The Walking Dead Deluxe#89 – a full color reprint of the original black-and-white comic – contains Robert Kirkman’s notes on the issue,dissecting his own creative decisions, and offering insights into how the story evolved....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1248 words · Amber Reyes