This is a pretty big deal: the United States Patent and Trademark Office has just tentatively invalidated Apple’s rubber-banding patent. This is the infamous ‘381 patent that covers the ‘bouncing’ effect when scrolling on a touch screen. Why is this a big deal? Because this was one of the major patents Apple used in its$1 billion victoryagainst Samsung back in August. And if the USPTO’s decision holds true, Samsung could be looking at a much smaller penalty…...

Over the years, gadgets, gizmos and everyday items have been created or dreamt up at a point in time where they wouldn’t be easily consumed by the general public. Forward-thinking creators, intelligent problem solvers and great minds of their generations came up with some fantastic devices that wouldn’t be appreciated for years to come. We’re rounding up a few of the best. Some would turn into utter failures, others are visions of current popular tech that were originally envisioned years before but never came to fruition....

What Does HTPC Stand For & Is It Really Worth Buying One Today? The computer age has brought with it technological advancements almost too numerous to count. And yes, many of those advancements have been tagged with acronyms that don’t exactly convey what the heck they actually are. Perhaps the best known letter designation is USB,which stands for Universal Serial Bus. Other acronyms of note include HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), PDF (Portable Document Format), GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), and, PC....

Warhammer 40K: Darktide has a lot of kiosks in the hub for you to keep track of. There’s the Psykhanium/Meat Grinder over on the right, the Mission Terminal at the other end, and three different kiosks on the left side. It’s a lot to cram into the Mourningstar’s small space, but it fits it nonetheless. One such kiosk has some players a little confused, though we’re here to explain. Here is what the Shrine of the Omnissiah is in Warhammer 40K: Darktide....

A key part of theKingdom Heartsseries is theKeybladeand how it transforms. So, what transformations can we expect forKingdom Hearts 3? Kingdom Hearts 3 Keyblade Transformations Sora’sKeybladeis one of the more iconic weapons in gaming history, with its versatility, power and unique abilities. Sora will again be wielding theKeybladeinKingdom Hearts 3, and it’ll most likely be more versatile than ever. Director Tetsuya Nomura talked aboutKeybladetransformations in an interview with the Official PlayStation Magazine UK....

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker released in December 2021 to critical acclaim. But with the main expansion’s story complete, and post release patches now the norm for the next two years, many players are looking for the next big piece of content to sink their teeth into. One of these pieces of content is the Relic Weapon quests. But when do the Relic Weapon quests release for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker....

Why Do Diesel Trucks Have Two Batteries? Have you ever popped up the trunk of a diesel truck and noticed that there are two separate batteries under the hood? Given that gasoline-powered vehicles seem to do perfectly fine with a single battery setup, why do diesel trucks need two batteries? At first glance, adding an extra battery appears to be a terrible idea. It not only adds several pounds of additional weight to the vehicle, but the cost of the additional battery is also eventually borne by the buyer....

SinceWuthering Waves‘ launch, players have spent dozens of hours farming all the characters in the game. But with so many to pick and choose from, it’s important to know where you should be spending your resources. We’ve put together this guide, ranking the best and worst resonators in Wuthering Waves, so you don’t have to worry about which character you should prioritize. Wuthering Waves Tier List – Best Characters Ranked The characters on this tier list are rated and measured by their abilities, stats, and overall benefits....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Jack Nicholson is one of the best on-screen actors Hollywood has ever had. He is one of the rare actors who have won three Oscars for his roles inOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Terms of Endearment,andAs Good as It Gets. He is known for his versatility as an actor and his hard work and dedication to the craft of acting....

Everyone has their list of must have features for the iPhone 5, but a lot of them are of the obvious variety. Things like more storage space, a better camera, and more RAM. Boring! Apple has always been a company that pushes the envelope, so it makes sense that theiPhone 5could be a device that Apple is willing to take a gamble on. If you don’t adapt well to change, you just might want to take a deep breath before reading this…...

I drive around 30,000 miles in my car each year, so I know a thing or two about road trips. Whether it’s for work or play, the main thing to ensure before embarking on any road trip is feeling comfortable in your own car, and that looks different for every person. For me, my car has to be clean, which is where things like theHedgehog TurboVACand several other gadgets come in to help....

Fewer laptops haveEthernet portsthese days, which, for someone like me, means I’m always buying and using aUSB-C dongleor docking station whenever I get a new laptop. An Ethernet port is something I can’t live without. I find it necessary to upload and download large video files or photo collections with a wired internet connection when working withlarge video files. I also appreciate the stability and security of a wired connection with an Ethernet port....

A tvOS 16 update will fix a problem with the Match Content feature that’s causing Apple TV blackouts when switching between different video refresh rates. Apple TV blackouts will be fixed soon This isn’t a bug. Even though the second-generation Apple TV introduced support for HDMI 2.1 and outputting 4K HDR video at 60 frames per second (fps), tvOS doesn’t yet support the Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS VRR) feature that prevents blackouts when switching between different frame rates....