Apple’s massive adoption of its phones, increasing features and software updates means that there’s more potential than ever that something won’t quite go smoothly when a new iPhone launches. Inevitably there are early reports of a number of issues withthe new iPhone. Some of these are bugs, some are minor problems and some become larger irritations, like bendgate. Everyone loves a drama. So here’s a rundown of reported problems for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and whether they actually matter....

Apple on Tuesday announced four new iPad models, hoping to guide its tablet lineup in a new direction. Leading the pack were two new iPad Pros, but the company also announced two new iPad Airs, marking the first time the Air has been available in more than one size. How to buy Apple’s new iPads and accessories Apple unveiled new versions of its iPad Air and iPad Pro, along with a new Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard....

When it comes to apps, nothingstrikes a nerve more than mapping. We saw this when Apple Maps literally and figuratively drove off a cliff, only later to be saved by Google Maps. Needless to say, having Apple’s fat pulled out of the fire by its chief rival didn’t make execs in Cupertino too happy. That’s the backstory behind the latest mapping rumor afloat: the potential acquisition by Apple of social navigation app Waze....

However elegant Apple upgrades its iPhone’s aluminium, glass, and nowtitaniumborders, iPhones haven’t exactly gotten easier to hold for long periods of time. Big phones mean your hands and arms get tired wrangling more weight - that’s just reality. Thankfully, that can be easily rectified with a good case that can help you both hold your phone, and prop it up when you put it down, making it easier to scroll for hours, watch videos, or take selfies....

Likewashing machinesanddishwashers, ovens have seen huge tech developments over the last few years. In the past, ensuring you got the perfect roast chicken would have been very much down to you. These days, most ovens will do it all for you except put your dish in and take it out. The best smart cookers come with a host of features, from sensing the weight of a joint of meat and adjusting the settings accordingly, to offering multiple cooking options across all types of food from pizza to cakes....

Typically, a game’s sales are very predictable. There’s an initial spike for the first week or two, and then a massive drop-off as thenext big game comesout. Some games might get a small second wind with some form of sale or bundle withDLC later on, but most games are lucky to even get that initial sales boost when competing with all the current games on the market. But then there are the anomalies....

Playing homage to May 4th, Biomutant releases its own Star Wars inspired trailer called ‘May The Furrth". Biomutant ‘May The Furrth’ Trailer Celebrates Stars Wars The latest trailer for Biomutant might look very familiar as it uses May 4th or “May The Furtth” as inspiration for this trailer. Taking advantage of Biomutant’s character creation system which can even makes the main character look kind of similar to a young Yoda, (but just not green and without Yoda’s iconic speech patterns) the main character in this feature can be seen exploring the world with what looks to be a toilet brush in hand and the trailer even gets a classic end screen....

The Game Kitchen’s 2D hack and slash platformerBlasphemousstormed onto Kickstarter this May and proceeded to cut its way through just about every stretch goal en route to raising 333,000 USD, which is an impressive feat for an indie game. The game has recently headed into an extended backer period onBackerkitthrough the end of August, and is up for further funding for those who missed out on a chance to back and secure early access as the game is developed....

Blue Origin Investigating Explosion Of Rocket Engine Made For ULA Blue Origin, the private space company established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, witnessed a setback with the testing of its flagship BE-4 rocket engine in June. According toCNBC, one of the engines caught fire while testing at Blue Origin’s West Texas facility about 10 seconds after firing up. No injuries were reported and an exact technical cause behind the engine explosion is yet to be found, but the company says it has zeroed down on a “proximate cause” and that it is investigating the whole ordeal....

Can Slamming Your Brakes Damage Your Car? There’s an argument to be made for brakes being one of if not the most essential component of your car. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to control your car’s speed or stop it entirely, at times being the literal difference between life and death, whether pulling out your neighborhood drivewayor racing down one of the most dangerous highways in America. This is especially true in the instances where you have to slam on the brakes....

Hogwarts Legacy is full of dark mysteries and unraveling them makes the game all the more interesting. Once you walk inside Hogwarts, you will come across Sebastian Sallow whose side quests are directly linked to the main story quest. As you complete these quests and progress in the story, you will learn about Sebastian’s sister, Anne Sallow. Everything that he has done is to find a cure for her. Here is how you’re able to save Anne in Hogwarts Legacy....

CasaTunes XL Music Server With Touchscreen Multi-Room Control Distributed home audio specialists CasaTools have announced theirlatest multi-room music server, the CasaTunes XL. A compact box with an integrated touchscreen, the XL Music Server has 250GB of storage, can serve up to 48 different rooms simultaneously, and comes preinstalled with the company’s own CasaTunes control software. Control is either from the touchscreen itself or any device with a web browser (so a PC, laptop, netbook, iPhone or iPod touch, or most cellphone)....

During the last two months, theWallpapers of the Weeksection was populated with contrived or graphically designed wallpapers. While walls like the “Complex Geometry” andPuerta del SolApple Store opening were very well received, today we celebrate natural beauty of the Colorado landscape. A skill I always envy is an artist’s ability to capture nature through a camera lens. Much more complicated than pointing and shooting your Photo app on a smartphone, true beauty is difficult to capture....