I won't buy a phone for AI, and you shouldn't either

If you’ve been paying any attention to the latest smartphone launches – or maybe even if you haven’t – you’ve probably noticed companies banking everything ongenerative AI. It’s about the only major selling point of Samsung’sGalaxy S25, and of course, Google was always going to make a huge deal out of Gemini advancements on thePixel 9. Apple was so confident in Apple Intelligence that it made it the centerpiece of itsiPhone 16marketing – even though the phone initially shipped without Intelligence, and is still missing some promised features....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Anna Buckley

Inquire, Sloth, Synesthetic, and more apps to check out this weekend

Although the Cydia Store has been quiet this week in terms ofjailbreak tweak releases, the App Store is still bustling with all kinds of new apps and games that are just waiting for you to download and try out. With that in mind, take a gander as we share some apps with you that are worth taking a look at this weekend. Super Phantom Cat Going back to the good old days when platformer games were the bomb, Super Phantom Cat brings back the nostalgia you get when you pick up games like Super Mario and reminisce on your childhood....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Matthew Harris

John Cena Uses WWE Logic When Wearing Peacemaker Costumes to Interviews

John Cenamade quite an impact inPeacemaker,the James Gunn created spin-off show fromThe Suicide Squad, and he made sure that his interviews promoting the series were just as colorful as the show itself by turning up in hisPeacemakercostume. Now Cena has revealed that his motivation in dressing up for the occasion was simply to make sure that people came to recognize the character’s appearance, just like he used to in his wrestling days....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Marc Carter

LG's new emotionally reactive AI ad tech is a Black Mirror episode come to life

LG’s Ad Solutions division has entered into a new multi-year partnership with AI marketing platform Zenapse, with the two companies coming together to build “a new frontier for Connected TV (CTV) advertising.” This alliance will see the firms join forces to better leverage their respective strengths:LG’swide-reachingwebOSsmart TV platform, and Zenapse’s emergent Large Emotion Model (LEM) technology. “This collaboration furthers LG Ad Solutions' commitment to innovation and delivering advanced, emotionally intelligent advertising tools for global brands....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Katie Rose

Live Action Diablo IV Trailer Showcases the Horrors of Sanctuary

In anticipation of the upcoming release of Diablo IV Blizzard Entertainment has released a horror trailer called Saviors Wanted. This live action trailer is shot by Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao and co-directed by Kiku Ohe. Diablo is set in the world of Sanctuary, an ironically named realm that is besieged by horrific monsters while the Burning Hells and High Heavens continue to wage war against one another. Saviors Wanted captures the dark world Diablo is known for and recreates it in full cinematic glory....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · George Williams

MacID price drops 75% in the App Store for a limited time

MacID, the popular app for iPhone and iPad that lets you useTouch IDor your Apple Watch (and yes, even your Pebble) to unlock your Mac over aBluetoothconnection, is on sale in the App Store this week for 75% off the usual price. The appreceivedan important update over the weekend with support for new features found iniOS 9.3andwatchOS 2.2, giving users the ability to configure multiple Apple Watches with MacID and use them to unlock their Mac....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Mark Bowman

Mel Gibson says Lethal Weapon 5 may start shooting next year

Mel Gibson says Lethal Weapon 5 may start shooting next year Mel Gibson says Lethal Weapon 5 is “coming along great”, with the sequel set to start shooting next year if everything goes to plan. The Lethal Weapon franchise began in 1987, with Gibson and Danny Glover’s Riggs and Murtaugh teaming up to solve the alleged suicide of a young woman involved in a drug-smuggling scheme. It was a massive success, leading to an even better sequel with Lethal Weapon 2 – diplomatic immunity!...

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Nancy Murphy

Mini’s updated Countryman SUV gets the John Cooper Works treatment

Mini used to offer just one model, but that is no longer the case. The Mini Cooper has spawned an array of variants including hatchbacks, a convertible, a wagon, and the Countryman crossover. And Mini now wants to make a John Cooper Works performance version of all of them. The new Mini John Cooper Works Countryman is based onthe second-generation Countrymanunveiled two months ago at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Stephanie Rogers

Nine year old iPhone 3GS goes on sale in South Korea at just $40 apiece

Apple discontinued iPhone 3GS in September 2012, but now we learn that a South Korean company has revived the handset and started selling unused units in their original packaging. SK Telink will sell iPhone 3GS via the SK7 Seven Mobile online store by the end of this month. “iPhone 3GS has been launched to celebrate the opening of the SK Seven mobile online mall while expanding the selection of consumer smartphones,” SK Telink announced ....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Cheryl Sanchez

Nintendo Gains $12M Against Husband & Wife Who Operated ROM Sites

Nintendo have been making it known that hosting pirated ROMs of other Nintendo products is abreach of copyrightand they’ve recently being doubling down on their approach. This time, the company has taken action (and won) in a court case againse two site owners in the USA. A husband and wife from Arizona have been taken to a federal court by the company, following legal action that began taking place earlier this year....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Jeffrey Guerrero

Outriders is Free to Play Until June 23rd on Steam

People Can Fly announces Outriders is free to play for a limited time only in preparation for its expansion Worldslayer which releases on June 30th. Outriders is Free to Play Until June 23rd on Steam Now you can play the co-op shooter looter Outriders for free, now until June 23rd on Steam. Simply download the game on Steam and play as much as you want until Thursday, this includes access to the entire game....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Linda Torres

Pokémon Go: Can Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff be shiny? Rates and how to get

Shiny Pokémon are rare versions of Pokémon in Pokémon Go that have modified looks. They are called shiny because they generally add a slight sheen, making them stand out more than the normal versions. The Hoppip evolution line is unique because there isn’t much of a color trend for it to follow, since all three Pokémon are different colors. Hoppip is normally pink, but its shiny version is green. Skiploom is usually green, but its shiny version is pink....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Jodi Diaz

Roblox Manic Mining 2 Codes

Have you ever wanted a pick axe with powers to gather endless resources? In Manic Mining 2, you can now have the craziest pick axe build by using the forge to unlock abilities to smash through objects in one swing! We have the codes to help you get that pick axe to incredible powers at the early stages of your game. The codes you can claim in Manic Mining 2 will give you the in-game currency of Soul Gems....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Michael Gallagher