While most of the specs hype around smart TVs tends to revolve around theirresolution,brightness, andHDR(high dynamic range) formats, you’ll also see refresh rates (measured in hertz) come up as a frequent bragging point. Indeed, the way some product pages go on about them, you’d think that refresh rates were everything – as if specs that weren’t as fast as possible would be a disappointment. It’s why motion smoothing is still an option on TVs, even though it tends to lead to the “soap opera effect” when you watch movies or shows shot at 24 frames per second (fps)....

When you think abouthandheld game consolesin 2024 you probably think about theNintendo Switch OLED,Nintendo Switch Lite, and maybe the Valve Steamdeck. But now there’s a new contender. And it’s a name that some of us remember from our childhoods. Atari is a company whose name stems from the very beginning of digital gaming thanks to Pong and all the rest, but now you can play those classic Atari titles on a handheld device the likes of which we could barely have dreamed about when we were growing up....

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! Dragonheir: Silent Gods For more on this news find it here inDragonheir: Silent Gods Is A New Turn-Based Strategic RPG....

Warframe details its upcoming updates, including the delay of the Roguelite mode The Duviri Paradox. Warframe Duviri Paradox Roguelite Mode Delayed, Details Upcoming Updates The team at Digital Extremes recently held their 165th Dev Stream on the official Warframe Twitch Channel. While they had tons of updates to look forward to, they did share some sad news. The highly anticipated open-world Roguelite mode,The Duviri Paradox, needs more time in the oven....

There are severallife stagesyou can have within your family in The Sims 4, all of which can be represented by various Sims within a family. But with those Sims, how do they really connect? More than sister or husband, how close or supportive are they? Now you may determine that yourself with the Growing Together Expansion Pack for The Sims 4. Here’s how it works. The Sims 4 Growing Together - Family Dynamics Overview Family Dynamicsis a tool in The Sims 4’s Growing Together Expansion Pack....

Baldur’s Gate 3has a massive amount of content you can do on the side while completing the main quest, and it all feeds into one another very nicely. On multiple occasions I have been doing a side quest, only for it to have ramifications on another quest, which then has an impact on the main quest. During Act 2, you may find yourself in the Last Light Inn and come across a fellow named Rolan, who you might remember from Act 1 in the Emerald Grove....

It’s finally happened: Xiaomi, the affordable Chinese phone brand, has worked its way over to Europe. Well,Spain for the time being. But we’ve prised a top-spec Mi Mix 2 handset from overseas to see how it holds up in ol' Blighty - which is of particular interest given that, we suspect, the UK will be a future target market. Our quick take The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is a strikingly designed smartphone for a cut of the price compared to its flagship competitors....

Smart locks are a powerful way to enhance your front door security, and few products are as popular as theYale Assure Lock 2and August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Both are quite expensive (carrying price tags that can climb over $200), but your investment gets you slick designs, tons of functionality, and an easy way to let guests access your home without giving away a physical key. But which is best — the Yale Assure Lock 2 or the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock?...

Pony Town offers players a unique community experience you may’t easily find elsewhere. That said, if you’re looking for something new, here are our picks for the 10 best games like Pony Town. Table of contents Selection Criteria One thing I quickly realized while researching titles for this list isthere aren’t many games like Pony Town. There are several Pony Town “clones,” butthey vary massively in quality and moderation. With this in mind, I’ve picked a selection of games that fill at least two of the following criteria where Pony Town shines:...

7 Of The Best ChatGPT Plugins And How To Use Them If you’ve been using ChatGPT for quite some time now, you already know that ithas some limitations. It can’t browse the web, extract data from documents and YouTube videos, make diagrams or CSV files, or convert text to speech, among many other things. Previously, you’d need to look elsewhere to do such tasks, but that was before OpenAI announced the arrival ofChatGPT pluginsinlate March....

Asmart TVis an important investment. It comes at a prohibitive cost, but it will serve you for years to come, acting as your hub for entertainment and the means by which you can enjoy what you’re watching. The bestsmart TVwill optimize the viewing and listening experience and create convenient ways by which to find what you want to watch. A mediocre TV, however, won’t be able to get the most of your favorite TV shows, movies, andvideo games, distorting color, contrast, and even sound....

Out of all of the collectibles in Lost Ark, the most numerous by far are the Mokoko Seeds. There are over 1,000 of them spread across the game, hidden in every nook and cranny. Finding all of the small, green seeds can prove to be quite the task. In Shangra, there aresevenMokoko Seeds to be found. Shangra is a large island, and its main draw is having a plethora of hidden areas, making this a more troublesome island for Mokoko Seed gathering....

Amazon Glow, The Smart Screen For Kids, Gets Widespread Launch In US We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon Glowis a unique smart screen device designed specifically for young kids, giving them access to interactive games via a built-in downward-facing projector, a 19.2-inch projected touchscreen surface and an 8-inch HD touchscreen. Following a limited launch last year,Amazon has announcedthat Glow is available to all customers in the U....