The Daily Slash: April 23rd 2010

The Daily Slash: April 23rd 2010 Welcome to Friday! You made it! Don’t you feel proud of yourself? We’re proud of you for making it through your long, arduous, and probably ridiculously busy work week, and landing squarely right here, with us, for this edition of the Daily Slash. Tonight, in the Best of R3, we’ve got a pre-order option for an Android-based tablet, the life expectancy of the iPad Camera Kit accessory, and another kind of Samsung Galaxy S....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Cheryl Miller

The next iPhone may have a mini Apple Pencil stylus accessory

A case designed for the upcoming2019 iPhonemodel has a section on the back apparently made to store a small Apple Pencil, giving the biggest hint yet the new smartphone will include support for the stylus. Made bycase manufacturer Olixar, the case description states the back cover comes with “the added convenience of an Apple Pencil sleeve.” Currently the Apple iPhone does not work with the Apple Pencil, making storage unnecessary....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Ashley Sutton

There's finally some 8K content you can watch on your TV, but it's not what you think

Samsungand Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed up to put new 8K movie trailers into Samsung stores around the world in an attempt to sell more ofNeo QLED 8K TVs. The move will see 8K movie trailers for movies like Creed III, Barbie, Blue Beetle, and Wonka shown in more than 65,000 stores around the world to help highlight the features and benefits of Samsung’sNeo QLED8K offerings. This comes after a trial across more than 450 stores in the United States and Europe....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · James Johnson

This budget-friendly Dell laptop is even more affordable at $150 off

Dell’s Black Friday in July sale has all sorts oflaptop deals, and if you’re looking for a basic device, you should set your sights on the Dell Inspiron 15 3530. You’ll already get amazing value at its original price of $400, but it’s available with a $150 discount that drops its price to an even more affordable $250. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before stocks sell out though, so if you’re interested in this laptop, you’re going to have to proceed with your purchase as soon as you’re able to....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Lance Bell

Top reasons to buy the Pixel 3 from John Lewis and Partners

The new Google Pixel 3 is here, but before you think about signing up to a lengthy two-year contract with big monthly repayments, have you thought about buying the phone outright? Available in three colours; Clearly white, Just Black and Not Pink here are eight reasons to buy the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XLfrom John Lewisand Partners. 1. Pure Android that’s always up to date Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL are the latest handsets from Google and because of that come with the latest version of Android - Android 9 Pie....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Julian Holder

Top RPG News Of The Week: April 17th (Kingdom Hearts 4, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, ESO High Isle 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! Kingdom Hearts 4 For more on this news find it here inKingdom Hearts 4 Trailer Revealed; Sora Returns In The ‘Lost Master Arc’....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Gabriella Donaldson

Toshiba TG02 And QWERTY K01 Pack 1GHz Snapdragon

Toshiba TG02 And QWERTY K01 Pack 1GHz Snapdragon Toshibahave outed two new smartphones atMobile World Congress 2010, and as expected they follow on from theirTG01Snapdragon-based Windows Mobile handset. The Toshiba TG02 is the most obvious successor, a 9.99mm-thick handset with an expansive 4.1-inch capacitive WVGA touchscreen and a 1GHz processor; the Toshiba K01, meanwhile, has the same 1GHz processor with a 4.1-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · Christina Allen

Tweetbot 2 for Mac arrives with OS X Yosemite design and other new features

Better late than never! Developer Tapbots has at last unleashed a major update to its popular Twitter client for OS X.Tweetbot 2 for Macis now available as a free update for existing Tweetbot users. For new users, the application is now available at a discounted price of $12.99, down from its regular asking price of $19.99. Aside from a fresh coat of paint and a dark translucent appearance on Yosemite systems, Tweetbot 2 for Mac sports an improved timeline search feature, optional verified badges, a three-pane layout that brings order to your lists, an iOS-style interface in the tweet detail view, the ability to see a user’s recent photos and more....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Roger Andrews

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC port report — As gorgeous as ever

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionis finally here, bringing with it some top-notch visuals that show just how stunning Naughty Dog’s games are. I hope you have a lot of hard drive space, as the download is absolutely massive despite containing a 6-year-old game and its expansion. The initial download is 90 GB and weighs in at 120 GB once installed. These are some serious full-install-of-Call-of-Dutynumbers, aren’t they? If you’ve got slow internet and you’re dead set on jumping in, you have my condolences....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Danny Carson

What Are The Loops On Yeti Coolers For?

What Are The Loops On Yeti Coolers For? We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Since its founding in 2006, Texas-based cooler brand Yeti has gone from a family-owned startup to one of the most prominent names in the cooler game. Whilethe company is no longer an independently owned operation, Yeti’s coolers, backpacks, totes, and drinkware can now be sold by many major retailers, with consumers continuing to find favor with the brand’s tough, innovative designs....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Angela Wright

What Is A Turbo Blowoff Valve, And How Does It Work?

What Is A Turbo Blowoff Valve, And How Does It Work? One of the turbo engine’s most iconic sounds is called the turbo flutter. That “stu-tu-tu-tu” sound the Nissan Skyline GTR R34 makes as the throttle closes is the sound of compressed air escaping past the compressor fan blades. At the core of it, this phenomenon sometimes follows a compressor surge, where there’s too much turbo-compressed air, but the engine can’t use it....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Justin Walker

What's The Cheapest Toyota Sports Car You Can Buy In 2025? (And How Much Does It Cost?)

What’s The Cheapest Toyota Sports Car You Can Buy In 2025? (And How Much Does It Cost?) Toyota currently has two sports cars in its U.S. lineup: theToyota GR86and GR Supra. Both came as a result of a partnership between the Japanese carmaker and other manufacturers to co-develop sports cars, meaning they inevitably share parts with their sister models. The GR86, for example, is currently being jointly developed with Subaru alongside theSubaru BRZ....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Donna Parker

Why Some Helicopters Have Wheels Instead Of Skids

Why Some Helicopters Have Wheels Instead Of Skids While the helicopter changed the U.S. Army forever,not all choppers are built the same. Some touch down on skids, while others cruise around on wheels. It might not seem like a big deal at first glance, but that seemingly small design choice actually points to some pretty important differences in how each one is meant to be used. Some helicopters have wheels instead of skids in part because they’re just more convenient to move around on the ground....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Jennifer Olson