Fender’s Acoustasonic guitar uses advanced tech to become a tonal chameleon

Legendary guitar maker Fender announced a new model that acts as a hybrid between acoustic and electric guitars. Called the Acoustasonic Series Telecaster, the new American-made model is the result of three years of testing and design, focused on those who want the convenience and ease of use of an electric, but who also want high-quality acoustic tone. The body of the guitar features the same classic Telecaster electric guitar shape that lovers of Fender instruments will know well, but with the addition of an acoustic guitar’s round sound hole in the middle of the body....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Scott Arellano

Google really needs to bring back the Pixel 4's Soli Motion Sense tech

Somewhere deep and hidden within Google’s Mountain View, California headquarters, the company’s internalAdvanced Technology and Projects(ATAP) group spent years of research and development on something we now know to be Project Soli. At its core, Soli utilizes short-range radio waves to detect and measure objects in proximity – in other words, the tech is a kind of radar system. “Project Soli is developing a new interaction sensor using radar technology. The sensor can track sub-millimeter motions at high speed and accuracy....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Charles Young

Graveyard: Moon Diver

Watch your step, for you’ve just entered theGraveyard. Inside, we’ll be digging up games that have long been without a pulse. You’ll see both good and bad souls unearthed every month as we search through the more… forgotten…parts of history. Koichi Yotsui has developed several Strider-likes over the years, with Cannon Dancer: Osman being the one that has gotten the most acclaim, but Moon Diver is the most recent one and an interesting mix of Strider with co-op play....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Glenda Pugh

Great Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lifehack could save you £100s

Xboxis on a roll right now. Not only will it introduce its new cloud gaming service,xCloud, later this year, it offers possibly the best games subscription service in the world. Announced duringE3 2019, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an incredible deal. For just £10.99 per month ($14.99 in the US) you getXbox Live Gold,Xbox Game Passfor Xbox One, plusXbox Game Pass for PC. Considering that gives you access to 100s of games across Xbox One and Windows 10, plus online play and a couple of free games each month, it’s outstanding value for money....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Ann Esparza

Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero And DJ Hero Announced

Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero And DJ Hero Announced Fresh gaming news from Activision today, as the company confirmsthree new titlesin the burgeoning Guitar Hero franchise. Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and DJ Hero will all launch this year; Activision have also released this render of the DJ Hero controller. DJ Hero will use the turntable controller pictured above to remix hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance tracks, racking up points along the way....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Tammy Hernandez

Honkai Star Rail Best Kafka Build – Light Cones, Relics, & More!

ForgetJing Yuan, Kafka is arguably the better five-star Lighting unit Honkai: Star Rail has now. So, if you’re lucky enough to pull for her, congratulations! As a DoT blaster (yes, it’s a fake word), a good Kafka build requires a lot of substat balancing and resources. Here’s my recommended setup. Best build for Kafka in Honkai Star Rail Best Light Cones for Kafka in Honkai Star Rail Below are all the best Light Cones for Kafka in Honkai: Star Rail:...

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Stacy Kim

Honkai Star Rail Tides of War guide: Best teams and strategies

Tides of Waris the latest Honkai Star Rail event, and players can earn free Stellar Jades and other rare rewards by defeating some of the game’s strongestbosses. Grit Mechanicsare the main gimmick of Tides of War, special buffs that activate as you accumulateGrit Valueby fulfilling certain criteria during battles. You only have alimited number of turnsto defeat as many enemies as you can, just likePure Fiction, but Hoyoverse has given players a ton of powerful trial units to help make things easier....

August 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1318 words · Kara Nelson

How Does the Deck of Card (Card Chains) Work in Backpack Battles – Explained

In Backpack Battles, no matter the card you draw, it’s going to be a good reading. Here’s how the Deck of Card and Card Chains work in Backpack Battles. How Does the Deck of Cards and Card Chains Work in Backpack Battles, Explained The Reaper is one of the more interesting classes in Backpack Battles. Not only does it offer a medley of subclasses, ranging from poison-doling Vampires to the doll-collecting witch....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Steven White

How Forza Horizon 5 can Improve Upon its Predecessors

Last year, Microsoft touted the power of the previously-unreleased Xbox Series X/S with thedebut of the next entry in the Forza Motorsport series. At the time, it made sense for the unnumbered title to be the next Forza game, since Forza Horizon 4 released back in 2018 and the Motorsport and Horizon series have traditionally alternated from one release to the next over the past decade. Rumors started to spread of a new Forza Horizon game earlier this year that seemed to have the potential to beat its Motorsport compatriot to the finish line, however, andMicrosoft’s E3 showcaseback in June confirmed just as much....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Christopher Carpenter

How old is Mero in Fortnite?

Matthew “Mero” Faitel is the most recent winner of the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS). As we remember with Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, this means that he will have a very promising career in the game, and possibly a skin in the future. If you want to learn more about him, like his age, we’ve got some answers to commonly asked questions below. How old is Mero, the Fortnite FNCS winner? Mero was born on July 31, 2025,making him 19 years old....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Mary Armstrong

How to Access Hutt Tatoonie Vault in Star Wars Outlaws

Quick Links The world of Tatoonie is massive inStar Wars Outlaws, so it’s surprising that there’s only a singular vault available, but it’s understandable that it’s owned by the Hutt Syndicate. Similar to Akiva and Toshara, you’ll have to make your way across the land to find the three keys to said vault. Unlike most of the keycards throughout the galaxy, all three of these are stashed away in restricted Hutt areas, meaning you will need to sneak around in order to obtain these....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Cameron Andrews

How To Check Your Chromebook's Expiration Date (And Why It's Important To Know)

How To Check Your Chromebook’s Expiration Date (And Why It’s Important To Know) Are youinterested in purchasing a Chromebookbut uncertain how long the model will last? Just like smartphones have a tentative lifespan, Chromebooks do too. The key factor in determining that is the Automatic Update Expiry date, or AUE. The AUE is the device’s expiration date, after which the machine won’t receive any updates. Whether it’s for browsing the internet or running the latest apps, Chromebooks rely heavily on software updates....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Christine Drake

How to dodge and counter in Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2has been a long-time coming, with its first trailer released in 2014. During that time, fans have been wondering aboutDead Island 2’s gameplay. The firstDead Islandgames were partly known for the great fun that smashing through zombies was, andDead Island 2’s combat doesn’t disappoint. The game’s combat has a bountiful amount of features, including some that really click once you get the hang of them. A couple of these are the dodge and counter mechanics inDead Island 2, which can be hard to master....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Mark Marsh