Oppo's future phone cameras will utilise five-axis OIS and incredible optical zoom capabilities

Oppo has announced an array of new camera developments which we’ll see launched in smartphones in the future, and should see Oppo maintain its position as one of the leaders in the field. Two important developments mentioned during its Future Imaging event include an upgraded periscope zoom and sensor-shift technology for stabilisation. The first of those will seeOppo phonesequipped with a periscope zoom which can offer continuous optical zoom between focal lengths of 85-200mm....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Paul Blanchard

Philips launches four new eye-candy speaker docks with Lightning I/O

Consumer electronics maker Philips unveiled four interesting speaker docks designed for Apple’s latest iOS devices that incorporate Lightning I/O (theiPad mini,fourth-generation iPadwith Retina display,fifth-generation iPod touchand theseventh-generation iPod nano). Of course, built-in Lightning I/O means music lovers can dock/charge Lightning enabled iOS devices and play their music at the same time. One portable speaker and three units for indoor use all feature eye-catching modern design and those who had a chance to personally test these boom boxes claim they sound every bit as good as they look…...

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Michelle Glover

Pillars Of Eternity 2 Deadfire Guide: Fighter

Fightersare one of the 11Classesin Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, and in this Guide we’re going to take a look at how they work in order to not only help you make a betterFighter, but also help you to determine if this is the class for you. If you are new to Pillars of Eternity 2 or just need a refresher when it comes to Class selection andCharacter Creation, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!...

August 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2527 words · Robert Gordon

PS Plus’ 2022 revamp could use a revamp of its own in 2023

In 2022, the way we access video games radically changed. Xbox Game Pass becameaccessible on TVswithout a console, Logitech took a stab atcloud-focused hardware, and theSteam Deckmade PC games accessible from anywhere. Services were instrumental to some of those changes, as companies looked to hook players with a monthly subscription rather than pushing them to buy individual games. When Sony announced it was revamping its PS Plus service earlier this year, it felt like a big piece of that industrywide transformation was about to fall into place....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Lindsey Brewer

Review: God of War Ragnarök

God of War put Santa Monica Studio on the map. Since Kratos and his signature Blades of Chaos sauntered onto the PS2 in gory detail, the God of War franchise has been a PlayStation mainstay. Each subsequent entry aimed for bigger and bolder, culminating in the Greek world’s mass destruction inGod of War III. How do you top that? 2013’sGod of War: Ascensionproved you couldn’t go back and find the same acclaim....

August 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1910 words · Chad Ayers

Review: Scarlet Nexus

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a sucker for Japan-based hi-jinx in the occasionally interweaving realms of video games and anime. It’s not often that you come to something perceived as over-the-top yet can still end up being endeared or at the very least entertained by the spectacle and substance put forth. Whether it’s the world that’s built, the characters introduced and maybe, just maybe, the gameplay mechanics at your fingertips; anything from hack-and-slash action to party-based RPGs are in a fortunate position....

August 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1661 words · Janice Mason

RHA TrueConnect 2 review: Epic battery life

As you can already deduce from the name, RHA’s TrueConnect 2 isn’t its first foray into the world of true wireless earbuds. Itsfirst pair, the original TrueConnect, set itself a task of offering RHA-quality sound, with reliable everyday performance, and a price tag that won’t hurt your pocket. For the second-generation there haven’t been any major sweeping changes, but considerable improvements have been made to battery life, making these in-ears an easy recommendation for anyone looking to spend less-than-flagship money on a pair of earbuds that won’t let you down....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1185 words · Michelle Parker

Rocket Raccoon Tries to Buy Bucky's Arm In Avengers: Infinity War

One of the most anticipated parts aboutInfinity Waris the amount ofsuperhero team-upswe will see between the characters. While a lot of these team-ups have already been revealed in the trailers, like the teamwork of Iron Man, Bruce Banner, Doctor Strange and Wong, the full movie itself is sure to bring even more partnerships along with it. Many fans have speculated on what team-ups they’d like to see the most. Lots of fans want to see a specific moment dedicated to the “Facial Hair Bros....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Laura Barber

Samsung's The Frame smart TV isn't worth it

Samsung set off a lifestyle TV arms race when it first introducedThe Frame. A smart TV designed to look great on the wall and effectively display works of art, it spawned countless other unique andgimmicky TVsas well as several copycats. Years later, The Frame and its ilk are still popular, withSamsungreleasing an updated version this year and TCL looking to do the same. For all the excitement though, I just don’t think it’s worth it for most consumers....

August 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · Dale Michael

Slack now lets you join Microsoft Teams video calls

If you use bothMicrosoft Teams and Slack, then you might love the latest feature - or app - that’s come to Slack. Collaboration and conferencing apps are popular right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, which is forcing workforces around the globe to do their jobs from home. In what appears to be an effort to help streamline your telecommuting experience during this difficult time, Slack is launching an app for its service that allows you to join a Microsoft Teams call directly from Slack....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Katie Murray

Strike Team DMZ Mission Guide

A new Commander carrying a Weapon Case was added to Call of Duty: Warzone DMZ in the Season 4 update. The Strike Team mission for Tier 3 Phalanx faction challenges you to kill the Bullfrog Commander in Vondel from a vehicle and then extract his Weapon Case. Here’s how to accomplish that. Strike Team Phalanx Mission DMZ walkthrough Below are this mission’s objectives: When does the Bullfrog Commander arrive in DMZ?...

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Tracy Walker DDS

The best camera apps for the iPhone X

One of the best features on the iPhone X is the camera. It is the best iPhone camera to date, with exclusive features like the wider aperture and OIS on the tele lens. We scourged the App Store to find the best apps for shooting photos and videos that have been updated for the iPhone X, and this is what we found. There are many great apps in the App Store for manually shooting, but only a few have been updated to support the iPhone X’s display, the HEIF supported in iOS 11, and depth features of the amazing dual-camera setup....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Keith Phelps

The Elder Scrolls Online Free Play Event Live!

Continuing their “10 Million Player” milestone celebration, developer Zenimax Online Studios has kicked off a free week trial ofThe Elder Scrolls OnlineMMORPG. The Elder Scrolls Online- Try Me! Tamriel awaits, adventurer. Continuing our#10MillionStoriescelebration, we’re thrilled to announce a Free Play event for both PlayStation4 and PC/Mac players. Here’s everything you need to know to play ESO for free this weekend! If on PlayStation 4, you’ll need a PlayStation Plus membership in order to download and play the game....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Eric Wyatt