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Published in 2022, Julia May Jonas' debut novelVladimiris a provocative look at sexual politics, trauma, and the power dynamic between teacher and student at a small liberal arts college. It was almost inevitable that the book would eventually get an adaptation in some form or fashion, but it was just a matter of who would be the one to pick it up. We now have our answer, asNetflixwill be turning the acclaimed novel into a series, withRachel Weiszset to star....

Last year, theNokia 3310came back from the dead. And it was a fun time, with Nokia Mobile dominating a lot of the mainstream media coverage of last year’sMobile World Congress; even if it was a little bit of a distraction from the serious business of Nokia’s new generation of Android handsets. But Nokia clearly doesn’t want to turn down any more of the retro buzz so now it’s the turn of an old favourite, the Nokia 8110, to return from the back of your Uncle Ken’s drawer; the second in Nokia Mobile’s “originals” family....

Camp Woodwind is the smallest map in Phasmophobia, making it one of the best places to farm pictures and find Cursed Objects. In this guide, I’ll teach you where to find every Cursed Possession in Camp Woodwind. Taking photos of the Cursed Possessions will give players money when they leave the map and can greatly assist during investigations. So really then, it’s just a case of knowing where to find them....

We’ve seen our fair share of portable USB-C battery packs that have been certified to support the USB-C Power Delivery specification, also referred to as USB-C PD. The newPowerstation ACbattery accessory from Mophie is one of the most compelling yet. Building in both USB-C Power Delivery and a protected AC outlet, it’s very similar to theirprevious USB-C PD battery pack. It’s retained a similar form factor and that soft-touch fabric that wraps the exterior while getting markedly larger and providing a few extra features....

Robert Scoble Talks Windows Phone 7, Google, And Location-Based Services If you hadn’t heard, South by Southwest Interactive is going on right now, over there in the big state of Texas. It’s one of the biggest conferences around, and all types of people show up to speak their minds, show off the latest and greatest, and have fun doing it. Included with some of those people (outside of our own team), is Robert Scoble....

We are big fans of House of Marley gear here at iDB. I recentlyreviewedthe Chant Mini Bluetooth speaker, praising it for its sound and portability, and we have highlighted several of their other products over the years. So naturally, when we found out that many of their Bluetooth speakers and headphones wereon sale, we just had to share it with you. In my Chant Mini review, I noted that House of Marley products are unique in that they are built using earth-friendly materials like Hemp, bamboo and recycled plastic, and thus look very different than other consumer electronics....

It’s no surprise thatwire-free earphonesare here to stay, we’re pleased to say. Technology has been on a mission to eradicate wires ever since we realised wireless is more convenient. What’s more, withApple bringing the concept to mass market with its AirPods, it was never going to take long for almost every other earphone maker to hop aboard. Our quick take As a whole package, the Sol Republic Amps Air is a pair of wire-free earphones that work hard for their price point....

Sony Teams Up With Best Buy To Provide Altus Wireless Speakers Sonyannounced todaya joint-venture with mega-retailer Best Buy, showcasing a new line of streaming audio products, affectionately called “Altus.” There’s four products being released out of the gate, and Best Buy is getting the first crack at them. Of course, this makes sense considering Best Buy lended a helping hand in their development. There’s quite a bit to go on, so we’ll just get right down to it....

Quick Links Frog StatuesinRune Factory: Guardians of Azumaare small stone statues depicting a frog either solo or in larger groups that hand over recipes after performing aDance of Bonds. This guide maps out everyFrog Statuein theSpring Region, what’s inside them, and how to get there. At the end of the guide, you’ll know how to obtain each recipe for your collection. Each region contains a different number of statues and different obtaining methods....

Starfield, like most RPGs out there, is a lengthy game that is going to sport more content than you’re likely to ever see in your playthrough. With many, many planets to touch down on and explore, you’d need a good lifetime to see everything available. For most of you though, the main story is where it’s at. Here’s what you’re able to expect in terms of length for the main story campaign of Starfield....

The Dark Towerdirector Nikolaj Arcel recently did an interview withIGNwhere he revealed that Stephen King is happy with the way that the movie turned out despite it beingdifferent from his original novel. The big screen adaptation has been in development for years and Stephen King has warned long-time fans of the book series that the movie will be different in a lot of ways, almost as if he’s trying to set the precedent, to front-load the audience, but this is the first that we have heard in regards to the author being satisfied with the long awaitedThe Dark Towermovie....

Ah, it’s the most exciting time in a live service game. You’ve settled down with your snacks and drink, ready to explore a new continent. World of Warcraft is about to drop its hottest expansion, Dragonflight, and… You’re stuck at the docks in Stormwind or the Zeppelin in Orgrimmar. That is, assuming you’re able to even log in. What’s that? A major game like World of Warcraft, where Blizzard has launched multiple expansionsover the course of two decades, is having issues!...

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered are the three games available for thePlayStation PlusJanuary 2025 monthly lineup. The first game is a DC-based shooter inspired by a group of anti-heroes. Unfortunately, it wasn’t well-received when it first launched in 2024. According to thePlayStation Blog, all three games can be accessed through the subscription service on January 7. If you haven’t been confident enough in the product to purchase Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, you’ll be able to download the game to your PS5 when it joins the PlayStation Plus January 2025 monthly lineup....