Party Animals is the latest in a series of party games where players take on the roles of mischievous characters to either help or hinder their fellow players in various scenarios. It was released earlier this week, and while many have a positive outlook on it, it has also received criticism for an error in […]
Jero Hayes
An academic instructor by day and a writer at night, Jero (jero@gadgetadvisor.com) spends his free time with his first priority, family.
Posted inApple
iOS 17 includes a new feature with renewable energy forecasts
iOS 17 and watchOS 10 include a rather smart feature, which, however, may not be highly useful for people outside the US. It’s the Home app’s ability to show when your home is using the most renewable energy. The feature is designed to use your location to determine when ‘clean’ energy is available for use, […]
Posted inSocial Media
X is auctioning off Twitter items
X, the service formerly known as Twitter, has started getting rid of some items it no longer deems necessary. This includes various things associated with Twitter as well as items that no longer seem necessary at X’s office. Among other things, you can bid on a light sign featuring Twitter’s characteristic bird logo, a large […]
Posted inGaming
No, no 3-day head start for Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC
There are just a couple of weeks left until Baldur’s Gate 3 finally leaves early access and is officially released on PC. Until recently, it was scheduled for release on August 31st, but Larian seems to have moved it up to August 3rd on PC to avoid competing with a certain space game. We’re, of […]
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Next AirPods may have a built-in thermometer so that the earphones can keep track of your health
There have been some rumors circulating about the next version of AirPods. Among other things, it is said that the next version of Apple’s headphones will have a built-in sensor that can measure the user’s temperature. Journalist Marc Gurman has been in contact with sources who claim this. If AirPods were equipped with a temperature […]
Posted inGaming
Over three million copies of Final Fantasy XVI have been shipped and sold
The reviews are partly excellent, and Final Fantasy XVI seems to be selling well. Yesterday, Square Enix announced that the game has been shipped (physically) and sold (digitally) in a total of three million copies. The wording is a bit tricky because in the headline of the press release, they mention three million players journeying […]
Posted inSmartphones
Qualcomm showcases Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Qualcomm has now unveiled its latest chip for phones in the budget segment, called Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which aims to make phones in that segment a little more enjoyable. The chip is designed to offer long battery life along with 5G capability. The chip features Qualcomm’s own Kryo CPU, running at up to 2.2 […]
Posted inAI
How to remove vocals from a song
If you want to separate the vocals from a song and keep only the music, you can easily do so using the website vocalremover.org. The site utilizes some AI magic to isolate the vocals in the song into a separate track. You can then download the music and vocals separately, which you can use to […]
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It is possible to share AirTags with iOS 17
Apple’s AirTags will become more useful in iOS 17. In the upcoming update, you will be able to share them and other Find My items with up to five other people, the company wrote in a press release. Perfect for things like car keys that multiple people in a family may want to find. “An […]
Posted inEntertainment
Trailer: The Out-Laws
Owen Browning (Adam Devine) is a straight-laced bank manager about to marry the love of his life, Parker (Nina Dobrev). When his bank is held up by the infamous Ghost Bandits during his wedding week, he believes his future in-laws (Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin) who just arrived in town, are the infamous Out-Laws. The […]
Posted inGaming
Google Play Games for Windows released in several countries
Google’s solution for playing Android games on Windows is now available in several European countries. Google Play Games for PC is now available to test in beta version. The minimum requirements to run the software are Windows 10 (v2004), SSD storage, Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU or equivalent, at least four CPU cores, 8 GB […]
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Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead by Daylight
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage will soon be playable in the popular game Dead by Daylight. However, he will not be a killer but will instead be a survivor. He will portray a fictional version of himself being hunted by killers during a film shoot. It remains to be seen if he will have any special […]
Posted inSpace
James Webb observes water on a comet
James Webb continues to explore space, and now astronomers have discovered water vapor on a comet using the space-based super telescope. Comet 238P/Read is located in the main asteroid belt, the large asteroid belt situated between Mars and Jupiter, approximately 200-300 million kilometers from Earth. Based on the observed water vapor around the comet, it […]
Posted inAudio
Sony wants to liven up the party
Sony already offers a couple of portable party speakers, but the new model SRS-XV800 may be one of the coolest yet. The speaker has five tweeters on both the front and back, and two bass elements with an almost rectangular diaphragm, which increases sound pressure for deeper and more powerful bass with less distortion. The […]
Posted inCars
Plant-based and 3D-printed electric car from Spain
Last fall, we wrote about the Spanish electric car startup Liux and their cool wagon Animal. Now, the next model is being unveiled, and it’s the super-compact Geko, which, like its sibling, is also intended to be “green.” The car is said to have plant-based materials in both the monocoque and the body, and several […]
Posted inComputer Software
Ads in Gmail seem to become more annoying
There’s a reason why most Google products are completely free to use – and that reason is ads. One of the services funded by ads is the email service Gmail, where users have now noticed that the ads have gone a bit too far. Google has started inserting ads in different places in the inbox, […]
Posted inSocial Media
Now you have to pay to be verified on Twitter
The original verification icons for Twitter accounts are now gone. The accounts that are verified on Twitter from now on pay for the subscription Twitter Blue, or are named Stephen King or LeBron James. The basketball player has been one of the celebrities most critical of having to pay $8 per month to keep his […]
Posted inCars
Google adds support for smart home apps in cars
Google announced the other day that it will be possible to control apps connected to the smart home directly in Android Auto and Android Automotive OS. Google writes: To deliver seamless experiences in cars, we’re now enabling developers to bring their internet of things (IOT) apps to cars. This will allow users to easily manage […]
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Mini’s new personal assistant is a dog
Here we get to know Spike, who is Mini’s new digital assistant in the next generation of models. Spike is, of course, an English bulldog, and he will help you with various problems you may have while driving. Not on a psychologist level, but more things like raising and lowering the volume, calling a friend, […]
Posted inEntertainment
Endeavor buys WWE
There has been talk for a long time that the wrestling organization WWE was up for sale. Now, just after this year’s Wrestlemania, the sale has been announced and the buyer is Endeavor Group Holdings, which among other things owns UFC. Endeavor will now form a new publicly traded company consisting of UFC and WWE. […]
Posted inGaming
Magic: The Gathering showcases some new game cards
Wizards of the Coast will release new cards for Magic: The Gathering next month. To build excitement, they have released a trailer for the upcoming collection to get MtG players in the right mood. They write about the upcoming collection: It’s all or nothing. March of the Machine brings the Phyrexian arc to an end […]
Posted inTechnology
Frank Stephenson to design eVTOL aircraft
Frank Stephenson is the designer behind cars such as the Ferrari F430, Maserati MC12, and McLaren P1. Now he has received a new assignment as Director of Design at AutoFlight – a company that aims to develop the electric eVTOL aircraft Prosperity I. The final design will be unveiled in the third quarter of this […]
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First trailer for Asteroid City
It’s time for the first trailer for Wes Anderson’s upcoming film “Asteroid City“, which can be seen below. In the movie, we see actors such as Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Adrien Brody, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Bryan Cranston, and Willem Dafoe. And it sure looks great! The film will premiere in theaters on […]
Posted inComputer Software
Microsoft to hold AI event on Thursday
On Thursday, Microsoft will hold an AI event led by Satya Nadella and Jared Spataro. Jared is the head of “Modern Work & Business Applications,” and it will be about how to work with the company’s software suite as it now includes AI capabilities. But there are rumors that a presentation of GPT-4 is in […]
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ATM Answers: How Does a Bitcoin ATM Work?
Bitcoin’s popularity remains steadily on the rise in 2021. Did you know that 46 million Americans own a share of bitcoin? That’s about 22% percent of the US adult population. It’s estimated that it could grow to 73% by 2022. Converting and receiving cash for Bitcoin is one of the most common questions and concerns […]
Posted inInternet
Creating Your Own Online Courses: The Tools You Need
Over the last three to five years, the education and corporate sectors have embraced e-learning systems at an exponential rate. In 2019, investments in the education technology sector in the United States totaled USD 1.6 billion. During the projection period, the service providers segment of the US e-learning market would grow at a CAGR of […]
Posted inReviews
Small PDF—An Online Tool to Deal Your Documents
Small PDF is an online application with all the basic functions of PDF solutions for the users. The tasks you can perform in this software are merging, converting documents, compressing, and splitting the PDF files. All these tasks are easily doable online. Small PDF does not have such powerful competencies as its desktop application, but […]
Posted inSmartphones
How to Monitor Children’s Android Phone (100% Works)
In today’s world where everyone has access to everything online, having parental control over your child’s online activity is important. Children often get into problems accidentally or intentionally. They might be spending time on age-inappropriate apps or websites. If you don’t monitor their online activities, you won’t know about this. Using an effective phone monitoring […]
Posted inMobile Apps
Apps to Use If You’re Working from Home
The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster for us all. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted people’s private and professional lives. Countless students have been affected by school closures, and unemployment rates have skyrocketed. Some companies choose to adapt to the situation by giving their employees the freedom to work from home. Even […]
Posted inTechnology
The Broad Sense of Technology in Education
Technology has affected every sphere of our lives, and education is among the sections that have been greatly impacted. It ushered in a central operational change, which is integral in offering significant developments in education. Technology comes with different packages that affect both learners and instructors to bring about a positive learning experience. It pervades […]