SNES Classic Edition: Why I won’t pre-order Nintendo’s sure-fire hit

Today’s biggest bit of gaming news was undoubtedly the announcement of the SNES Classic Edition. It’s something we all knew was coming, something that a lot of people are going to want, and something that offers a decent helping of classic 16-bit games. It’s also something that I don’t think I’ll be pre-ordering or purchasing, despite the fact that I … Continue reading

Samsung ‘SmartCam’ 1080p home security camera surfaces online

It appears Samsung is gearing up to launch a new consumer-tier security camera, one designed for use in and around one’s home. The camera has appeared on Best Buy’s website with the name ‘SmartCam,’ though the Korean company hasn’t officially announced the product at this time. The listing shows the camera as featuring a 1080p resolution with WiFi support. The … Continue reading

The macOS High Sierra public beta is here

Mac owners, rejoice: it’s not just your iOS devices which are getting in on some Apple beta software action today. Apple has released the first macOS High Sierra public beta, an opportunity to get a taste of the upcoming release some time before it’s fully baked. As always, there are some risks when you load beta software, but for many … Continue reading

iOS 11 turns your iPad into a completely different machine

 I’ve been playing with a beta version of iOS 11 on a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for the past few weeks. While the final version of iOS 11 is not coming until later this fall, Apple just launched the public beta. Here’s a preview of what you can expect. If you’re using an iPad, get ready to be disoriented by the update because the iPad simply doesn’t work the same way. Apple… Read More

Apple just released the first iOS 11 beta to everyone

 Are you excited about trying out the new features coming up with iOS 11? If so, Apple just released the first public beta of iOS 11 now available to download for everyone. You don’t need to pay $99 for a developer account to download it. But remember, it is still a beta. While the company still plans to release the final version of iOS 11 this fall, Apple is going to release regular… Read More

iOS 11 preview: Full of promise, especially on bigger screens

As always, Apple spent a considerable chunk of WWDC earlier this month hyping up iOS 11 and all of the new features it brings. Now it’s your turn to take them for a spin. The first public release of the iOS 11 beta goes live today for people particip…

Google officially kills Gchat in favor of Hangouts

Google Talk, also known as Gchat, has officially been put out to pasture and replaced with Hangouts. The tech giant has been threatening to do so since March, so you’ve only yourself to blame for holding on to an internet messaging services from days…

Amazon is turning every Echo device into an intercom

If you’ve got multiple Amazon Echo devices throughout your home, you’ll soon be able to use them as a connected intercom. Amazon just launched the feature today across the original Echo, Echo Dot and its new screen-toting Echo Show. We heard last mon…

Google gives students interactive tools for STEM and internet safety

Google launched a new browser-based Google Earth this past April, adding educational tools to make it easier for teachers to show the world off to students without having to leave the classroom. The company also collaborated with the BBC to create a…

Here's what Nintendo needs to do to make the SNES Classic great 

Before Nintendo unveiled the Switch, its new hybrid game console, to the world, it re-released an old one. The NES Classic Edition was an adorably small box of nostalgia packed with some of the best games for Nintendo’s original home console. Now, th…