Summary Publishers have been criticized in the past for removing purchased games from players' digital libraries. In most cases, these removals were for online games deemed “unplayable” since their servers shut down. But there’s a good reason players are up in arms after losing these games. Defunct Games Can Live on Through Fan Efforts After an online game’s servers close, the game is unplayable through normal means. While some games feature single-player campaigns or solo training modes, defunct games with a strict focus on online multiplayer don’t let you go any further than the main menu....

Summary OnePlus is a fan favorite when it comes to smartphones, and its watches are quickly gaining the same attention. The OnePlus Watch 3 came out earlier this year with plenty to offer, but the company has just fixed our two biggest complaints by releasing a newer, smaller variant. If you want a watch with seriously good battery life, you’ll want to consider the OnePlus Watch 3.In our review, we said that it showed us that smartwatch battery life doesn’t have to suck....

Summary As a home theater enthusiast, I’m genuinely glad that home projectors are gaining widespread popularity. But I’m endlessly frustrated by projector brands' use of smart TV software—please, for all that is holy, stop making smart projectors. This Projector Should Last 10 Years, but What About the OS? When Icomplain about smart TVs, software longevity is usually the subject of my ire. A decent TV should last for at least a decade, but software platforms like Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku are constantly evolving and require hardware upgrades every few years....

Samsung is expanding its partnership with Assurant to offer authorized Galaxy phone repairs at 400 more Cell Phone Repair (CPR) retail locations in the US. This greatly increases customers' access to same-day certified repairs, regardless of their warranty status. The Samsung Independent Service Provider (ISP) program provides authentic Galaxy parts, repair manuals, and other materials to partnered businesses likeuBreakiFixand CPR. It’s a fast, local repair option that complies with Samsung’s best practices....

Quick Links Summary For a long time, Samsung did not pay as much attention to detail as Apple, had less of an ecosystem, and had fewer well-rounded devices. But all of this has changed. Skeptical? Here are areas where Samsung has managed to catch up and some where the company has pulled far ahead. Samsung’s Galaxy Holds Far More Devices Back when Apple only offered one or two iPhone models, Samsung offeredphones in any size or budget you could want....

For a small business just starting out or an enterprise reaching a diverse audience, web hosting is a crucial part of a company’s growth.Liquid Web virtual private server(VPS) web hosting offers secure, fast servers designed to accommodate even the most taxing websites. For a limited time, you can take advantage of Liquid Web’s VPS at the discounted rate of 50% off per month for 4 months or 74% off for 24 months....

Spotify is shaking things up by threatening to delete accounts if you fail the new age-verification checks. If you may’t prove you’re old enough for Spotify’s minimum age requirements in your region, your account will be deactivated and eventually deleted. If you log onto Spotify without having verified your account, you’ll likely be asked to verify your age using Yoti. Yoti is a smartphone app that uses face-scanning tech to estimate your age....

Stability, the AI startup behind popular image generator Stable Diffusion, has announced a new generation of models that are designed to be more customizable and versatile while outputting more “diverse” and representative content. The new Stable Diffusion 3.5 is being made available in three variations: Large, Large Turbo, and Medium. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large clocks in at 8 billion parameters and is capable of generating images up to a megapixel in resolution....

Quick Links Anime lovers have access to a large library of anime movies and shows on streaming platforms such as Netflix. With anime-streaming platforms such asCrunchyrolloffering a wider range of choices when it comes to your next anime binge-watch, however, you may be leaning towards such services. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find some gems on mainstream platforms. Here are the best Netflix Original anime shows that you can add to your watchlist and what you can expect from them....

Quick Links Choosing the default browser for your Android device isn’t necessarily as simple as sticking with the pre-installed app. With various browsers offering different features for privacy, speed, customization, and synchronization, finding the perfect browser can significantly improve your mobile browsing experience. I’ve spent literally countless hours exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each app, and now—a few dozen cups of coffee later—I’m ready to share my thoughts with you....

Quick Links Summary Once upon a time, you’d pay for an app and be able to use the version you paid for indefinitely. Now, you have to pay a monthly fee to keep using it. There are free alternatives to a lot of these subscriptions, however, so here are the best, free alternatives to Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud. It Doesn’t Hurt To Try Open Source Apps Unless you work for a company that is heavily reliant on Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud software, you probably don’tneedto use (and pay for) them....

Luxury and efficiency don’t always go hand in hand, but one hybrid SUV proves you’re able to have both in a single, smartly designed package. In today’s market, this subcompact luxury crossover stands out as the most economical option in its class, offering premium comfort with impressively low running costs. With exceptional fuel economy, refined styling, and a well-appointed interior, it delivers all the essentials of a luxury vehicle without the usual expense at the pump....

Read update With an HDMI splitter, you’re able to send a single input signal to multiple displays. This little device comes in handy when you want to watch a sports game on multiple TVs throughout the home, choose between a TV or a projector for movie night, or duplicate multiple screens for your business. UPDATE: 05-07-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and these are still the best HDMI splitters you can buy....