Summary 3D printing has allowed owners of these wonderful machines to create all sorts of amazing models. WIth the right finishing and painting, you’re able to make something pretty amazing. However, can a 3D printer fill the same gap as injection-molded plastic model kits? Not quite yet, if you ask me. Injection Molding Has a Better Finish Than FDM I currently use aCreality K1 Maxfor my printing needs, and like most modern FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers, it can print in very thin layers that you won’t spot at a glance....

Summary Head down to your local games retailer or boot up the Nintendo eShop and you’ll see that many Switch games still fetch the same price they did when first released. So what gives? Nintendo Games Have Been Pricey for Generations A “Nintendo game” is ostensibly a game that is developed by or for Nintendo, that only appears on Nintendo consoles. Of course, cross-platform third-party games exist on Nintendo hardware but these are more likely to see price cuts, and less likely to hold their value over time as first-party games do....

Summary If you’re as obsessed with mechanical keyboards as I am and spend all of your free time reading articles and watching videos about them, you’ve likely come across those weird coiled cables. This begs the question: why the heck are they coiled? Coiled Keyboard Cables Are Mostly for Aesthetics Keyboard enthusiasts love coiled cables primarily for their aesthetic appeal. A coiled cable looks great on your desk and gives it a more organized appearance, even though it doesn’t actually manage cables in the traditional sense....

Summary Few gaming genres are as massively popular as shooter games. Whether it’s because of their exciting campaigns or competitive multiplayer, no other genre has come close to replicating the widespread appeal of shooters. However, almost all modern shooters owe their success to a forgotten retro genre. How Run-and-Gun Shooters Revolutionized Action Games Before first-person shooters dropped you into the boots of military commandos and futuristic super-soldiers, run-and-gun games were the closest equivalent to playable action movies....

Summary Robot vacuums (and mops) have one purpose: to do the cleaning so you don’t have to. Generally, that works pretty well, but there’s one side effect of having a robot cleaner I didn’t expect. I’m better at cleaning now, too. I recentlyreviewed the Deebot X2 Omni, which was my first experience with a robot vacuum/mop. As someone who does not enjoy vacuuming or mopping (and doesn’t do it nearly as often as a result), I’ve been thinking about getting one for a long time....

Google is changing the keyboard layout on Chromebooks, with a new ‘Quick Insert’ key acting as a multi-function button for emoji, special characters, AI-generated content, and more. It’s a bit like the Copilot key rolling out to Windows laptops. Most Chromebook keyboards currently have a Launcher key on the keyboard, in the place of the Caps Lock on a typical PC layout, which opens the launcher search. On some Chromebooks, that will be replaced with a new Quick Insert key, starting with the upcomingSamsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus....

Quick Links Apple Maps started as a lackluster alternative to Google Maps, but it hasslowly become a capable competitor. More people are finding that Apple Maps is good enough for their needs, but are you getting the most out of it? Use Apple Maps in a Browser The Apple Maps app is only available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, but there’s a clever way to use Apple Maps in any browser....

After months ofrumors and speculation, the refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3 just debuted in Europe. Codenamed “Project Highland,” the new Model 3 has a sporty and more aerodynamic front end, new taillights, a longer range, and countless meaningful interior upgrades. First things first, the new Model 3 will be available starting this October in Europe and China, but Tesla has yet to make a formal announcement for the United States and other regions....

Quick Links Robot vacuumsmake a lot of sense for renters and homeowners who don’t have the cleaning time and man-power that a traditional vacuum demands. But guess what? I don’t actually own a robot vacuum, and the main reason why is how expensive they can be. That being said, if Iwere to buyabot vac, I wouldn’t spend less than $500. Here are five reasons why. Robot Vacuums and Me: A Brief History I’ve been testing and reviewing consumer tech products for the better part of three years....

Quick Links AMD has officially announced the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, the successor to its first-gen PC gaming handheld APU, the Z1 Extreme. The chip is slated to arrive in early 2025, and I have a wishlist of features I’d like to see. 1I Hope The Z2 Extreme is More Than Just a Rebrand TheAMD Ryzen Z1 Extremewas just a rebrandedRyzen 7 7840Umobile chip with its AI cores disabled—not that it mattered since the 7840U NPU provided only 10 TOPS of AI performance....

Quick Links It’s surprisingly easy to accidentally create a cutout of a subject while browsing your Photos library on an iPhone (or an iPad and Mac, for that matter). So what can youactuallydo with them? Creating Cutouts is Easy As long as you have an iPhone XS or second-generation iPhone SE or newer, creating a cutout is so easy you’ll probably do it by mistake. You canisolate subjects in photosincluding people, pets, and inanimate objects like signs or clothing....

You can start your smart home journey with as little as a cheap smart plug. Your home will already be smarter, but it can quickly get addictive. One plug becomes five, and before you know it you’ve decked your home from top to bottom in smart home tech. All of this costs money, of course. Beyond the cost of the devices themselves, there are some hidden costs to setting up a smart home that can soon mount up if you’re not careful....

Quick Links One of the main selling points of Apple products is the ecosystem you can take advantage of by owning multiple Apple devices. While the Apple ecosystem provides users with a fully integrated user experience, it is not without its drawbacks. What Is the Apple Ecosystem? The Apple ecosystem is the interconnected system of Apple devices and services that are designed to work together to provide a seamless user experience....