The third day of San Diego Comic-Con is almost always the busiest day for news, especially when Marvel Studios or Warner Bros.’ DC movies come to Hall H. But this year was one for the ages. There was so much happening that I never even had a chance to get to the convention floor on…
Which almost reasonably priced advanced smartphone will best suit your needs for years to come — the Google Pixel 6a, first announced at the Google I/O 2022 event, or Apple’s iPhone SE, the third incarnation of the compact budget handset, released in March? It’s a squeaker. Based on reviews of both smartphones, we compare key categories to determine…
The rollout of 5G networks across the U.S. has been a bit more complicated than prior cellular technologies. While this is primarily due to a broader range of frequencies used by 5G networks, cellular carriers have added to the confusion by treating us to a complicated array of terms like 5G Plus, 5G Nationwide, 5G…
You’d be forgiven for mistaking the Dell XPS 17 for only a slightly bigger XPS 15. Both have large displays packed into the smallest chassis possible, and both boast some ambitious performance claims. However, there’s more going on between the two than meets the eye. Just how big of a difference is there between the…
Acer Swift 3 (2022) MSRP $1,130.00 “The Acer Swift 3 offers class-leading performance and above-average battery life.” Pros Excellent productivity performance Bright display with deep contrast Very good keyboard Solid battery life Full HD webcam Cons Display is old-school 16:9 Small touchpad Acer’s Swift 3 is an interesting laptop. It’s offered some budget-level machines with…
What’s not to love about a fade haircut? Between its stylishly tapered appearance and its ability to inject your look with a sleek sophistication, the fade is undoubtedly one of the best cuts around today. It’s also a versatile look to rock and can be tailored to suit your style. As the fade focuses on…
The Pokémon franchise has touched the lives of millions of gamers. The original games were unlike anything else on the market, creating a whole new genre of games focused on collecting and battling a swath of unique and interesting creatures. The main series games have undergone numerous graphical updates, introduced and removed new gameplay mechanics,…
If you’re in town for San Diego Comic-Con, one of the biggest buzzwords is “activation.” That’s studio-speak for the attractions outside of Comic-Con that I mentioned yesterday in my last dispatch. But first, some context: The San Diego Convention Center is essentially across the street from both Petco Park and San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. And…
The world came together last week in a rare show of international unity to stare in wonder at the first scientific images produced by the James Webb Space Telescope. Decades in the making and the result of the efforts of thousands of people from around the globe, the telescope is set to revolutionize astronomy by allowing…