The two new proceedings are meant to “assist Apple in complying with its interoperability,” according to the EU. | Cath Virginia / The Verge The European Commission has opened new proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will see the bloc instruct Apple on how it can comply with its interoperability obligations. The two “specification proceedings” focused on iOS and iPadOS will conclude within six months. Under DMA, Apple is required to provide third parties “free and effective interoperability” with hardware and software features controlled by iOS and iPadOS. Now the EU is going to help Apple understand what that specifically means.“Today is the first time we use specification proceedings under the DMA to guide Apple towards effective compliance with its interoperability obligations through constructive dialogue,” said outgoing EU competition chief Margrethe... Continue reading…

Building a home lab is quite intriguing. It offers tech enthusiasts a space for experimentation, learning, and innovation. While its easy to get started with a home lab, several mishaps can cost you dearly and drain your wallet in seconds. From unsecured networks and overloaded circuits, to insufficient ventilation, here are the most common home lab disasters that can leave you with hefty repair bills and a serious dent in your enthusiasm.

Image: Netflix It doesn’t look like Dante has lost a step for his upcoming animated series. Netflix just released a new trailer for its Devil May Cry adaptation, and it includes the kind of absurd, over-the-top demon-hunting action that has made Capcom’s games so beloved. That means big swords, motorcycle chases, dual-wielding pistols, and... guns hidden in pizza boxes. Even better: we now know when the series will start streaming. The show will hit Netflix in April 2025.The series was first announced last year, and is helmed by Adi Shankar, who previously worked on Netflix adaptations like Castlevania and Captain Laserhawk. The game series, meanwhile, has been largely quiet since 2019’s excellent return in the form of Devil May Cry 5. (Read our... Continue reading…

As a digital nomad fond of the dual-display lifestyle, I'm always searching for the best ways to extend my screen real estate on the go. At first, I used my iPad Pro to extend the screen of my MacBook Air with Sidecar. Eventually, that grew tiring, so I looked for other options. I've tested more than a handful of great portable monitors in the time since, but settled on the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i as my dual-screen solution for the foreseeable future about a year ago. I had yet to see a portable monitor capable of topping the Yoga Book experience until the second-generation Lenovo ThinkVision M14t crossed my desk.

Image: Netflix It’s not clear how much of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s story Netflix will fit into the next season of its live-action adaptation, but we now know who will be portraying the series’ take on Toph.During Netflix’s ongoing Geeked Week event, the streamer announced that Miya Cech (Beef, American Girl: Corinne Tan) has been cast as Toph Beifong, the blind earthbending prodigy whose unique skills end up making her a formidable part of Team Avatar.Previously, executive producer Jabbar Raisani teased that, much like in the animated show, Toph’s arrival will add new complications to Team Avatar’s group dynamics as they continue on their quest to defeat the Fire Nation. Given that Netflix’s Avatar is set to end with its third season, Toph... Continue reading…

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This all-in-one charging station is a great buy if you're looking to clean up all the cable clutter in your home or office. Not only does it have multiple USB ports, but it also has AC outlets as well, just in case you need to plug in devices that require more power.

Image: Firaxis / 2K Games Netflix’s newest games are actually a bit old. During its Geeked Week 2024 presentation, the streaming service revealed it’s adding Civilization VI and Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition as well as a host of other titles to its ever-increasing and legitimately impressive gaming lineup.For Civ 6, players will have access to all the game’s expansion packs that were a part of the Platinum Edition version of the game. Meanwhile, Netflix will host the Champion Edition of Street Fighter IV featuring all 32 fighters released over the game’s lifetime. Also, iOS and Android users will be able to compete against each other online exclusively via Netflix. Neither game has a launch date just yet, with Netflix saying both are coming soon.Street... Continue reading…

Netflix The second and final season of Netflix’s Arcane finally has a concrete release date, but it looks like the episodes won’t all be dropping at once.This evening, during the final night of this year’s Geeked Week showcase, Netflix and Riot announced that Arcane’s final season will be a three-part event. Act One is set to premiere on November 9th, Act Two debuts on November 16th, and Act Three drops on November 23rd. Along with the the new dates, Netflix also released yet another teaser trailer showcasing how sisters Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx (Ella Purnell) will be drawn back into battle with one another as the war for control of Piltover reaches its climax.The team behind Arcane still has plans for more animated projects set in the... Continue reading…

Image: Netflix It’s been quite some time since we heard anything about Netflix’s animated adaptation of Splinter Cell — but the streamer has finally provided some details on the show. The reveal comes in the form of a very brief teaser trailer, which shows a little bit of the show, but mostly showcases Liev Schreiber’s gravelly take on lead character Sam Fisher. We also have a proper name now: it’s called Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.The show is being written by Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise, and the project is part of an ongoing collaboration between Netflix and Splinter Cell developer Ubisoft. The two previously released the animated series Captain Laserhawk, and are working on a live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed (which... Continue reading…

The Flipper Zero was a bit of a sleeper hit when it launched. It was essentially a Swiss army knife of pen-testing, and it exposed vulnerabilities across countless pieces of everyday technology that we all use. However, since its launch, there have been countless other devices that can all do what the Flipper Zero does, and others that have come along trying to do it better. As a result, the market is more competitive than ever, and with a Flipper One seemingly on the way, these are some of the things it would need to do to capture a similarly sized audience.

If you've been looking to make a really big change to your existing PC setup, a gaming monitor is a good way to go. Not only are you going to get the added performance perks that a gaming monitor brings, but it can also really change the overall look and feel of your desk and room as well. While there are plenty of great gaming monitor options to choose from, some of them can be quite expensive. And if you're looking to upgrade on a budget, we think that this 27-inch monitor by AOC is going to be a great fit.