Palworld | Screenshot: PlayStation (YouTube) Sony included the PS5 launch of Palworld as one of its news items during Tuesday evening’s State of Play presentation, but it left out a detail. While the game has launched on PlayStation platforms in 68 countries and regions worldwide, Japan is not one of them.The official Japanese account for the game said on X, according to machine translation, that the release date in Japan “has not yet been decided,” without going into detail about the reason. It certainly seems like a reason could be the patent infringement lawsuit Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed against Palworld developer Pocketpair last week, but the tweet didn’t confirm things either way.The most recent statement about the issue from Pocketpair is still this one from... Continue reading…

Microsoft doesn't release Windows Insider builds every week, nor do we get new features with every build. However, in the case of Microsoft 365 apps, the company appears more committed to adding and highlighting new features every month. And now that we're approaching the end of September, the software giant has come up with all the changes it added to one of its widely popular Microsoft 365 apps: Microsoft Excel.

AMDs Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU for high-FPS gaming, especially in competitive titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2, where every frame counts. It will also need one of the best AM5 motherboards for gaming to work at its optimal level, coupled with a quality CPU cooler for peak performance and longevity. It's still the best gaming CPU, even with the release of the Ryzen 9000-series, as the X3D chips in that range haven't been announced yet. While the 7800X3D has a 120W TDP, our testing found it used closer to 90W under full load, closer to the 65W Ryzen 7000 chips. That means you can cool it with a wider range of CPU coolers, and these are some of the best.

While Excel boasts over 450+ functions, sometimes they just dont cut it. These built-in functions fall short when you want to automate specific tasks or perform unique calculations in your databases. Here is where the magic of VBA (Virtual Basic for Applications) comes in. It's an undiscovered Excel feature for creating custom functions, which has entirely changed how I handle my spreadsheets.

Apple recently launched the iPhone 16 Pro series, and the phones have been in our hands for a few days now. The iPhone 16 Pro costs $1,000 this year and packs 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets the boost to 256GB base but costs $1,200 now. So, how does that compare to the value-focused OnePlus 12, which gives you flagship specs and 256GB of storage for $800? Let's break that down and figure out which flagship smartphone is right for you.

ECOVACS is once again revolutionizing home cleaning with the launch of its new DEEBOT N30 family, which includes the DEEBOT N30 OMNI and the DEEBOT N30 PRO OMNI. Set to hit the market in late September to early October, these two models bring a host of innovative features designed to make your cleaning routine smoother and more efficient than ever before.

The quality of home entertainment options is constantly improving, meaning that achieving a true cinematic experience in your own home has never been more achievable than it is today. While perhaps once high-quality projector systems were prohibitively expensive, nowadays, anybody can enjoy all the cinematic wonders of going to the movies without needing to leave their own home.

There are quite a few more single-board computer (SBC) options than there were in 2012 when Raspberry Pi launched its first model. Even though Raspberry Pi wasnt the first in the field, it did fan the flames in that marketplace in a huge way. Exposing so many folks to the world of DIY projects with SBCs drew in dozens of competitors, if not more.

Degrii Zima Pro Pool Cleaner is redefining the standards of pool maintenance with its extraordinary cleaning power. Engineered with state-of-the-art technology, this pool cleaner delivers unparalleled suction and advanced cleaning capabilities, ensuring every corner of your pool is spotless.

Logitech has been in the computer accessories business for quite some time. And as you might expect, it does make some of the best keyboards and mice that you can find on the market today. Of course, with excellence comes a steep price, and Logitech is no exception. The brand's G915 keyboard is one of the more expensive offerings, with a price that sits north of $200.

The Smart Stack is much more contextual this year. watchOS 11 is nowhere near as flashy as Apple Intelligence, but it’s full of neat little moments. Continue reading…

Image: Sony Sony is launching shiny new “Chroma” console covers for the PlayStation 5 Slim that come in pearl, indigo, and teal. And if having an iridescent console isn’t eye-catching enough, you can also get new DualSense controllers to match.The Chroma console covers will cost $64.99 USD, while the DualSense controllers will cost $79.99. Sony is launching the Chroma pearl and indigo accessories on November 7th, followed by teal on January 23, 2025. The new colors look neat, but they’re quite intense — I’m not sure I’d want to swap out the sleek blue, red, or gray of the PS5 Slim for these.You’ll be able to preorder covers and controllers from the collection on October 3rd, with availability in the US, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Spain,... Continue reading…