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Every year, the calculation of which iPhone to buy becomes more and more tedious. Do you go for a standard iPhone? Splurge on the latest and greatest Pro model that might take you two years to pay off in full? Or should you buy a slightly older used or refurbished model to get the best deal possible? And of course, the safest bet is always to save money and hang on to your current phone for as long as possible.After a day of sitting through Apple’s announcements, one thing was clear: At $799, the no-frills iPhone 16 is a bargain,…
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Mursi published an op-ed in June calling for social media to carry health warning labels similar to those that appear on cigarettes and other tobacco products, and 42 attorneys general have now written an open letter to Congress in support of Mursi’s plan.”This universal problem requires a federal response, and while the Surgeon General’s warning about social media platforms falls short of addressing the full extent of the problem, it would be an important step toward reducing the risk of harm to young people,” the groups’ letter read. “Not only would the warning highlight the unique…
Marvel Comics has announced “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” a new five-issue series set to debut December 11 from writer Christos Gage with art by Eric Gapstur, showcasing a young Peter Parker, his supporting cast, and some of Spider-Man’s most legendary villains. The series serves as a prequel to the upcoming Disney+ series.”I’ve had the privilege of writing many of Spider-Man’s adventures for both the comics and the Insomniac video games, but I never got the chance to tell his earlier exploits,” said Gage. “What’s exciting about this book is that it depicts those formative years in a whole new light.…
Meta’s oversight committee reviewed the original Threads case and overturned the company’s original decision and first appeal. Regarding a post about outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio that used a phrase that translates to “go die” in English, the committee determined that the phrase was used figuratively, and not as a literal threat or call for violence.The incident was triggered by a news article about Kishida and a thread post showing him reacting to his party’s (that) “illegal fundraising.” The caption criticized the prime minister and accused him of tax evasion. In users’ replies, they asked for an explanation from…
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet is less than half price, priced at just $55. That’s a pretty impressive deal, considering the original MSRP is a whopping $130. In fact, it’s only $5 cheaper than the Amazon Prime Day price.This is a decent tablet even for its original money, boasting a six-core processor, 13 hours of battery life on a single charge, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a microSD slot for up to 1TB of additional storage.AmazonIt’s pretty thin and light, making it a great option for a tablet to carry around the house. Just keep it on your…
Skybound has revealed that writer Joshua Williamson will be signing copies of GI Joe #1 ahead of the screening of GI Joe: The Moving on November 13. The special collaboration will take place at AMC CityWalk in Los Angeles. GI Joe #1 will hit comic shops on November 13.”GI Joe #1 is the biggest new comic book launch of the year, and we’re thrilled to celebrate its release with Skybound Insiders’ first-ever ‘Joe’ fan event,” said Aroon Singh, VP of Brand Editorial, Skybound Entertainment. “The team at Skybound and Hasbro have plenty of surprises in store for all fans who…
Image Comics has announced that J.H. Williams III’s Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio will be available in stores on October 9th (October 22nd in bookstores). The storybook contains 150 pages of retellings of Dracula tales, complete with full illustrations and accompanying story sections.”I talk about my inspiration for this project in the book’s foreword, so suffice it to say I’m very happy to be publishing it,” said Williams III. “I’ve never seen a book like this in modern times. I tried to create something different to what some people might expect. I tried to combine illustrations from my portfolio with short…
The headline feature of the AirPods 4 is Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), but Apple has also improved overall audio quality beyond just blocking out environmental sounds. For the first time in “regular” AirPods, at least one model has ANC listed on the specs, and there are a few key components that allow the earbuds to effectively cancel noise, even though the flexible tips don’t completely seal in your ear. The AirPods 4 also feature certain changes that improve overall sound quality, an impressive feat in itself for open-design earbuds.As for the ANC setup on the AirPods 4, the combination of…
Available to back on Kickstarter, comic fans can get their hands on volumes 1 and 2 of The Golem of Venice Beach, a comic that features art by Frank Quitely, David Mack, Jae Lee, Howard Chaykin, Stan Sakai, Dean Haspiel, Juan Jose Ryp, Nick Dragotta, and Das Pastoras.”Picking up immediately after the cliffhanger of Book 1, Golem of Venice Beach: Book 2 finds Adam the Golem caught in the middle of a gang war while trying to protect two runaway teens,” said writer and creator Chanan Beizer. “To make matters worse, Jake finds himself under the watch of those very…
The second-generation AirPods Pro already had hearing health features, but iOS 18 expands on those tools, bringing hearing testing, hearing aids, and hearing protection right to your earbuds. Apple’s three-pronged approach to hearing health spans awareness, support, and prevention, and it all starts with a “clinically validated” hearing test you can take yourself.Apple has developed its own version of the hearing test we probably all took as kids: sit in a booth and raise your hand when you hear a sound. Instead of a booth, bulky equipment, or a trip to the doctor, the company is offering AirPods Pro and…