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Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop), a game in which you send real letters to real people and explore a cozy town, is set to be released on Steam on October 7th.This is the sequel to the 2019 award-winning game Kind Words (a letter-writing game with a lo-fi, chill beat) from Boston-based independent studio Popcannibal. In the original game, players wrote and replied to letters from other players in a single bedroom, with a sweet, lo-fi soundtrack in the background. The game had a bit of room customization and sticker collecting, but what it really was about was connecting with…
Apple unveiled its latest smartphone lineup at its 2024 iPhone 16 launch event on Monday, with four new models set to launch soon: the iPhone 16, the larger iPhone 16 Plus, the high-end iPhone 16 Pro, and its sibling the iPhone 16 Pro Max.Last year, the most notable design change was the adoption of a USB-C charging port. This year, all four phones will have a new multifunction capacitive button on the side. The other big news is that under the hood, the A18 and A18 Pro chips are designed to handle all upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including the just-announced…
Two models of AirPods were expected to be announced at today’s iPhone 16 event, one of which will add active noise cancellation (ANC) to the “regular” AirPods for the first time. The $179 version will have other upgrades, but after seeing a quick demo of the AirPods 4’s ANC setup, I think the noise-blocking tool will be the key selling point for most people.With this version of the AirPods 4, Apple is trying to close the gap between the AirPods and the AirPods Pro. As such, this model has some features that were previously only found on the company’s most…
Apple’s It’s Glowtime event is over (check out Everything Apple Revealed at the iPhone 16 Launch Event for more details). The event showed off the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 devices. These phones come with iOS 18 already installed, so there’s no need to upgrade when you buy them. Those with older iPhones can try out iOS 18, which will be available as a free download on most new Apple devices on September 16th. However, not all iPhones can run iOS 18, and even those that can, won’t have…
During the big iPhone 16 event, where the new Apple Watch and AirPods were also announced, the company sneakily unveiled a new MagSafe charging cable. While there’s nothing new for those still using older devices, the new magnetic accessory will improve charging speeds for iPhone 16 owners.9to5Mac found that the new MagSafe charger supports charging speeds of up to 25W when paired with an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro with a 30W (or higher) wall charger. The OG MagSafe charger only offers speeds up to 15W, which is the same maximum speed offered when using the new accessory with…
Ekos is both a new and an old concept, created by a newbie comics player teaming up with a long-time player who is actually a veteran player. That may seem confusing, but it’s Comics 2024. Everyone is working together to create a new universe. But let’s take a closer look: Echos is a new universe inspired by the art and creations of Michael Turner and Geoff Johns, and produced by Marvel Studios founder David Maisel. Turner was a much-loved artist who tragically passed away in 2008. He left behind a rich body of work and several ideas that were never…
With the re-release of all Star Wars comics in the coming months, Charles Soule’s Skywalker Saga remains a fantastic example of how to breathe new life into famous and timeless characters. Star Wars Volume 8: The Sith and the Skywalker is another fantastic installment in the monthly Star Wars series, and a reason to purchase this collection even for casual fans interested in well-written characters and beautiful art. This chapter, which covers issues #42 through #55 and the Free Comic Book Day title, challenges Luke Skywalker’s journey as he prepares for his inevitable showdown with Darth Vader. Without the skills…
Apple unveiled four new iPhones on Monday: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. As expected, the updates are mostly iterative: The standard models adopt the programmable action buttons from last year’s Pro line, slightly improved battery life, and updated camera modules that are stacked vertically instead of at an angle.Meanwhile, the Pro phones feature larger displays with slimmer bezels, improved battery life, and some camera upgrades, including 5x optical zoom and a sharper ultra-wide camera for the smaller Pro. The standard models run on Apple’s new A18 silicon, while the Pro models…
At the “It’s Glowtime iPhone 16” launch event on Monday, Apple unveiled the new generation AirPods 4. Last year, when Apple equipped the iPhone 15 with a USB-C connector, it also equipped the second-generation AirPods Pro charging case with a USB-C connector. Apple is sticking with this version for now, but the high-end earphones are expected to get a ton of new hearing features in a software update this fall. The AirPods Max also received some updates, but the AirPods 4 was the only all-new audio device. When it comes to the new earbuds, perhaps the most notable feature is…
In today’s rapidly changing comic industry, two universal truths remain. The first is that Dog Man is the defining comic of our time. The second is that more people are reading manga and webtoons (also known as vertical scrolling comics) than ever before. That’s why we at The Comics Beat have decided to embark on a new adventure: Beat’s Bizarre Adventures. Every week, three writers will recommend their favorite books and series from Japan, Korea, and other countries. This week, we’ll be introducing forgotten magical girl classics, adult dramas about toxic female friendships, and of course, (The original editor of…