Apple tops Samsung in global phone shipments for first time since 2010

For the first time since 2010, a company not named Samsung is the smartphone market leader. For the first time, it’s also Apple on top. Despite anearly report from the International Data Corporation (IDC)revealing global smartphone shipments have declined 3.2% year-over-year to 1.7 billion units in 2023, Apple has taken Samsung’s long-stable spot. While a first for Apple, Samsung’s decade-plus run hasn’t technically been undisputed. For example, in 2020,Huawei briefly surpassed Samsungas the leading smartphone manufacturer in the second quarter and debatably might have stayed if not for theUS tightening trade restrictionswith China....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · James Gardner

Apple’s marketing chief says smart speakers should have built-in displays

Phil Schiller, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, recentlysat downfor a quick interview with Gadgets 360, discussing the possibility of App Store upgrade pricing, the future of Amazon Echo-like smart speakers, Apple’s new programming language Swift and more. Commenting on Echo-like products, Schiller opined that smart speakers should feature a built-in display for those times when you want to, say, share photos, which is something voice-only assistants are not perfectly suited for....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Casey Moore

Asmongold falls through his ceiling looking for foul-smelling dead animal

Asmongold falls through his ceiling looking for foul-smelling dead animal Twitch streamer Asmongold fell through his own ceiling while looking for the carcass of a stinky animal that died in his attic. Asmongoldis infamous for his gag-inducing living conditions. He’s been open about the state of his house over the years, admitting that he even used the stench from a rottingrat’s corpse as an alarm clockin the mornings. In the past, Asmon has shown off the mountains of trash and filth that accumulated in his streaming room, which was filled with fast food containers that completely covered his desk....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Elizabeth Flores

Best 13-inch laptop cases 2024

In the early days, laptops were thick and chunky. If you bashed one off the corner of a table, the table would probably come of worse. A lot has changed since then; modern laptops aresuper slim and sleek, which makes them look great but does mean that they’re much more prone to damage. If you’ve spent a small fortune on a laptop in preparation for heading back to school, you’re going to want to keep it protected with a laptop case....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1680 words · Scott Goodwin

Best Games To Play If You Like Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

There’s almost nothing sweeter than powering up for your Kamehameha, and throwing your opponent through mountains. It’s one of the reasonsDragon Ball: Sparking Zerois so much fun. Whether it’s running around the battlefield at breakneck speed, detonating energy blasts, and transforming into an unstoppable force, Sparking Zero gives you that unmatched Dragon Ball experience. Review: DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO A successor to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi spectacularly enters the ring....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1385 words · Connor Hernandez

Best Moves for Enamorus in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Enamorus' best moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus areExtrasensory,Crunch,Springtide Storm Storm,andMoonblast.We picked these moves based on Enamorus' base stats and the S.T.A.B (same type attack bonus). This bonus yields a 50 percent increase in damage output if the chosen move shares the Pokémon’s typing. Enamorus' Most Powerful Moves Since Enamorus is a fairy and flying-type Pokémon, we’ll take a closer look at its best moves in question. Extrasensory is aspecial psychic-typemove learned at level 31 (mastered at 43) with an attack power of 80....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Teresa Miller

Biomutant Special Pre-Order Editions Announced

THQ Nordic have announced some special editions for the upcoming kung-fu fable RPG Biomutant. Biomutant Special Pre-Order Editions Announced Two special editions have been announced for THQ Nordic’s upcoming action-RPG Biomutant. The kung-fu inspiredaction-RPGwhich was announced torelease summer 2019, has yet to see its release date, being delayed from its original 2018 release year. There has been somerumoursof its release date but no confirmed date as of yet but have confirmed thatBiomutant will be at Gamescom 2019....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Mark Russell

Black Suit Superman Scenes Were Shot for Justice League

Yes,Superman in his black suitwas filmed forJustice League. The question has finally been answered, but we’re probably never going to see the footage.Justice Leaguewas released last month to mixed response from critics and fans, but a lot of that has to do with the clashing visions between Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon, who was brought in to do rewrites, reshoots and see the movie through the editing process. That meant a lot of Snyder’s vision wound up on the cutting room floor....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Robert Espinoza

BMW scraps its unpopular approach to heated seats

BMW caused much consternation last year when itlaunched a subscription-only optionfor heated car seats. The idea of having to pay a monthly fee of $18 to keep your posterior warm during the winter months still seems as absurd as ever, but the good news is that the German automaker has now decided to scrap the fee. What particularly irked customers was that they felt they were being forced to cough up extra for functions that would previously have been expected as standard....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Kathy Martin

Cheap Alternatives To Your Expensive Dream Car

Cheap Alternatives To Your Expensive Dream Car A significant portion of kids grow up taking a liking to all things mechanical. This includes motorcycles, airplanes, trains, automobiles, and more. Usually, those with an interest in all things car-related will develop a certain attachment to a brand, model, or particular kind of car they can aspire to while on the way to reaching adulthood. For some lucky youths, 16th birthdays come and they find their ideal truck or car parked in the driveway, waiting for them to take a first drive and get a taste of freedom....

June 19, 2025 · 12 min · 2511 words · David Campbell

Chris Evans Talks Coronavirus Quarantine Life

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Chris Evans is globally loved for his portrayal ofCaptain America. People feel nobody else could have done justice to that character. Here, he talks about his Quarantine Life. Evans Calls Quarantine Life as Monk-Life Chris Evansgave an interview, which included an update on hisQuarantine Life.The Captain America star spoke to a Dutch website, and a fan account, @cevanssweater, received a translation of what he said....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · John Gibson

Doctor Who's The One Who Waits Identity Explained: How They Return & Fourth Doctor Connection

Warning: MAJOR spoilers ahead forDoctor Whoseason 14, episode 8, “Empire of Death.” Summary Doctor Whoseason 14, episode 7, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday,” finally brought with it the long-awaited reveal of The One Who Waits' true identity, and he was a villain the Doctor has faced before.Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor has a direct connection to the first big bad ofDoctor Who’s Disney era, with the antagonist also being tied into a tangled web of other franchise antagonists - both old and new....

June 19, 2025 · 11 min · 2144 words · Kristopher Giles

Download the iOS 14 wallpapers for iPhone & iPad

On stage atWWDC 2020, Apple senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announced updates toiOS 14. The new software will bring advancements to the handheld device, including Home screen widgets for the very first time. As with all new versions, iOS 14 wallpapers for iPhone and iPad are included in the release. We have the six different versions ready for download today, without needing to install the developer beta to your device....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Rachel Arnold