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24 December 2025 @ 6:00 am

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Magic: The Gathering (1993)

24 December 2025 @ 6:00 am

A new episode has been added to the database: Magic: The Gathering (1993)

Reply: Roll to the Top: Journeys:: Rules:: Re: Question about some of the specific map rules

24 December 2025 @ 6:00 am

by Tyralis there are no special rules for Giza - the "you can't hide" is just a descriptor of how the map plays out strategy wise, where every number builds until the endhope that helps

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Christmas and the Cult of the New

24 December 2025 @ 6:00 am

by Josiah Matson Understimulated and Overdone Expansions like the Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy expansion help reinvigorate games for me. A major frustration with ADHD that is often missed with all of the media coverage that has popped up about it is the constant pressure that the brain puts on the person to find new and exciting experiences. This is more than just the “Cult of the New” that permeates the community here on BGG, as it extends to pretty much anything within the individual’s life as there is a constant desire to try something new when what has been experience

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PC hardware reviews, news & recommendations.

Intel CPU Shortage to Worsen in 2H2019

13 March 2019 @ 12:30 am

According to a recent report by Digitimes, Intel’s CPU supply shortage will continue to worsen through the 2H2019 as demand for entry level and mainstream notebooks such as Chromebooks and Core i3-based notebooks continue to increase without the proper increase in supply to sustain the growth. Supply shortages in 3Q2018 began impacting major notebook vendors […]

The Best CPUs of 2019

19 February 2019 @ 1:18 am

The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, along with the motherboard is generally considered the most important core component of any PC. The reason for this is that the combination of the CPU and the motherboard determines what other components can be used with the system. As a result, this makes the decision of which CPU […]

AMD Announces Radeon VII Packing Vega II, 16GB HBM, $699 Pricepoint

13 January 2019 @ 7:30 am

At CES 2019, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa SU spoke on several products at their keynote and while many users were disappointed that AMD did not announce a rumored $250 GPU that would give GTX 1080 class performance, AMD did surprise the world by announcing the world’s first 7nm GPU for the consumer market. Rather than […]

Nvidia Announces Support for Adaptive Sync (FreeSync) Displays on GeForce Graphics Cards, What It Means For AMD

13 January 2019 @ 7:14 am

In a stunning move from Nvidia earlier this week, the GPU company announced that they would finally begin supporting adaptive sync functionality on AMD FreeSync monitors. Previously, Nvidia graphics cards were only compatible with their proprietary G-Sync system, which is technically a slightly better implementation of adaptive sync monitor technology when compared to FreeSync however, […]

Nvidia Unveils its RTX 2060 Priced at $349 Packing 6GB of GDDR6 at CES 2019

11 January 2019 @ 2:48 am

With the launch of Nvidia’s 20-series GPUs seemingly an eternity ago, Nvidia has finally announced a January 15th release date for their Geforce RTX 2060. The new graphics card uses the same GPU core as the GTX 2070, the TU106, though is cut down featuring 1920 CUDA cores, 240 tensor cores, 30 RT cores, 120 […]

Microsoft Adds Update Pausing Feature on Windows 10 Home

8 January 2019 @ 5:16 am

Generally speaking, always being up to date on the latest Windows patches is a pretty good thing. Updating your system will not only fix bugs and add new features, it also includes security patches that prevent hackers from having their way with your system. While there are plenty of benefits to having the latest updates, […]

ASUS Announces Massive ROG Mothership GZ700 Gaming Laptop

8 January 2019 @ 4:00 am

CES 2019 is chock-full of weird hardware, but the ASUS ROG Mothership GZ700 is definitely takes the cake as one of the craziest gaming laptops available. Name ROG Mothership GZ700 Processor Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK Operating system Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro (ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro) Display 17.3” FHD (1920×1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz, 3ms, […]

Razer Blade 15 Now Packing Nvidia GeForce RTX Graphics

8 January 2019 @ 3:53 am

Following Nvidia’s announcement of the new mobile GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs, Razer wasted no time announcing updates to their Blade 15 gaming laptop. Starting at $1,599, the Razer Blade 15 packs either an 15-inch Full HD (1920×1080) 144Hz display or a 4K (3840×2160) touch display with full 100% Adobe RGB color support. The laptop also […]

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T Receives New Software Update (Build: A6013_34_181228)

6 January 2019 @ 11:14 am

If you’re a T-Mobile OnePlus 6T owner, good news! T-Mobile has recently released a new software update, Android 9.0 Build Number: A6013_34_181228. According to the software version details, the new update “Enables support for additional domestic roaming partners”. In order to update, simply swipe up from the Home screen and tap Settings. From there, scroll […]

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OnePlus Pad Go 2 is now available for purchase

24 December 2025 @ 6:31 am

The OnePlus Pad Go 2, unveiled a week ago, is now available for purchase in India, the US, the UK, and European markets through OnePlus' official website. The Pad Go 2 comes in Shadow Black and Lavender Drift colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It also offers two connectivity options - Wi-Fi and cellular. Customers purchasing the OnePlus Pad Go 2 through OnePlus' website also get a free OnePlus Pad Go 2 Stylo, a OnePlus Pad Go 2 Folio Case, or a OnePlus Watch 2R, depending on the region. You can check the table below for the current pricing of the Pad Go 2 in...

OnePlus Turbo is now rumored to get a global launch

24 December 2025 @ 2:34 am

Next month OnePlus is unveiling a new series in China called Turbo, which will debut with two devices. One of these was spotted in the Geekbench database yesterday rocking the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. According to a new rumor, this device will get an international launch as well, including in India. It comes with a 9,000 mAh battery which supports 80W wired charging, as well as an OLED display with "1.5K" resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 15 Funnily enough, the phone is said to be codenamed Volkswagen, implying the positioning here - a 'phone for the masses'. It should...

Samsung teases The First Look 2026 CES launch event for TVs, monitors, appliances

24 December 2025 @ 12:02 am

Samsung is getting ready for CES, which takes place in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9. The company will use the trade show to unveil new TVs, monitors, and home appliances. Samsung's CES unveiling event is called The First Look, and you can see the teaser (trailer?) for it embedded below. The tagline for the 2026 event is "Your Companion to AI Living". The video shows glimpses of TVs with slim bezels and metal finishes, as well as a robot vacuum cleaner with a camera (presumably used for AI-enhanced obstacle avoidance). The theme of Samsung integrating AI across its...

Xiaomi Watch 5 is coming this week with an EMG sensor and the Snapdragon W5 SoC

23 December 2025 @ 9:01 pm

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be unveiled on December 25, and it will be joined by the Xiaomi Watch 5. This new wearable will be Xiaomi's highest-end yet, featuring a stainless steel case and a sapphire crystal on top of its screen - both standard materials for high-end analog watches. The Xiaomi Watch 5 will feature an EMG (electromyography) sensor, which is used to detect electrical signals produced by your muscles. This could be used to enable gesture navigation - like flicking your wrist or tapping your fingers in the air, that sort of stuff. EMG could also be used to analyze muscle...

Oppo Pad Air5 gets unboxed ahead of its full unveiling

23 December 2025 @ 6:21 pm

Oppo is making the Pad Air5 official on December 25, and ahead of that, today the company has published a quick official unboxing of the upcoming device. This shows the tablet in all its glory in the Starlight Pink colorway (it will also be offered in Space Grey), along with the 45W wired charger that will be included in the retail package in China. The Pad Air5 has a "2.8K" resolution screen and a 10,050 mAh battery, and will come in Wi-Fi-only and 5G-enabled versions, with 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB RAM/storage combos.

The US bans sales of foreign-made drones, DJI most affected

23 December 2025 @ 4:14 pm

The oft-rumored ban of DJI drones in the US has now become reality, but the US government hasn't just banned sales of DJI drones. Instead, all foreign-made drones and their components are now banned in the country. Obviously, DJI is the most impacted in the consumer market, though. The FCC says several security agencies have determined that drones and their critical components produced in foreign countries pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the US. Today, based on an Executive Branch national security determination, the FCC has added foreign-produced UAS (drones) and...

Honor Win and Win RT camera details surface

23 December 2025 @ 2:15 pm

The Honor Win series is scheduled to debut in China on December 26 as the brand’s first gaming-focused lineup. While Honor has already confirmed several details about the phones, a new leak has now revealed their camera specifications. According to a tipster on Weibo, the Honor Win and Win RT will come with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide unit. Both phones will also offer a 50MP selfie camera. The Honor Win is confirmed to feature a triple rear camera setup, whereas the Win RT will stick to a dual-camera unit. The former will also feature a 50MP Sony...

OnePlus Turbo’s AnTuTu score emerges

23 December 2025 @ 11:31 am

OnePlus is set to launch its gaming-focused Turbo series smartphone range in China soon, and we already have a good idea of what to expect from its first member. Just yesterday, the OnePlus Turbo appeared in a Geekbench listing which revealed it to be running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and the device has now emerged in an AnTuTu listing with the same PLU110 model number. OnePlus Turbo (PLU110) AnTuTu score card The listing shows that the OP Turbo is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and it scored an...

Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 camera specs leak

23 December 2025 @ 10:01 am

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in February 2026. The mid-range A-series phones are rumored to feature newer chipsets and upgraded cameras, and a new report has now revealed details of their camera specifications. According to the report, the Galaxy A37 will feature a triple rear camera setup headlined by an upgraded 50MP Sony IMX906 primary sensor. Samsung is said to alternate between the IMX906 and its own S5KGNJ sensor for the main camera, depending on the region. The Galaxy A56 features a 12MP ultrawide camera. The remaining two rear cameras are...

Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) goes official

23 December 2025 @ 8:31 am

Huawei announced a bunch of new products in China yesterday, including the nova 15 series and the Watch 5 10th Anniversary edition. The brand also unveiled the MatePad 11.5 (2026) model during the launch. The Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2026) is largely similar to the 2025 model that debuted in July this year, but offers a different processor and minor improvements. It sports an 11.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers a 2456x1600-pixel resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The tablet is also available in a Soft Light Edition that offers an anti-glare...

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night é a sétima oferta de Natal da Epic Games Store

23 December 2025 @ 6:52 pm

A maratona de presentes natalícios da Epic Games Store continua a surpreender os jogadores de PC. Na sua campanha diária, que tem vindo a oferecer um título gratuito a cada 24 horas, a loja digital revelou a sua sétima oferta para esta terça-feira, dia 23 de dezembro: o aclamado Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Este […]

postmarketOS 25.12 chega com base Alpine 3.23, GNOME 49 e novo gestor de pacotes

23 December 2025 @ 6:51 pm

A comunidade de sistemas operativos móveis baseados em Linux recebeu uma grande novidade com o lançamento oficial do postmarketOS 25.12. Esta nova versão, destinada a dar uma segunda vida a smartphones e outros dispositivos, aterra com uma base renovada assente no recente Alpine Linux 3.23, trazendo consigo melhorias significativas na estabilidade, gestão de software e […]

OnePlus Turbo surge no AnTuTu com bateria colossal de 9.000 mAh e Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

23 December 2025 @ 6:46 pm

A OnePlus prepara-se para lançar uma nova linha de smartphones focada no desempenho, e as fugas de informação continuam a surgir a um ritmo elevado. Após uma aparição no Geekbench, o modelo PLU110 foi agora detetado na popular plataforma de benchmark AnTuTu, revelando especificações que prometem agitar o segmento dos “flagship killers”. Desempenho de topo […]

OnePlus 15T: O novo “monstro” compacto com bateria de 7000 mAh e ecrã de 165 Hz

23 December 2025 @ 6:44 pm

A OnePlus continua a dar que falar no mundo dos rumores, e desta vez o protagonista é o aguardado OnePlus 15T. Depois de surgirem as primeiras especulações sobre um novo sensor de câmara potente, as atenções viram-se agora para a autonomia e o ecrã deste dispositivo, que promete redefinir o conceito de “compacto” no segmento […]

Moloni enfrenta falhas no acesso e deixa comerciantes sem faturação em pleno Natal

23 December 2025 @ 6:36 pm

Os utilizadores da popular plataforma de faturação online Moloni estão a enfrentar graves dificuldades no acesso ao serviço durante o dia de hoje. Desde o início da manhã que a plataforma se encontra inacessível para um grande número de clientes, apresentando erros de ligação que impedem a realização de tarefas essenciais de gestão comercial. Esta […]

Guerra pela Warner Bros. aquece: Paramount contra-ataca Netflix com garantia milionária de Larry Ellison

23 December 2025 @ 6:34 pm

A saga pela aquisição de um dos maiores estúdios de Hollywood está longe de terminar. A Paramount Skydance recusa-se a atirar a toalha ao chão e avançou com uma atualização agressiva à sua proposta de compra da Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Numa tentativa de travar o acordo já encaminhado com a Netflix, a nova oferta […]

Nissan confirma violação de dados de milhares de clientes após ataque à Red Hat

23 December 2025 @ 6:31 pm

A gigante automóvel Nissan confirmou que informações pessoais de milhares de clientes foram comprometidas na sequência de uma violação de dados que afetou a Red Hat em setembro. Num anúncio recente, a Nissan esclareceu que foi impactada indiretamente por este incidente de segurança, uma vez que a empresa de software norte-americana tinha sido contratada para […]

HarmonyOS da Huawei ultrapassa a barreira dos 27 milhões de dispositivos ativos

23 December 2025 @ 6:30 pm

A gigante tecnológica chinesa alcançou um novo marco na sua estratégia de independência face às restrições norte-americanas. O sistema operativo proprietário da marca, o HarmonyOS, superou recentemente a fasquia dos 27 milhões de dispositivos ativos, um número que a fabricante considera fundamental para assegurar a sustentabilidade e expansão do seu ecossistema. Esta conquista surge quase […]

Atualização do Windows 11 deixa computadores mais lentos? A culpa é deste serviço

23 December 2025 @ 6:29 pm

Se instalou recentemente as atualizações de dezembro do sistema operativo da Microsoft e notou que o seu computador perdeu desempenho, saiba que não é o único a enfrentar esta situação. Diversos utilizadores em todo o mundo têm relatado uma quebra de fluidez após a instalação dos updates destinados às versões 24H2 e 25H2 do Windows […]

Google Find Hub recebe atualização vital nos mapas para melhorar a localização de dispositivos

23 December 2025 @ 6:25 pm

A evolução do ecossistema Android continua a trazer novidades para a segurança e gestão de equipamentos. Após a transição do conhecido “Find My Device” para o novo Find Hub, que ocorreu em maio deste ano trazendo várias melhorias, a Google volta a focar-se na usabilidade deste serviço essencial. A mais recente atualização da aplicação promete […]

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Church Of MO: First Impression: 1996 Honda Rebel 250

16 April 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Church Of MO: First Impression: 1996 Honda Rebel 250Revisiting the bike many of us took our Basic Rider Course with. more

Best Motorcycle Phone Chargers To Power Your Mobile Technology

15 April 2023 @ 12:17 am

Best Motorcycle Phone Chargers To Power Your Mobile TechnologyBecause smartphones are almost as important as gasoline to modern riders more

Friday Forum Foraging: 2014 Honda CTX 1300 Deluxe

14 April 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Friday Forum Foraging: 2014 Honda CTX 1300 DeluxeThere is none like her more

2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 Coming to the US

13 April 2023 @ 5:57 pm

2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 Coming to the USAdventure-touring model landing in America more

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S Review – First Ride

12 April 2023 @ 9:28 pm

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S Review – First RideSuzuki fires on both cylinders with its new naked more

Indian Introduces Super Limited Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite For 2023

11 April 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Indian Introduces Super Limited Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite For 2023Only 150 and 175 units will be made, respectively. more

CARB Filings Hint at Updated Kawasaki Z650RS for 2024

10 April 2023 @ 9:37 pm

CARB Filings Hint at Updated Kawasaki Z650RS for 2024Traction control and updated instruments expected more

This Weeks Motorcycle Gear Deals

10 April 2023 @ 12:00 pm

This Week’s Motorcycle Gear DealsDon't just sit there, stimulate the economy! more

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Finally Coming to US for 2024

6 April 2023 @ 10:26 pm

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Finally Coming to US for 2024Sport-tourer equipped with radar-based adaptive cruise control more

Best Battery For Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

6 April 2023 @ 10:26 pm

Best Battery For Harley-Davidson MotorcyclesGet the power you need to start your Big Twin more

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Waymo Released a Revealing Postmortem on Its San Francisco Blackout Meltdown

24 December 2025 @ 3:17 am

It sounds like human remote drivers are still off the table.

Everything Netflix Is Taking Credit for Thanks to the Success of ‘Stranger Things’

23 December 2025 @ 10:30 pm

With its finale on the horizon, the show has racked up impressive viewership numbers—but it's also had an impact on random pockets of culture, too.

Anime Movies Faced a Defining, Precarious Theatrical Crossroads in 2025

23 December 2025 @ 9:30 pm

Films like 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' and 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc' proved the industry's stitched-episode preview events are overstaying their welcome.

Scientists Found the Deepest Known Arctic Vent—and It’s Teeming With Life

23 December 2025 @ 9:15 pm

The deepest recorded cold Arctic vent is a living surprise, researchers say.

China Pumps Breaks on Plans to Mass Produce Self-Driving Cars

23 December 2025 @ 9:00 pm

Chinese regulators have been slow to approve the mass production and sale of more advanced self-driving tech.

Of Course Hot Toys’ Absolute Batman Is an Absolute Unit

23 December 2025 @ 8:30 pm

The big, beefy take on the Dark Knight is getting a suitably big and beefy figure.

2025 Was the Year I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes

23 December 2025 @ 8:10 pm

Will anything online be real next year?

Russia’s Next Space Station Could Reuse Its ISS Parts—Leaks and All

23 December 2025 @ 8:10 pm

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

RAM Prices Are So Bad, PC Builders Are Telling Consumers to BYO Memory

23 December 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Hopefully you have a few sticks of DDR5 lying around.

The Star of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Looks Back on His Wild ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Debut

23 December 2025 @ 7:30 pm

Your crush on hockey hottie Connor Storrie is about to ramp up even more when you remember who he played in the Joaquin Phoenix sequel.