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Epic Games has successfully forced Google to change its Play Store business model following the conclusion of a 2020 antitrust lawsuit. A U.S. judge today decided that the Google Play Store has an illegal monopoly, and Google has been ordered make multiple changes as a result, reports Reuters. Google will need to allow Android users to download rival app stores like the ‌Epic Games‌ Store from within Google Play, plus it is required to allow third-party app stores to distribute Google Play apps, unless developers op t out of providing their apps through the alternative app stores. Further, Google can no longer require developers to use Google Pay Billing for apps that are sold through the Google Play Store, which means that app developers will be able to offer alternative payment methods that do not give Google a cut of app sales. Developers will also be able to link to alternative installation options in their apps, and will be able to let customers know about other ways to

A harrowing image of a gaming PC that endured severe battering during Hurricane Helene has been shared on the PCMR subreddit. Despite being left a tragically sodden and silt-strewn PC after the category four storm, Redditor Frequent-Band9676 joked about the number of cans of compressed air needed to clean up the tower. The PC enthusiast now hopes to be able to clean up, thoroughly dry, and rebuild their machine. At first glance, this image looked like one of the dust, fluff, and cobweb-packed PCs we often see – a typical result of neglect or, some would say, misuse. However, Frequent-Band9676's PC probably turned from a sleek gaming machine to the mess you see now in hours. The Redditor lives in North Carolina, one of the hardest-hit areas of Hurricane Helene in the U.S. They personally endured the storm without injury, ending up "not happy but safe." However, this PC ended up in the state you see in the main picture and wasn't covered by their insurance policy.

Those fancy Star Wars lightsabers that look much more realistic are pretty much just made for decoration. They are super cool, though, and for some reason, we all want one. I know I do! Of course, your mind will change as soon as you look at the prices! The Star Wars The Black Series Darth Revan Lightsaber is normally $279, but today, Best Buy is selling it for $139.49, which is a 50% discount. Buy the Star Wars The Black Series Darth Revan Lightsaber for $139.49 This offer is available from Best Buy, and it is part of the retailer’s Deal of the Day sales. This means you can only catch this discount today, October 7, at 10 PM Pacific. The Star Wars The Black Series Darth Revan Lightsaber replicates Darth Revan’s lightsaber. It is made of higher-quality materials that make it look hyper-realistic. The metal handle and Kyber Crystal blade will look and feel amazing. It also comes with LED lighting that can light up in red and purple. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also get sound ef

Apple will announce several new M4 Mac models around the end of October, with the company planning to launch at least some of them as soon as Friday, November 1, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple will launch a new M4 version of its low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, as well as higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.< /p> Desktop Macs are not being left out of the refresh, either. Gurman reports that Apple is planning to unveil a redesigned Mac mini with both M4 and M4 Pro chip options. Additionally, the iMac is set to receive an update, with Apple's all-in-one desktop finally transitioning to the M4 chip. A refreshed iPad mini is also reportedly on the horizon, with a potential release date in early November. This would mark the first update to Apple's smallest tablet since its redesign in 2021. Looking further ahead, Gurman outlined Apple's hardware

A premium AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card with custom easy-swap magnetic fans is on offer at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. The XFX Quicksilver AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Magnetic Air Gaming Graphics Card boasts all the usual features you can expect of such a card – plus more – at an enticing $479.99.   You may be wondering what on earth 'Magnetic Air' is, and why you might want it. XFX's video, embedded below, makes the functionality irritatingly clear. However, the instant swap tech might have had more appeal if a spare fan or three were supplied in the box. The packing list only mentions an included warranty card and support bracket. To stand apart from other RX 7800 XT contenders, XFX's Magnetic Air GPU has a few extra tricks beyond the magnetically attached tool-less double ball bearing fans. The firm also uses a Honeywell PTM7950 Phase Change TIM pad on the GPU for longer service life. This augments the XFX Ghost Thermal design with a multitude of h eatpipes,

TL;DR The M4 MacBook Pro has leaked in an unboxing video. The new machine is expected to double the RAM on the base model and feature an extra Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port. The key performance metrics of the M4 chip have also leaked. Apple is gearing up to launch the new M4 MacBook Pro later this month, with a release date reportedly set for November 1. Now, an unboxing video from Russian YouTuber Wylsacom (via Mark Gurman ) offers us our first look at the alleged 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M4 chip. This video not only showcases the unboxing but also provides details on key specs, including benchmark results that hint at the chip’s performance capabilities. This is probably the first time an unreleased Apple product ready for retail has leaked to this extent. The Russian YouTuber’s unboxing video, shared earlier today, aligns closely with a packaging leak that surfaced last month. The design on the M4 MacBook Pro’s box features a wallpaper identical to that of the M3 Ma

Apple's only retail store in Northern Ireland is moving, but rest assured that the new location will be in close proximity to the current one. Apple has announced that its store at the Victoria Square shopping center in Belfast will be permanently closed starting Tuesday, October 15. The company is opening a new store in the nearby Corn Market area on Friday, October 18. MacRumors reader Chris Ball shared a photo of Apple's new store in Belfast earlier this week, but the company's logo remained covered at the time. Ball said the store is located on High Street in the city's central shopping district. Apple's website indicates that the new store will have an Apple Pickup station for in-store pickup of online orders, and a Genius Bar for technical support and repairs. The store will also host free Today at Apple creative sessions. Apple today released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1, the first updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 ope

If you have a first, second or third-gen Ryzen desktop CPU, you can now get a really great processor upgrade for less than $130, without swapping motherboards or RAM. And, if you're building a new budget-friendly PC, this deal is definitely for you. Today only, Newegg has the Ryzen 7 5800X for a mere $128 after you apply promo code FTT354. That's an all-time low price by $38, according to our records.  This Zen 3 architecture chip has 8 cores, 16 threads, 32MB of L3 cache and a max boost clock of 4.7 GHz. For those doing math, you're paying just $16 per more or $8 per thread. Best of all, this chip uses an AM4 socket it's compatible with inexpensive motherboards going back several years. If you have a Ryzen 1000, 2000 or 3000 CPU now, this can pop right into the same socket, after you make sure you have the latest BIOs for your motherboard. To be sure, this is an older chip that has since been displaced by newer models such as the Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 7 9700x. But

The Spigen Ultra Hybrid is the best clear case for the Pixel 9 series, thanks to its killer design and matte finish on the back. For all the years I've been reviewing phone cases, one constant has remained: I do not like clear TPU cases. Despite being the most common type of case you find on the market, I can't stand them. They look cheap, fit poorly, and worst of all, collect fingerprints like crazy. Thankfully, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Zero One edition covers all of those bases, and that's as true as ever for the Pixel 9 series models. The printed backing is obviously the star of the show, showing the internals of your Pixel 9 in a way that's sure to impress your nerdy companions. Your date, maybe not so much. But a big part of the look is the way the details are printed. Some are printed on the inside of the case and some on the outside, which gives it a cool 3D effect. It really reminded me of the clear plastic Game Boy Color I had as

Apple today shared a video ad that highlights the new Camera Control on the latest iPhone 16 models, offering a quick look at the button in action. While the ad is for the iPhone 16 Pro, the Camera Control is available on all four iPhone 16 models. The button provides quick access to the iPhone's camera, and you can press or swipe on it to adjust functions like zoom, depth of field, and more. In addition, an iOS 18 software update coming later this year will enable the Camera Control to automatically lock focus and exposure on a subject with a light press. All four iPhone 16 models launched in the U.S. and many other countries on September 20. Apple is working on a new iPad mini that will "potentially" be released "by the end of 2024," according to a report today from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Last month, Gurman reported that Apple had "new iPads in the works," including an upgraded version of the iPad mini. At

Newegg offers excellent discounts on Intel's 14th Generation Raptor Lake Refresh processors. You can save up to $25 more when using the FTT3255 promotional code at checkout. Every dollar saved is money earned, which you can invest in other components. Which CPU to choose largely depends on your requirements and budget. The Core i9-14900K and Core i9-14700K are among the best CPUs for gaming and work. If you're looking for a more budget option, the Core i5-14600K is also on sale. If you don't care for integrated graphics and plan on using a discrete graphics card, there are discounts on the KF counterparts as well. Nonetheless, it is always good to have integrated graphics, at the very least, for diagnostic purposes. Newegg's probably getting rid of Raptor Lake Refresh stock to make way for Intel's looming Core Ultra 200 (codenamed Arrow Lake) processors. Raptor Lake Refresh is the last generation of CPUs on the LGA1700 platform. So, it may not make sense to pul

This summer Souls Circuit unveiled the Pilet 7, a modular computer that combines a Raspberry Pi 5 with a 7 inch touchscreen display, a retro-inspired case, and a slot for modular add-ons like a keyboard or game controller. Now the team has introduced a smaller model called the Pilet 5 that's designed to be a handheld computer. It has a 5 inch display and a built-in keyboard. Neither model is available for purchase yet – their still described as works in progress, but their are working prototypes of both models and the goal is to create systems that can be sold for around $200. The design files will be open sourced once the project is complete though, so folks interested in building their own will also have that option, as well as the ability to modify the designs to better meet their needs. According to the developer behind the Pilet line of devices, the Pilet 5 should have "the same 7-hour battery life as the Pilet 7," but it should be "easier to produce a

It's hard to believe we're already into October with the iPhone 16 launch behind us, but there's lots more still to come from Apple this year on both the hardware and software fronts. We're still expecting a number of Mac and perhaps some iPad updates in the very near future, while Apple Intelligence features are set to begin rolling out with iOS 18.1 and related operating system updates. The train never really stops rolling though, as we're also looking ahead to a new iPhone SE and other updates in early 2025, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! 15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.1 iOS 18.1 is still in beta, but it's coming to all users later this month and will bring a number of new features and improvements including the first Apple Intelligence capabilities for owners of the latest iPhone models. Other tweaks include fresh functionality for the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 lineup and a much-desired abil

With the arrival of 3D NAND about a decade ago, the storage capacity of solid-state drives has been increasing rapidly, and the per-GB price has been decreasing steadily. It is why the vast majority of client PCs use SSDs these days. IEEE believes this trend will continue in the coming years, increasing SSD storage capacity to at least quadruple by 2029. The reason 3D NAND has been increasing capacity is multifaceted. On the one hand, the number of active NAND layers has increased over the years, and on the other hand, the number of bits stored per NAND memory cell has increased from two to three (triple-level cell, TLC) and four (quad-level cell, QLC). Both innovations have happened over time and were meticulously calculated to achieve economic targets regarding per-TB costs. We live in 2024. 2Tb QLC NAND memory devices are readily available to enable some of the world's best mainstream 2TB SSDs, which gives them 2TB of raw storage space. IEEE's roadmap pins 4Tb 3 D NAND d

Spigen Ultra Hybrid Zero One for Google Pixel 9 The Spigen Ultra Hybrid is the best clear case for the Pixel 9 series, thanks to its killer design and matte finish on the back. For all the years I’ve been reviewing phone cases, one constant has remained: I do not like clear TPU cases. Despite being the most common type of case you find on the market, I can’t stand them. They look cheap, fit poorly, and worst of all, collect fingerprints like crazy. Thankfully, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Zero One edition covers all of those bases, and that’s as true as ever for the Pixel 9 series models. The printed backing is obviously the star of the show, showing the internals of your Pixel 9 in a way that’s sure to impress your nerdy companions. Your date, maybe not so much. But a big part of the look is the way the details are printed. Some are printed on the inside of the case and some on the outside, which gives it a cool 3D effect. It really reminded me of the clear plastic Game Boy Color I

Raspberry Pi is known for making small, low-power single-board computers. But you typically have to connect them to a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals using cables or wireless connections. The DigiPort removes at least one of those cables. It's basically a PC-on-a-stick that's designed to plug directly into the HDMI port of a TV. It launched this week via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. But while we've seen plenty of PC sticks before, the DigiPort stands out because it's powered by a Raspberry Pi, which could make it a versatile little device that may even be upgradeable in the future. That's because the DigiPort is basically a carrier board for a user-repleacebl Raspberry Pi Compute Module. At launch the board is designed to work with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, (CM4) but if the Raspberry Pi foundation keeps the same shape, size, and connectors for an upcoming Raspberry Pi CM5, it's possible that you may be able to upgrade t

Apple's chip manufacturer TSMC and chip packaging company Amkor on Thursday announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on chip production, packaging, and testing in Arizona. In a press release, the two companies said that the close proximity of their facilities in Arizona will speed up the overall chip manufacturing process: Under the agreement, TSMC will contract turnkey advanced packaging and test services from Amkor in their planned facility in Peoria, Arizona. TSMC will leverage these services to support its customers, particularly those using TSMC's advanced wafer fabrication facilities in Phoenix. The close collaboration and proximity of TSMC's front-end fab and Amkor's back-end facility will accelerate overall product cycle times. Apple last year confirmed that Amkor would package Apple silicon chips produced at a nearby TSMC facility, as part of a shared desire to expand U.S. manufacturing. Tech journali

PC cooling giant Arctic assured its customers with LGA1700 processors that their existing Arctic coolers are fully compatible with the upcoming LGA1851 socket for Core Ultra 200 (codenamed Arrow Lake) processors.  These Arrow Lake chips are expected to arrive in late October and slot into the new LGA1851 socket. Arctic said on its blog, "According to current information, the mechanical dimensions remain unchanged." The company added, "Arctic has assured customers since last year that all coolers purchased from October 23 onwards will support the new socket." Although the LGA1851 socket will have more pins than the LGA1700 socket, its exterior dimensions will allegedly remain the same. Although we've heard rumors that you could reuse your current LGA1700 cooler, Arctic is among the first to confirm this officially. This means users upgrading to the Arrow Lake chips and the corresponding Z890 motherboard (reportedly set to be revealed on October 10) can save

Portable battery packs are great, but they aren't enough for more demanding users. A portable power station is more fitting for those who really need more juice, such as campers, weekend adventurers, and other more demanding users. Today, we're looking at a few great deals on power stations from Anker SOLIX. The Anker SOLIX C300 is $60 off, bringing the price down to $190. If you need more power, the Anker SOLIX C1000 is $450 off, bringing the price down to $549. If you're going all out, Anker has the SOLIX F3800, which is usually a whopping $3,999, but right now, you can buy it for $2,699. Keep reading to learn more about all of these. Buy the Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station for $190 Buy the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station for $549 Buy the Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station for $2,699 All of these deals are available from Amazon, and you can access these deals by manually clipping a coupon on each power station's respectiv

The Action button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models and now featured on all iPhone 16 models, offers users a customizable hardware button for quick access to various functions. With iOS 18, Apple has expanded its capabilities to include Control Center functions, which could potentially increase its utility for many users. Despit e its versatility, user adoption of the Action button has been mixed. For example, in April 2024 a MacRumors survey of iPhone 15 Pro users revealed that while some found the button a "game changer," particularly for activating custom Shortcuts, over half of respondents often forgot the button is even there. The most common uses among those who did use it included activating the camera or flashlight – functions already accessible via the default Lock screen. However, the new ability to assign Control Center functions to the Action button may change its reception, and could address common criticisms about its limited usefulness. By provi

Bellroy Leather case for Google Pixel 9 If you want a leather case for the Google Pixel 9, the Bellroy Leather case is as good as it gets. There aren’t many brands making leather cases for phones outside of Apple’s lineup, but Bellroy is among the few. The Bellroy Leather case is the best leather case you can get for the Pixel 9 series , but when I got one in to test, I was not impressed. Sure, it felt incredible to hold. It’s remarkably thin and the leather felt as premium as you’d imagine from a full-grain leather case. The gentle slope around the camera bar completely removes any hard edges, making it even more comfortable than the naked phone. It even smelled great! But one thing absolutely killed it for me: the buttons. They looked great and perfectly matched the color of the leather, but they were incredibly stiff. So stiff that after a day of using it, I wrote off the case entirely. I can deal with the limited durability and protection, but unusable buttons? Absolutely not

Die shots of Intel's latest Core Ultra 200V (codenamed Lunar Lake) CPUs have been analyzed and annotated, revealing the size and location of the mobile chip's components. Photographed by GeekerWan and 万扯淡 and annotated by hardware expert Nemez, the images deeply dive into Lunar Lake's tiniest parts in the compute, platform controller, and base tiles. The first two tiles are fabbed on TSMC's 3nm and 6nm nodes, respectively, while the base tile alone is fabbed at Intel on the 22nm node. Lunar Lake is oriented towards laptops. The quad-core Lion Cove P-core cluster, the NPU, and the Xe2 integrated GPU are all the same size. The media engine, display engine, and memory controller are smaller, unlike in higher-end processors, where they're almost a footnote in size. Lunar Lake also has a quad-core cluster of Skymont-based E-cores, and the die annotation indicates that the entire cluster is just a little larger than a single Lion Cove core. This isn' t surprising

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. The OpenWrt One/AP-24.XY is a WiFi 6 and Ethernet router powered by a 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT7981B (Filogic 820) processor dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor. It features support for WiFi 6 and has a Gigabit LAN port and 2.5 GbE WAN port. But what really makes this router stand out is that it was designed by the folks behind the open source, Linux-based OpenWrt operating system in partnership with Banana Pi. It ships with OpenWrt already installed. We first heard about the project earlier this year, and now Banana Pi is now selling samples of the router for $89, and earmarking $10 from every sale for a donation to the OpenWrt Project. According to a rece

Apple today released iPadOS 18.0.1 for the iPad, and it brings iPadOS 18 to the for M4 iPad Pro models for the first time since the ‌iPadOS 18‌ update was pulled for those devices. After ‌iPadOS 18‌ was released, it was found that a small number of M4 iPads were bricked when the software was installed. If you haven't been able to install ‌iPadOS 18‌ on your ‌iPad Pro‌, it is now available. The iPadOS 18.0.1 update can be downloaded over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iP adOS 18.0.1 is available for all ‌iPad‌ models able to run ‌iPadOS 18‌. Apple first released iPadOS 18 on Monday, September 16, but the update was removed the next day. Some M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ owners found that ‌iPadOS 18‌ rendered their devices unusable. Apple in a statement said that it temporarily removed the update to fix a problem that was affecting only a small number of users. "We have temporarily removed the ‌iPadOS 18‌ update for M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ models as we work