Tag: author_name|Will Shanklin

Razer launches its first barebones mechanical keyboard

On Tuesday, Razer launched its first keyboard for the DIY set. As its name implies, the BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones is the popular mechanical keyboard, only without keys and keycaps. It could be a solid option if you like Razer’s design and Chroma RGB but want to bring your own…

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Apple’s walled garden is the iPad’s biggest roadblock to becoming a Mac

iPadOS 26 makes Apple's tablet much more like macOS. Better windowing? Check. The menu bar? Yup. There's even a more fine-tuned Files app, along with document editing in Preview. It's as if Apple took a checklist of longtime power-user requests and fulfilled them all. It's enough that the App Store's…

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iPadOS 26 makes Apple’s tablets more like Macs

iPadOS 26 is coming to supercharge your tablet's productivity. At WWDC 2025, Apple previewed what it called the iPad’s biggest software update yet. You can finally resize app windows dynamically. Meanwhile, the menu bar brings drop-downs for more organized controls. And it's all wrapped in Apple's new Liquid Glass redesign.…

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Nintendo delays The Legend of Zelda movie

You’ll have to wait a little longer for The Legend of Zelda movie. Nintendo said on Monday that the film’s new release date is May 7, 2027. That’s six weeks later than the slot it announced earlier this year. The company attributed the rescheduling to production delays. “This is Miyamoto,”…

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The Sims-like Paralives hits Early Access in December

If you aren’t thrilled with what EA has done with The Sims, another alternative is coming soon. The indie passion project Paralives launches in Steam Early Access on December 8. Paralives has all the hallmarks of the life simulation genre. You can build your character, including physical and personality traits.…

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Apple WWDC 2025 preview: iOS updates, macOS, AI and other news we expect next week

Apple's big 2025 software reveal is nearly upon us. On June 9, the Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) keynote will showcase the changes coming with its 2025 software. That includes — deep breath — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. If you'd like to watch the WWDC 2025 keynote, that's…

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