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The Titan 2 is a modern BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and two screens
The company is making the Titan 2 available through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign that has already surpassed its $100,000 funding goal. Full retail pricing for the phone is expected to be around $399, with shipping starting as early as October 2025, but the early backers can preorder one for $269. The Titan 2 is powered by a Dimensity 7300 8-core…
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The Modern V-8 Sports Car Destined to Become a Future Icon
Sports cars as we know them are changing. While the shift towards electrification has certainly slowed down in the last year or two, it still feels as if gasoline is on its way out. It is within this context that a coupe with a supercharged V-8 exists as a swansong for all petrolheads. With many brands preparing themselves for an…
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7 Ways Video Games Have Built the Modern World
While a huge number of people play video games in the world, it’s still only a fraction of the world population that takes part in this hobby. In fact, if you’re a gamer, you probably know that non-gamers don’t really take video games very seriously, and even look down on them and their players. What these good folks don’t know,…
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AI and ML in Modern Network Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are not just transforming traditional industries but are also revolutionizing the field of network management. As the complexity of modern networks grows with the widespread adoption of cloud computing, IoT, 5G, and other emerging technologies, the need for smarter, more efficient ways to manage and optimize these networks has become increasingly urgent. These…
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MSI Modern 14 F13MG review
The MSI Modern 14 (F13MG) is a business-focused budget laptop, perfect for low-level or temporary workers. At £649, with a 13th-generation i5 chip, the Modern 14 is good value for money. There’s no glamour here, the display isn’t the best, and the design incorporates cheaper materials. But that isn’t what it’s built for. This is about reliability for the everyday…
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Modern Games That Hit Different on a CRT
CRTs have been out of the mainstream for over two decades, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t modern games that get something a little special from being displayed by a high-voltage electron gun instead of twisty liquid crystals. From properly modern 3D games to modern retro-style indie titles, here are ten modern games that hit different if you play them…
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The Light Phone 3 Wants to Free You From Modern Distractions
Summary Light Phone 3 is a minimalist, distraction-free phone with basic features & modern enhancements like NFC & 5G. Priced at $599, it has specs comparable to budget Android phones & is marketed for digital detox. Cheaper options, like Nokia feature phones, offer a similar basic user experience for less money. Have you ever wished you could just swap out…
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Kiwi.com: From crisis to efficiency through modern cloud solutions
In times of crisis, a company’s ability to reinvent itself can make all the difference between survival and failure. The story of Kiwi.com, one of the world’s largest airline ticketing platforms, shows how an inspired technology decision can turn a difficult situation into an opportunity for efficiency. At the height of the pandemic, when the travel industry was facing its…
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How Modern RPGs Cured Me of Save-Scumming
Summary Save scumming in video games involves exploiting saves to change game outcomes. RPGs like The Witcher discourage save scumming by delaying consequences of choices. Games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance teach players to embrace failures & avoid save scumming. Save scumming is a subset of the “cheesing” tradition in video games, and I’ve always used this…
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The Best Modern Retro Consoles of 2025
Whether you’re nostalgic for a bygone era or want to experience a period of gaming that’s older than you are, playing retro games on modern hardware is easier than ever. Best of all, there’s a platform to suit every taste, budget, and form factor. UPDATE: 01/03/2025 We’ve updated a variety of picks below. Take a look! The State of Retro…
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