RetroArch brings its free multisystem emulation to the iOS App Store - Technology news - NewsLocker (2024)

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Another emulator with tons of history and development, RetroArch, is now freely available on the iOS App Store today. This is great news for retro gaming fans with iPhones because it can emulate a truly eye-crossing number of retro consoles once installed.
In fact, there are too many to list here. But some notable emulation cores — the actual separately developed emulation software — included in this version of RetroArch are the NEC PC Engine, Nintend

Blue Origin’s first crewed launch since 2022: Where to watch

Image: Blue Origin It’s been over a year and a half since Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket failed mid-flight, and more than two since its last crewed flight. Now, the company is go to launch six human beings into space. The company’s launch window begins at 6:30AM PT / 9:30AM ET, but will start streaming 40 minutes ahead of time on its website.
Blue Origin also normally streams its launches live on its YouTube channel, so it’s a pretty safe bet it will do so for its NS-25

This modder proves everything’s better with a GBA SP screen attached

Is this a Game Boy Advance SP or Nintendo DS Lite? Who can say? | Image: Retrohai hai Softbank Have you ever looked at a Nintendo DS and thought it would be cooler if the top screen was swapped for the Game Boy Advance SP’s? Or looked at a Super Nintendo controller and wished it had a GBA SP screen bolted onto the back? Whether you have or not, Hardware modder Hairo Satoh, aka Retrohai hai Softbank, has you covered with some truly cursed reimaginings of Nintendo’s portable consoles.

Replacing the OLED iPad Pro’s battery is easier than ever

The 13-inch OLED iPad Pro with the screen removed. | Screenshot: iFixit Apple’s newest iPad Pro is remarkably rigid for how thin it is, and apparently also a step forward when it comes to repairability. iFixit shows during its teardown of the tablet that the iPad Pro’s 38.99Wh battery, which will inevitably wear down and need replacement, is actually easy to get to. It’s a change iFixit’s Shahram Mokhtari says during the video “could save hours in repair time”

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Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Premium is nearly matching its all-time low

Surprisingly, Ecobee’s smartest thermostat also makes for a decent air quality monitor / smart speaker. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge The temperatures are about to soar now that summer is almost upon us — and so are our cooling bills. If you want to keep comfy while saving money on your energy bills, it’s worth investing in Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Premium now that it’s down to its best price of the year. Normally $249.99, right now you can buy it

This smart smoker makes barbecuing indoors a breeze

The GE Profile is a smart indoor smoker — designed to keep smoke inside the oven, not in your kitchen. Wi-Fi connectivity means it works the Smart HQ app for remote control, but there’s no magic sauce here to make you BBQ whizz. The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker delivers on its promise of bringing smoking indoors, but sadly its smarts didn’t make me a better pitmaster.Continue reading…

Razer Fujin Pro Gaming Chair Review: Giving My Back an Extra Life

I’ve spent years struggling to find a chair that conforms to my back, rather than the other way around. My search might be over.

18 Best Gaming Headsets (2024): Wired, Wireless, for Switch, PC, Xbox, PS5, and PS4

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

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Sugar’s big twist was more than a gimmick

Image: Apple For most of its first season, Sugar on Apple TV Plus was a fairly typical if slickly produced detective story. It starred Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator with a number of charming quirks — obsessed with old movies, unable to get drunk, beloved by dogs — who was determined to solve a missing persons case involving the granddaughter of a famous Hollywood director. Then, at the end of episode six, the show introduced a twist that threatened to change it

Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review: A Cute Portable Workstation

This adorable laptop stand, keyboard, and trackpad folds into a little book for you to carry it around.

Best Google Pixel Phone (2024): Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus case recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

The EV industry can’t shake its human rights abuse problem

Workers walk in Glencore’s Mutanda Mine, which Tesla sources cobalt from, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 19th, 2023. | Photo by Emmet Livingstone / AFP via Getty Images Mining for minerals used to make EVs and batteries is plagued with allegations of abuse, the latest report from the nonprofit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) shows. And automakers continue to source materials from some of the worst offenders, The Verge finds.BHRRC has documen

How to Remove Annoying News Widgets From Windows 11

Good news! Microsoft has finally made it possible to use the Widget Board on Windows 11 without being subjected to an onslaught of clickbait news articles.

Apple Makes It Easier to Stare at Your Phone in the Car

Plus: Sony Music tries to keep its catalog out of the clutches of AI, there’s a towering new Lord of the Rings Lego set, and Google’s new AI features march onto the web.

US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying

Plus: Three arrested in North Korean IT workers fraud ring, Tesla staffers shared videos from owners’ cars, and more.

The MSI Claw is an embarrassment

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Mission control is trying 'restlessly' to save a spacecraft to Mercury

A complex mission to Mercury that began its epic space voyage six years ago has encountered critical thrust problems that controllers say could imperil plans to study the closest planet to the sun.BepiColombo, a joint European and Japanese mission, is on its way to reach Mercury on Sept. 5 for the first of three crucial flybys intended to put the robotic spacecraft on the correct course around the planet next year. In October 2025, its two science probes — one operated by the Europea

NASA spacecraft spots dead robot on Mars surface

Mars is collecting artifacts.Without the large, powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which observes Martian terrain for past evidence of water and how the Red Planet is changing, we might miss it. But the craft captured the space agency's defunct InSight lander and surrounding landing site, slowly being blanketed in desert dust. "Can you spot @NASAInSight?" NASA asked on X (formerly Twitter). "The retired lander was recently spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. By st

Why Earthlings are safe when huge solar storms strike our planet

From time to time, the sun discharges billions of tons of solar matter, traveling millions of miles per hour, straight at Earth. Yet humans and life on the surface aren't physically harmed by the intense space radiation. That's why, when the strongest solar impact to occur in over 20 years recently hit, you may have been blithely unaware — except for the resulting atmospheric light show, as magnificent glowing auroras appeared in unusual places.Not all worlds, like the moon and Mars, have

The best laptop deals for May 2024, including two Apple MacBook Airs at record-low prices

UPDATE: May. 18, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with new laptop deals, pricing, and availability.The very best laptop deals at a glance:Best laptop deal under $300Dell Inspiron 15 (3520)$299.99 at Dell.com(save $30)Get DealBest laptop deal under $600HP Chromebook Plus x360 14ct-cd000$589.99 at HP.com(save $200)Get DealBest laptop deal under $900Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2)$849.99 at Amazon with on-page coupon(save $149.01)Get DealBest laptop deal under $1,200Apple MacBook Ai

Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional for only $20

TL;DR: Through May 22, navigate any project with ease with a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional 2021, on sale for $19.97.Project managers are professional task jugglers. They have to see to it that a project is completed — not to mention done well— on time and on budget. They must also oversee team performance, all the while knowing that they are personally accountable for the project's outcomes. It's no easy job, but the right project management tools can help.

It was tough, but we found the 24 best movies on Max

Max has become a streaming service we can't live without.The library boasts thousands of hours of endless movie magic, from hallowed Hollywood favorites in the Turner Classic Movies collection to nerdy essentials like The Lord of the Rings and Aliens to the works of directors like Chantal Akerman, Wong Kar-wai, Robert Altman, and Akira Kurosawa. Not to mention, Barbie.Picking the best (and distinguishing them from our personal favorites) was no easy task, but we somehow managed.In no particular

iPad Air: People are obsessed with IG influencers using it for 'digital planning.' Here’s why.

Hold on to your oat-milk lattes, avocado toasts, and açaí bowls! IG influencers Chantal Hurst (@papernroses) and Kristine Boyd (@flourishplanner_) paint a Pinterest-perfect vibe that makes me feel hectic compared to their clean aesthetic.Their carefully curated lifestyles on their Instagram accounts are the visual equivalent of a chilled-out Colbie Caillat song or an easy-breezy Jason Mraz tune. (Or for the Gen Z readers who can smell the elderly Millennial seeping from my pores, S

Get MS Office on your Mac forever for $25

TL;DR: Through May 22, up your productivity with Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac, on sale for a one-time payment of just $24.97 (reg. $229).As arguably the most-recognized office software, a Microsoft Office suite comes in handy for professionals and students alike. If you aren't running it on your Mac, this might be a good time to install it. You can get lifetime access to the 2019 version of MS Office for your Mac computer on sale for $24.97 (reg. $229) through May 22.Office

Get an Apple and Android friendly smart display for your car for $100

TL;DR: Through May 22, get this 9-inch wireless car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility on sale for $99.97 (reg. $179.99).For many car owners, upgrading to a newer model just to access the latest tech isn't an option. Whether due to budget constraints or sentimental value, keeping an older car running can mean missing out on modern conveniences.However, there’s an affordable solution that can bring today's technology to almost any vehicle: this 9-inch wireless car dis

Connect up to 13 devices using this docking station for $50

TL;DR: Through May 22, get a 13-in-1 Dual-HDMI Docking Station on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70).Sometimes, the difference between a good workday and a great one can come down to the tools we use. So it makes sense that finding the right gadgets to streamline your workflow can be a huge benefit. One standout solution for tech-savvy professionals is this 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station. It's on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70) for a limited time.Expand the functionality of your desktop or laptop with this do

29 best thriller movies on Netflix right now

One could argue that thrillers are among the best movie genres. On one hand, it’s because there’s such a wide variety of methods a filmmaker can use to thrill an audience — from psychological spooks to the mounting suspense of crime movies, from the shocks of a horror thriller to real-world scenarios a movie can fictionalize to send anyone into a state of anxious frenzy. But it's also because thrillers are just so damn gripping and fun to devour.We've let our heart rates suffer

Behold Ayaneo’s sophisticated takes on the Game Boy and Game Boy Micro

Image: Ayaneo The Analogue Pocket is the most advanced Game Boy to ever take actual carts, but Ayaneo has just unveiled a pair of emulator-centric pocket computers that could give it a run for its cash — including a modern take on the original DMG-01 Nintendo Game Boy that now includes a 419ppi OLED screen.Unfortunately, we’ve only got renders and a few details today — no prices or full spec sheets — but those renders look pretty neat! I find myself most interested in the

How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help from Uncle Sam

A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.

Protect yourself online with a 5-year VPN subscription for £32

TL;DR: As of May 13, you can secure a five-year subscription to AdGuard VPN for just £31.54 instead of £283.63 —that's a savings of 88%.Unless you're living completely off the grid, we all have an online presence. And with that presence, there comes risk and vulnerability. If you don't already have a virtual private network (VPN), it should shoot to the top of your list. Using a VPN helps keep you safer online and less vulnerable to privacy intrusions. For a limited time,