Microsoft is testing out a new “Compact Mode” for its Xbox app onWindows 11. The mode is currently available to Xbox Insiders, and it shrinks the sidebar in the Xbox app to provide a clearer view into the main window. It’s not a big deal on its own, but it’s clearly a move by Microsoft to make Windows 11 easier to use on devices like theAsus ROG AllyandLenovo Legion Go. It’s a step in the right direction, but we need more radical changes to the Xbox app if Microsoft has any hope of making it a destination for not only Xbox Game Pass, buthandheld PC gaming devices....

Summary Now that Katy Perry has exitedAmerican Idolafter seven seasons as a judge, there has been a lot of speculation about who should take her seat, andthe best choice would be an alum of the reality singing competition series. Katy was one of the originalAmerican Idoljudges alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan when ABC revived the show in 2018 after its 2016 cancelation by FOX. This is the first time that the judging panel has been changed since the show premiered on the network....

Summary Gilmore Girls’ Emily Gilmore was nothing short of hilarious when she insulted somebody, but certain quips stood out more than others. There were several reasonswhyGilmore Girlswas popular, even after the show’s end in 2007, and Lorelai’s mother, Emily, was a significant contributor to the show’s success.Every season ofGilmore Girlssaw a savage moment from Emily Gilmore, whether she insulted someone directly or in passing. AlthoughLorelai’s funniest quotes about Emily inGilmore Girlswere great, too, Emily was the Queen of insults....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ It’s great to seeVolkswagendesign a vehicle for the American market, and theAtlas crossoveris just that. Gone are the smooth lines of Touaregs past: The harder lines of the 2019 Atlas give it a more aggressive and masculine appearance....

Tesla’sModel S andModel 3are both electric and packed with cutting-edge technology. While they overlap in some areas, they’re completely different cars that share very few common parts. The S is much older, considerably bigger, and a lot more expensive than the 3, which likely explains why it’s outsold by its smaller sibling. Here’s how Tesla’s two sedans compare on paper. Tech features Tech is one of Tesla’s most important selling points, and neither model disappoints....

Believe it or not, but we’ve already crossed into the second half of 2025. Depending on how you look at it, this year might feel like it has only just started or has been the longest six months of your life. In terms of games, though, we’ve already had a bounty of amazing games this year, with standouts beingMonster Hunter Wilds,The Alters,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,andDeath Stranding 2,just to name a few....

Summary There are plenty of personalities from the90 Day Fiancéfranchise who should never go on90 Day: The Single Life. The spin-off debuted in 2021, featuring a cast of singles who appear on the show in some capacity.The Single Lifeseason 1 included some dynamic names from the franchise, including Big Ed Brown, Molly Hopkins, and Colt Johnson. The show is an interesting extension of the90 Day Fiancéuniverse, offering anew pathway for franchise stars to stay relevant in the show’s “universe"while pursuing a new relationship....

Anyone who has ever used Amazon Prime to receive a same-day delivery will have some idea of just how efficient Jeff Bezos’ retail giant is. With hundreds of items shipping every second during busy times, employees have to operate with machine-like efficiency to keep things moving out of the door. The extent of this may surprise you, though. According to documentsrecently uncovered by The Verge, Amazon fired “hundreds” of employees at just one of itsfulfillment centersbetween August 2017 and September 2018 for failing to meet efficiency thresholds....

The PC industry is a business of very old partnerships. They aren’t easily broken. On a rainy California afternoon in advance of the Snapdragon Summit in Maui, we were granted a glimpse into the inner workings of a company that has become synonymous with smartphones to discuss Qualcomm’s venture into the PC space. It’s a newcomer, plain and simple. Yet against all odds,the launch of the Snapdragon 835(and 850 follow-up) chipset a year ago is already being used to power devices from HP, Lenovo, and Samsung....

At today’s EA Play Live event, EA and Respawn revealed the trailer forApex Legendsseason 10, known as Emergence. The two companies provided new information about theplayable character Seer, a recon hero who uses small drones and a heartbeat sensor to reveal enemies’ movements within a given area. Beyond Seer, Apex game director Chad Grenier discussed the next year of the Apex Legends Global Series and announced that Xbox and PlayStation players will be invited to compete alongside PC players....

Last week,The Guardian revealedthat Apple uses human contractors to review Siri recordings — and that the contractors often end up hearing everything from drug deals to sexual encounters as a result. Apple said Friday that it has suspended the use of those contractors while it reviews the process. It will allow users to opt out of having their Siri discussions being reviewed by a human contractor in the future. That ability will come in a future software update....

Apple has long followed a strategy of consolidating the hardware supply chain within its own circle. Shifting away fromIntel to in-house M-series processorswas one of the biggest bets in recent memory. Now, the company is eyeing the same strategy for a critical part that allows iPhones to, well, act like phones. According to Apple tipster Mark Gurman atBloomberg, Apple will finally put its own cellular modem inside iPhones and iPads starting next year....

It’s official: Apple’s update to its wildly popularfully wireless AirPodsis here, and the new buds are simply called“new” AirPods. They’re still only available in white, and they look identical to the originals, but there are a few small improvements that are worth noting. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Apple AirPods: Price and availability The new Apple AirPods will be $159 with a standard charging case — a price that is unchanged from the previous version — and $199 with a new wireless charging case....