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MoreIs it time for an Apple Watch redesign?
I know Apple has positioned the Apple Watch Series 10 as a substantial design update, but it just isn't. Sure, it's lighter and slightly thinner, but it's the same rectangular wearable the tech giant launched in 2015. Apple is so far ahead in the watch space it hasn't really needed to innovate. However, with Samsung's Galaxy Watch line improving every year and the Pixel Watch 3 hitting its stride in its 3rd generation, Apple has new pressure to do something new with its popular wearable. With that in mind, are you bored with the Apple Watch's design, or are you still happy with its squared-off look and curved glass? Personally, after 10 generations, I think it's time for a change.
Tech Help Desk: Send us your burning tech and gaming questions for a new video series
In our new Tech Help Desk video series, host Steve Vegvari reaches into the virtual hat and draws a question from the community. We'll then dedicate an episode to doing a deep dive into that topic. Whether it's something to do with the latest devices, games, or smart home products -- this is your chance to ask those burning questions. Curious as to which iPhone 16 model is the best? Is the PlayStation 5 Pro worth the cost? What's the best bang for your buck when it comes to streaming services? Nothing is off the table -- this video series puts the community first. We want this to be driven by our audience, so write to us below for your chance to be featured in the inaugural episode releasing this month.
DreamWorks' The Wild Robot is giving me major How to Train Your Dragon vibes
I'll admit it -- the HTTYD movies get an annual re-watch in my household. Sure, it's one of the greatest animated trilogies of all time, but it's more than that. They make you feel connected to both people and fantastical creatures, no matter what age you are. They're the kind of movie that parents are just as excited to see on the silver screen as their toddler sprinting through the movie theater lobby is, especially with the ab-inducing adult jokes that fly right over their radar. However, it feels like it's been years since we've been treated to a movie that accomplishes this -- we reminisce about films like Shrek, The Emperor's New Groove, and The Road to El Dorado, not only for the marks they left on us as kids but also for how we continue to appreciate them as adults. These days, few movies manage to resonate with both kids and adults like they used to. Inside Out 2 is a recent exception, though I'd argue it doesn't carry the same whimsy as being thrust into a brand-new world wit
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