Oppo's foldable phone shown off in official patent renders

3D renders have been produced by Oppo showingits folding phonein a little more detail than we’ve seen previously. The renders are available to browse through at WIPO’s (World Intellectual Property Organisation) site, and produced by Oppo itself. These monochrome 3D renders show a device which features a concertinaed hinge that allows the phone to fold outwards. What makes this model a little unique however is the amount of bezel around the large display....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Craig Russell

Powerbeats Pro: unboxing + our initial review

Powerbeats Pro, Apple’s truly wireless earphones with the in-house designedH1 headphone chip, hands-free Hey Siri,IPX4 water resistanceandother perks, have been availablesince May 10. We though we’d check them out to give iDownloadBlog readers a closer look at one of the most important new audio product under Apple’s ownership of Beats. The earbuds ship in Beats’ signature black packaging with a couple of stickers inside, some printed stuff, eartips with four differently sized options, a black Lightning to USB cable and the product itself....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Alicia Barker

The Darkest Minds Review: Been There, Seen That

The Darkest Mindsis the film adaptation of the popular young adult novel by Alexandra Bracken. Much likeThe Hunger GamesandThe Divergent Series, a teenage girl rebels against a dystopian society with a scrappy team in tow. I must confess to being horribly bored with this genre. This latest iteration is unfortunately much of the same, but with an added measure of confusion mixed in. The primary characters are likeable, but the plot is terribly disjointed....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Joseph Sanchez

The History And Meaning Behind Pontiac's Logo

The History And Meaning Behind Pontiac’s Logo In April 2009,General Motorsannounced it was ceasing production of its Pontiac line of vehicles in aneffort to stave off bankruptcy. The U.S. government had stepped in andbailed out the industry, giving automakers nearly $81 billion in total, with $10.2 billion footed by taxpayers. General Motors and Chrysler alonereceived $17.4 billion. But in June, the company was still forced to file bankruptcy even after cutting bait on failing products....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Russell Boyle PhD

The Most Powerful Pre-Built Computers Under $1,000

The Most Powerful Pre-Built Computers Under $1,000 Computers are some of the most expensive technology found in the average person’s home. Thanks to high-end components and advanced cooling systems, even a budget of $2,000 might not be able to coverthe most powerful computers available from every major brand. There’s always the option of building the computer yourself, but this runs the extra risk of messing up connections or damaging parts during the setup....

June 22, 2025 · 12 min · 2432 words · Steven Rosario

The Reason Why Alfa Romeos Depreciate More Than Almost Any Car

The Reason Why Alfa Romeos Depreciate More Than Almost Any Car Italian automaker Alfa Romeo has longstanding love-and-hate relationships with enthusiasts worldwide. It could have something to do with the gorgeous Italian-bred styling of Alfa Romeo vehicles, but it mainly involves the baptism of fire that all drivers encounter from time to time: breakdowns. Jeremy Clarkson of the old “Top Gear” famously said that you must own an Alfa to be considered a real petrolhead....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Timothy Glover

The Ring Vs The Grudge Trailer: Sadako & Kayako Go to War

Not since 2003’sFreddy vs. Jasonhave we seen twohorror iconsgoing at it in the same movie. That all changes in 2016, when themalevolent spiritsfrom bothJu-Onand Ringu climb into the ring together. And we have the first teaser trailer from this J-horror treat. TheJ-horrorcraze began in the early Aughts, and we were inundated with plenty of shocking thrillers from overseas. But perhaps the two biggest entries in this genre, which are still going strong today, are 1998’s Ringu and 2004’sJu-On....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · James Gross

The Surge A Walk In The Park DLC New Screenshots!

Developer Deck13 has shared a release time frame as well as new screenshots of their upcoming “A Walk in the Park” DLC for their mecha-souls,The Surge. The Surge- DLC Coming This Winter! Thepreviously announcedadd-on will launch sometime in earlyDecember 2017. Coinciding with the release ofThe Surge: Complete Edition, and is comprised of the base game and allDLCs, including “A Walk in the Park”. The upcoming DLC will come with new armor sets, implants and 16 new weapons, and you can check out its new set of screenshots, down below:...

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Omar Maldonado

Twitter pulls option to receive DMs from everyone

A little over a month agoTwitterrolled out anew setting in the web interfaceallowing you to choose whether to receive direct messages (DM) from any of your followers. Traditionally, the micro-blogging service has only allowed users who follow each other to send direct messages back and forth to one another. The change has allowed Twitter users to elect to receive direct messages from any follower, regardless of whether or not they’re following the person back....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Kimberly Cruz

Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2 Reviewed: Better, But Better Enough?

Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2 Reviewed: Better, But Better Enough? After itsunboxing last Friday, the Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2 is back for amore meatier review. The dual-sliding QWERTY handset has taken some time to arrive, and it’s finally dropped just in time for would-be users to ask if MySpace, chunky casings and 2GB of onboard storage is enough to tempt them in. Engadget Mobile have been comparing the Ocean 2 with its first-gen predecessor – together with the rest of the current feature-phone crowd – and have come back with mixed feelings....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Jennifer Nguyen

What Was The First Military Submarine Ever And How Did It Work?

What Was The First Military Submarine Ever And How Did It Work? In August 1776, with the ink barely dry on the Declaration of Independence, the British Navy filled New York Harbor and the surrounding waters with 400 warships and 23,000 troops, establishing overwhelming naval superiority. The Continental Army, still poorly supplied and vastly outgunned, had no navy to match Britain’s. What it had, instead, was a secret weapon designed to strike from below....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Sandra Fisher

Where To Get Handheld Console for Elizabeth in Persona 3 Reload (P3R)

Looking to complete as many requests as possible for Elizabeth before time runs out? You’ll only have until June 6 to get her a Handheld Game Console, so let’s find out where we’ll need to go in Persona 3 Reload. How To Get A Handheld Game Console in Persona 3 Reload (P3R) After a day at school, you’ll have some time to burn while you work on leveling up your Social Links with your favorite individuals....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Sharon Lee

"I'm Still Not Dead": Captain America Actor Is Very Confident His Villain Will Return Despite Phase 5 Absence

Summary Daniel Brühlis confident that he will return as Zemo in theMarvel Cinematic Universe. After starting as one of the most impactful villains in the MCU, breaking up the Avengers inCaptain America: Civil War, Zemo became a fan-favorite. The character had a frenemy dynamic with Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierthat showed a new side of him. At the moment, Zemo is not confirmed for anyproject on the MCU’s slate; however, a return seems like only a matter of time....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Tracey Smith