I’ve sunk thousands of combined hours into Creative Assembly’s 2004 epic and its 2013 successor, Rome 2. Grand strategy gameplay combined with real-time tactical choices on a playable battlefield — what more could an avid Roman historian want? Well, that’s easy: a first-person perspective. As great as those games are, there’s always been one element (understandably) missing from them. I don’t want to just command the battlefield; I want to be fighting ON the battlefield....

Watford halted a disastrous run of seven defeats in a row with a draw against Newcastle United last weekend. The Hornets broke hearts on Tyneside with an 87th-minute equalizer to ensure they didn’t slip into the relegation zone. It was hardly a vintage performance by the away side, but it was an important result for Claudio Ranieri’s men nevertheless. The side will know that victory here is essential, but that might be easier said than done for a team that has found claiming three points extremely challenging ever since their remarkable 4-1 victory over Manchester United in November....

Rather regular Apple tipster Gurman has tweeted (opens in new tab) that Apple executives Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak will be speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live event on October 25, and they’ll have “plenty to discuss.” Gurman didn’t shed any light on what could be discussed by the two Apple execs, but MacRumors (opens in new tab) has suggested that iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura are likely to be key focuses....

If you’re after power and versatility, the wet & dry vacuum cleaner certainly offers that. Not only can it tackle debris, dust and liquid spillages with ease, but can also clear snow off your doorstep, or even blow garden leaves into neat piles to dispose of. Making it an essential tool to use around the home and garage. Originally used for heavy duty, construction jobs, the wet & dry vacuum has now become more accessible to domestic households....

But what is active noise cancellation (ANC), and how does it work? In this guide we’ll explain how noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds work to reduce the external ambient sounds of the world around you, examine whether you should pay more for the technology, and take a look at which models are the best active noise cancellation designs you can buy right now. What is active noise cancellation? The best noise cancellation headphones use an ‘active’ combination of hardware and firmware to make external sounds or noises sound quieter when you’re listening to your favorite music or podcasts, say, on a pair of headphones or earbuds....

As the name suggests, it allows PayPal users to spread out the payments for any goods or services bought online. You simply apply for short-term credit when you’re checking out, and then pay off the cost over four installments. Since it launched in late 2020, Pay in 4 has proven popular, claiming, in theory at least, to help you stay in control of your budget. It has also joined a growing number of other so-called Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) installment-plan services — the most prominent being Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, Clearpay, Settle and Laybuy....

The best massage guns use quick, motor-powered percussive motion to relieve tension, increase blood flow, and lengthen muscle tissue. Adding them to your exercise routine, as either a part of your warm-up or cool down, could make the difference between waking up stiff and sore (or worse, injured) and waking up ready to tackle the day. However, massage guns aren’t appropriate for all bodies or situations. Skip the massage gun under these circumstances:...

The “Fans Edition” phone comes at an odd time as consumers prep for the rumored arrival of the Galaxy S22 in a month or so. Nevertheless, if you’re wondering where to buy the Galaxy S21, you’ve come to the right place. The Galaxy S21 FE is now available for purchase and we’re rounding up the carriers and retailers with Galaxy S21 FE stock. Where to buy the Galaxy S21 FE Galaxy S21 specs and hardware The Galaxy S21 FE looks like the standard Galaxy S21, but as we noted in our Galaxy S21 FE review, there are multiple differences....

Now, it looks like Microsoft (opens in new tab) is fixing some of the bugs that have cropped up since this major update rolled out. According to Neowin (opens in new tab), the headline is a fix for gaming performance issues caused by GPU performance debugging features that have reportedly caused frustration for PC gamers. The update also makes it much easier to track your OneDrive storage through the Settings app....

For this Wing Freedom 2 review, I took it for a spin around New York to see how it compared to some of the best electric bikes I’ve ridden in the past. TL;DR — it was very good for the price. There are a few minor things that could be improved, but overall it’s one of the best budget electric bikes around. Wing Freedom 2 review: Price, availability, and configurations The Wing Freedom 2 first went on sale in 2021, and comes in either all black or silver/white with brown leather handlebars and seat....

Update: As of Dec. 16 this Samsung TV deal is still in stock. Samsung are one of the pioneers of QLED technology, and the QN85B lives up to that reputation. This TV comes packing a truly breath taking 75-inch 4K QLED panel that offers vibrant colors and deep contrast. Plus, thanks to a powerful AI-based processor this television can even upscale content that isn’t natively in 4K to make it look better than ever....

This surprisingly small machine was already a snip at $299, but right now the Xbox Series S is on sale for $249 at Target (opens in new tab). That’s a pretty fantastic $50 saving and brings the console down to its lowest ever price. Target is sweetening the pot even further by offering a free Xbox Wireless Controller with purchase. This is the perfect freebie if you fancy indulging in some old-school couch co-op, or just want a spare controller for yourself....

The 2019 movie has popped into the No. 7 spot on Netflix’s list of top 10 movies, even though it managed to get the lowest of low zero percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. To be so bad that there isn’t a single good review is actually quite something. But whether it’s worth watching is another matter. What is Trading Paint? Released back in 2019, Trading Paint follows Sam Monroe (Travolta), a locally-famous stock car racer....

Chase credit card holders can get a year of DashPass for free (opens in new tab). That’s a savings of $119 ($9.99/month). DashPass gets you lots of tasty perks for DoorDash, including a $0 delivery fee on orders, 5% DoorDash credits back on pickup orders, and lower service fees on orders that hit a minimum subtotal. If you’re interested in this deal, don’t hesitate to sign up. This perk actually gives a minimum of one year of free DashPass....

Like a lot of fitness tech, treadmill running has also gotten an upgrade in the past few years, with a number of best running apps designed to make those indoor miles more enjoyable. Zwift is one such app, where you can race and train against others from your treadmill in a virtual world. But how does it compare to the likes of Peloton? Read our Zwift review below to find out more....

According to new research from Zen Internet, almost all UK adults (99%) are unaware that proximity to large appliances and router placement could be interfering with their Wi-Fi coverage and internet speeds. Of those surveyed by the UK-based internet service provider (ISP), 76 percent of respondents didn’t know that their neighbors’ Wi-Fi router could be slowing down their own connection. This is because routers in close proximity — say in an apartment block — can block their Wi-Fi signal due to the fact that many are operating on the same channel or their frequency bands are clashing....

Before you decide that it’s time to start shopping for a new smartphone, give these three tips a try. In less than 5 minutes, your phone could be back up to speed. With most modern Android phones, you don’t need to do these things, but it might help if you’re rocking an older handset. Disable animations Navigate to Settings. Tap About phone. Tap Build number 7 steps until you see a little toast message that you’ve enabled Developer Settings....

The best mattress for back pain could be one made with multiple layers of foam, or it could be a hybrid – a mattress designed with a mix of foam plus coils or springs. Many chiropractors preach about the benefits of memory foam for relieving back pain, and we’ll explore the Top 5 in this article. We’ll also flag up the best memory foam mattresses for back pain relief and support, and at different budgets too so you have plenty of choice....

But, before you start spring cleaning, here are 7 bathroom items you should throw out right now. 1. Expired medication We often store medicines in the bathroom cabinet for years, but even these have expiry dates. Go through all your painkillers, antacids, pills, liquids or any other medication, and throw out those that have expired. Taking medication after their expiry date could lead to serious health risks, since these will no longer be effective....

But the big release of the week hits on Friday when Halloween Ends. No, it’s not November 1st yet: the third and final chapter of the current Michael Myers saga concludes this week. And thankfully it’s going straight to Peacock. Sure, I’ll always argue that you should watch horror movies in movie theaters, but I can’t blame anyone who wants to stay home to see Laurie Strode’s last brawl. (Here’s where you can watch all the Halloween movies....