Is Metaphor ReFantazio on Game Pass? Some of Atlus’ most successful games have launched on Microsoft’s subscription service, including Persona 5 Royal and more recently Persona 3 Reload. It’s unsurprising, then, that the studio’s latest turn-based RPG, Metaphor ReFantazio, could also expected to make an appearance. The love child of multiple Atlus IPs, including the mainline Shin Megami Tensei games, Persona, and Digital Devil Saga, Metaphor ReFantazio looks to synthesize the best the studio has to offer into its grandest adventure yet. This bold new RPG marks a departure from the schoolyard antics we’re used to in Atlus’ most popular releases, plonking us in the middle of a fierce post-medieval election campaign for the crown. To find out if Metaphor will take its place on the Game Pass throne, read on. Continue reading Is Metaphor ReFantazio on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio release date, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs

Another incredible Steam Deck bundle just dropped, thanks to Humble. This time you can get seven twin-stick indie games for just $12, a huge saving of $117 compared to their MSRP. The Steam Deck is one of the best handheld gaming PCs, and it shines brightest when playing indie titles that almost feel like they were designed with the console in mind. Every game in this Twin Stick 'Em Up bundle plays great on the Deck, even if Valve's rating doesn't reflect this situation. Continue reading Save an enormous $117 on these seven great Steam Deck games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge For several years now, it’s been possible to personalize your iPhone screen by creating your own icons, mostly by using Apple’s built-in Shortcuts app (and we have instructions for doing just that). But if you want to do a little customization in a short amount of time, a new feature in iOS 18 lets you tweak the color of your app icons in a matter of moments. Here’s how. On your iPhone homescreen: Long-press somewhere on the background so that the icons start to do their little jiggle dance. You’ll see an Edit button in the top-left corner; tap it, and then select Customize. Screenshot: Apple A pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen lets you change the look of your app icons. Screenshot:... Continue reading…

The Caper Cart. | Image: Instacart If you always have trouble finding that specific pasta sauce like I do, there’s a smart grocery shopping cart that can map it out for you. Instacart’s Caper Cart, which has a touchscreen and payment terminal up front where you’d normally seat your toddler or play Jenga with your produce, now has a new store map system that can help navigate you to products you’re looking for, on-sale items, and even send you on fetch quests that can land you savings. And there’s ads on them, too. The Caper Carts have been in limited operation in select grocery stores for several years; when you drop in products, the cart automatically tallies them up on the screen (except for specific types of produce) thanks to several cameras, sensors, and a scale... Continue reading…

With Samsung releasing its smart ring, rumors about Apple developing its own health accessory started to float on the web. In February, ET News said Apple was also readying its own competitor. According to the publication, Cupertino was “steadily applying for patents” as it aimed to grow into the digital healthcare market. While an industry insider told the publication the Apple smart ring release was "imminent," it wasn't true. A few days later, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the Apple Ring was just an idea, like the Apple Glasses. Now, in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple "isn't actively developing a ring and has no plans to launch one." The main reason is that this accessory could detract sales from the Apple Watch. With that in mind, Apple has "no reason to cannibalize a product that still has room to grow." If Apple releases a smart ring, I'll be first in line Image source: José Adorno for BGR I’m an avid Apple Watch user. I started with Apple Watch Series 3, but it was only around Series 5 that I started working out daily with it. With my long companion Series 6, I learned how to run properly thanks to Gentler Streak, which, for almost a year now, makes me sleep with the Watch to register my sleep routine and discover if I’m ready for another day of exercise. With that, I’m always wearing my Apple Watch. That suntan on my wrist doesn’t let me lie. Still, with rumors about an Apple Ring, I could see myself wearing it to improve my sleep metrics and even give myself a break from the Watch. Sometimes, I just want to wear a regular watch, not receive any notification, but still count my steps or progress on my Activity Rings. With an Apple Ring, I could use this device paired with my iPhone but avoid all that annoyance. However, Apple might find this use case a way for its consumers to forget about the Watch and focus on this accessory, which would likely be less expensive than a Watch. Wrap up Even though the Apple Ring doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon, Apple hasn't scrapped this idea. BGR will keep following the latest rumors, and we'll let you know once we learn more about this future accessory. Don't Miss: Apple Glasses, smart ring, and AirPods with camera: Absurd products that Apple actually worked on The post Report claims Apple currently has no plans to release its hotly anticipated smart ring appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Echo Dot deals for Fall Prime Day 2024 Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $189 Apple Watch SE, Philips OneBlade 360, Crest 3D Whitestrips, more Best Fire TV Stick deals for October Prime Day 2024 Best Apple Watch deals for October Prime Day 2024

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