I walked away from Civilization VII’s first 100 turns as a continent conqueror

Table of Contents Table of Contents Expand and exterminate The Exploration Age I was 100 turns into Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, when I conquered almost the entire continent that I started on. I began my hands-on preview humbly as Persia in the Antiquity Age before expanding through conquest, capturing more settlements than founding them myself. … Read more

The Livall PikaBoost 2 turns any old bicycle into a powerful e-bike

E-bikes are great, but they’re a lot more expensive than traditional bikes and often heavier, too. That’s not to mention that they can require maintenance and suffer from technical issues. But what if you could turn your traditional bicycle into an e-bike? That’s the idea behind the Livall PikaBoost, now in its second generation. It’s … Read more

This app turns your Apple Watch into a Mac and smart home gesture hub

Just about a year ago, a startup named DoublePoint launched a gesture control app that lets smartwatch users control phones, tablets, and headsets, among other devices. The Apple Watch has finally received its own version. On the first day of CES 2025, Doublepoint is introducing the WowMouse app for Apple Watch, with a few algorithmic … Read more

One of the craziest phones I’ve tested also turns into a gaming console

Table of Contents Table of Contents Why the Redmagic is unique A special button for a special mode Gaming on a big screen Where wired connection rules The Redmagic 9S Pro is oddly satisfying Comparison is the thief of joy, it is widely claimed. As a ’90s kid — and now a glum adult — … Read more