How to parry in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Insomniac Games has implemented some big changes to the combat in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, chiefly the introduction of parrying so Spider-Man is no longer reliant on dodging.  Parrying isn’t easy to pull off though, especially at a high difficulty. An early parry is the safest option, which reduces the damage you take and is easier … [Read more…]

How to use the web wings in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

The web wings are one of the most notable new additions to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, allowing you to travel through New York at high speeds, especially in locations where swinging isn’t possible.  The web wings are also compulsory for select missions, especially if you’re travelling over large bodies of water with no nearby skyscraper to … [Read more…]

How to use Open Canvas on the OnePlus Open

The OnePlus Open, the company’s first-book style foldable, looks to fix a bunch of long-time complaints not only in terms of foldable hardware, but software too. More specifically, Open Canvas is OnePlus’ own take on how to handle split-screen multitasking on a foldable. Rather than squeezing two or three apps on the screen in dinky … [Read more…]

OnePlus Open promises to reset the foldable conversation

OnePlus has finally announced its much rumoured full-sized foldable phone, the OnePlus Open. The Oppo-owned brand is describing its foldable debut as “a true replacement for single-display flagship phablets” in a way that previous foldables haven’t managed to achieve. It’s aiming to do so in two key ways: with a relatively slim and light design, … [Read more…]

Astell & Kern's Kann Ultra player is its most powerful yet

Not content with knocking out impressive portable music players, Astell & Kern has announced the launch of another in the Kann Ultra, it’s most powerful effort to date. The Kann Ultra is the first within the Kann series of players to feature Octa-core processors, a step up from the Quad-core processors available in the previous … [Read more…]

How to limit the iPhone 15's charge to 80%

Apple introduced a new battery optimisation feature with the iPhone 15, allowing it to charge to 80% and then stop. Here’s to enable it. This feature is about helping extend the lifespan of the battery cell inside an iPhone. Since iOS 13, battery optimisations have altered how an iPhone would charge in certain instances, using … [Read more…]

Some Thoughts By Firelight | The Sector M

I mentally began the process of writing this blog in my living room when it was lit by just a fire in the fireplace and the lights of our Christmas tree. The combination of those two things turns what is an ordinary space that I see every day into a magical place, full of warmth … [Read more…]

Apple AirTag 2 could be delayed to 2025

The Apple AirTag 2 may be delayed to 2025, according to a new tip. Analyst and trusted source of Apple rumours Ming-Chi Kuo has taken to X, formerly Twitter, to make highlight some interesting claims about Apple’s follow-up to the original AirTag. According to Kuo, Apple’s second-gen item tracker may not enter mass production until … [Read more…]