Appleannouncedtoday that it’s quadrupled the number of locations in the United States where customers can send their iPhone for recycling. Additionally, Apple’s opened a new facility in Austin, Texas dedicated to discovering future recycling processes. The new 9,000-square-foot facility, dubbed Material Recovery Lab, will tap into robotics and machine learning to optimize targeted disassembly, sorting and shredding. The company notes that the facility will work with its engineering teams, as well as academia, to address and propose solutions to today’s industry recycling challenges....

Apple itself has already started to branch out as far as its plans to manufacturer iPhones around the globe is concerned. Now, Foxconn and other supply partners are eyeing Mexico as another potential manufacturing location. The Taiwan-based Apple supply partnersFoxconnandPegatronare reportedly looking to expand their manufacturing footprint into Mexico, according to a report fromReuters. Both companies are looking to build new factories, with at least one supposedly geared towards iPhone production on Foxconn’s end....

Yesterday, my colleague Joe Rossignol’s well-received daily App Recap column touched briefly on a few newsworthy discounts on premium Mac games such asSimCity 4 Deluxe Edition,BioShock InfiniteandCall of Duty: Black Ops. Turns out the price drops are actually part of Aspyr’s broader promotion, with additional premium titles likeStar Warsgames, along withCivilization V: Campaign Edition,Borderlands 2andThe Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, being offered half price for a limited time. Your iTunes download links follow right after the break…...

What kind of fun adventures are you up to this weekend? Are you hiking a five-mile trail, playing with your brand new Star Wars toys, or finally tackling that landscaping project you’ve been meaning to do for a year? Whatever you are up to this weekend, we’ve got a list of apps and games that we think might spark your interest. NetNewsWire For a new way to follow your favorite RSS feeds, check out this nice looking new app....

Trying to find the bestNaturefor a Pokémon can be tough because there are so many options. It is, however, an important step in making the perfect Pokémon team. This guide can help players find the best Nature forHappiny,Chansey, andBlisseyin Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. What is the best Nature for Happiny, Chansey, & Blissey in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet? Happiny,Chansey, andBlisseyare iconic Pokémon, likeHaxorus, that players can catch in Scarlet and Violet....

Fighting and survival are two of the main aspects ofSons of the Forest. Doing that requires skills, dedication, commitment, and of course, good weapons. There are a lot of them inSons of the Forest, so much so that it can be hard to work out which ones are the best to use. That’s why we’re here to help you with ourSons of the Forest: Best weapons guide. The best melee and long-range weapons inSons of the Forest Melee weapons Crafted Spear We’re starting off this with a real basic weapon, but it’s one of the more reliable ones....

Can You Use WD-40 To Clean A Motorcycle Chain? We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. That ubiquitous blue and yellow can of WD-40 found in enthusiast garages and local auto parts stores has come a long way (literally) since it protected the outer skin of Convair’s Atlas missiles in the 1950s. The product was so good as a rust-protecting solvent that employees of the Rocket Chemical Company — the makers of WD-40 — snuck out some cans from the factory to use in their respective homes....

Ahead of the next week’siPhone 5 presserand a rumoredmini iPad introduction in October, an interesting three-dimensional interactive model of Apple’s rumored inexpensive, smaller iPad has hit the web this morning, based on leaked parts and several notable pieces of information that have been floating around the blogosphere. All the rumors appear to point to a relocated headphone jack located next to the dock connector which, as you know, should be much smaller toallow for thinner designs, just like on thenext iPhone....

As we all know, Siri, Apple’s now popular voice assistant, started out as a third-party iOS app.The story goesthat Steve Jobs personally called up Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus one day and made an offer to buy his work and team. And the rest, as they say, is history. Shortly after the iPhone 4S launched,Kittlaus left Applefor personal reasons, but a majority of his team stayed on. Today, however, it’s being reported that Adam Cheyer, another co-founder and member of the Siri team, has also recently decided to leave the company…...

Dell E & E Slim Ultraportables: Look Out Eee And MacBook Air! According to the latest set ofleaked slides, Dell appear to have ditched their “Inspiron Mini” moniker for the company’supcoming budget ultraportable, and instead picked “Dell E”. The 8.9-inch device will come in three versions, and there will be a “Dell E Slim” notebook with a 12.1-inch display and a chassis just 0.8-inches thick. Pricing for the Dell E will begin at $299, making for a potentially convincing argument against the Eee PC 901 or MSI’s Wind....

Portable power is crucial for anyone who loves spending plenty of time outdoors. If you’re an avid camper, digital nomad, or simply enjoy the adventure, your portable power station is an essential piece of gear and may even be a lifesaver. In terms of powerful, reliable, and safe power stations, Jackery is a global leader. The manufacturer boasts some of the best systems in the world, with innovative solutions for robust, eco-friendly power stations....

Elden Ring the Board Game is doing extremely well on its Kickstarter campaign. It has received over 10 times its original goal. Elden Ring the Board Game Utterly Smashes Its Kickstarter Goals Elden Ring has become synonymous with success this year. Aside from beingcritically acclaimed, the Soulslike has appeared in numerousGame Awardsnominations as well as snagging 4Golden Joystick Awards. Now, Elden Ring has a full 40 to 90-hourboard game campaign in the works, thanks to our friends at Steamforged Games....

Zenimax have announced the next in-game event for the MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online will be The Daedric War, celebrating Vvardenfell, Clockwork City and Summerset. Elder Scrolls Online Daedric War Celebration Event Starts January 20th The Daedric War Celebration for the Elder Scrolls Online will start onThursday January 20th at 10 AM ESTand will finish onTuesday February 1st at 10 AM EST. Players will need to have access to/ownMorrowind,Clockwork CityandSummersetDLCs which are all available throughESO Plus....