The Echo Pop is the latest (and most affordable) product to join theAmazon Echo family. Setting up the device is simple, and performing a factory reset is even easier. However, performing the task isn’t as straightforward as you’d expect. Here’s a complete look at how to factory reset your Echo Pop, along with a few reasons to perform the irreversible operation. Difficulty What You Need How to factory reset an Echo Pop There are two different ways to reset your Echo Pop....

The Star-Lined Sword is one of many new weapons and items added in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC inElden Ring. The Star-Lined Sword is a gorgeous, incredibly aesthetic weapon that even players for whom it does not fit into their build might want to have just for the looks. It is an excellent weapon in the hands of those it does scale for, and players will want to know where to get their hands on it....

The Ryan Murphy episodic universe is a dark, twisted, melodramatic, and, above all, addictive place. Luckily for fans of Murphy’s TV masterpieces, plenty of streaming services provide the opportunity to get lost in his extensive selection of binge-worthy shows.American Horror Storyis his longest-running and arguably most popular series to date. The anthology horror show offers a new storyline and cast of characters every season, with the varying themes ranging from witch covens to creepy cults to an actual apocalypse....

If you’re in desperate need of a good comedy show that isn’tThe Office —but is actually made by the same creators — it’s time to delve intoParks and Recreation. The hit political sitcom starsSNLalum and beloved comedian Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, a local government official in a fictional town known as Pawnee, Indiana. The series tracks the mania and hilarity that ensues in Pawnee’s bureaucracy among Leslie and her eccentric coworkers....

Your current laptop probably feels and works good enough, maybe even great. No matter: HP wants to replace it. And it has just the product for you – eleven of ’em, to be precise. At a day-long event in New York City, the world’s leading laptop maker unveiled a dizzying array of products that amounted to a complete revamp of its entire premium portfolio of laptop and convertible 2-in-1 products in the Envy and EliteBook lines, as well as a smattering of interesting accessories – monitors, docking stations, and a classy as hell all-in-one computer with a staggering 34-inch screen andAlexabuilt right into the base station....

Digital note-taking is expensive, even on black and white screens. If you’re chasing that paper-like feel, prepare to pay a higher premium than your average budget iPad or Android slate. At the moment, Amazon’s Kindle portfolio is the king of the segment, but tosnag its pen-toting Kindle Scribe, you’ll have to spend a steep $400. If you’re not afraid of experiments,Remarkable is a solid choice, but you end up paying close to $600 for the joy of scribbling on a minimalist monochrome screen....

The bar for what to expect from single-socket, consumer-facing processors has been raised once again with Intel demoing a 28-core monster at this year’s Computex show. Easily capable of outstripping its existing top-of-the-line Core i9-7980XE, the CPU is slated for release later this year. The biggest change with bothIntel and AMD’s latest generationsof CPUs is that they bolstered the core counts of mainstream processors. With AMD leading the charge with its Ryzen lineup, Intel followed suit and increased its Core i3 CPUs to four cores and the Core i5 and i7 chips to six cores a piece....

From home screen widgets to App Clips,Apple’s iOS 14is the most exciting version of the iPhone’s software we’ve seen in a while, mostly because of how it can be used to change the way your phone looks. It’ll be officially installed on theiPhone 12when it comes out later this year, but you can try it out on your iPhone now thanksto the release of a public beta. It’s a great opportunity to see how development is coming along, and see exactly how we can customize the look of the iPhone....

Japanese shrine rebuilt by Ghost of Tsushima fans bans tourists after “unforgivable” act An iconic Japanese shrine thatGhost of Tsushimafans helped repair has now banned all tourists after an “unforgivable” act was committed on its grounds. Watazumi Shrine is an iconic Shinto shrine that is located on the island of Tsushima, the main location of Sucker Punch Productions critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima video game. Although this exact shrine isn’t featured in the game, fans did famously help raise$260k in 2021to help rebuild the shrine after a torii gate collapsed during a typhoon....

Logan Paul roasted for “beefing” with Ryan Garcia on baby announcement Logan Paul is being roasted for “beefing” with Ryan Garcia in the comments of his Instagram post revealing the birth of his first child. Paul’s adventures as the latest WWE superstar have been briefly put on hold as he and his fiancée Nina Agdalwelcomed their first child together on August 24, 2025. Logan announced his daughter’s arrival through a now-viral post on his Instagram page, and fans flocked to the comments to share their support for the new parents....

Microsoft announced its intention to grant Ubisoft, the publisher behind series likeAssassin’s Creedand Far Cry, the cloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard titles if Microsoft’s acquisition of the Call of Duty publisher goes through. This deal was made in order to appease theU.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority(CMA). Microsoft has not had an easy time trying to acquire Activision Blizzard as it has run into heavy resistance from regulatory bodies like the U....

NASA has just premieredPlanetary Defenders, a fascinating documentary looking at the high-stakes work geared toward protecting Earth from large asteroids spotted coming our way. The 75-minute production (above) features the astronomers and scientists who are working tirelessly to identify and monitor asteroids considered a potential threat — including, briefly,this one that made headlinesearlier this year. Planetary Defenderscaptures “the intricate and collaborative efforts of these unsung heroes, blending cutting-edge science with personal stories to reveal the human spirit behind this critical global endeavor,” NASA said, adding: “Witness the drama, the challenges, and the triumphs of those on the front lines of planetary defense....

NASA has just released its monthly video (above) offering tips on what to look out for in the skies over the coming weeks. It’s a busy one, with November’s highlights including viewings of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, a beautiful crescent moon, and the Leonid meteors. First up, you’ll be able to easily spot brightly lit Jupiter during the night, clear skies permitting. It sets just before dawn, at precisely the time Venus starts to rise, so if you’re up before dawn with a clear view of the horizon, you have a chance to see both planets on opposite sides of the sky....