James Cameron & Kate Winslet Address Titanic Feud Rumors

Summary Titanicdirector James Cameron and star Kate Winslet address rumors of a feud between them while filming. Released in 1997,Titanictells the storyof Rose (Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), and their doomed romance set aboard the ill-fated vessel of the same name in 1912. The film was a critical and commercial smash hit, but rumors began to circulate around the time of release that Cameron and Winslet didn’t totally get along during production....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Dawn Thompson

MediaTek’s new Kompanio 1300T chip puts 5G on tablets, not phones

MediaTek hasannounced the Kompanio 1300T processor, which will add5Gconnectivity to Android tablets later this year, along with plenty of power for video and gaming. The chip is the latest in its Kompanio processor range, which has so far mostly been used in Chromebooks. While we associate 5G connectivity with smartphones, the fast data connection is becoming more common on tablets too. Samsung recently announced theGalaxy Tab S7 FEwith 5G, and you can get anApple iPad Pro with 5G, while Huawei was one of the first to show a 5G tablet with theMatePad Proin 2019....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Harold Welch

Mercedes wants to turn your car into a comfortable shopping mall on wheels

Georges Massing, Director User Interaction and Software at Mercedes-Benz.Image used with permission by copyright holder Imagine the time you’d save if you could make dinner reservations for two, buy a new button-up shirt, and order flowers without leaving your car. Mercedes-Benz wants to make that possible by launching an in-car e-commerce platform that promises to take the convenience of online shopping to new heights. In some markets, the German automaker already lets buyers order a wide array ofdigital optionsafter taking delivery of abrand-new car....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Courtney Christian

Micron’s new tiny 2TB SSD is bad news for laptop HDDs

Micron has announced the 2400SSD, the world’s first 176-layer PCIe Gen4 QLC SSD and the first 2TB 22x30mm SSD. Micron Technologyconfirmedit has begun volume shipments of the world’s first 176-layer QLC NAND SSD, which utilizes the most advanced NAND architecture. The Micron 2400 SSD will become one of the first products that makes use of the new technology. By combining 176-layer NAND and PCIe Gen4 technologies, the 2400 SSD is capable of doubling the performance of Micron’s previous-generation client SSD....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Maria Price

Monster Hunter Wilds is missing one feature that made World & Rise so special

Monster Hunter Wilds is missing one feature that made World & Rise so special Monster Hunter Wildsis almost perfect – hell,my reviewhad plenty of good things to say about Capcom’s latest beast-slaying game. Not only does it feature the best combat I’ve ever experienced from the series, but its roster of bloodthirsty beasts is exceptional. While there are only29 monsters, with more to come infuture updates, each one of them feels incredibly unique....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Andrea Ortega

New horror movie hailed gory “batsh*tf*king insane” masterpiece

New horror movie hailed gory “batshtfking insane” masterpiece The Substance has die-hard fans floored and is getting praise at Cannes as the movie looks to be the next smash horror hit. Starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, the bodyhorrormovie The Substance received a 13-minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes,accordingto Deadline. By French director Coralie Fargeat, the movie is described as being horribly bloody with a feminist edge that takes body modification to the extreme....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Justin Brown

New satellite tools give scientists fresh insights into evergreens on Earth

Environmental scientists have new tools for monitoring the health of northern forests — and they’re orbiting many miles above Earth. Usingsensor data collected by satellites, scientists have developed an index to track photosynthesis in evergreens, revealing subtle natural rhythms and seasonal cycles that signal how these trees adapt to climate change. “Past satellite studies have focused primarily on using ‘greenness’ indices … as indicators of seasonally photosynthetic activity,” project leadDr. John Gamontold Digital Trends....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Todd Thompson

New Tidal app will bring a wave of music to your Samsung smartwatch

Samsung’s wearable lineup is about to get a little more enticing for music fans. Tidal has announced that it’s bringing its app to Samsung’s wearable devices, including theGalaxy Watch, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear Fit2 Pro, and Gear Fit2. It’s good news forTidalfans, who previously had no way to accessthe Tidal appon wearable devices — not even on the Apple Watch. Users will be able to access their entire collection of music on Samsung’s wearables....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Lori Johnson DDS

Our pick for the best soundbar is on sale — $500 off the Samsung HW-Q990D

For an investment that will elevate your home theater setup’s audio to new heights, you should set your sights on the Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar. It’s a great time to make the purchase because it’s available from Best Buy with a $500 discount, which brings its price down to $1,500 from $2,000. It’s still expensive, but we consider this one of the bestsoundbar dealsthat you can shop right now because it’s a flagship product that’s among the top options in the market today....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Sherri Dyer

Pictar Pro makes phones even more DSLR-like with viewfinder and better build

Who says smartphones can’t have viewfinders and physical controls? TheMiggoPictar Pro gives iPhone and Android phones a viewfinder and DSLR-like control wheels along with an extra battery. Even more impressive, the phone grip, like the original Pictar (see ourfull review), does it all without a wired or Wi-Fi connection with the phone. The Pictar Pro is a photography-focused phone grip that’s designed to give smartphone photographers as many DSLR-like controls as possible....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Eric Hernandez

Play this Zelda hidden gem for free with Switch Online before Tears of the Kingdom

Ahead of the release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it’s a great time to look back on the stalwart Nintendo’s series presence on Nintendo Switch. FromBreath of the Wildto a plethora of classics on Switch Online, it’s probably the best console for any fan of this series to own. That said, there’s one Switch exclusive that may have flown under your radar and is worth checking out before Tears of the Kingdom....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Andrew Gonzales

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players spot Legendary Easter eggs in epilogue boss fight

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players spot Legendary Easter eggs in epilogue boss fight The recently released epilogue to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC has some cool bonus details if you bring a certain Pokemon to the final boss fight. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s expansion, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, tells a continuous story centered on new human characters and Legendary Pokemon. Both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Diskculminate in the epilogue, titled Mochi Madness....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Jessica Horn

Red Hood's Outlaws Team NEEDS to Make a Comeback (with 1 New DC Hero)

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead forSuicide Squad: Dream Team #4!After a few years away, it’s time forRed Hoodto bring his Outlaws team back together and include one powerful new hero. Jason Todd made a name for himself with his unique band of outsider heroes. As one mighty hero rises, a place on Red Hood’s team could be the perfect place for them. InSuicide Squad: Dream Team #4by Nicole Maines and Eddy Barrows,Dreamer has been captured byTask Force X and is being hauled back on a plane to Gamorra to rejoin Amanda Waller....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Leslie Waters