Sorry fans, Blackberry Messenger for Android and iOS died May 31

The BlackBerry Messenger app, better known as BBM, shut down on Android and iOS, nearly six years after it launched to the tune of more than5 million downloadsin its first eight hours. The consumer version of the messaging service will stop operating Friday, May 31, confirmed through the official BBM Twitter account, inan emotional goodbye. https://twitter.com/BBM/status/1134414361060155392?s=19 BlackBerry Messenger’s demise wasoriginally announced in Aprilby Emtek, the Indonesia-based conglomerate that took over development in 2016....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Robert Blankenship

The HP Omen 17 gaming laptop with RTX 5060 is on sale at 24% off

Do you want your next gaming laptop to come with a large screen so you can better appreciate the graphics of your favorite video games? You should go for the HP Omen 17, especially now that it’s on sale from thegaming laptop dealsat HP itself. This configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card is currently 24% off, which brings its price down from $1,650 to $1,250. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this $400 discount though, so you have to hurry with your purchase if you don’t want to miss out on the savings....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Molly Burnett

This Arlo Pro 2 bundle deal saves you $164 on the best outdoor security cam

Outdoorsurveillance systemsoffer a great way to deter burglars and other bad guys from entering your property. There are a variety of brands that offer excellent monitoring features, but the Arlo Pro 2 is thebest outdoor security camerayou can get right now. If you are hesitant because of its high price tag, we found anArlo Pro 2 bundle dealon Amazon that lets you in on a 34% discount for yoursmart home....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Nicole Walker

TikTokers are sobbing over viral anglerfish that reached the surface

TikTokers are sobbing over viral anglerfish that reached the surface A lonely little anglerfish with a heartbreaking story has taken TikTok by storm, leaving hundreds of thousands of viewers in tears. On June 04, 2025, researchers in Tenerife encountered a rare and captivating sight: the elusive “sea devil” rising slowly to the ocean’s surface. Usually found in the deep sea, this fish species thrives in the pitch-black waters between 650 and 6,500 feet below....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Eric Frazier

Touchpad on the new Asus ZenBook Flip turns into an LED-illuminated NumberPad

If a traditional laptop isn’t your cup of tea, Asus introducedtwo new ZenBook Flip 2-in-1sduring the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin. Both are based on Intel’s new 8th-generation “Whiskey Lake” processors launched this week, while the larger 15.6-inch model adds a discrete GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics chip into the mix. Both also sport an interesting touchpad. As with most 2-in-1s, the ZenBook Flip includes a nifty hinge enabling Laptop, Tent, Stand and Tablet modes “or anything in between....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Richard Miller

Twitch streamer under fire after jumping fence into tiger exhibit at zoo

Twitch streamer under fire after jumping fence into tiger exhibit at zoo Twitch streamer ‘HateCaps’ is facing backlash from netizens after broadcasting himself jumping the fence into a tiger exhibit at a zoo. It’s not unusual to see influencers undergo the occasional over-the-top stunt in the name of going viral, but viewers think one content creator has taken things too far. HateCapsis a partneredTwitchstreamer with over 45,000 followers who is part of the‘Content Boys,’a group of broadcasters who upload videos together onYouTube....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Cheryl Lewis

What do emojis mean in Snapchat? Here is a guide to what’s what

Ever notice the emojis that pop up next to a friend’s name in yourSnapchatChatscreen (swipe right from the main camera screen)? Frequent Snapchatters likely know what they represent, but casual users may not even be aware they’re there. (If you don’t use Snapchat, first, you can read up onhow to get startedand, second, learn thetips and tricks. Finally,master it.) These are Snapchat Friend Emojis, a feature aboutyour friendsthat only you can see....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Amanda Davis

WhatsApp adds new privacy features that everyone should start using

You’ll soon be able to lurk and leave groups quietly onWhatsApp. Three new features have been announced for Meta’s messaging app, and they all seem to be about helping users protect their privacy. On Tuesday,WhatsApp announcedthree new privacy features: leaving groups silently, deciding who gets to see if you’re online, and screenshot blocking. Your privacy deserves more protection. That's why we're excited to announce three 🆕 layers of security to wrap your messages in....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Lance Benitez

Where to use Buddha’s Eyeballs in Black Myth: Wukong

There are a lot of mysteries to solve inBlack Myth: Wukong. That’s because some objectives are unclear, and you only have contextual clues to rely on. One of these side quests takes place in the game’s second chapter, where you find yourself gathering a bunch of items whose purpose remains unknown. That brings us to ourBlack Myth: WukongBuddha’s Eyeballs guide, where we discuss where to find all of these items and where you can make use of them....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Jason Martinez

Which smartphone manufacturers won and lost in 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, we decided to cast an analytical eye back over the last 12 months to highlight the big wins and great losses for smartphone manufacturers. Amid the glowing successes and crushing failures, there was also some steady plodding, and a few notable developments that led to mixed fortunes for some phone makers. We’re going to look beyond the bottom line to pick out the devices and strategic moves that impressed or disappointed us the most....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · David Coleman

Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance

If you’ve been wondering why your beefygraphics cardhasn’t been performing as well as it should inWindows 11 or Windows 10, the answer could be Microsoft’s Virtualization Based Security (VBS). According to testing done byTom’s Hardware, VBS could cause gaming performance to drop by as much as 10%. In a suite of fresh benchmarks, Tom’s Hardware tested 15 different games, fromCyberpunk 2077toRed Dead Redemption 2, both with VBS enabled and with the feature turned off....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Vincent Gutierrez

Windows 11 SE could be the successor to the ill-fated Windows 10 in S Mode

It appears that Microsoft may be working on a lightweight version of its next-genWindows 11operating system called Windows 11 SE. The OS is believed to be the direct successor ofWindows 10 S, which was eventually rebranded to Windows 10 in S Mode, an operating system that Microsoft developed for use in the home and education markets and is designed for long battery life and sustained performance. Windows 11 SE could be marketed as a competitor to Chromebooks when it debuts, and like its predecessor, may not allow installation of apps outside of the Microsoft Store....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Zachary Fitzgerald

Withings Connect review: Easy blood pressure monitoring

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Withings is known for itsstylish smartwatchesthat allow you totrack your fitnesswithout compromising your style. This emphasis on good looks carries over to its $100Connect blood pressure monitor, which looks more like a fashion accessory than a medical device....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Rebecca Sanchez