Wyze’s next ultra-affordable smart device is an $8 light bulb

Budget smart home device manufacturer Wyze has done it again, announcing it is taking orders onan $8 smart light bulb. The bulb, now available for pre-order exclusively through the app in a limited access run, ships in June. During the pre-order period, you can only buy a four-pack of bulbs for $30 (which saves you $2 per bulb). After the pre-order sale, you’ll be able to purchase both the four-pack for $30 and other bulbs separately for $8 a piece....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Denise Patton

Xbox Live to expand cross-platform support for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch

Microsoft is preparing to expand cross-platform support for its Xbox Live online service to gamers on Android and iOS mobile devices and on the Nintendo Switch, as revealed by a scheduled session at the upcoming Game Developers Conference. A session titled Xbox Live: Growing & Engaging Your Gaming Community Across iOS, Android, Switch, Xbox, and PC wasspottedby Avers from G4G Media on the Game Developers Conference schedule published online. The session’s descriptionrevealedthat it will be presented by Xbox Principal Program Manager Jeffrey Shi and Xbox Software Engineer Ramsey Khadder....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Sarah Taylor

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 5: Head-to-head comparison

TheZTE Axon 30 Ultrais a seriously powerful smartphone for its price. At only $749, it still provides the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, a big 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, a long-lasting 4,600mAh battery, and a quad-lens rear camera. It’s a phone to take seriously if you’re in the market for a new Android phone, even if the lack of 5G support (in the United States) and wireless charging is less than ideal....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1521 words · Pamela Booker

‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ survival guide: Tips for getting by in Hyrule

Buy Nowmay be the most difficult Zelda game ever released. It asks you to survive amid harsh conditions and gives you few tools beyond what you can scavenge. Then you have to defeat Ganon with whatever you can muster. A large part of that difficulty stems from the game’s insistence that should you figure things out on your own. That’s great for some players, but for those of you who wish the game would give you just alittle bitmore info, use ourBreath of the Wildsurvival tips to get started on the right foot....

July 4, 2025 · 10 min · 1979 words · Robin Beck

"Reading Deathlok Changed My Life": Marvel's Answer to the Terminator Officially Returns in 50th Anniversary Special

Summary Deathlok, Marvel’s version of theTerminator, returns in an all-new 50th anniversary special. Marvel unleashed a number of dynamic characters in the 1970s, but none more so than perhaps Deathlok. A cyborg from the future, Deathlok captured the imaginations of fans the world over–including artist Denys Cowan. Cowan, who drew what might be the definitive Deathlok run, will be one of many creators contributing to theDeathlok 50th Anniversary Special. TheDeathlok 50th Anniversary Specialwill be written by Justina Ireland and Christopher Priest, and will be drawn by Cowan, Dale Eaglesham, Matthew Waite and Luke Ross....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Jeffrey Wheeler

"Something Much Worse": Marvel Unleashes the 1 Spider-Man Villain Worse Than the Green Goblin

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Amazing Spider-Man #51!An all-new villain has just entered the ring inSpider-Mancanon, one that even strikes fear into the hearts of some of Spidey’s most dangerous rogues, including Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and Mysterio - and no, it’s notGreen Goblin. While it’s true Spider-Man’s other villains are wary of theGreen Goblin given that he’s utterly unhinged, this villain in question is “something much worse”....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Seth Underwood

2 Nicholas Galitzine Movies Prove His He-Man Casting Is Absolutely Perfect

Summary Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man casting has been met with some skepticism, but two of his movies prove he’s the perfect choice for theMasters of the Universereboot – whatever direction the filmmakers take. A new live-actionMasters of the Universemovie has been in and out of development for years, but it’s finally starting to take shape.Bumblebee’s Travis Knight has been confirmed for the director’s chair and theMasters of the Universereboot is slated for a theatrical release on July 21, 2025....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Shelley Clark

8 spooky Halloween games for people who don’t like horror

October is spooky season, where vampires, zombies, and cat people come out to play. A lot of people live for Halloween and look forward to the horrorfest every year. Unfortunately, I’m a weenie. I don’t like horror — never have, never will. Still, I want to play some fitting games to get in the spirit of the season, so I’ve been finding some less scary options. They’re games that onlykind ofgive you the chills or take place in pretty autumn settings, perfect for channeling your inner pumpkin spice....

July 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1654 words · Cynthia Lopez

Amazon drops massive discounts on Philips and Oral-B electric toothbrushes

Brushing your teeth twice daily is the foundation of good oral care. It’s all too easy to fall victim to bad brushing habits like missing hard-to-reach spots or not brushing long enough, which may cause cavities, bad, breath, and other problems. Fortunately, there are a number ofelectric toothbrushesavailable to help mitigate these concerns. They effectively buzz away bacteria, stains, and plaque buildup from your teeth and gums with minimal effort on your part....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Melissa Berry

Amazon’s Echo devices and an Aussie-speaking Alexa are heading Down Under

Ask Alexa when she’s heading Down Under and she’ll now have an answer. Amazon’s line ofAlexa-enabledEcho smart speakers start shipping in Australia and New Zealand in early February, and are available now for pre-order, the company hasannounced. ItsMusic Unlimitedstreaming service will also be made available from February 1. While it’s been possible to import and set up an Echo speaker in the antipodean nations, local support will of course make it a whole lot more useful asAlexa’s list of skillssteadily increases....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Caleb Kennedy

Apple iPad Air vs. iPad (2018): Which Apple tablet is right for you?

The newiPad Airreplaces the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, but it doesn’t pack quite the same punch. It is a fair bit cheaper, starting at $500, but it’s a lot more expensive thanApple’s 9.7-inch iPadwhich starts at $330. If you’re shopping for an iPad today, you may well be looking at these two options and trying to decide which is best for you. We’re here to help with a breakdown of the specs and a full explanation of everything that sets these two Apple tablets apart....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Casey Wells

Apple iPhone 16e vs. OnePlus 13R: In the Flagship Killer’s sights

TheApple iPhone 16ehas been announced, and it’s a bold new direction for Apple. Based on the iPhone 14’s chassis, the new iPhone 16e is the modern iPhone the midrange market deserves, and it finally means you won’t be ashamed to place your midrange iPhone down on the table next to your friend’siPhone 16 Pro. And not only has it had a facelift, it’s also had some serious internal upgrades too. Now rocking Apple’s A18 processor, the newest iPhone on the block promises to be a true powerhouse....

July 3, 2025 · 11 min · 2186 words · Rachel Bennett

Astronomers share early images from James Webb’s galaxy survey

One of the major aims of the James Webb Space Telescope is to observe some of the earliest galaxies in the universe, and to do that it needs to be able to see extremely distant objects. But looking at a particular very old galaxy in detail is only half of the problem. To truly understand the earliest stages of the universe, astronomers also need to see how these very old galaxies are distributed so they can understand the large-scale structure of the universe....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Brenda Salinas