Star Trek “Is Really A Love Story", Says Alex Kurtzman

Summary Star Trekis"really a love story,“according to executive producer Alex Kurtzman, and this is very evident inStar Trek: Discovery. AlthoughStar Trek: Discovery is tightly serialized and action-packed, the series is fundamentally about character relationships, with the love story between Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) as the heart ofDiscovery. However, Alex Kurtzman points out thatlove stories in various forms have always been a crucial part ofStar Trek....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Monica Tucker

Stream on, pilgrims: Google Play movie rentals are $1 for Thanksgiving

If you’re looking to watch some of the newest blockbusters after that big turkey dinner, Google has you covered. The tech giant announced that every film on its Google Play movie store will be discounted to just $1 per rental, allowing you to catch up on the films you missed in theaters throughout the year. Those looking for a good way to avoid lengthy conversations with extended family — and who like saving a buck — will probably want to take full advantage of this deal, as a good chunk of the movies available typically rent for $4 or $5 on the service....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Leslie Black

The Andor trailer and more news from Star Wars Celebration

Star Warsfans from around the world converged on the Anaheim Convention Center today in the hopes of getting exclusive news during the first day ofStar Wars Celebration. And they were not disappointed. To kick off the very first panel of the day, Lucasfilm released the first trailer for itsRogue Oneprequel series,Andor. Diego Luna will star in the series as Cassian Andor, the ruthless rebel operative who first appeared inRogue One. Curiously, Cassian is barely in the trailer for the show that shares his name....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Charles Oliver

The best budget gaming laptops you can buy in 2024

You begin your quest for thebest gaming laptoponly to be met with a harsh reality: Gaming laptops come with hefty price tags. Even midrange options can soar past $2,000, while flagship models may demand a wallet-draining $3,000 or more. Who can afford these astronomical prices? Fear not, for we’ve compiled a list of the top budget gaming laptops, allowing you to indulge in your favorite games without breaking the bank. In this guide, our focus is on laptops priced at or below $1,000, specifically highlighting gaming notebooks that offer exceptional value for your hard-earned cash....

July 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1644 words · Eric Roberts

The best shows on ESPN+ right now

ESPN is constantly adding new programming toESPN+every month. With live sporting events, debate-style roundtables, and highlight-driven presentations, ESPN and its family of networks are still the best destinations for round-the-clock sports coverage. With multiple networks and a streaming service, ESPN continues to make entertaining, informative, and thought-provoking content about every major sport. From30 for 30documentaries likeFour Falls of Buffaloto video podcasts likeDC & RC, ESPN+’s programming will keep fans entertained for hours....

July 1, 2025 · 12 min · 2377 words · Grant Peck

The Pixel Slate: Everything you need to know

The Pixel family welcomed a new memberon October 9: The Pixel Slate, a highly-rumored new Pixel tablet that uses Chrome OS and may provide a viable alternative to conventional Chromebooks. Here’s everything you need to know about about the Slate’s specs, design, and important features. Pricing & Availability After months of endless leaks and speculation,Google took the wraps offof its premium new Pixel Slate at a media event in New York City on October 9 alongside itsflagship Android phones....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Jared Hall

The Umbrella Academy season 2 review: Making dysfunction beautiful again

“Why you can 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.“ It took nearly a decade forThe Umbrella Academyto make it to the screen, but when the series finally made its debut on Netflix in February 2019, the streaming service found itself with another hit.The Umbrella Academyreturns for a second season on July 31 with much of the show’s original cast and creative team reprising their roles, along with a few new faces....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · Bob Barrett

Twitch now lets streamers share info on banned users

Twitchis stepping up its efforts to make the platform safer by rolling out Shared Ban Info, a new safety tool that enables streamers to share information with other streamers about users they have banned from their chats. Shared Ban Info, which the streaming platform announced in ablog poston Thursday, is an update to the Ban Evasion Detection tool it rolled out in November. It operates as a network that helps content creators protect themselves and each other from harassment....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Michael Collins

Twitch streamer confronted by boss after catching him streaming at work

Twitch streamer confronted by boss after catching him streaming at work An unlucky Twitch streamer got caught broadcasting his job at an AutoZone by his boss, who instantly admonished him in a clip that’s going viral. SomeTwitchstreamers have gotten famous for broadcasting themselves working at their 9-5s, successfully starting new careers as online entertainers. Perhaps the most notable example of this phenomenon is Korean influencer ‘Hachubby,’ who gained viral fame forstreaming her job at a gas stationand went on toopen her very own convenience store....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Christopher Barry

When is Kaiju No 8 Episode 12 out? Full Release Schedule

When is Kaiju No 8 Episode 12 out? Full Release Schedule The highly-anticipated Kaiju No 8 anime has now debuted – so here’s the complete schedule so you never miss an episode. Spring 2024 anime season is finally here as the highly-anticipatedKaiju No. 8anime showhas premiered on Crunchyroll. Based on Naoya Matsumoto’s shonen manga, the story follows Kafka Hibino, who works for a professional cleaning company that specializes in the battle aftermath ofgrotesque monsters called Kaiju....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Mrs. Alice Townsend

Why it was “impossible” for Danny Boyle to direct 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Why it was “impossible” for Danny Boyle to direct 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Danny Boyle directed 28 Days Later and 28 Years Later, but he isn’t helming forthcoming sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, for one very good reason. 28 Years Lateris a belated sequel to28 Days Later, with Alex Garland again on screenwriting duty, and Danny Boyle returning to direct. But it’s also the start of a freshhorrortrilogy, with the duo collaborating on this first film, but Boyle taking a back seat for sequel The Bone Temple....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Christopher Kelley

Will One Piece anime be delayed due to manga breaks?

Will One Piece anime be delayed due to manga breaks? The One Piece manga continues to have consistent hiatuses, but does that mean the anime will be delayed as well? TheOne Pieceanimeand manga are both currently following theEgghead Arcof the Final Saga. However, while the anime airs weekly episodes, the manga often goes on unexpected hiatuses. This is especially true in Egghead Arc. It’s the first arc of the Final Saga where Straw Hats enter a futuristic island and meet the genius scientist Vegapunk....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Justin Dyer

Xbox’s cloud game publisher could succeed where Stadia failed

Xbox confirmed it formed a new organization within Xbox Game Studios Publishing to bringcloud-native gamesexclusively to Xbox systems and services. In a 16=minute video posted to a YouTube channel for Xbox game developers during GDC 2022, Kim Swift, senior director of cloud gaming, details the unnamed cloud gaming organization within Xbox Game Studios Publishing and the kind of games it is looking to publish. Swift states that Xbox Game Studios Publishing’s mandate with cloud gaming is to “partner with world-class game development teams to develop cloud native games to bring unprecedented experiences to players that can only be achieved with Cloud Technology....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Jacqueline Gonzalez