Denon Home Amp adds HDMI eARC, Dolby Audio to HEOS systems

In its competition with Sonos and Bose, Denon has a new arrow in its wireless, multiroom quiver: the Denon Home Amp. It’s effectively the next-gen version of the aging HEOS Amp HS2, with two important new features that keep it relevant in a modern home: anHDMI eARCinput and compatibility withmultichannel Dolby Audio. Plus, there’s more power on tap for connected speakers with up to 125 watts per channel. You can buy the Denon Home Amp from retailers ordenon....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Andrea Day

Does the Samsung Galaxy S24 have a headphone jack?

Until a few years ago, most of us spent an enormous amount of time detangling our wired earphones. Even though it seems an image of the distant past now, many people still prefer listening to audio via a wired connection due to better audio quality and lower latency than wireless earphones or headphones. If you are among those and have been eyeing the newGalaxy S24 seriesphones, it’s worth questioning: Does the Galaxy S24 have a headphone jack?...

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Jose Khan

Elgato Stream Deck + review: the analog experience gets even better

“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.“ The Stream Deck is one of Elgato’s most successful and biggest product lines, often counted as amust-have accessory for serious streamers. Today, it’s adding another member of the family: the Stream Deck +. But this model is very different from other variants like the Stream Deck XL and the Stream Deck Mini, as it introduces dials and even a touchscreen into the mix....

June 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1500 words · Michael Powell

Ereban: Shadow Legacy revives a style of single-player game I sorely miss

Ereban: Shadow Legacyis a throwback to an era of single-player video games that I miss. Earlier this year, I played2008’sPrince of Persiaafter getting into the series with the release ofThe Lost Crown. That title was ahead of its time in many ways, but I appreciated that it was an all-killer, no-filler style of single-player game. I enjoy when games simply center the experience around a core idea or two, then explore that thoroughly in a compact six-to-eight-hour adventure that doesn’t overstay its welcome....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Robert Byrd

Even The Best Elden Ring Players Are Getting Destroyed By Shadow Of The Erdtree

Summary Even the most seasonedElden Ringplayers are struggling with the DLC.Elden Ring, and more generally, allFromSoft games, have always been known for difficulty. This applies not only to hard-won boss battles, but also to diabolical enemy placement, obtuse quest lines, and deadly environmental hazards (poison swamps, anyone?).Elden Ringis more of the same, with new challenges in the form of narrow platforming sections and But still,players like Reddit userNo-Bodybuilder9273are findingElden Ring’s DLC way too hard, admitting that, while they knew they were in for a challenge, what they got soared over and above their expectations....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Mr. Brandon White

Everything coming to Apple TV+ that we know about so far

The streaming video environment is more crowded than ever these days. Not to be left out, Apple launchedApple TV+on November 1 and has been slowly adding original content. They’ve since signed overall deals with the likes of Alfonso Cuaron, Kerry Ehrin, Jon M. Chu, Justin Lin, Jason Katims, Lee Eisenberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Meryl Streep, and studios A24, Imagine Documentaries, and Oprah. Clearly, they mean business. With so many options out there, cord cutters have a lot to consider when it comes to decidingwhich streaming service to invest in....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1459 words · Cameron Haynes

Family tormented with racial slurs and taunts through hacked Nest camera

Smart home security systems are supposed to provide people with a sense of safety, but they can also open families up to another type of home invader. A family in Illinois unfortunately fell victim to one of those invaders, a hacker that managed to hijack a Nest security camera and use it to taunt and terrorize the homeowners. The Sud family of Lake Barrington, Illinois said they began to hear voices in their home Sunday evening, first from the bedroom and then downstairs in the kitchen....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Richard Silva

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to skip the Nibelheim mission

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to skip the Nibelheim mission It’s possible to skip the Nibelheim mission in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth if you’ve already finished it in the game’s demo. Here’s exactly how to skip this section in the full release. Final Fantasy7’s Nibelheim mission is iconic and notorious as it’s when Sephiroth experiences a psychotic break that leads to him destroyingCloud and Tita’s beloved hometown, including the innocent people residing there....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Melissa Cunningham

Fortnite season 4 week 3 challenge guide: Where to find Wolverine’s trophy in Dirty Docks

AsFortnite’sseason 4 continues, more challenges appear each week for you to complete. This season features a Marvel crossover and includes the regular challenges you might be used to, as well as Wolverine-related challenges that you need to finish in order to eventually unlock his costume. Week 3’s Wolverine challenge requires you to find his trophy in Dirty Docks. It’s a more straightforward challenge, but the game doesn’t give you the exact location of the trophy, so you might be stuck trying to find it....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Duane Thompson

Frantic Fanfic is a party game about writing terrible fan fiction

Party games are one of the go-to gaming options when it comes to groups offriends looking to play together— especially during the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic. From titles likeSuper Mario PartyandOvercookedto the ever-popular Jackbox series, there is a growing number of party games out there. A recent arrival on the party game scene aims to offer players a creative writing option in the form ofFrantic Fanfic. Under development since December 2020 and launched in April 2021,Frantic Fanficis all about getting the creative writing juices flowing for groups of two or more....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1461 words · George Pacheco

Google Assistant will now show you a visual ‘snapshot’ of your day

When Google launched theGoogle Pixel 3and Pixel 3 XL on October 9, it announced a number of new features coming to Assistant — but only on Pixel phones. Now, however, it’s revealing a few new features coming toGoogle Assistantas a whole, meaning all Assistant-enabled phones will get them. Perhaps the most interesting new feature is the ability to see a “snapshot” of your day, similar to how Google Now operated back in the day....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Vickie Russell

Guns N’ Roses alum Matt Sorum rocks beyond blockchain to fight labels, YouTube

The rock star inside of musicians like former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum never dies — it just diversifies. His travels in the past reinforced the rocker lifestyle, like the time in Venezuela when he was pushed on stage to perform followinga drug binge. Then there’s the pre-fame trip to Hawaii that infamously led to adrug smuggling mission. A trip to Brazil a few years ago, however, reflects his growth and had a much more positive result: Sorum’s involvement with a company that aims to shake up the music industry withcryptocurrency....

June 4, 2025 · 12 min · 2500 words · Steven Garza

How to complete Giant Stump Raccoon quests in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valleyhas a myriad of quests to complete as you’re simultaneously tending to your growing farm, catching fish, and exploring the mines. Some quests give you access to exclusive content, and the Giant Stump quests are no different. Difficulty What You Need The Greenhouse The strong wind storm event Bothbeginnersand veterans of this farming simulator may completely miss the Giant Stump and Raccoon quests, but completing these tasks is worth it, as you become privy to a special shop with unique wares....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Kelly Martin