The video game hype machine is less fun than it used to be

For the last few years, I’ve found myself getting less excited aboutnew video game releases. I assumed that was just because I was getting older. I was no longer a kid who had all the energy in the world to be excited for the next game in a beloved series. I saw many others online share similar sentiments. But, after some reflection and research, I don’t think that’s the case anymore....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1489 words · Julian Perez

These Amazon and Samsung kids tablets are on sale for less than $100

Being stuck at homewith kids can be quite the challenge — if they’re bored. If you’re going to survive being around children for an extended period of time, you need a tried-and-tested way tokeep them entertainedand out of your hair. And if there’s anything living in the digital age has taught us, it’s that technology holds all the answers. That’s why we’ve rounded up three great cheap kidstablet dealsfor your tiny tots....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Olivia Cisneros

This is the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used — and you’ve never heard of it

I’ve covered a lot ofgaming keyboardsover the past couple of years. In most cases, they’re standout offerings from mainstream brands like Asus, HyperX, and Corsair. And in most cases, these companies bring some premium, enthusiast-level features to products you could find in your local Best Buy. TheMeletrix Boog75isn’t in the same class. This keyboard has enthusiast blood running through its veins. It doesn’t come with dense RGB software, endless connection modes, or dedicated keys for media and macros....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1285 words · Sarah Branch

Waymo’s self-driving cars can’t get enough of one dead-end street

Waymo has beentesting its self-driving cars in San Franciscofor the last decade. But an apparent change to the vehicles’ routing has caused many of them to make a beeline for a dead-end street in a quiet part of the city, causing residents there to wonder what on earth is going on. AtCBS news crew recently visited the site— 15th Avenue north of Lake Street in Richmond — to see if it could work out why so many of Waymo’s autonomous cars are showing up, turning around, and then driving right out again....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Ricky Johnson

What is HDMI 2.2? Everything you need to know

Officially announced at CES 2025, HDMI 2.2 is the next-generationHDMI standardthat promises to double available bandwidth for higher resolution and refresh rate support, and will require a new cable to support these new standards. It will also bring with it advanced features for improved audio and video syncing between devices. But the new cable isn’t coming until later this year, and there are no signs of TVs supporting the new standard yet....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Jacqueline Atkinson

Where To Watch Each Movie In The X Film Series

All three films of Ti West’sXmovies are streaming so fans can enjoy,X,Pearl,andMaXXXinefrom the comfort of their home. While each of these movies can be enjoyed as their own standalone horror experience, they combine to make for a compelling trilogy of deep themes expanding across all three installments.Xmarked the first movie in the trilogy, as the murderous Pearl (Mia Goth) tries and fails to kill Maxine (Mia Goth) and her crew of adult film workers....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Antonio Burke

Who are A.J. & Big Justice on TikTok? “Costco family” goes viral

Who are A.J. & Big Justice on TikTok? “Costco family” goes viral TikTok’s ‘Costco family’ has boasted millions of views for their many visits to the wholesale store where they sample foods, joke around, and most importantly, have fun. Costcois one of the most popular wholesale stores. They not only sell appliances and home goods in bulk, but they also offer fresh food to buy while shopping liketheir infamous chicken bakeand$1....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Kim Love PhD

Why Instagram’s dreaded Shopping tab is a big win for small businesses

Now that everyone’s had a few weeks to get familiar with Instagram’s shopping tab, it’s time we shed our knee-jerk reactions and take a look at the bigger picture. While no company with a popular app can roll out a significant UI redesign without expecting a certain amount of criticism, the controversy around this particular change has been rightly and uniquely boisterous. Where our notifications tab long resided, an indiscreet shopping bag has made a fresh roost....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Eric Barrett

Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC

Late last week, cybersecurity company Kaspersky started deleting its anti-malware software from computers located in the United States. As a replacement, the company automatically downloaded antivirus software from UltraAV instead. If you use Kaspersky antivirus software, you may know the Russian company was added to the U.S. government’s Entity List andsubjected to a ban on sales and updateswithin the United States earlier this year. As a result, the company toldBleepingComputerin July that it had decided to shut down its U....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · William Reilly

Wireless charging will replace your fridge with self-cooling Tupperware

Ikea introducedwireless charging furniturea few years ago — a lamp and pad that could charge your phone without wires, though in some cases you needed a special case to make the Qi technology work. Ditching cables sounds like a great idea, but Ikea’s products still require contact with your phone to transfer juice. Is it wireless? Sure, but it’s still a sort of tether. For several years now, there’s been buzz about wireless charging that doesn’t require you leaving devices on a special mat or nightstand, however....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Regina Harding

X begins charging $1 a year for new, unverified accounts

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is to start charging some users a $1 annual subscription for the ability to perform certain actions such as posting, reposting, and replying. The Elon Musk-owned platform announced the new program in aposton Tuesday, saying that new unverified users in New Zealand and the Philippines will be required to pay $1 a year, adding that existing accounts are not affected. The move follows increasing speculation that the platform would soonlaunch some kind of subscription tierfor those currently using X for free....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Briana Silva

xQc under fire for flexing wealth with “worst” Twitter response

xQc under fire for flexing wealth with “worst” Twitter response Streaming star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel has come under fire for a few baffling responses on Twitter/X where he’s been flexing his wealth amid some backlash. Despite the fact he’s become one of the biggest – if not the biggest these days – streamers around, xQc has always managed to find himself in hot water before long. The former Overwatch star was removed from the Dallas Fuel’s Overwatch League roster for multiple suspensions over controversial comments, he’scontinually clashed with creators about his react contentand not giving proper credit, and has also beenunder fire for taking a deal KICK following Twitch’s clampdown on gambling streams....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Christina Mills

Yahoo Mail is about to make RSVPing to an event a whole lot easier

Yahoo Mail is only getting better. A few months ago Mailmade it a little easierfor those that like to shop online to keep track of the latest deals and to keep a tab on their receipts. Now, Yahoo Mail is not only getting a little faster, but it’s also adding a few more features that should make the experience a little smoother. First, the stability improvements. Yahoo says that it has been able to reduce latencies and improve overall performance for a number of different operations — including checking for new emails, reading messages, and more....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · John Vasquez