Samsung Pay vs. Google Pay

In today’s internet age, making one-click, contactless payments with little to no extra charges has become commonplace. This is particularly helpful during times like these when making remote payments while isolating at home can help customers shop safely, reducing health risks. Even outside of the pandemic, one-tap payment apps offer many conveniences and give you the ability to go cash-free so you never have to worry about forgetting your wallet again....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Kristin Bryant

Schedule 1 pays tribute to CaseOh & MoistCr1tikal in hilarious way

Schedule 1 pays tribute to CaseOh & MoistCr1tikal in hilarious way Schedule 1 players have found several new additions in the game’s beta build, including new graffiti referencing both CaseOh and MoistCr1tikal. Schedule 1 has been a big talking point as of late in the gaming community, as the open-world drug-dealing sim title retains amassive audiencedespite being in early access. What’s more impressive is that it’s already gotten its firstcontent updatejust weeks after taking over on Steam....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Pamela Soto

Smart homes can save you money, but it goes beyond just monitoring electricity

Did you know you may have a huge battery in your basement or utility closet? I didn’t. It’s been hiding in plain sight there for years, and Power X wants to unlock its potential for you. I sat down to speak with Power X CEO Manuel Schoenfield who told me about it — and it’s an interesting idea. Power X is a New York-based startup that wants to use smart sensors and artificial intelligence (A....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Daniel Frey

Steams says it wasn’t hacked and your account is safe

Yesterday, news broke that more than 89 million Steam accounts had been put up for sale on the dark web, prompting users to rush to change their passwords. Steam says that’s false and that you don’t need to worry about your account. Although there was a leak, it wasn’t one that would compromise the security of yourPC game library. Steam says that although a leak did take place, it was not a breach of the Steam systems....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Ricky Dawson

Surface repair parts are now available via Microsoft Store

Microsoft has started selling replacement parts for its Surface devicesin the Microsoft Store, making it easier for owners to repair their own machines. Available components for Surface products include batteries, displays, cameras, kickstands, back covers, and speakers, among others. As you’d expect, prices vary widely according to the component you need. A replacement SSD door for a Surface Pro 8, for example, costs $15, while a kickstand for the Surface Go 3 is priced at $50....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Nicole Martinez

The Fall Guy's Box Office Letdown Is Nothing Compared To This Ryan Gosling Movie From 8 Years Ago

Summary Despite being one of themost anticipated movies of 2024,The Fall Guyfell short in its box office performance, but it’s nothing compared to another Ryan Gosling-led movie from eight years ago that was also a box office letdown. Ryan Gosling has been going through a great run in his career since 2016 after starring in the action comedyThe Nice Guysand the musical dramaLa La Land, for which he was nominated for different awards....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Jessica Hernandez

The Lenovo Flex 5i falls into the common cheap laptop pitfalls

“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.“ I always want to cheer for midrange laptops that come in at an attractive price point. I know a laptop under $1,000 won’t have all the bells and whistles of more premium options, but I’m always hopeful these types of laptops can balance price and quality....

July 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1362 words · Matthew Owens

These 2 Netflix Franchises Make Me Nervous For Greta Gerwig’s Chronicles Of Narnia

Summary I’m on board for Greta Gerwig’sChronicles of Narniamovies, thoughthere are some recent Netflix franchises that raise concerns about how the adaptations could be handled. I was the perfect age for Disney’s Narnia adaptations upon their release in the 2000s, and I’ll always hold some consideration for them as fun, light-hearted fantasy movies. However, I feel like it’s fair to admit that they’re not as definitive of adaptations as Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy or theHarry Potterseries, which arrived around the same time....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Peter Griffin

This alarm clock uses targeted light and sound to wake you, but not your partner

Whether you are awakened each day by a phone alarm, a clock radio, or a next-gen device like theAmazon Echo Spot, the common problem with all these alarm systems is that they will wake up both yourself and whoever you are sharing a bed with. That’s a problem in the event that two bed partners don’t share the same wake-up schedule — and it’s something that a new Kickstarter campaign seeks to address....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Benjamin Jones

This new rage-inducing co-op game is like Only Up with friends

This new rage-inducing co-op game is like Only Up with friends Only Up was a breakout hit in 2023 thanks to its rage-inducing difficulty, and now there’s a new co-op game that’s sure to get blood boiling and ruin friendships. The beauty of games is that they bring out very real emotions from players. Sometimes, it’s sheer joy at completing a level inMarioor sadness at a heartbreaking story like inThe Last of UsorSplit Fiction....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Dr. Ralph Harper

Umamusume Kitasan Black support card is based on a IRL legend

Umamusume Kitasan Black support card is based on a IRL legend Kitasan Black is a must-pull support card inUmamusume: Pretty Derby, but this legendary horse was a champion long before she made her debut in the popular gacha game. Kitasan Blackmay be the newest support card to hit Umamusume: Pretty Derby, but she’s already one of the game’s most beloved characters. That’s because before she was dominating gacha pulls, she was dominating real-world tracks....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Gina Gamble

Where To Watch Timothy Hutton's Ordinary People After The Brat Pack Documentary

This article contains mentions of suicide. Summary The 2024 Hulu documentaryBratsreminds people of the glory days when the Brat Pack (actors who appeared in coming-of-age 1980s films, primarilyThe Breakfast ClubandSt. Elmo’s Fire) dominated Hollywood, including Timothy Hutton’s movieOrdinary People. Some might not consider Huttona member of the Brat Pack, but a few lists include more people than the group’s eight core stars, and Hutton is linked to that bigger ensemble. Plus,Bratsfeatures interviews with Hutton and discusses his 1980 drama filmOrdinary People,so, it is safe to say that Hutton is at least an honorary Brat....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Andrew Garrett

Who does Harry Potter marry?

Who does Harry Potter marry? With prequel and sequels floating around in the magic world, many fans might want to know the ending, specifically – who does Harry Potter marry? Set within the confines of a magical wizarding school, both the Harry Potter books and movies don’t shy away from venturing into teen romance territory. Several characters find themselves romantically inclined to one another, and many see their relationships through to the end....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Danielle Steele