No batteries? No problem. These scavenger robots ‘eat’ metal to harvest energy

Robots have made some pretty major advances in the past few years. However, one thing standing in the way of a science-fiction world in which robots crowd the environment like one of thosefuture war scenes from the Terminator moviesis how exactly such robots should be powered. Batteries, which store energy internally, are all well and good but have the issue of being heavy and offering a limited supply. That’s a major hurdle for present robots in real-world environments....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Carrie Morgan

Not enjoying a VR experience? Oculus now offers refunds for software

Virtual reality is like the Wild West in the world of video games. There is a wide variety of quality and some users are more prone to the infamous “VR sickness” that comes with some software. Whatever the reason might be, there are times when users just want to backpedal on a recent purchase. With thenew refund policyforOculus Riftcontent, buyer’s remorse is a thing of the past. As long as the content is purchased through the Oculus store, it is covered under this new policy....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Shane Mann DDS

One Piece Chapter 1115 teases major character’s return & fans can’t believe it

One Piece Chapter 1115 teases major character’s return & fans can’t believe it One Piece Chapter 1115 teases the return of a major character after a long time, and fans are in disbelief. So, what happens in the upcoming chapter? One Piecemanga is currently featuringVegapunk’s broadcastas it reveals the shocking truth about the world. Vegapunk predicts the world will sink into the future. According to him, his biggest sins are creating the Mother Flame and researching the Void Century....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Chelsea Briggs

Original National Treasure Director Defends Nicolas Cage's Pessimistic Response To National Treasure 3

National Treasure 3 Gets Cautious Script Update From Original Director Summary Jon Turteltaub, director of the originalNational Treasure, defends Nicolas Cage’s pessimistic responses regardingNational Treasure 3. Released in 2004, the first installment in the hit action adventure franchise introduces Cage as Ben Gates, a man with a passion for both history and treasure hunting. After a sequel was released in 2007, a third film has struggled to get off the ground, butdevelopment forNational Treasure 3is said to be ongoing....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Cynthia George

Overwatch 2 player sparks concern after being matched with 11 bots

Overwatch 2 player sparks concern after being matched with 11 bots Overwatch 2’s matchmaking has been put on blast once again after one player revealed they joined a quick play match only to be met with a lobby full of bots. During a recent quick play game, one Overwatch 2 player discovered that the rest of their team, as well as all their opponents, were bots instead of real players. Taking to Reddit, they revealed the eye-opening lobby while sharing their concerns over the state of matchmaking in the game today....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Timothy Powers

Pokemon Go players astounded after time travelling with strange glitch

Pokemon Go players astounded after time travelling with strange glitch ThePokemonGo community was astounded after witnessing a player time travel thanks to a strange medal glitch. The augmented reality gamePokemon Gohas continued to stay strong with a dedicated ever since its release back in 2016. With a monumental launch, it was the game everyone had, becoming an almost global phenomenon. Since that time, the game has slowly chugged on with the developers Niantic adding in new Pokemon, content, events, and more....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Michael Hicks

Pokemon TCG Pocket devs confirm trading release but there’s a huge catch

Pokemon TCG Pocket devs confirm trading release but there’s a huge catch The Pokemon TCG Pocket devs have confirmed when the hotly anticipated trading feature will arrive. However, there’s a big catch. PokemonTCG Pocket has taken the community by storm. It is a new virtual take on the beloved card game that bringsunique and rare designs, battle mechanics, andmuch more. Alongside these features, trading is one of the most vital aspects to gameplay that has yet to be added to the game....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Donald Pierce

Semi-autonomous and always available: A peek into the near future of car rental

The world is inexorably moving to an era where personal mobility is connected, shared, electric, and ultimately autonomous. But that utopian future — where we are whisked to work in an amorphous pod with IMAX movies and fresh popcorn, all the while checking emails and holding conference calls — is still pretty far out. The here and now is all about “connected cars.” But the question you may ask is, “connected to what?...

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Steven Jackson

Smartglasses use eye-tracking to make sure whatever you look at is in focus

When you hear the term “smartglasses,” you mightpicture something like Google Glass. But researchers at Stanford University have taken a very different tack with their latest project. They’ve developed a pair of experimental smartglasses which could be used to treat a variety of vision defects using depth-sensing cameras and eye-tracking technology. Called “Autofocals,” the glasses promise to keep objects in hyper-sharp focus at all times, whether they’re up close or far away....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jessica Dennis

Sony Xperia 1 VII launch date officially teased, along with camera prowess

We’ve already seen a number offlagship phoneslaunch this year but there are plenty more to come. Samsung’sGalaxy S25 Edgeis expected before the end of this month, and Sony is also hopping on the May phone launch bandwagon. The Japanese company hasposted a teaser video to its official YouTube channelsaying “the next ONE is coming”. It’s presumed this refers to Sony’s Xperia 1 flagship phone, which is expected to be called the Xperia 1 VII this year, following on from the Xperia 1 VI that launched in May last year....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Sean Davenport

Target is selling the Samsung Tab A7 for just $100 today

Not every tablet needs to be a high-powered savant with a head-turning amount of features. Sometimes, there’s nothing like nailing the basics, which is precisely why we’re spotlighting the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite today. Over the last several years, Samsung has brought its A-game to the world of tablets, and the A7 Lite is one of its best entry-level options. Oh, and it just so happens to be on sale today:...

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Julia Green

The 10 best movies and TV shows to watch on July 4th

Every year, there are a few things that remain consistent aboutJuly 4th celebrations: there will be fireworks, there will be beer, and there will be some form of cooked animal flesh ripe for consumption. It’s the American way. Yet the Fourth of July also involves watching movies and TV shows that celebrate the American spirit and identity in a variety of ways. From war epics likeSteven Spielberg‘sSaving Private RyanandBand of Brothersto searing social commentaries like Spike Lee’sDo the Right Thingand the showThe Americans, these thoughtful movies and TV shows celebrate the Fourth of July by reminding us of our shared values and histories....

July 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1992 words · Jorge Cook

The 10 Best Star Wars TV Episodes Of All Time

Summary Star Wars' success of late has been in the realm of TV, with several individual episodes ranking among the best crafted in a galaxy far, far away. In 2019,The Mandaloriankickstarted a wave ofStar Warscontent on the small screen. The success ofThe Mandaloriancannot be understated, with the show’s characters, storylines, and themes laying the groundwork forupcomingStar WarsTV shows.The Mandalorianhas even proven to impact the franchise beyond TV, withThe Mandalorian & Groguplanned to be released in 2026 as the nextupcomingStar Warsmovie....

July 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3336 words · Kristy Hardin