If you’re on Instagram and unverified but really like the idea of having a blue badge next to your name, then the route to that goal has become a little bit easier. We say “a little” because Instagram says the new system, which lets you apply for the verification badge through the app, is mainly for “notable public figures.” With most folks on the planet unable to be classified as such, the coveted blue badge looks set to remain out of reach for many, at least for now....

Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy returns in Gen V cameo The Boys’ fans have another reason to watch the spin-off series Gen V as Jensen Ackles’ Solider Boy is set to make a cameo. The Boys— Amazon Prime Video’s original superhero series — took the world by storm when it first debuted in 2019. The series is a dark, comedic look at what the world would be if superheroes were real and work for a powerful corporation known as Vought International....

Warning: SPOILERS for theNCISseason 21 finale. Summary NCISshowrunner Steven D. Binder gives a detailed answer about the status of Jessica Knight, discussing whether the character will return. Even thoughNCIS' landmark season 21 consisted of only 10 episodes, impacted by the writers and actors strikes, the long-running procedural drama nonetheless managed to end on a surprising note with the potential departure of Katrina Law’s Special Agent Jessica Knight. In an interview withTVLineto preview the future of the popular CBS franchise, Binder discussed whether Law will be back as Knight forNCISseason 22....

Summary Jim Parsons' candid comments about his return to the character of Sheldon Cooper bode well for the upcoming spinoff,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Audiences were first introduced to Sheldon Cooper in 2007 with the release ofThe Big Bang Theory. He immediately became a fan-favorite character, thanks to his quirks, bluntness, and lack of self-awareness that created a number of humorous situations and witty one-liners that became a defining element ofThe Big Bang Theory....

I’ve been playing the recently released digital trading card gameMarvel Snaplonger than most. Since the beta began earlier this year, I’ve been addicted to the superhero game like nothing else. Every time I open it up, I remember why I called itperfect for beginners and a great refresher for the trading card genre. But like all relationships, there have been a few rocks along the way that questioned my love for it — ones that have carried over to its full release....

Summary Marvel Studios' next major superhero team has been depicted in striking newMarvel Cinematic Universeart, bringing together nine of Marvel’s darkest heroes as the Midnight Sons. Marvel hasn’t yet confirmed the development of a dedicated project focused on the Midnight Sons, but several supernatural heroes have recently been introduced to live-action, spurring speculation that the team will soon be formed. While thepotential roster for the MCU’s Midnight Sonsis yet to be revealed, a number of exciting heroes and antiheroes have been suggested for the much-wanted team....

Summary Grammy-winning rap and hip-hop superstar, Megan Thee Stallion, returns on her third full-length album,MEGAN,complete with references toJujutsu Kaisenand some of the most famous manga and anime ever. Megan focuses on the theme of rebirth on her new album, shedding the toxicity surrounding her 2020 shooting and the resulting prosecution of the assailant, Canadian singer, Torey Lanez. It’s only fitting thatMegan draws upon her “cursed energy” to vanquish her detractors on songs like “Otaku Hot Girl”,a braggadocious track that compares Meg’s talents toSatoru Gojo’s “Limitless” technique....

MrBeast’s videos don’t earn him the most money despite being YouTube’s most-subbed creator Despite his sprawlingYouTubeempire, his videos — which often rack up tens of millions of views mere hours after being uploaded — don’t earn him the most money out of his many business endeavors. For instance, Donaldson successfully wrapped filming for hisrecord-breaking Amazon Prime show, Beast Games, in late 2024, and evenstarted a burger chainin 2020 (whichclosed in 2023)....

Elon Musk has announced plans for the next phase of testing of the SpaceX Starship, which may be ready in as little as a week. A new Starship prototype, the SN8, is generating particular interest among space fans due to its external form. Unlike previous prototypes which were essentially steel cylinders, the SN8 will have body flaps and a nosecone, meaning it will look recognizably like thestriking Starship designthat Musk unveiled this time last year....

VPNs can offer a lot of great advantages depending on what sort of things you want to do. For example, if you’re traveling and still want to watch content from back home, they can offer you a way to get around geoblocking that tends to happen. Alternatively, they can help protect you against man-in-the-middle attacks that aim for your identity information, such as online passwords or even credit card numbers, which is especially an issue if you tend to connect to public Wi-Fi networks....

Nvidia and MediaTek have reportedly postponed the launch of theirambitious AI PC platform, codenamed N1X, to the first quarter of 2026. According to a report fromDigiTimes, the reason for the delay has been attributed by a mix of industry-level and technical hurdles, including Microsoft’s delayed operating system roadmap, critical chip revisions on Nvidia’s end, and weakening demand in the global notebook market. While delays in the tech world are rarely celebrated, this one may possibly be a healthier and refined future for AI PCs....

OnePlus may be planning to release another entry into its OnePlus 13 range, and it may be substantially different to other mainstream smartphones. It’s potentially going to be called the OnePlus 13 Mini, and as the name suggests, it’ll be smaller than the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R already available. Is interest in the “compact flagship smartphone” about to see(another)resurgence? The latest about the unreleased phone concerns the camera, which will apparently feature two 50-megapixel sensors, arranged in a vertical “bar” module on the back of the phone....

“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.“ Like Blackberry, Palm has established itself as a generic term for any Smartphone geared towards businesspeople. Over the past couple year’s mainstream consumers also began wanting more than the average, stripped down cell phone. (Indeed, 2007 could be called the year of the Smartphone....