James Gunn refutes claim that certain characters are too niche for the DC Universe

Momentum has been slowly building for well over a year now forJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s newDC Universe. The multimedia, DC Comics-inspired franchise hasn’t officially begun, though. That long-awaited moment will come when the new Gunn-created animatedSuicide Squadspinoff TV series,Creature Commandos, premieres December 5 on Max. Nonetheless, Gunn is already not only receiving criticisms from some comic book readers and superhero fans but also pushing back against certain claims. The DC Studios co-CEO did that very thing when one fan recently argued onThreadsthat Gunn’s decision to greenlight projects about “niche” characters like Sgt....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Heather Taylor

Lenco’s latest price-friendly turntables are now available in the U.S.

Swiss audio gear makers Lenco announced today, that a handful of their most recent turntables and record players, including the $449 belt-driven LBT-345WA and the $329 direct drive L-3810, are now available for Americans to purchase on Amazon and through a new partnership with hi-fi retailer Audio Advice. According to a Lenco press release,seven new productshave shown up for sale on the Audio Advice website, including four turnables, two complete audio record player systems, and a cool turntable setup and maintenance kit in a suitcase (more on this below)....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Craig Chandler

Look out AMD and Nvidia, Intel will make graphics cards in 2020

Intel confirmed on Tuesday, June 12,that it’s officially re-entering the discrete graphics market in 2020. Without providing any additional information, Intel simply linked back to a previous announcement revealing that former AMD Radeon graphics chip designerRaja Koduri is now Intel’s chief architectand senior vice president of the new Core and Visual Computing Group. Intel’s entry would make the company the third-largest player in the GPU market following AMD and Nvidia. For years Intel stuffed its own onboard graphics into its processors, and at one time even attempted to enter the discrete GPU market....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Sheila Mendez

MacBook DIY keyboard repairs don’t void your chance of a free replacement

Apple has provided some much-needed clarification in the ongoing saga of its MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboard repair scheme, helping everyone know just where they stand. While things like liquid damage are not covered by the repair program, if keys are sticking, repeating, or not registering, you’re eligible for a free fix. That’s even the case if you’ve had a stab at sorting the problem out yourself. A new internal document was disseminated by Apple that helped explain to company employees what to do in certain instances and thanks toMacRumors, we now have the main points from it....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Shirley Meyer

Minimalist footwear maker Vibram jumps feet first into barefoot tech debate

Gino Conti, Vibram Master CobblerVibram/Facebook When Vibram’s FiveFingers shoes first launched in 2005, the refreshingly naturalist, if slightly goofy-looking shoes were met with a wave of ardent enthusiasm that gave rise to an almost cultlike following. Across the globe, runners were stripping off their thickly padded Nikes and New Balances to run through the woods with little more than a strip of rubber between their feet and the ground. In the years that followed, other brands hopped on board....

June 24, 2025 · 10 min · 1983 words · David Davis

Monster Hunter Wilds preload guide: release date, file size, and more

It might only be February but one of the most anticipatedupcoming video gamesof the year is already coming in the form ofMonster Hunter Wilds.This latest entry in the hit hunting franchise promises a ton of new features, such asdynamic weatherand the ability to swap weapons during the hunt. Thanks to it being across-platform gameas well, you’re able to even enjoy taking down all the massive monsters with friends onPS5,Xbox Series X/S, andPC....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Karina Ortiz

More games for Stadia? Google quietly launches Cloud Game Servers alpha test

Google is hard at work developing itsgame-streaming service Stadia, which is planned to launch in just a few months, but the company has another cloud gaming service in the works that could greatly affect how smaller developers create their games. Google Cloud Game Servers is now entering analpha phasethat developers can request access to starting today. The Cloud Game Servers are built using an open-source platformcalled Agones, which allows developers to “host, run, and scale” dedicated multiplayer game servers....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Michael Sanchez

Netgear Nighthawk X8 review

“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 router is an oft-overlooked part of a home computing setup. A slow network has the power to bring even the highest-end PC to a crawl, and troubleshooting a wireless network is a vague and frustrating process....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1272 words · Hunter Dixon

New Nintendo Leak Indicates Another First-Party Franchise Already Coming To Switch 2

Summary Multiple big-name Nintendo franchises have been getting reports and leaks lately regarding which ones are headed to the Switch 2. The latest one points to the next entry in theSplatoonfranchise being in production right now for the new system; if so,Nintendo may be banking on the growing franchise to move unitsfor its upcoming console. The leak was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by gaming insiderMidori. They have been posting many pieces of Nintendo news recently, and on June 2, they noted that a Nintendo project called Spiral was in the works....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Denise Ingram

NFL fans must watch Quarterback, one of Netflix’s most underrated shows this month

It was only a matter of time before Netflix jumped into sports. In 2025, every streamer needs live sports, even the prolific Netflix. NFL on Christmas, boxing with Jake Paul, and WWE’s Monday Night Raw have set streaming records because of Netflix’s reach. Live sports are entertaining, but it’s the documentaries that are truly great. For example,Quarterbackis an eye-opening look into the life of an NFL QB. It’s one of three underrated shows to watch this July....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Jennifer Martinez

Oakley’s latest cycling sunglasses promise to cut down on the fog

When a cyclist works up a sweat during a long climb or fast sprint, it is not uncommon for the heat and perspiration to get trapped behind their lens, causing them to fog over. This can lead to impaired vision, which is especially troubling when you’re screaming down the opposite side of the hill at 30-plus mph and can’t see the road in front of you. But with its latest line ofcycling-focusedeyewear Oakley has addressed this concern by creating a unique venting system designed to eliminate the fog altogether, helping riders to see more clearly at all times....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Adam Carter

Porsche will use discarded F1 tech for a new hybrid supercar, report claims

Since the 918 Spyder went out of production in 2015, Porsche has been without a flagship supercar. But a new report claims Porsche is working on something even more extreme than the 845-horsepower plug-in hybrid.Autocarreports that Porsche wants to use a discarded Formula One hybrid powertrain in a 918 successor. Porsche hasn’t been involved in Formula Onefor decades, so where did it get an F1 powertrain from? The automaker recently considered an F1 comeback, and engine development got far enough along that the leftovers from the program could be used for a road-going supercar, Autocar claims....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Jesse Diaz

Roblox x BLACKPINK THE PALACE experience: Launch time, rewards & more

Roblox x BLACKPINK THE PALACE experience: Launch time, rewards & more THE PALACE is the first official BLACKPINK experience on Roblox, marking the K-pop group’s debut in the platform’s vast metaverse. Here’s everything you need to know about its launch time, free rewards, and more. Thanks to the efforts of collaborative artists,Robloxis transforming how we interact with music and entertainment. These collaborations stretch the limits of conventional media to the extreme, providing fans with one-of-a-kind opportunities to experience their favorite musical act....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Monica Glover