Samsung’s forgotten HDR gaming format is finally here after two years

Better late than never. Samsung has justannouncedthatThe First Descendantwill be the inaugural title to support theHDR10+Gaming standard. Although it’s been two years since Samsung initially introduced HDR10+ Gaming, and there are already devices that support it, it took this long for the first HDR10+ game to arrive. Here’s what we know. The First Descendantis going to be a free-to-play game. Developed by Nexon, this is a third-person shooter that’s set to begin its open beta on September 19....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Seth Munoz

Samsung’s Star Wars edition Galaxy Note 10 Plus is no longer far, far away

Samsung’s exciting newStar Wars-themed Galaxy Note 10 Plussmartphone is no longer far, far away. It’s here right now, and you may pre-order it through Samsung’s online store, plus it’s out a little earlier than previously expected. If you’re a Star Wars fan who hasn’t picked up a new smartphone in 2019, this is a great deal, as it indulges any geeky Star Wars collector’s mentality, and anyone’s love for a great mobile device....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Sarah Jones

Score savings of more than $260 on the Google Pixelbook with Amazon’s deal

Originally designed as simpler and cheaper alternatives to some of thebest laptops, Chromebooks have now evolved into versatile all-purpose machines. The Google Pixelbook is a great testament to that, offering a set of powerful features geared for everyday full-on productivity and multimedia consumption. It will normally set you back a whopping $1,649, but with Amazon’s 16% discount, you may have it at a less expensive price of $1,385. Thisdeal exclusively applies to the Intel Core i7 variantwith 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Desiree Keller

Slow Horses Season 4 Photos Confirm That Slough House Officially Has A New Team Member

Summary Warning: Contains potential SPOILERS for Slow Horses season 4 and Mick Herron’s book series The main team in Apple TV+‘sSlow Horsesis set to receive a shakeup in season 4, with behind-the-scenes- photos seemingly confirming the arrival of a new team member.The Slough House teamhas undergone some radical changes in the three previousSlow Horsesseasons. The difference between season 1 and season 3, for example, is stark, with several characters either leaving the team, dying, or mysteriously vanishing....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Steven Ramirez

Sonos Era 100 review: bigger sound, better features

“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 venerable Sonos One — the company’s most popularwireless speakerand the basis for many wireless home audio systems — is about to be no more. In its place, the newBuy at Amazon($249), a similar-looking speaker that has a lot more going on inside, including amuch-requested Bluetooth connectionand the ability to produce stereo sound....

June 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2473 words · Alex Lambert

Spy x Family Just Gave Its Fans a Surprising Real-Life Lesson in Politics

Summary Tatsuya Endo’sSpy x Familyis a series that has never shied away from depicting the harsh realities of the world. Everything from the atrocities of war to the palpable tension between rival nations can be found in the pages of the manga. The story is an endearing but accurate depiction of the circumstances that accompany a military conflict. Chapter 100is a perfect example of Endo’s passion for educating his readers, as the series delved into one of the most heinous tactics used in wartime, widespread propaganda....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Richard Martin

The 10 Best Shadowheart Quotes In Baldur's Gate 3, Ranked

Summary Shadowheart is one of the most popularBaldur’s Gate 3characters, in no small part due to her memorable quotes.Shadowheart is a dynamic character, equally skilled at hurling insults, making clever jokes, and warming the player’s heart with genuine sincerity. Voice actorJennifer English also deserves a lot of credit for bringing Shadowheart to lifeand injecting such a distinct personality into all her lines. Another reason Shadowheart is such a compelling companion is thather story can take two very different paths....

June 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2106 words · Charles Henson

The best origins in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Aside from the tabletop game itself,Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Tradergives you the most control over your character’s life prior to the game than any other game. From which homeworld they come from to their Archetype and appearance, you control it all. One of the most important parts of designing your character comes down to picking their origin. This will obviously create some changes in your stats and Features, but it also is a massive factor in terms of the story and your roleplaying....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Brianna Lee

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 isn’t the thinnest foldable but it has the best design

If you’re interested in technology, you’ll know that every phone maker is pushing to claim the title of world’s thinnest phone. A further subplot to this is the battle to be crowned the world’s thinnest folding phone, a mantle that has already traded hands several times. Phone makers have long competed over various specifications, including display size, bezel size, battery capacity, camera quality, and more. Design is the latest in this trend, and the key quantitative measure is thickness....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Jennifer Allen

The Google Pixel 4’s face unlock feature works when your eyes are closed

Google has been all about privacy over the past few weeks, but theGoogle Pixel 4seems to have one glaring privacy flaw — its supposedly ultra-secure face unlock tech on the Pixel 4 works when your eyes are closed, according to areport from BBC News. Of course, that could come in handy at times, but there are some serious issues associated with it. That means someone could unlock your phone using your face when you’re sleeping, or worse, unconscious, giving them full access to your device without you even knowing about it....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Ariel Kennedy

The Keystone keyboard powers your typing or gaming with built-in A.I.

Earlier this week, peripheral manufacturer Input Club launched a Kickstarter project fora mechanical keyboard that features a built-in artificial intelligencethat adapts its response to typists’ behavior. The new offering, known as the Keystone, is compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Linux devices, and uses the A.I. in its firmware to learn from consumers’ unique typing habits and adjust the responsiveness of each key to improve the accuracy of the keyboard overall....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Michael Castillo

The Most Important Bad Batch Member Wasn't Even Part Of Clone Force 99

Summary While all the members ofClone Force 99inStar Wars: The Bad Batchare important in their own right, there’s one character who’s absolutely pivotal - and they aren’t even a member of the titular squad. Commander Mayday is introduced in season 2, episode 13 “The Outpost,” which has since become one ofThe Bad Batch’s best episodes. His role in the story, however brief, is extremely impactful on Crosshair and his future - something that has since been confirmed byThe Bad Batch’s composers themselves....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Angela Hampton

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could be here sooner rather than later

Good news, Samsung fans: it seems likely the Galaxy S25 FE will release before the end of the year. Samsung has released an FE (Fan Edition) of its main flagship every year since the Galaxy S20, with the exception of 2021. The news that the Galaxy S25 FE is on the way isn’t really news — it’s been leaked several times before — but SamMobile has nowdiscovered the firmwarefor the US variant of the phone, assuaging worries that Samsung might skip this generation....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Kevin Bell