Weird West review: Turning the old West into a sandbox

“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.“ I don’t keep my love of the old west a secret. If you’ve read my opinion pieces aboutRed Dead Onlinebefore, you’ll know that I’m drawn to the setting like Americans were to the west coast....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1544 words · Lisa Davis

What Are Those Alien Pouches In A Quiet Place: Day One?

One ofA Quiet Place: Day One’s most peculiar and fascinating scenes creates a nagging question: what are the alien pouches? The third installment of John Krasinski’s popular franchiseA Quiet Placewas released in theaters on June 28, showing the first day the aliens landed on Earth. This movie focuses specifically on “The City That Never Sleeps,” New York City. The commotion of the alien landing is just as big and terrifying as imagined after the flashback inA Quiet Place Part II....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1338 words · Michael Glover

What’s new on Peacock in April 2023

When NBCUniversal’s upstart streamer Peacock debuted a few years ago, not a lot of people were convinced it would survive. With high-profile competitors like Netflix,HBO Max, and Disney+, Peacock’s then-meager content offerings (remember thePunky Brewsterrevival?) couldn’t hold a candle to other streamers. Fast-forward to 2023 and Peacock has quietly become the destination for classic movies, new TV shows everyone is talking about, beloved soap operas, and live sporting events. Peacock’s April 2023 schedule is more impressive than ever, with the sci-fi satireMrs....

August 3, 2025 · 11 min · 2132 words · Riley Williams

Why Station 19 Series Finale Didn't Kill Any Main Characters Explained By Showrunner

The article contains spoilers for the Station 19 series finale, “One Last Time.” Summary Station 19showrunner Zoanne Clack discusses why the series finale did not include any major deaths. It was announced late last year thatStation 19season 7 would be the last, serving as a curtain call for the firefighter drama that has starred the likes of Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jason George, Grey Damon, Barrett Doss, Jay Hayden, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, Boris Kodjoe, Stefania Spampinato, Carlos Miranda, Josh Randall, Merle Dandridge, and Pat Healy....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Jeffrey Knox

Wyze Sense Starter Kit review

“Why you’re able to 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.“ Wyze Labs proved it’s possible to sell an 1080p smart camera for as little as $20 with its second-generationWyze Cam. Unsurprisingly, it’s hugely popular. Later in the year,Wyze Cam Pancame along and blew us away once again, adding 360-degree pan and scan features for just $30....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Johnny Evans

XDefiant players claim they “can’t keep up” with rampant bunny hoppers

XDefiant players claim they “can’t keep up” with rampant bunny hoppers XDefiant players are fuming over persistent bunny hopping. Despite Ubisoft’s efforts, its playerbase is growing disillusioned, with many ready to quit. Bunny hopping, where players repeatedly jump to evade bullets, has plagued XDefiant since launch. Ubisoft initially planned to address this problem by introducing aim sway penalties for excessive jumping and crouching. Unfortunately, these changes didn’t make it into the game’s launch....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Mallory Skinner

50 years ago, one unlikely star made Hollywood’s best forgotten samurai thriller

Many a movie has been made about the cultural differences between the East and the West. From action epics likeThe Last Samuraito contemplative dramas likeThe FarewellandMerry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, the cultural clash of East versus West has proven to be a subject capable of withstanding multiple approaches and takes. Few American films have, however, tried to tackle it as unsentimentally or as thoughtfully asThe Yakuza. The underrated, Sydney Pollack-directed neo-noir gem is very much the grimy potboiler crime thriller that its title suggests, but it is also just as thematically rich as its screenwriting duo of Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver) and Robert Towne (Chinatown) would lead you to suspect it is....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · William Young

All Hogwarts Legacy PlayStation exclusives

All Hogwarts Legacy PlayStation exclusives PlayStation users can enjoy additional content within the vast open-world ofHogwarts Legacy, elevating their gameplay experience. Here’s an overview of the exclusive features tailored for PlayStation players. PlayStation users are granted exclusive access tohidden doors,immersive classes, and distinct narratives within the enchanting world of Hogwarts Legacy. Such PlayStation exclusives grant those using the console a chance to play unique Hogwarts Legacyquests,items, recipes, and more....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Raymond Hayes

ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL Review

“Why you’re able to 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.“ ATI’s new All-In-Wonder (AIW) X800 XL picks up where the company’s X600 AIW card left off, which means a faster core processor, more multimedia capabilities and a heftier price. Surprisingly, the AIW X800 XL isn’t the company’s most expensive All-In-Wonder product though....

August 2, 2025 · 10 min · 1951 words · Laura Blackwell

Baldur’s Gate 3 evil playthrough tips that won’t lock you out of content

Baldur’s Gate 3 evil playthrough tips that won’t lock you out of content The problem with an evil playthrough in Baldur’s Gate 3 is missing out on certain quests and content from killing NPCs. However, there are ways to avoid this while staying evil. Baldur’s Gate 3allows players to play the game however they want, with many different options that can affect their playthrough. The amount of content in the game also further heightens its replayability, allowing for each playthrough to feel completely different — whether you’re playing as a good Tav orDark Urge....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Joshua Byrd

Be honest. Your next laptop doesn’t need a headphone jack

It’s been years since we’ve had to debate the merits of analog headphones jacks. But like it or not, we’ve all moved on from there in our smartphones, accepting the fact that wireless earbuds, USB-C (or Lightning) headphones, and the occasional dongle will suffice. Even theiPad Promoved on from the beloved headphone jack. But in 2022, the issue has returned — and this time, it’s for laptops. TheDell XPS 13 Plusis the company’s new flagship laptop, a device bursting at the seams with new ideas and fresh innovation....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Courtney Wood

Beast Games employee almost died on set in accident he claims was “preventable”

Beast Games employee almost died on set in accident he claims was “preventable” A Beast Games employee was gravely injured on set, with him requiring surgery to completely reconstruct his shoulder as well as some of his organs having to be removed in order to keep him alive. He claims unsafe conditions on the set are to blame for him getting hurt. A freelancer working on theBeast Gamesset named Sam told his side of the story to Business Insider, claiming that the set being improperly marked resulted in him walking beneath a tower that was being disassembled by other crew members....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Melissa Ortega

Best Halloween movies to watch for non-horror fans

Spooky seasonis officially here, and that means lots of pumpkins, apples, candy, ghosts, bats, and other things that go bump in the night. There will be Halloween parties going on or you may be taking little ones trick-or-treating the night of Halloween. Regardless, there are plenty of spooks to go around! One of the best ways to celebrate Halloween is also by watching Halloween-themed movies. But typically those involve scary or horror movies, which not everyone is a fan of....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1250 words · Erin Dunn