Overwatch 2 Season 18 update patch notes bring Wuyang, progression overhaul & more

Overwatch 2 Season 18 update patch notes bring Wuyang, progression overhaul & more TheOverwatch 2 Season 18update is here, bringing with it a brand-new hero and a completely fresh progression system to track your performance. After a successful hero trial,new Support character Wuyangfinally makes his full debut, as he looks to become the new go-to in that role. Progression is also getting an overhaul, with the addition of new levels, rewards, and theHero Skill Rating system in Competitive....

July 26, 2025 · 15 min · 3069 words · David Jordan

Philips Hue smart bulbs have a rare discount during this Best Buy sale

Smart lightingis one of the best entrances into the world of greater smart home automations. Individual bulbs, light strands, and lamps give users the ability to adjust brightness, colors, and even some lighting animations from an easy-to-use mobile app. In many cases, you’ll even be able to use Alexa and Google Assistant to control your gear. And when it comes toPhilips Hue deals, these are the types of lighting promos you want to pay close attention to!...

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Caitlin Thomas

PlayStation celebrates its 30th birthday with free trials, board games, and more

PlayStationis gearing up for its 30th anniversary on December 3 with some free gifts for fans, including new trials, never-before-released soundtracks, and even board games. The company introduced these upcoming releases as part of its anniversary celebration, and it says there will be more to come. For now, though, we’ve got a mix of nostalgic and modern to look forward to. PlayStation kicked off itsannouncementwithMy First GT, a different kind of free trial for Gran Turismo players on PlayStation 5 and 4 that’s coming this holiday season....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Matthew Rivera

Prime Day Lenovo deals: our favorite laptops and ThinkPads to shop now

Update 10/8/24: Prime Big Deal Days is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to grab a new laptop or desktop computer. Lenovo is keeping up with the Prime Day deals, and we’ve tracked down the best Lenovo deals that are live today. Grab a Lenovo computer from the list below, or check back often, as we’ll be updating things throughout the sale. If you’ve been thinking of picking up a new Lenovo laptop, you’ll be happy to know thatPrime Big Deal Days dealsis happening now (October 8 and 9), making it the perfect time to make a purchase....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Wendy Johnson

Problem with spacesuit forces early end to Russian spacewalk

A Russian spacewalk from the International Space Station had to be cut short this week when a problem developed with the spacesuit worn by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev. Artemyev was working on therecently installed European robotic armattached to the station’s Nauka module on Wednesday, August 17, along with fellow cosmonaut Denis Matveev during a spacewalk that had originally been planned to last six and a half hours. Cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev safely concluded their spacewalk at 1:54pm ET today after Artemyev's spacesuit displayed abnormal battery readings....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Dominic Krause

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Apple better watch out

Samsung’sGalaxy Unpacked eventwas jam-packed with a ton of new hardware, including the Galaxy S23 series. This lineup includes the Galaxy S23,Galaxy S23 Plus, and the mega-powerfulSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Despite there being three phones, the most exciting one is definitely the S23 Ultra, which now has a massive 200-megapixel main camera and theSnapdragon 8 Gen 2processor that’s specially tuned “for Galaxy”. But how does Samsung’s latest top-of-the-line flagshipAndroid phonecompare to Apple’siPhone 14 Pro Max?...

July 26, 2025 · 11 min · 2190 words · Emily Mcdowell

Tag Heuer reinvents its luxury smartwatch with 2 stunning models

Tag Heuer was a pioneer in the luxury smartwatch space with theoriginal Carrera Connected, and it’s now back with two truly new models to tempt us — the 42mm Connected Calibre E4 and 45mm Connected Calibre E4. Although they share the same name, the design changes a lot depending on the size of the case, and neither has much in common with the previousConnected Tag Heuer smartwatches. Let’s start with the 45mm Connected Calibre E4....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Olivia Ibarra

The Division 2: Dark Zone guide for PvP and PvE encounters

Dark Zones inThe Division 2are Ubisoft’s unique take on PvEvP combat. If you’re new to the game, you’ll unlock these Dark Zones fairly easily. If you’re a longtime player, you’ll be happy to hear that Ubisoft has plans to roll out more content forThe Division 2as 2021 rolls on. This guide will go over how to gain access to all three Dark Zones, how to survive them, and what mechanics players must implement to be successful....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Michael Robinson Jr.

This Elden Ring Playstyle Might Help With Shadow Of The Erdtree’s Tough Bosses

Summary One of the biggest points of contention for players going throughElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas been the DLC’s crushing difficulty compared to the base game. Enemies and bosses inShadow of the Erdtreedeal extremely high damage, and have attack patterns that can be difficult to learn for many players, at some points even drawing comparisons to Malenia from the base game - certainly amongElden Ring’s hardest bosses, and widely considered to be one of, if not the most difficult boss in any FromSoftware game....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1208 words · Jeffrey Lopez

This is what Google Maps’ big redesign looks like

Redesigned Google Maps appGoogle In recent years, Google Maps has felt like it’s an afterthought to Google. As Apple Maps continues to improve with better navigation, cleaner transit layers, and better information, Google Maps has lagged. That’s why we’re thrilled about the redesigned Google Maps app that Google showcased atGoogle I/O 2024. Theredesigned Google Maps updateincludes a cleaner home screen with fewer tabs, new pin colors, and a generally simplified interface....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Michele Harris

TikTok faces outright ban in first U.S. state

TikTok received more bad news on Wednesday after Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (R) signed into law a bill banning the popular app from July 01, 2025. While more than half of U.S. states have already issued TikTok bans on government-issued devices, Montana’s action against the Chinese-owned app is significant as it’s the first state to impose a total ban on the app. “Today, Montana takes the most decisive action of any state to protect Montanans’ private data and sensitive personal information from being harvested by the Chinese Communist Party,” Governor Gianfortesaid in a release....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Shawn Abbott

Touch ID may turn up next on the Apple Watch, new patent suggests

Apple has patented a new design for the Apple Watch that would embed a Touch ID into the side of the watch — something Apple Watch fans have wanted for a while. The patentwas initially filed in November 2018 and was published on Thursday, February 6,9to5Macoriginally reported. If Apple were to go through the process and actually implement the idea, the Touch ID sensor would be located on the watch’s Digital Crown (the circle on the side that allows you to return to the Home Screen....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Karen Li

Uber investigators were forbidden from reporting criminal allegations to police

A new report reveals that Uber’s internal investigation team that handles customer complaints of crimes like sexual assault and rape is “forbidden” from reporting allegations against drivers to authorities. The Washington Post reportsthat Uber uses a three-strike system for its drivers and won’t remove them as a driver from the platform unless they get three strikes for “bad behavior.” Even still, when a driver is kicked off the platform, Uber doesn’t necessarily let local authorities, other rideshare companies, or background check firms know the driver’s behavior that provoked their removal....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Candice Green