New adhesive tech could let you remove Band-Aids with a blast of UV light

It doesn’t matter if you do it slowly and carefully or rip it off in one go, pulling off Band-Aids still really, really sucks. But that could be about to change. Well, if a piece of research from Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University comes to pass, that is. Scientists at both institutions have developed a new type of adhesive that can be easily detached using a specific frequency of ultraviolet light....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Larry Booth

Nvidia’s bold 5070 claims could set buyers up for disappointment

Nvidia’s bold 5070 claims could set buyers up for disappointment Nvidia’s presentation at CES 2025 was a bumper one, as the tech giant unveiled the complete details about the upcoming release of theBlackwell architecture 50 series. Among all of that juicy new info was plenty of impressive performance promises, and these new cards are undoubtedly a marked step up from their equivalents in the previous generation. The revamped architecture is geared towards allowing AI to make significant improvements to the overall experience, prompting CEO Jensen Huang to suggest that Blackwell is “the most significant computer graphics innovation since we introduced programmable shading 25 years ago....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Sheryl Mccormick

Paper designs digitize in real time using an Illustrator-connected paper tablet

For years, design software programmers have dreamed of ways to give digital design that pen-to-paper feel. But the latest way to sketch inside Adobe Illustrator uses an actual pen to paper. The Moleskine Paper Tablet – Creative Cloud Connected, announced on Tuesday, March 19, is connected to Adobe’s cloud service to add the sketch you draw on actual paper to Illustrator, stroke for stroke. The key to having your sketch and digitizing it is the Moleskine Pen Plus Ellipse optical pen....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Logan Burns

Razer Blade Stealth vs. Dell XPS 13

When it comes to light, affordable, but powerful mid-range laptops, the Dell XPS 13 and the Razer Blade Stealth are two of the best out there. What happens when we pit them head to head though? In the battle of the Razer Blade Stealth vs. Dell XPS 13, which comes out on top? As one of the best looking laptops we’ve ever come across, it’s hard to beatthe XPS 13on style....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Lindsay Duffy

September 2022 movie preview: Harry Styles debuts as a leading man while Avatar returns

September is the first month of the fall movie season, and it also marks the release of the feature film debut of one of the most popular music acts today, Harry Styles. The former One Direction singer, who just released one of the year’s bestselling albums,Harry’s House, teams with actress-turned-director Olivia Wilde for thesurreal thrillerDon’t Worry Darling. If this film is good, it will cement Wilde as a director to look out for and Styles as a bankable leading man....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1193 words · Barbara Dixon

Shrouded Fable Greninja ex showcases Pokemon TCG’s new ‘woodblock’ art style

Shrouded Fable Greninja ex showcases Pokemon TCG’s new ‘woodblock’ art style In a surprise announcement, The Pokemon Company has unveiled Pokemon TCG Shrouded Fable, a new expansion set to release this Summer featuring the mythical PokemonPecharunt. However, while the inclusion of mighty new cards like Pecharunt ex is certainly exciting, (especially with Pokemon Worlds 2024 coming up) a lot of fans are excited about a new type of art style being showcased by one of the newly revealed cards....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · David Klein

Soul Electronics' new Flex 2 earbuds let you work out your way

Back in 2011, Soul Electronics partnered with hip-hop icon and Fast & Furious mainstay Chris Bridges — aka Ludacris — to craft its first set of premium cans,the SL300. Those headphonesaren’t available anymore(at least, not via Soul’s official website), but they marked Soul’s arrival on the scene. Since then, the company has crafted a litany of earphones and speakers to fit any budget, and their new Flex 2 earbuds offer more value than any Soul product to date....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Sarah Payne

Student accused of stealing esports teacher’s credit card to spend $1k on video games

Student accused of stealing esports teacher’s credit card to spend $1k on video games An esports teacher in Jonesboro, Arkansas contacted police after accusing one of his students of using his credit card to make multiple gaming purchases. In November, Stuart Simpson, an esports teacher, was left baffled after noticing that $1,000 worth ofPlayStationpurchases were allegedly made by one of his students. In hiscomplaint, Simpson explained that his student was unable to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription needed to access free games and play online....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · John Mendoza

The 15 best Pixar movies of all time

The 15 best Pixar movies of all time Pixarhas created some of thegreatest animated filmsin history. Whether it’s Toy Story, WALL·E, or Finding Nemo, its canon is an embarrassment of cinematic riches – and these are the 15 best movies it has ever produced. Close your eyes, and if you hear the word Pixar, what pops into your head? Maybe it’s Buzz Lightyear saying, “To infinity… and beyond!” Perhaps it’s Dory telling Marlin, “Just keep swimming....

August 14, 2025 · 10 min · 2104 words · Pamela Gross MD

The Acolyte Episode 4 Hints At A Major Rise Of Skywalker Connection

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 4. Summary The Acolyteepisode 4 changes its character dynamics in a big way, presenting a potential link toStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s Force Dyad. Undoubtedly the highlight ofThe Acolyteepisode 4 was the Sith introduction, which saw the mysterious, masked figure reveal himself to the Jedi in an astonishing cliffhanger ending. That said, the character arcs depicted throughout the episode before this ending were equally interesting, tied toThe Acolyte’s potential Force Dyad....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Evan Knight

The Last of Us Season 3 confirmed but it won’t repeat Game of Thrones’ worst mistake

The Last of Us Season 3 confirmed but it won’t repeat Game of Thrones’ worst mistake HBO has greenlit The Last of Us Season 3, but showrunner Craig Mazin has already taken the opportunity to reassure fans it won’t repeat Game of Thrones’ biggest blunder and jump past the source material. Season 2 of HBO’s wildly successfulThe Last of UsAdaptation hasn’t even kicked off yet, withEpisode 1 set to premiere on April 13....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Bridget Gray

The OnePlus 12 may fix one of the OnePlus 11’s biggest mistakes

OnePlus 12 renderSmartPrix OnePlus, which just launched its firstfolding phone, is set to release theOnePlus 12in a few months. Now, the latest rumor suggests that it will be fixing one of the biggest mistakes of theOnePlus 11and theOnePlus Open: the lack of wireless charging. According to reliable leakerMax Jambor on X(formerly Twitter), the OnePlus 12 will revive wireless charging. Not only will it bring back wireless charging, but it will also wirelessly charge at 50-watt speeds to boot....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Rachel Miller

The Simon Pegg Joke That The Boys Took 23 Years To Tell

Summary The Boysseason 4 has given a lot of attention to Simon Pegg’s character, but it also just added the punchline to a Simon Pegg joke 23 years in the making. Although Simon Pegg’s role inThe Boysis more dramatic, the actor attends to appear in comedies, with him being considered to be one of the funniest actors working today. Because of this,The Boysseason 4 just referenced a great Simon Pegg joke, calling back to one of his underrated TV shows....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Frank Williams