Helldivers 2 players praise Warbonds after being “traumatized by FOMO”

Helldivers 2 players praise Warbonds after being “traumatized by FOMO” Helldivers 2 players are unlearning old habits thanks to the more permanent nature of Warbonds, the game’s answer to Battle Passes. Helldivers 2became an unexpected sensation in a span of days with hundreds of thousands of players embroiled in the Galactic War. The extreme investment from players has led to somecaptivating highsanddevastating lowsfor the community. Driving this engagement isa mysterious Game Master by the name of Joelwho pulls the strings in the ongoing conflict....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Gloria Anderson

How to keep your laptop battery healthy and extend its life

You can keep your laptop’s battery healthy for longer by following a few key guidelines. All batteries wear down eventually, whether you use them a lot or leave them alone entirely, but you can make yours last longer than it might if you know the right tips and tricks. Battery technology has evolved enough that you don’t need to worry about leaving it plugged in overnight, but you should still take a few steps to ensure your battery stays as healthy as it can, for as long as it can....

August 9, 2025 · 10 min · 2002 words · Janet Smith

How to pre-order the Bronco and the Bronco Sport

Ford introducedthe hotly anticipated Broncoand the smaller Bronco Sport online in July 2020, and it opened the order books right after both models made their debut. Although Bronco deliveries aren’t scheduled to start until early 2021, motorists who want to secure an early build slot can reserve the SUV online by sending the company a $100 deposit that’s fully refundable. Here’s how to make a reservation from the comfort of your own couch....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Heidi Whitney

Hurry! The Dell G16 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is still under $1,000

This deal from Dell proves that you don’t need to spend more than $1,000 ongaming laptop dealsto walk away with a dependable machine. There are options like the Dell G16-7630. We highly recommend this offer which brings the standard price from $1,250 down to $950. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this $300 discount, so if you’re interested in this nice gaming laptop under the $1,000 threshold, you better push through with your purchase as soon as possible....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Sheri Clark

I tried to relive the forgotten legacy of Halo as a Mac franchise — and it was a disaster

There’s something so viscerally wrong about seeingHaloon a Mac. Apple’s computers aren’t known for gaming, sure, butHalo, in particular, looks out of place. It’s Microsoft’s star child, and it’s the franchise Microsoft has hung its hat on for 22 years. But the game was originally designed for the Mac, and now, you can play it right on your MacBook. Apple’s recent Game Porting Toolkit makes all kinds of Windows games playable on the Mac — in theory....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Tami Davis

IBM’s latest A.I. can help doctors detect how quickly a disease is progressing

While there obviously shouldn’t be an outcry for robots to take the jobs of human physicians, that doesn’t mean artificial intelligence can’t play an important role when it comes to helping doctors carry out certain aspects of their jobs — such as recognizing early symptoms of serious diseases that can go unnoticed. A delay in diagnosis can make it more difficult to implement effective treatments or even find cures. This is something that IBM wants to help with, courtesy of anew probabilistic A....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Wanda Hernandez

Is Disney+ skimping on its HDR video quality? Some experts say yes

The amazing brightness and shadows that come fromHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)have to be seen to be believed. But seeing HDR is something you can’t always do — because content providers may be short-changing you. Experts atHDTVTestaccuseDisney+of delivering HDR content that doesn’t meet the expectations of brightness and contrast normally associated with HDR material. The basis for the claim? Vincent Teoh and his colleague Adam Fairclough screenedThe Mandalorianand assessed the footage for its peak nits....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Brent Campbell

James Gunn Responds To Question About Whether DC Universe Plans Include Major Justice League Villain

Summary James Gunn may have confirmed that a major Justice League villain is set to join theDC Universe. A new era of DC movies and TV shows is on its way asGunn’s DC Universeis currently in the works following the conclusion of the DCEU in 2023. With various films and series being developed, it will also introduce new versions of various heroes and villains from the DC canon. In a comment on an Instagram post byGunn, a fan asked to"please wink if you have plans for Deathstroke, I am waiting for my boy to shine for so long....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Stephen Smith

John Carpenter’s Underrated Lovecraftian Horror Movie Surprises VFX Artists For 1 Major Reason

Summary John Carpenter’s Lovecraftian horror filmIn the Mouth of Madnesssurprises VFX artists for one major reason. The 1994 movie follows John Trent (Sam Neill), an insurance investigator who recounts strange activity in Hobb’s End, New Hampshire, and its connection to novelist Sutter Cane. Along with Neill, the cast includes Jürgen Prochnow, Julie Carmen, David Warner, John Glover, and Charlton Heston. Despite an underwhelming theatrical release,In the Mouth of Madnessassembled a strong fanbase and is considered one ofCarpenter’s most underappreciated movies, featuring some memorable creature designs....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Alisha Gutierrez

Jon Jones didn’t like what Tom Aspinall did when UFC rivals came head to head

Jon Jones didn’t like what Tom Aspinall did when UFC rivals came head to head UFC heavyweight rivals Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall came face to face for the first time, whetting the appetite for a future world heavyweight title fight between the pair. Jones, who is regarded as one of the greatestUFCfighters of all time, is the current heavyweight champion after he stopped Ciryl Gane to add the heavyweight strap to his former light-heavyweight belt....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Nathan Taylor

Jujutsu Kaisen mistranslation causes major confusion about Yuji’s origin

Jujutsu Kaisen mistranslation causes major confusion about Yuji’s origin The latest Jujutsu Kaisen chapter makes a shocking revelation about Yuji’s origin but a mistranslation has caused major confusion in the fandom. Jujutsu KaisenChapter 257 spoilers reveal the connection betweenYujiand Sukuna, and the true history behind Yuji’s birth. According to the initial translation of the chapter, Yuji is Sukuna’s reincarnated twin brother. This is why Kenjaku conspired his birth in the first place....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Kathy Dillon

Kinds Of Kindness Ending Explained

Kinds of Kindness’ending might be just as strange and fascinating as the rest of Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film. It’s an anthology that follows a triptych format and features theKinds of Kindnesscast playing different characters in each segment.Kinds of Kindness’reviewswere positive overall, and its final segment, “R.M.F. Eats a Sandwich,” sees Emma Stone’s Emily attempting to find Ruth (Margaret Qualley), who can bring people back from the dead, in a bid to please Omi and Aka (Willem Dafoe and Hong Chau, respectively), and return to the sex cult they lead....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1586 words · Mark Higgins

Look at what the coronavirus pandemic did to Zoom’s bottom line

Zoom reported a blowout quarter on Tuesday, June 2, after the videoconferencing tool experienced a massive uptick in usage during the coronavirus pandemic. The California-based company revealed this week that the February-to-April quarter — when virus-related lockdowns prompted companies, schools, friends, and family to communicate from home — saw Zoom rake in a whopping $328 million, more than double for the same period last year when it generated $122 million. Profit came in at $27 million....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Mr. Keith Brown