The Oura Ring may get a fierce new competitor in January 2024

Ultrahuman Ring Air (left) and the Oura RingAndy Boxall / Digital Trends Smartwatches have become a popular way to track personal health stats in real time. However, some people don’t like wearing anApple Watch Series 8orSamsung Galaxy Watch 6all day and night. That’s why devices like the Oura Ring have caught the attention of some users. Now, it looks like a new smart ring could be launched at the beginning of next year, and its release could be significant — if only because of which company might release it....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Carlos Palmer

The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Apothecary recipes & how to get ingredients

The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Apothecary recipes & how to get ingredients Sims 4’s Enchanted by Nature expansionbrings players a brand new skill to master, Apothecary. Using this, you’re able to craft potions, cure ailments, and forage for ingredients, but you’ll need to know the recipes to do it. There’s so much to do inSims 4’sEnchanted by Nature expansion, from becoming a Fairy Sim to exploring all the new features, and of course, trying out the brand new skills....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Melissa Long

This brain grown in a dish learned to play Pong in 5 minutes

I suck at Pong, but apparently if you take my brain out of my skull, mash it up until it’s nothing more than a pile of cells, and hook it up to a computer, I might actually be good at it. Scientists at Cortical Labs have done just that, sort of, byteaching brain cellsto play the simple game Pong. Dishbrain, the rather unimaginative yet ominous name of the project, is 800,000 human brain cells cultivated and grown in a dish....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Julie Wright

Top Apex pros are being banned for having their accounts stolen

Top Apex pros are being banned for having their accounts stolen Three of the most successful and popular Apex Legends players have had their accounts stolen. Hackers took control and ran rampant, now EA has banned them, jeopardizing the accounts. It’s been a rough few weeks for Apex Legends asgame-breaking issueshave piled up while developers have been forced tobackflip on controversial decisions. Now, the situation at the very top has gotten worse as hackers are taking over....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Timothy Nelson

Uber: Our self-driving semi trucks are already on the road in Arizona

Microsoft has come in for a bit of criticism for the “S” version of Windows 10, and now they’re going to change things up next year for the “lite” version of the OS. According to BGR, the “S” version of Windows will be a “mode” of Windows users can opt for in the future – or buy their way out of. Because here’s the thing:The S version of Windows is actually a full version of the OSoperating in a sort of a restricted mode that only allows the use of the Edge browser and “first party” apps from the Microsoft App store....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Jennifer Gardner

Using Discord on PlayStation 5 is about to get a lot easier

Communicating while in aHelldivers 2party with friends will soon be easier than ever, asPlayStation announcedThursday that it’ll be rolling out built-in Discord voice chat to PlayStation 5 consoles. While Discord voice chat has been available on the PS5 since last year, you needed to use an outside app on your mobile device or computer to access it. With the latest update,all you’ll need to dois go to the Discord tab on the console after linking your PlayStation and Discord accounts together, then choose the server, channel, or DM you want to join....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Diana Ruiz

Watch the construction of a 270-degree fisheye lens, the widest ever

The widest lenses currently available cover 180 degrees, but a team of optics geeks just designed a custom fisheye lens that can see 270 degrees — which includes some of the space behind the camera.Lensrentalsfounder Roger Cicala recently shared a look at a custom prototype lens created for C-4 Optics. The C-4 lens isn’t likely to head to camera stores anytime soon — but what photographer doesn’t want to geek out over a 4....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Erin Norris

Who owns TikTok and when was it created?

Who owns TikTok and when was it created? TikTok has skyrocketed and become one of the world’s biggest social media platforms in just a few years. But who owns the app, and when was it created? Here’s everything you need to know. Within the space of a couple of years,TikTokhas become the most popular social media platform out there, withmillions of daily usersand a huge selection of viral content. The apphas helped launch the careers of people likeCharli D’AmelioandAddison Rae, and its viral power has tempted plenty of other people to make accounts and attempt to grow a following of their own....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Kelly Morris

With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield

Judging by reviews and early impressions,Redfallis a resounding disappointment for Xbox and Bethesda. Hyped as Xbox’s first AAA release in over a year and one of the most significant things to come fromXbox’s 2021 acquisition of ZeniMax Media,Redfallisn’t quite living up to those lofty expectations. While I’m still working through the game myself, I’ve played enough to know that this open-world vampire shooter pales in comparison to Arkane’s previous titles and its co-op shooter peers....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Sean Snyder

‘Baby Driver’ actress joins Fassbender, Schwarzenegger in ‘Kung Fury’ sequel

You may remember a ridiculous, campy send-up of 1980s action flicks titledKung Furythat releaseda few years agoto the entertainment and amusement of many. Much to our surprise — and, probably, to the surprise of many others —Kung Furyis apparently getting a feature-length sequel, with shooting set to begin this summer. Even more surprising? The list of actors attached to the project includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider), acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), and according to the latest casting announcement,Baby Driveractress Eiza González....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Jordan Thomas

"I'm Lando Calrissian Dammit"- Star Wars Reveals How Lando Became A True Rebel Hero

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS forStar Wars #47 Summary Star Warshas shown the moment whenLando Calrissianofficially became a Rebel hero and became a true believer in the cause against the Empire. Despite joining the Rebel Alliance in the aftermath ofThe Empire Strikes Back, it took some time for Calrissian to truly commit himself to the fight. Now, Marvel’s canonicalStar Warsseries has revealed the moment when Lando truly became a Rebel, ironically in the wake of a military trial following his confession to selling Rebellion secrets to Jabba the Hutt....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Anna Bradley

Act fast and save $400 on the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar

We’re getting to the point where it is more and more affordable to get one of thebest smartwatchesorfitness trackers. The tech has been around for quite some time and we’re even to the point where some government officials are wanting everyone tohave a health tracker. So, I shouldn’t be too surprised to see this deal on the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar at its lowest price on Amazon, ever, but I am a little bit....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Hannah Rodriguez

Amazon’s Super Bowl ad proves it hasn’t given up the dream of drone delivery

With a Super Bowl ad costing around $5 million for a 30-second slot, it’s always interesting to see which companies cough up the cashand how they use their time. Amazon, for example, split its input into three 10-second segments on Sunday, each one promoting itsEcho speakerandits incorporated personal assistantcalled Alexa. The last of the three ads also included a surprise cameo from its Prime Air delivery drone, a move notifying the masses that the company is still working tirelessly on developing the flying machine and that, yes, it really does want to use it to deliver stuff to your home....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Shannon Lawson