Chromecast vs. Apple AirPlay 2

Google and Apple have two very similar services for beaming media from your mobile device over to your TV for a shared experience. Google usesChromecast with its Google Caststreaming technology, and Appleuses AirPlay 2to do the same. So, if you like switching content from your phone to your TV whenever you want, you’ve got a choice to make — and we’re here to make that choice easier. Let’s take a look at the ins and outs of Chromecast and AirPlay 2, and which may be a better fit for you....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Kimberly Moon

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 nerfing ability that deals literally 2 billion damage

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 nerfing ability that deals literally 2 billion damage Clair Obscur: Expedition 33devs have revealed they’re nerfing an ability that does over two billion damage, as players were one-shotting bosses. While Clair Obscur: Expedition’s characters all have powerful abilities that let them shine in combat, there’s one who has been taking center stage –Maelle. While this 16-year-old girl may be the youngest member of Expedition 33, she is the most powerful unit in the game....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Joseph Diaz

College Football 25 Road to Glory deep dive details damage system & effects of NIL deals

College Football 25 Road to Glory deep dive details damage system & effects of NIL deals The latest College Football 25 deep dive focused on Road to Glory, modified for the modern-day college athlete. Rather than just focusing on football and studies, players now need to navigate the realities of NIL agreements and plan for the future. It’s been a busy past few days for EA Sports. The developers of College Football 25 released thetop 100 players liston July 10, giving fans a look at which players will be on top for kickoff in mid-July....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Kelly Henry

Disney removes Blade from 2025 release date, adds three Marvel movies in 2028

“Bladehas been delayed infinitely” is becoming an all-too-familiar headline. Well, it happened again. In an unsurprising move, Disney has removedMarvel Studios’Bladefrom its release calendar.Blade’stheatrical release was scheduled for Aug 16, 2025. Instead,Predator: Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator movie starring Elle Fanning, will now open onBlade’sformer November release date. It’s been over five years since Mahershala Ali donned aBladehat at the 2019San Diego Comic-Conto announce the vampire hunter’s entrance into the MCU. Ali will star as Eric Brooks, aka Blade, a sword-wielding hunter with vampire powers who is unaffected by sunlight....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Keith Page

Does the Google Pixel 6a have wireless charging? Know this before buying

For a more budget-friendly device, theGoogle Pixel 6ais packed with features. Ever since the introduction of the Pixel A series, Google has impressed its fans by offering a cheaper version of its flagship smartphone line that still holds its own against other competing devices despite the reduced price. The Pixel 6a is no exception, but despite how much it’s able to do, it doesn’t have all of the features you would expect from a regularPixel 6 or 6 Pro— namely, wireless charging....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Brandy Abbott

Don’t miss these eye-catching indies from today’s Humble Games Showcase

Humble Games held its first gaming showcase today, and presented a variety of gorgeous-looking, diverse set of indie games, with a particular highlight being the reveal ofWizard of Legend 2. The originalWizard of Legendis an intense magic-bit roguelike created by Contingent99 and Humble Games in 2018. Its sequel, aptly titledWizard of Legend 2,has upgraded visually from pixel art to a silky smooth isometric 3D look that still captures the intense pace from the original....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jennifer Ingram

Don’t Worry, Shadow Of The Erdtree Knows The Mimic Tear Carried You Through Elden Ring

Summary Fromsoftware titles are known for their difficulty, andElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis no exception. Still, the game offers players aid in a unique way compared to other Soulsborne titles with the addition of Spirit Ashes, NPC summons that players can use against bosses or other tough encounters. These Spirit Ashes can be upgraded to keep up with the player as they travel through the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Randy Franklin

Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid review: This robot vacuum won’t break the bank

“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.“ Finding a good robot vacuum is not hard. Finding a good one that won’t break the bank is more difficult. Eufy looks to solve that second problem with its RoboVac G30 Hybrid. I’ve been testing this robot vacuum for two weeks, and I’ve come away very impressed with what the vacuum offers....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Barry Sims

Fix available for Lenovo Smart Displays stuck in boot loop after failed update

Google is releasing a fix forLenovo Smart Displaysafter a recent update caused some displays to get stuck in a continuous boot loop. The issue appears to be affecting new devices right out of the box — on initial bootup, it will attempt to download any available updates, including the update causing the boot loop on some devices. Reports first surfacedin a thread on Lenovo’s support websitebeginning in mid-August. The issue causes the display to suddenly stop around 45% into the update, reboot, and then attempt to install the update again....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Russell Wagner

Get up to $1,600 off a French door refrigerator in LG’s 4th of July sale

If you’re setting up a new house or just upgrading your old kitchen, then you may be looking for some greatsmart refrigerators, and with so many greatrefrigerator brandson the market, it can be hard to pick something great. Luckily, LG has a lot of great options, and it’s holding an early4th of July salewith huge discounts across the board of up to 45%. That said, there are a couple of great standouts, and in particular, LG’s 30 cubic foot smart french door refrigerator, which usually goes for $3,999 but has been massively knocked down to $2,499, which constitutes a whopping $1,500 discount....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Mr. James Molina

Google developer explains Stadia’s advantage over the competition

Courtesy of Google, the next generation of home console gaming is starting a little bit sooner than most expected and in a different form than usual. At its annual developer conference, Google IO, one session focused on why Google Stadia promises to be an ideal platform for developers and how it can overcome the perceived limitations of traditional PC and home console gaming. Head of product at Stadia John Justice took the stage to share how game developers can benefit from the streaming platforms consumer reach....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Jeff Jones

Google I/O 2021: How to watch the keynote today

With Google I/O starting in less about three hours, anticipation is hitting its peak. The developers conference will likely hold a lot of news for Google and Android users about new phones, upgrades to the Android OS, and even new Google Assistant-powered smart home devices. This is Google’s first major event of 2021, and the first Google I/O since 2019. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic. The good news is that this means that the all-online Google I/O 2021 is open to everyone who wants to attend....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Lisa Thompson

Harman brings live concerts to your car’s headrest

It’s still going to be a while before we’re able to safely attend live concerts in the way we’re used to, but Harman has unveiled a solution that might help fill the gap. As part of its pre-CES presentation, the company announced anew solutionthat could combine live events with the drive-in movie experience. The Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E.) platform would let concertgoers remain in their vehicles and physically see the artists on stage, while the music is streameddirectly to their cars via 5G....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Laura Clay