Everything new in watchOS 10 — the biggest Apple Watch update in years

Apple has given us the first official look at watchOS 10, the software that will arrive on your currentApple Watch— and the next versions to be announced — later in 2023. The software has been shown off on stage at this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 2023) keynote, with various features being highlighted during the presentation. So what’s new? New look for apps and widgets Apple’s watchOS 10 is getting a significant visual update, with most of the commonly accessed standard apps being redesigned — including the Weather app, Stocks, Messages, World Clock, the Apple Maps app, and the main Phone app....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Kelly Greer

Facebook will limit forwards on Messenger to tackle misinformation

Facebook says it’s imposing a new forward limit on its Messenger platform to stem the growing tide of viral misinformation ahead of the presidential election. The social network is now rolling an update that will restrict users from forwarding a message to no more than five people at a time, a significant downgrade from the service’s previous ability to forward messages to 150 chats. Jay Sullivan, the executive responsible for Messenger’s privacy and safety, said in ablog postthat the company is introducing a forwarding limit to “help curb the efforts of those looking to cause chaos, sow uncertainty or inadvertently undermine accurate information....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · John Roach

German Twitch streamer goes viral for playing Elden Ring & Street Fighter at a rave

German Twitch streamer goes viral for playing Elden Ring & Street Fighter at a rave A Twitch streamer from Germany is going viral after broadcasting himself playing games like Elden Ring and Street Fighter 6 at a crowded rave in one of the wildest streams we’ve seen thus far. When it comes to being a content creator, you’ve gotta do everything you may to stand out. With so many personalities vying for clicks online, it can be difficult to make waves in the space....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Mary Lee

Google Earth teams up with National Geographic to take students on voyages

Google rolled out a revamped version ofGoogle Eartha few months back, bringing with it a new look and lots of fresh features. One of the key additions wasVoyager, a special section geared toward classroom use that offers interactive guided tours built by “the world’s leading storytellers, scientists, and nonprofits,” according to Google. Offering a fun and informative way to explore a location through a range of often exclusive media, launch partners included NASA, BBC Earth, and possibly every child’s favorite, Sesame Street....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Jessica Jenkins

Gordon Ramsay loses it with “deluded” Kitchen Nightmares owner and threatens to quit

Gordon Ramsay loses it with “deluded” Kitchen Nightmares owner and threatens to quit Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares is all about saving restaurants that appear to be sinking ships, but one owner’s heated exchange with the chef left him delivering a brutal ultimatum. Chef Ramsay’s reboot of the FOX show aims to keep the doors open for struggling businesses across the United States, many of which are family restaurants. In episode 3, the brutally honest show host arrived at a luxury golf resort and visited a place calledIn The Drink, found in Wayne, New Jersey....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Jessica Hogan

Groundbreaking new technique can turn plastic waste into energy-dense fuel

The world has a plastic problem. According to the United Nations, upward of8 million tons of plasticsmakes its way into the oceans each year. Exactly how you get rid of this has been the subject of plenty of investigation. Efforts have focused on everything from reducing the use of plastics in packaging to using drones tohelp spot plastic-clogged waterwaysfrom the sky. Researchers from Purdue University have a different idea, however: They want to turn it into fuel....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Norma Schwartz

Helldivers 2 studio CEO apologizes for a controversial change

The CEO ofHelldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios apologized to fans Friday after a seemingly small nerf caused an uproar throughout the community. “I’ll own this screwup. I should have provided more context behind that stat instead of just dropping it on you,” CEO Shams Jorjani wrote in the game’s official Discord. The problem stems from thelarge Escalation of Freedom updatethis week that,among other things, nerfed some of the fire-based weapons....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Sierra Levine

Helldivers 2: Can you fix Login Limit Reached error?

Helldivers 2: Can you fix Login Limit Reached error? Helldivers 2 has become a big hit but players have been running into a frustrating Login Limit Reached error that prevents them from logging in. Here’s everything we know about the error and how you can fix it in the game. The latest game from Arrowhead Game Studios’ isHelldivers 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Helldivers. While the original game was a top-down title, thesequelis a full-blown third-person action shooter that’s perfect to play with friends in co-op, or you’re able to take on missions alone in solo play....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Alyssa Greene

Honor 8X: Everything you need to know

Last year’sHonor 7Xquickly became one of our favorite budget phones thanks to its appealing design, great specs, and price of just $200. Its successor — the Honor 8X — has already been revealed in China, but we’ve been waiting for an international release with bated breath. Well, the wait is over. The Honor 8X is now available in select markets, and it’s looking like an incredible budget phone. Here’s everything you need to know about the Honor 8X....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Natalie Allen

How to check your GTA Online stats: Hours played, kills, more

How to check your GTA Online stats: Hours played, kills, more GTA Online features a lot of stats for players to keep track of throughout their time in Los Santos and to make things easier Rockstar has created the GTA Online Tracker that you may reference as you play. Here’s exactly how to use the resource to track your stats in GTA Online. GTA 5is a hugely vast game with a lot of content to delve into and GTA Online expands the world and amount you’re able to do in it even further....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Samantha Vazquez

How to hide photos on an iPhone with iOS 17

Whether you’re planning a special surprise for someone, want to hide an embarrassing photo from public view, or just want to keep certain images hidden, there are plenty of reasons to hide a photo on your iPhone’s camera roll. Thankfully,iOS 17supports a quick and easy way to separate out specific photos into a locked Hidden folder. This process works foriOS 16also. Difficulty What You Need Apple iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or iPadOS 17...

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Elizabeth Lane

How to play with your Buddy in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Gohas received plenty of new content over the years, but the Buddy Adventure update remains one of the best. This cool feature gives players more freedom when it comes to interacting with their virtual Pokémon, and it also includes a few great gameplay perks. Here’s how to play with your Buddy inPokémon Go. Difficulty What You Need Pokémon Go What is Buddy Adventure? The Buddy Adventure update was released by Niantic in late 2019....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Mitchell Vance

How to watch the launch of the ESA and NASA Solar Orbiter on Sunday

ESA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft is shown in an illustration against the backdrop of an image of the sun captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Solar Orbiter will capture the very first images of the sun’s polar regions. These images will provide key insights into the poorly-understood magnetic environment there, which helps drive the sun’s 11-year cycle and its periodic outpouring of solar storms.ESA/ATG MediaLab/NASA On Sunday night, a joint mission between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Solar Orbiter from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral, Florida....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Lisa Malone