20 reasons why X2: X-Men United still rules 20 years later

Before the MCU was a gleam in Kevin Feige’s eye, the only true cinematic universe comic book fans had was the X-Men universe. In the 2000s, 20th Century Fox mined the Marvel Comics property for all of its worth, creating a trilogy of movies, plus one really badWolverinefilm, that existed in the same world and referenced one another. The best of the bunch wasX2: X-Men United. Released in the first week of May 2003, it did what sequels are supposed to do: be bigger and better than their predecessor, while still setting up future installments so fans will keep coming back for more....

July 25, 2025 · 16 min · 3250 words · Richard Moore

5 great Hulu TV shows to watch on Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to watch shows you have been meaning to watch. This could be older shows, newer shows, even newer seasons of existing shows. With a potential four days off, some rest and relaxation in front of the TV might be exactly what you need. It will help recharge the batteries before heading back to full work mode or getting the kids back off to school, not to mention preparing for the busy holiday season that’s only a few months away....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1197 words · Katherine Ramirez

Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t getting DLC or a sequel from Larian, and that’s OK

Baldur’s Gate 3game director Swen Vincke shocked fans of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG when he revealed that the critically acclaimed game would not get any expansions and that Larian Studios would not go right into makingBaldur’s Gate 4. Considering how much of a runaway successBaldur’s Gate 3has been, it seemed like that would be the most logical continuation of things. Larian isn’t the only studio to leave behind a wildly successful game either; Nintendo has confirmedThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomalso won’t get any expansions....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Renee Jennings

Bethesda reveals Ghostwire Tokyo, a horror game from The Evil Within devs

Fallout 76,Rage 2, and a few titles set in the world ofThe Elder Scrollshave been holding down the fort for Bethesda since E3 2018 andthe 2019 showcasewas a chance for Pete Hines and crew to show what the next wave of games will look like. One of those new games is a brand new IP from Tango Gameworks, the team behindThe Evil Within. WhileGhostwire Tokyoisn’t a survival horror likeThe Evil Within, the cinematic trailer does betray a haunting art style....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Thomas Wilson

BlackBerry rises from the grave: New 5G phone with a keyboard coming in 2021

BlackBerry is the smartphone brand that steadfastly refuses to die. The presumed-dead name has been resurrected once again, this time by a new companycalled OnwardMobility. It will work with manufacturer FIH Mobile to create and sell a 5G BlackBerry Android phone with a physical keyboard, ready for a potential release in the U.S. and Europe during the first half of 2021. You read that right: A new BlackBerry phone with a physical keyboard and 5G, running Google’s Android software, is coming next year....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Tony Gibbs

BMW’s Digital Day showcases automaker’s innovations in A.I. and 5G technology

BMW Group’s Digital Day, a sort of tech fair and outing held at its headquarters in Munich, gives the automaker an opportunity to showcase some of its latest developments and innovations in automotive technology. The focus at this year’s exhibition was increased intelligent vehicle connectivity, mostly on the wireless front, and near-future introductions of upgraded digital services. For instance, the company announced that future models will soon be equipped to handle 5G mobile wireless connectivity, the next advancement for cellularbased wireless services....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Brian Johnson

Boeing admits to ‘gaps’ in its testing of troubled Starliner capsule

Boeing has admitted there were “gaps” in the software testing of its ill-fated Starliner capsule and has committed to performing more rigorous testing in the future. The Starliner is designed to ferry astronauts between Earth and the International Space Station (ISS) but has suffered from multipledelaysandproblems, particularly during its first orbital test flight last year. “We know we need to improve, particularly with rebuilding trust with our customer, and we pledge our discipline and commitment to doing so,” John Mulholland, vice president and program manager of Starliner, said in a briefing as reported bySpace News....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Kelly Gray

Bose recalls subwoofer bass modules over fire risk

It’s not a good day for Bose — the company has just announced a recall of over 1 million bass modules that it sold from January 1994 through April 2007 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. These modules, orsubwoofers, carry a risk of electrical component failure that poses a fire hazard, according to theofficial recall noticefrom the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The bass modules were sold as part of Bose’s Acoustimass, Lifestyle, and Companion home theater systems, which were home-theater-in-a-box sets that included a variety of passive, wired speakers along with the powered bass module....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Michelle Lozano

Dark Matter Creator & Co-Writer Tease Important Setting For A Potential Season 2

This article contains spoilers from Dark Matter season 1, episode 9, “Entanglement.” Summary Dark Mattercreator Blake Crouch and series finale co-writer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry discuss the importance of a major setting in a potential season 2. Crouch wrote the novel of the same name that the Apple TV+ series is based on, with Crouch also serving as the series' showrunner and head writer. Even though season 1 adapts theentirety of Crouch’s novel, the finale leaves room to further explore the established characters and the infinite possibilities of the multiverse, includingthe seemingly utopian worldwhere Amanda Lucas (Alice Braga) and Ryan Holder (Jimmi Simpson) are seen meeting....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Jon Cruz

Don’t miss this surreal, postapocalyptic indie coming this month

There’s a sub-genre of games out there that I like to call the “atmospheric indie.” It’s a style of independent game in the style oftitles likeLimbo, which tends to lean on minimalistic platforming and eerie imagery. They’re pure tone pieces that tell their stories through environmental design and aren’t cluttered with complex gameplay systems. That makeshift genre is about to get another addition in the form ofAfter Us. First revealed atlast year’s Game Awards,After Us is an unsettling postapocalyptic 3D platformer launching on May 23 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Logan Joseph

ESO crafting guide: How to craft in The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Onlineoffers a wealth of content for you to explore. Whether you’re diving into dungeons, knocking out a few solo quests, or engaging in competitive PvP, there’s no shortage of dangerous situations to get lost in. Outside of combat, however, you have just as many options — all thanks to the robust crafting system. ThisESOcrafting guide will teach you the basics of its intricate system, including how to deconstruct unwanted items, improve your favorite gear, and explain why crafting is so important to theESOexperience....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Tracey Jones

HBO renews ‘Westworld’ for a second season, but it likely won’t air till 2018

Westworld, HBO’s sci-fi-meets-Western mashup, will return for a second season, as will two of its newest half-hour comedies,InsecureandDivorce,the premium cable channel confirmed on Monday. The news of a second season ofWestworldis unsurprising, given just how popular the show has become in such a short time — only seven episodes have aired to date. The internet abounds with podcasts, subreddits, message boards, and fan-related social media accounts all dedicated to dissecting the show and theorizing on its mystery-filled plot....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Danielle Sanchez

How Much Money The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Actually Make

Summary America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleadersoutlines the intense career and training of the cheerleaders for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as their controversial pay. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (also called America’s Sweethearts) features 36 members, many of whom are new recruits.The series offers an intimate look into the auditions, training, and personal lives of these iconic cheerleaders.The show’s creator, Greg Whiteley, also made themulti-season Netflix show Cheerin 2020, which focused on the drama of a college cheer team....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Jesse Nguyen