This is the best smart accessory you didn’t know you needed

Vibrant colors are everywhere — in nature, our daily lives, and even our homes. Sometimes, you come across a color or a shade you really love that you want to recreate, whether for a new paint job, crafts or creative work. If you aren’t a master in color theory, it can be tough to reproduce the more subtle and nuanced shades. But what if there was a small, portable smart device that could help you?...

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Jonathan Sanders

This is what Apple’s in-store Vision Pro demo will likely be like

The tech giant is about to launch its most important product since the Apple Watch in 2015, and with many people never having gone near such a device, Apple wants to ensure that the initial experience with the Vision Pro is as good as it can be. Pre-orders for the $3,499 Vision Pro begin this Friday, with sales starting at the Apple Store, online, and via its app two weeks later on February 2....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Ronald Kelly

This tech can end QR code scams, if only Google and Apple pitch in

The most successful digital scam is one that is tied to convenience. QR codes, which are used for everything from sharing contacts to making payments, are an ideal vector. In India, which runs the world’s largest digital payment system, QR code scams have become a regular nuisance. I regularly hear from retail shop owners and cab drivers about how they were duped using a fake QR code or app, and similar is the tale of online shoppers....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1200 words · Tara Martin

Tony Hawk reveals possible Pro Skater revival: “I’ve been talking to Activision”

Tony Hawk reveals possible Pro Skater revival: “I’ve been talking to Activision” As Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater turns 25 this year, the face of skateboarding himself has come out with some potentially exciting news. In an interview withMythical Kitchen, pro skater, Tony Hawk revealed that he’s been in talks with Activision, igniting hope behind a new Pro Skater release. “I wish I could tell you more, but I can tell you that I’ve been talking to Activision again, which is insanely exciting – we’re working on something,” Hawk replied when quizzed about what’s next for the franchise....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Christopher Thompson

Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 Trailer Teases One Final Battle Where It All Began

Summary TheVikings: Valhallaseason 3 trailer teases the journey back to where it all began for one final battle. Premiered in 2020 as a sequel set more than 100 years after the events ofVikings, Netflix’s historical drama depicts the end of the Viking Age by following the adventures of Leif Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir, Harald Sigurdsson, and the Norman king William the Conqueror. TheVikings: Valhallacastincludes Sam Corlett, Frida Gustavsson. Leo Suter, Bradley Freegard, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Caroline Henderson, Laura Berlin, and David Oakes....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Brittany Oconnor

What happens at the end of Drop? New movie’s surprising conclusion

What happens at the end of Drop? New movie’s surprising conclusion Drop is a brand-new thrillerhorrordirected byHappy Death Day’sChristopher Landon, and it has many twists, turns, and murderous plots before its surprising ending. The movie starsThe White Lotus’Megann Fahy andIt Ends With Us’Brandon Sklenar as Violet and Henry, a couple on a nice dinner date in a high-rise building restaurant. However, things take a sinister turn when Violet starts receiving anonymous AirDrop messages on her phone, which grow increasingly threatening....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Kathleen Hancock

What to do with the Plain Ribbon in Remnant 2

If you’ve spent some time inRemnant 2‘s cryptic world, you’re probably well aware of how many strange andshocking quest itemsyou can find. When you stumble upon the Plain Ribbon while exploring Losomn, then, you might be a little taken aback by its simplicity and innocence. Rest assured, though, that the Plain Ribbon is actually an important item that can earn you one of two amulets sporting extremely useful boons. Here’s what to do with the Plain Ribbon....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Roy Miller

Wyze Video Doorbell Pro gets double the features at double the price

With the holiday season just around the corner, you want to be more vigilant about porch pirates than ever. Wyze’s new Video Doorbell Pro can help with that. This smart doorbell improves on the previousWyze Video Doorbellwith twice as many features, but also comes with a higher — but still affordable — price tag of $65. The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro can be hardwired orpowered through batteries. It will get up to six months of battery life on a single charge, making it perfect for users that can’t hardwire a video doorbell due to hardware constraints....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Mitchell Meyer

‘Trippy’ horror movie that’s a hidden gem is now streaming for free

‘Trippy’ horror movie that’s a hidden gem is now streaming for free If you’re looking for your next horror movie fix, you might want to check out hidden gem Braid that’s being celebrated by fans – and it’s streaming for free right now. Not that we haven’t been spoilt for choice forhorror in 2024. From indie hits likeIn a Violent NatureandWhen Evil Lurksto global phenomenons likeLonglegsandThe First Omen, we truly are living in the year for horror....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Jonathan Evans

‘We’re screwed:’ Vaping industry panics after Trump ban on flavored e-cigarettes

The vape industry used to view May 2020 as a time of reckoning: it’s when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would require applications for any flavored e-liquid, with products taken off the market until they gained approval. But nothing prepared makers and fans of e-cigarettes for the events of Wednesday, when President Donald Trump dropped the gauntlet some eight months earlyby announcing his administration would ban flavored e-cigarettes. Upon digging more into the President’s comments on it at the White House Wednesday, Gyorfi expressed shock and frustration....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Jessica Cooper

“Star Trek Is Strange”: Tawny Newsome Explains How Starfleet Academy Balances Star Trek’s Tonal Shifts

Summary Star Trek: Starfleet Academywriter Tawny Newsome explains how her time onStar Trek: Lower Deckshelps the writers ofStar Trek’s next series balance the franchise’s"strange"tonal shifts. Newsome plays Lt. Beckett Mariner onStar Trek: Lower Decks,which enters its fifth and final season in fall 2024. However,Tawny is also a writer and self-proclaimed continuity cop onStar Trek: Starfleet Academy,which begins production in the fall with Academy Award winner Holly Hunter andAcademy Award nominee Paul Giamatti castin lead roles....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Eddie Bush

10 Best Buddy Cop Action Movies Like The Bad Boys Franchise

Summary There are several other greatbuddy cop movieslike theBad Boysfranchise. Following the successful release ofBad Boys: Ride or Dieon August 13, 2025, which has earned more than $136 million and counting so far at the worldwide box office, theBad Boysfranchise has collectively earned more than $1 billion. The Rotten Tomatoesaudience score forBad Boys: Ride or Dieis the highestamong its franchise, even though critics have rated 2020’sBad Boys for Lifehigher than the most recent installment....

May 31, 2025 · 10 min · 2059 words · Annette Elliott

10 Matthew McConaughey Movie Moments I Will Never Forget

Summary Matthew McConaugheyis a prolific actor, and many audience members, including myself, will remember moments in his movies for the rest of their lives. McConaughey has had a long career in multiple genres, meaning he has a project out there for everybody.Some of my earliest exposure to his work was in classic rom-coms,as he cuts the perfect figure for a leading man in fun and endearing films from the early 2000s....

May 31, 2025 · 14 min · 2790 words · Anthony Montgomery