How to watch two astronauts spacewalk to check the ISS for microbes

[UPDATE: NASA has called off the spacewalk while it waits for the completion of an investigation into a leak that affected the Nauka module earlier this week. We will update this page with the new schedule once it becomes available.] This week will see two astronauts perform a spacewalk from the International Space Station (ISS) as they collect samples from the station’s exterior to use in scientific research. The two astronauts will be NASA’s Loral O’Hara and European Space Agency (ESA)’s Andreas Mogensen, and the spacewalk will take place on Thursday, October 12....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Dakota Soto

Hurry! These Philips Hue Starter Kits are dirt-cheap — but not for long

Smart light bulbs are increasingly popular in people’s homes for good reason. Being able to control your lighting withAlexa,Apple HomeKitorGoogle Assistantis highly useful. Even just being able to set up the timing so your lighting follows your daily routine can be great, allowing you to return home to a cozy lit-up house, and also ward off the risk of burglars. As part of earlyMemorial Day sales, Amazon and Best Buy have great deals right now on the Philips Hue Starter Kits, starting at only $117....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Kimberly Figueroa

iFixit calls the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra “the most repairable Galaxy in years”

Although Samsung has a history of taking a moreconsumer-friendly approachto repairing devices, it hasn’t always been an easy task. And in some cases, Samsung doesn’t take thefriendliestview of third-party components. TheGalaxy S25 Ultrahas taken a step forward, asiFixit has dubbedit the “most repairable Galaxy phone in years” in a recent press release. Here’s why. The Galaxy S25 Ultra uses four small tabs to hold the battery in place. If you need to remove it, you just pull those tabs up and the battery releases with ease....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Erin Stokes

Intel and University of Pennsylvania are using A.I. to find brain tumors

Inteland the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have teamed up to createartificial intelligencemodels that can identify brain tumors. “A.I. shows great promise for the early detection of brain tumors, but it will require more data than any single medical center holds to reach its full potential,” said Intel Labs principal engineer Jason Martin in a statement. The program, which is being funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute, will involve collaboration with 29 international health care and research institutions across the U....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Cynthia Rodriguez

Is Tom Cruise dating Ana de Armas? Relationship rumors explained

Is Tom Cruise dating Ana de Armas? Relationship rumors explained With the finalMission: Impossiblemovie andJohn Wick spinoff Ballerinafast approaching, fans will have Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas in their mind’s eye. But is there any truth to the dating rumors? When it comes to epicaction movies, Tom Cruise always come to mind. If he’s not trying a death-defying motorcycle stunt across a ravine, he’s jumping out of a plane or hanging onto one for dear life....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Sierra Johnson

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii just converted me into a series fan

Before anyone decides to throw a tomato at my face, I have to admit that I’ve never played a singleYakuza/Like a Dragon gamein my life. While I’ve always been intrigued by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s action-adventure franchise, I didn’t really know where to begin. The mere thought of starting a series with over a dozen games already released felt like a daunting task. And so it was with an open mind that I tried out the next — and possibly strangest — entry in the series,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, during Tokyo Game Show....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Jesse Brown

Logitech MX Revolution Review

“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.“ Once again, Logitech innovates the mouse in unexpected ways. The unique flywheel design is an entirely new approach to scrolling, but does it add to the user experience or detract? Are users ready to learn to scroll anew?...

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1248 words · David Robinson

Marvel finally confirms Ultimate Spider-Man’s return five years after cancellation

Marvel finally confirms Ultimate Spider-Man’s return five years after cancellation Ultimate Spider-Man finally makes its return five years after it was canceled and the Ultimate Universe was dissolved. Ultimate Invasion is wrapping up, and with its end comes a brand new Ultimate Universe. Now, Marvel has announced its plans for the relaunched imprint, bringing it back with the superhero who started it all. The relaunch kicked off earlier this year with Ultimate Invasion....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Audrey Garcia

Megan Fox’s Bad Boys 2 Cameo Explained

Summary Megan Fox’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in Michael Bay’sBad Boys IIhas a pretty controversialbackstory. Six years after making her acting debut opposite the Olsen twins inHoliday in the Sun(2001),Megan Fox had her breakout role as Mikaela Banes inTransformers(2007),directed by Michael Bay. Fox returned for the first sequel,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,in 2009, but after a falling out with Bay sparked by her comments comparing him to “Napoleon” and “Hitler” on set (viaWonderland), Fox was replaced by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as the female lead inTransformers: Dark of the Moon(2011)....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Anthony Smith

Microsoft wants Xbox Game Pass on PS4. Cross-platform news expected at GDC 2019

Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s executive vice president of gaming, has continued to change the definition of “Xbox” over the last few years, releasing console-exclusive games on PC and evenplanning to offer Xbox Liveservices on Nintendo Switch. If Microsoft gets its way, however, things could go even further, including possibly offering the Xbox Game Pass serviceon PlayStation systems. “We want to bring Game Pass to any device that somebody wants to play on,” Spencer said in the interview....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Betty Zavala

MindsEye review: an unfinished review for an unfinished game

“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.“ Imagine that you’re a food critic. You’re assigned to review a hot new American bistro downtown. You’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about it before its grand opening, with the owners even throwing around the word “revolutionary....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Jacob Wilson

Minecraft Dungeons gameplay shows off boss battles and new areas

Minecraft Dungeonsis tentatively set to launch next month, but players won’t have have to wait to see the dungeon crawler in action. The first 45 minutes of gameplay from the PC beta is now available thanks to a video from Windows Central. It’s a great look at the Diablo-inspired spin-off and shows exactly what gamers can expect once it releases on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 30....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Amy Flowers

Netflix is releasing a Christmas Day special that will “break the internet”

Netflix is releasing a Christmas Day special that will “break the internet” This Christmas, a world-famous comedian is dropping a new comedy special on Netflix – and he’s expecting it to “break the internet.” Picture the scene: you’re sitting in your living room, barely conscious after a mighty feast, surrounded by torn-apart gift paper and sweetie wrappers. The kids are off playing with their new toys (or scrolling through TikTok on their new iPhone or iPad), the dog is wiped out after all the excitement, and you’ve finally got an hour or so to yourself....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Kimberly Rivers