Warning: Spoilers ahead forDoctor Whoseason 14, episode 6, “Rogue.” Summary Doctor Whoseason 14, episode 6, “Rogue,” pays visual tribute toevery actor who’s played the Doctor, but Jon Pertwee’s holographic avatar looks far older than he did during any of his appearances within the franchise. Thankfully, there’s a viable explanation for whyPertwee’s age in the ghostly image doesn’t align with his time as the Third Doctor. The choice feels intentional and suggests a handful of possibilities for the actor’s iteration of the Doctor in the near future....

In 1985, the World Wrestling Federation launched WrestleMania, the Super Bowl of professional wrestling that helped WWF become the dominant force in sports entertainment. Nearly four decades later, the WWF is now the WWE, but WrestleMania remains the flagship event of the company, which it describes as “the showcase of the immortals.” This year, WrestleMania 40 is coming to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Lincoln Financial Field. And it’s happening at a time when WWE is hotter than it’s been in ages....

I’m not a typical Windows or Mac user. Where most people choose one operating system and stick with it, I use bothWindows 11andMacOSregularly, going back and forth daily depending on my workflow. And it’s easier to do than you probably think. I have a fast Windows 11 desktop with three 27-inch 4K displays, and I use that for all my research-intensive work that benefits from multiple monitors. But for writing simple copy, and for personal tasks, I use aMacBook Pro 14simply because I like it so much....

If you’re a Google Home user, you might have greeted the news that Amazon has added afree version of its Amazon Music service to all Alexa devices, with a bit of envy. But fear not: While most of the coverage ended up being about Amazon, Google has been working on its own free version ofYouTube MusicforGoogle Homedevices as well, and announced it thevery same day. The free, ad-supported version of YouTube Music is available on Google Assistant-powered smart speakers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, and Austria....

TheiPhone 15launch feels like it was just yesterday, butrumors of the iPhone 16 are already floating around. Some of the most recent have been bad news for enthusiasts, as it seems Apple is happy to stick with one of the more controversial elements of the iPhone 15:a 60Hz refresh rate. While some people have dismissed this as tech-bubble griping that no one in the actual public cares about, there’s definitely some fire to go with all this smoke....

Summary Giancarlo Esposito, who portrays Moff Gideon inThe Mandalorian, is ready to return toStar Warsin the upcomingThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie - even though his character has seemingly met his fate. Gideon has been the central antagonist ofThe Mandalorianever since season 1 as the sinister mastermind behind both theGreat Purge of Mandaloreand the hunt for Grogu’s blood. Esposito has played the villain brilliantly, but at the end of season 3, Gideon was killed by the flames of a fallen star cruiser on Mandalore....

Since its first series launched in 2019,Apple TV+has quietly churned out some high-quality original shows that span many genres. While it may not have the sheer volume of content as some of its streaming competitors, Apple’s approach is all about quality over quantity. It has built a reputation for sleek production values and genuinely unique storytelling, resulting in critically acclaimed shows that keep viewers coming back for more. FromSeverancetoTed Lasso, the streamer has proven its ability to produce one-of-a-kind series that are reaching audiences around the globe....

Summary EachDoctor Whoepisode has brought a brand new adventure to screens, but the Doctor’s companions haven’t all shared the same experience. TheDoctor Whoseason 14 castintroduced the Doctor’s latest companion, Ruby Sunday. However, Ruby’s journey in the TARDIS shared similarities to those of her predecessors inDoctor Who’s modern era following the show’s reboot in 2005. The common links between each of the Doctor’s companions have focused on the locations they traveled to, their attitude toward the titular character, and the benefits of boarding the TARDIS....

Summary Gary Larson’sThe Far Sidefamously doesn’t have any official recurring characters. Larson wanted the freedom to tell single, self-contained gags where anything was possible (as well as the ability to mercilessly torture his characters without upsetting fans.) However, while Larson didn’t want to use the samecharactersover and over again, he had no such misgivings about using the same archetypes, and perhaps the most famous (next to his ubiquitous cows) is a character Larson refers to as"the Nerdy Little Kid....

Summary A Court of Thorns & Rosesweaves a compelling story, butthe timeline ofSarah J. Maas' fantasy seriesremains baffling, even after five books. The first threeACOTARbooks cover the same conflict, whiletheCourt of Frost & StarlightnovellaandA Court of Silver Flamesexpand Maas' world. A lot happens over the course of five books, both on a personal level for the characters and on a larger scale. Feyre Archeron comes a long way from the beginning ofA Court of Thorns & Roses,when she’s introduced as an ordinary huntress trying to keep her family alive....

Summary Medical dramascan often be sensationalized and dramatic for the sake of stirring up conflict;A Mistakeis anything but. Deftly written and directed by Christine Jeffs, who adapted Carl Shuker’s novel of the same name, the drama sidesteps fictional medical tropes for something that is all too real and emotional.A Mistakeis thorough in examining what happens when a medical mistake occurs, and the consequences that come up because of a moment gone wrong....

Apple remains the king of thesmartwatchgame, especially with the release of the near-perfectSeries 5during the company’sSeptember event. ForAndroid users, however, Samsung is tough to beat. If you’re looking for anAndroid-compatible smartwatchwith a solid mix of connectivity and activity-tracking options, check out Amazon’sdeal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active.Normally $280, you can currently score the 40mm silver variant for only $178. With the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Samsung stripped down the flagshipGalaxy Watch(aka, the best smartwatch for Android) and put the emphasis on wellness and fitness tracking....

Google is finally pushing Android 15 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), marking a crucial milestone when companies begin prepping their respective software experiences for their smartphones and developers start fine-tuning their apps. As far as a public release, the stable public build of Android 15 will be released for compatible Pixel phones in the coming weeks. Android 15 will also make its wayto “devices from Samsung, Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, Motorola, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo and Xiaomi in the coming months,” says Google....