Instagram’s Spotify integration makes saving songs a snap

Instagram and Spotify can now be linked, giving you the ability to instantly save Instagram tracks to your Spotify favorites, without ever leaving Instagram itself. The new feature began rolling out globally on October 17, and it doesn’t require a Spotify Premium subscription. With millions of Instagram users uploading videos every day —many accompanied by music— there’s an argument to be made that the Meta-owned social media network has become one of the most popular ways of discovering new tunes (yeah, OK,TikTok is probably No....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Nicole Lane

Mortal Kombat 1 hints at return of Variations for Tremor Kameo

Mortal Kombat 1 hints at return of Variations for Tremor Kameo Ed Boon’s recent Tremor Kameo tease seems to suggest Variations may return in Mortal Kombat 1 to some extent. MKX and MK11 both featured Variations, alternate versions of each fighter that boasted unique attacks, weapons, and design schemes. It was an interesting way for players to specialize in distinctive playstyles for their favorite combatants. In Mortal Kombat X, for example, Scorpion had a Ninjutsu Variation that utilized dual swords....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Jesse Nielsen

NASA’s first Martians may take shelter in massive, 3D-printed igloos

Transport is just one challenge the scientists at NASA have to manage before the agency’s planned manned mission to Mars in the 2030s. Ensuring that the first astronauts survive the Red Planet’s extreme environment is a whole other hurdle to overcome. But researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Centerhave settled on a valuable material — ice— which they they think will support the first habitats on Mars. Mars is packed with water ice....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Michelle Smith

Nintendo Switch set a new sales record during Black Friday, despite few discounts

Nintendo is one of the stingiest companies in the video game industry when it comes to discounting its game consoles, and the Nintendo Switch has stuck to its $300 price tag for nearly three years. Despite that, a strong lineup of games helped the Switch to have itsbest sales weekin the United States during Thanksgiving and Black Friday. According to Nintendo, from November 24 through November 30, the Nintendo Switch andSwitch Liteconsoles managed to sell more than 830,000 units in the United States, making it the best sales week ever in the country and pushing United States lifetime sales to 17....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Ethan Chen

One UI 8: Everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy software

In 2025, Google shifted the release schedule of its mobile operating system and releasedAndroid 16earlier than expected. Samsung, one of Android’s most prominent champions, also followed suit and kick-started the beta testing of its next-gen software weeks ahead of launching its latest foldable phones. With theGalaxy Z Fold 7and its clamshell sibling,One UI 8finally made it to the public realm. Interestingly, where Google leaned heavily on the new Material 3 Expressive design language for Android 16, One UI 8 doesn’t make too many changes to how Samsung’s smartphone software looks....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Shirley Lee

Peak adds cannibalism in new update

Peak adds cannibalism in new update Peakhas had a brand new update, adding various new languages, a new setting to allow you more field of vision when climbing, and… cannibalism? Yep, you heard that right, Peak, the co-operative chaotic climbing game, has officially added cannibalism, meaning you can quite literally eat your friends if your character gets hungry enough. Climbing is hungry work, and whether you’re looking for theadorable Capybarasorgrabbing the many itemslike theCursed SkullorMagic Beans, you’ll need to bring some food along with you....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Casey Douglas

Pick up Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones on the cheap on Prime Day

There’s never been a better time to snag a pair of wireless noise-cancelingheadphones. That’s because Amazon, as part ofPrime Day, hasknocked $50 offone of the best pairs out there — theSony WH-1000XM3— dropping the price to $300. In fact, the Sony WH-1000XM3 isn’t just one of the best headphones out there; we awarded it the title of thebest headphoneof 2018 after it received a coveted 9 out of 10 score inour review, in which we praised its look, sound, and overall feel....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Melanie Glass

Psychonauts 2: How to use the Thought Tuner

Psychonauts 2features a brief main storyline, but its world is loaded with collectibles that’ll keep youplaying for 30-plus hoursto hit 100% completion. If you’re one of the dedicated few hoping to achieve that goal, you’ll need to learn how to acquire and use the Thought Tuner. This handy device can help you reach previously inaccessible locations and reach some of the trickiest collectibles in the entire game. Here’s what you need to know about the Thought Tuner — from where to find it to how to use it and why you’ll want to add it to your arsenal as soon as possible....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · James Fletcher

Razer’s stolen Project Valerie prototypes are on sale in China for $21,700

CES has now come to a close, prompting attendees and exhibitors to begin their mass exodus from Las Vegas. And as it turns out, one company showing off its wares at the conference will not be able to take a pair of laptop prototypes home, as the firm suffered the misfortune of having them stolen from the firm’s booth. Min-Liang Tan, CEO of gaming hardware specialist Razer, took toFacebookearlier today to report the theft....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Martin Clark

Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Return Feels Closer Than Ever 5 Years After His MCU Ending

Summary Robert Downey Jr. might finally come back to theMarvel Cinematic Universein the next few years, as recent updates make hisIron Manreturn the closest it has been since 2019.RDJ was responsible for starting the MCU with 2008’sIron Man. After turning in an electric performance as Tony Stark in the film, Downey would become the face of the franchise, leading anIron Man movie trilogy, four Avengers films, and playing key roles in Captain America and Spider-Man’s stories in the MCU....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1143 words · Emily Kaiser

Snap, then shop? Snapchat’s camera will soon buy stuff from Amazon

Snapchat’s camera is good for more than puppy dog ears and augmented reality games. Soon, the social media platform will shop for you, too. On Monday, September 24,Snap Inc. announcedthe ability to shop on Amazon with your Snapchat camera. The feature is in early testing and will roll out slowly to more users, Snap says. The feature is a hidden one without any changes to the icons displayed in the Snapchat camera....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Janet White

The 10 most popular TV shows on Netflix right now

Exploring the thousands of titles onNetflixcan be both exciting and overwhelming. Content of all types abounds, from dramas and comedies to reality shows and documentaries. Having a list to help narrow down your choices is beneficial, as it allows you to see the most popular Netflix shows. Every week, Netflix releases its list of the 10 most-watched TV shows over a recent seven-day period. The Biggest Loserdocumentary has found a significant audience on Netflix....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Selena Clark

The Acolyte Episode 5 Secretly Hints At A Major Rise Of Skywalker Connection

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 5. Summary The Acolyteepisode 5 finally revealed the identity of the mysterious Sith Lord, but there was also a subtle hint that connects toStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.The Acolyteepisode 5revealed that Qimir was the mysterious Sith Lord all along, but once he was unmasked, he continued to show his immense strength. Despite calling himself a Sith, there’s not much more known about his origins, and even his name remains a mystery....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Sarah Schneider