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Samsung has unveiled the W2019, a high-end flip phone that is packed with flagship-level specifications such as 6GB of RAM and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845. Samsungannouncedthe smartphone at a launch event in China, according to GizmoChina. The W2019 is the successor to last year’sW2018, which was powered by the Snapdragon 835. In addition to the upgraded processor, theSamsung W2019includes new features such as dual rear cameras and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner....

Artist rendition of ExoMars 2020 RoverESA One major challenge of sending exploratory missions to Mars islanding heavy items like roverssafely on the planet’s surface. The European Space Agency’s upcoming ExoMars mission will need a descent module containing a rover to slow from 13,000 miles per hour as it enters to planet’s atmosphere to a gentle landing pace in just six minutes. To do this, the module is equipped with a dual parachute system, in which two parachutes each have their own pilot chute and are deployed separately....

Summary Sister Wives’Meri Brown,Janelle Brown,Christine Brown, andRobyn Brownhave said harsh things to each other over the years. WhenSister Wivespremiered in 2010, fans were introduced to Kody Brown and his three wives, Meri, Janelle, and Christine. Shortly afterward, the family expanded with the addition of Robyn, and despite the excitement that preceded her arrival, it also proved to be the catalyst for unraveling the polygamous family. However, despite Kody’s many faults for mishandling his family affairs,the sister wives, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, never really got along with each other....

One of the biggest puzzles about our sun is a strange one: you might think that it would be hottest right at the surface, but in fact, that isn’t the case.The corona, or the sun’s outer atmosphere, is hundreds of times hotter than its surface. It’s still not clear exactly what that should be the case, so it’s an issue that solar missions are keen to research. Recent results from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Solar Orbiter mission give some clues....

Sony announced that it acquired Housemarque, the Finnish developer of PlayStation hits such asResogun,Alienation, and most recently,Returnal. The two companies had been working closely with one another for over a decade, with most of Housemarque’s recent games launching exclusively for PlayStation consoles (or handhelds). In regards to the acquisition, Head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst said “Housemarque’s recent release ofReturnalproves the studio is one with incredible vision, capable of creating memorable new games that resonate with our community....

Summary Star Trek: Deep Space Ninedid something that Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) was unable to do on the USS Enterprise-D inStar Trek: The Next Generation. With its space station setting and combination of Starfleet and non-Federation crew members,DS9was specifically designed to stand apart fromTNG. However, for all their differences, there’s an interesting similarity betweenDS9season 2 andTNGseason 2. BothStar TrekTV shows' second seasons introduced new existential threats to the Federation, that set up major conflict in season 3....

If you tend to travel a lot or aren’t around an electrical outlet, then you might get easily frustrated with the short battery life that a lot of laptops have. While there’s still some struggle in finding the best balance between battery life and internal specs, some laptops have done an excellent job of pushing battery life as far as it will go. So, to help you get the most out of your laptop without having to be tethered to an outlet constantly, we’ve collected some of the laptops with longer-lasting battery lives....

The Nintendo Switch offers an unparalleled gaming experience, allowing you to enjoy games big and small, no matter whether you’re on the couch or on the go. That said, thebest Switch gamesrarely receive a discount. Thankfully, plenty of other developers have made some amazing single-player andmultiplayer games on Switchthat you can play absolutely free. That can make the wait for allthe upcoming Switch gameseasier, but only if you know which ones to pick....

The best PS5 headsets in 2024 If you are a PS5 owner and you are looking for a new headset to use with your console, here is a list of some of our top recommendations Good sound quality can make a huge difference to yourgamingexperience, so having a decent sound setup is almost as important as having the rightcontroller. Of course, many of us have excellent sound bars or 5....

Summary When it comes to digging around for secrets, there’s no community quite as dedicated asStardew Valley, leading to rampant confusion when the discovery is in question is more than a little odd. Given the sprawling nature of the farming RPG, there are hundreds of unique items that can be unearthed by simply digging up the various worms that end up breaking the soil around Pelican Town. While the loot from these drops is generally neglible,sometimes they result in an item that’s so rare, players question its very existence....

Now that we’re in the full throes of the back to school shopping season, you’re going to start seeing a lot of markdowns on both Windows and macOS laptops. Do keep in mind that while some of these savings may look great on paper, you may not end up with a very good computer in the end. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for reliablelaptop dealsfrom trusted brands. As a matter of fact, we came across this awesome promo from HP:...

Building a library of games is one of the slowest, most methodical, and often most expensive part of a gamer’s journey. $40, $50, and $60 console releases all add up over the years for console gamers. That’s why game passes are so great, you get big variety in games but only have to pay monthly. This is especially true if you aren’t a completionist and prefer to dip your toes into a new game ever few days....

Summary Tom Hanks' new movieHere, a reunion withForrest Gumpdirector Robert Zemeckis, gets a release date from TriStar Pictures. Hanks and Zemeckis have worked together a total of four times previously, their crowd-pleasing partnership producing the hit filmsCast Away,The Polar ExpressandPinocchio, in addition to their 1994 Oscar-winner. The duo’s next movie together, the generation-spanning family dramaHere, will feature a de-aged Hanks alongside hisForrest Gumpco-star Robin Wright, with a script byGumpwriters Eric Roth and Zemeckis....