Apple’s long-awaited wireless AirPods are now available to order

Alongside the reveal of the iPhone 7 earlier this year, Apple alsounveiled a new pair of wireless in-ears, dubbed the AirPods. These were originally set to ship in October, but just before the end of the month, the company delayed the launch, saying it needed a little more time. Now, it has apparently had enough time, as the Apple AirPods arenow available to order online for $159. Shipment is currently slated for December 21....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Nicholas Kelley

Apple’s low-cost Vision Pro headset could land sooner than expected

Apple’s Vision Pro headset, despite being the most advanced XR gear of its kind, wasn’t quite the roaring success the company may have expected. An asking price worth $3,500 was certainly a deterrent for enthusiasts, but the lack of a full-fledged computing ecosystem built around it was also a lackluster show. The company has, however, no intention of giving up. On the contrary,Apple is working on a more affordable, watered-down version, and it could arrive sooner than expected....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Amanda Gonzalez

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: How to level up fast and earn XP

Whether you’re progressing through the main story, exploring the open world, or just have your eye on a new skill you want to unlock, there will come a point inAssassin’s Creed Valhallawhere you need to level up to reach your goal. you may earn XP by doing basically anything in the game, from completing quests to killing wildlife, but the amount you get will differ drastically. The leveling system inValhallaworks a bit differently thanOdysseyandOrigins,with levels and power levels being tracked separately, but the concept is always the same....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Maurice Simmons

Below Deck Star Sets The Record Straight On Captain Sandy’s Rule About Waking The Chef

Summary Below Deckalum Captain Lee Rosbach clarified that he never called outBelow Deck MediterraneanstarCaptain Sandy Yawnfor her yacht rules. The drama began duringBelow Deck Medseason 9whenCaptain Sandy sided with Chef Johnathan Shillingford for not waking up late at night to make snacksfor the charter guests. She didn’t mind that he refused to do his job. Later, fans askedwhat Captain Lee thought of Sandy’s decisionnot to wake the chef. He wouldn’t let something like that happen because he hasn’t made any rules about not waking up the crew....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Derek Gordon

Bwipo sparks controversy after claiming several LEC pros are ‘paycheck stealers’

Bwipo sparks controversy after claiming several LEC pros are ‘paycheck stealers’ Bwipo’s been a loose canon on stream as of late, calling out several LEC pros and claiming they’re just cashing in paychecks, killing the region with their “mediocre” play. Although he hasn’t played in the LEC for a while, Bwipo was on one of the best Fnatic rosters of all time before he came to North America, and he’s finallywon an LCS championship this year....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Julie Cox

Christmas movies for people who hate Christmas movies

There are plenty of people who love Christmas and everything that comes with it. They love thegreat Christmas movies they can stream, the Yule logs, the seasonal dishes, and of course, the spirit of the holiday itself. If you’re someone who hates Christmas, though, or at the very least hates the cloying, overly sentimental nature of most Christmas movies, then this is the list for you. We’ve gathered the least conventionally festive holiday movies ever made for those of you who want to acknowledge the season, but aren’t necessarily down for all the weepies that sometimes go along with it....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Regina Stokes

Documentaries for Life: Get 50% off a lifetime of Curiosity Stream

Educational programming can be expensive. Subscriptions put you in a rush. With Curiosity Stream you can watch thousands of documentaries at any time. And with this deal, which gives you a lifetime membership, it really does mean at any time. There’s no pressure to watch one every week to get your money’s worth like you might have with even thebest streaming services. Right now you can get a lifetime subscription to Curiosity Stream for just $200, which is $200 down from the typical $400....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Lori Hendrix

Elle Fanning In Talks To Star In Predator Movie Badlands

Summary The newPredatormovieBadlandshas cast its main star. ThePredatorseries began in 1987 with the film of the same name, featuring Arnold Schwarzengger in the lead role. Since then, the franchise has had numerous other entries, most recently with Dan Trachtenberg’sPreyin 2022. Following this film, anotherPredatoruniverse movie,titledBadlands, was announced to be in development. As perDeadline,Badlandswill find its leading star in Elle Fanning. According to the source, Fanning is currently in negotiations to star in the standalonePredatorfranchise film....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Autumn Patton

G.I. Joe’s Scarlett Goes To Extreme Lengths In New Energon Universe Miniseries

Summary WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Scarlett #2 IconicG.I. Joecharacter Scarlett is already going to extremes in her Energon Universe debut, as her self-titled miniseries ratchets up the tension of her mission considerably in its second issue.Skybound Entertainment’s Energon Universe shared continuitycontinues to be one of the most exciting ongoing projects in comics, andScarlettremains a thrilling extension of that. Ina preview released by Skybound,Scarlett#2 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by Marco Ferrari – opens with its protagonist being held at the Clan Arashikage compound....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Daryl Logan

Google wants us to invest in an ecosystem we can’t trust

TheGoogle Pixel 7,Pixel Watch, andPixel Tabletall have something in common other than being Google-branded products with generic names. They’re part of an explicit attempt by Google to build a Pixel ecosystem of its own. The company wants to take on Apple and Samsung by luring people in with the idea that by buying Pixel devices and using Google services, they can have a similar experience as someone buying an iPad, an iPhone, and AirPods....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Wesley Thomas

Hisense U6 4K TV on sale in early Prime Day deal — 85-inch model is 30% off

Prime Day 2025won’t officially start until next week, but Amazon already slashed the prices of some 4K TVs for those who can’t wait to buy upgrades for their home theater setup. Here’s an offer that you should consider — the 85-inch Hisense U6 Series 4K TV for $1,398, following a 30% discount on its original price of $2,000 for savings of $602. If that screen’s too large for you, you can also get the 65-inch model for $662 instead of $1,000 for a 34% discount, or savings of $338, and the 55-inch model for $480 instead of $800 for a 40% discount, or savings of $320....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Todd Watson

Honeywell’s versatile, Alexa-savvy security system now available for purchase

Firstintroduced via Indiegogolast fall andshown at CES 2018in January, theHoneywell Smart Home Security systemhas officially hit shelves both in online and brick and mortar stores across the United States and Canada. This wider availability comes after a monthlong preorder period. The versatile Honeywell system features multiple connectivity and control options with impressive capabilities, all stemming from a central unit. The Honeywell Camera Base Station, which is the security system’s core device, looks a bit like an Amazon Echo accessorized with a flared bottom, a camera, and a fabric-covered vertical shaft....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Sabrina Conner

How Spider-Man 2’s FX team embraced fantasy without forgetting physics

It’s incredibly hard to film an action film without digital-heavy visual effects these days, much less a superhero flick. The only franchise to use such techniques sparingly in recent memory is The Dark Knight Trilogy; Christopher Nolan only turned to digital artists when absolutely necessary. Like its predecessor,The Amazing Spider-Man 2leans heavily on digital effects, but the FX team at Sony Imageworks is committed to keeping the action as real as possible....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Morgan Brown DVM