Turning future Macs into gaming PCs? Apple says it ‘loves the challenge’

In the past, gamers have had little reason to consider aMac configurationfor gaming. But according to Apple itself, that could change in the future. The Mac maker confirmed its plans to get serious about PC gaming in a recent interview, which could potentially make it more appealing to gamers. “Of course, you can imagine the pride of some of the GPU folks and imagining, ‘Hey, wouldn’t it be great if it hits a broader set of those really intense gamers,’” Apple vice president of platform architecture Tim Milet mused in an interview withTom’s Guide....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Dr. Jacob Best

VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers

Even though VR has come a long way from th edays of theOculus Go, it hasn’t quite gone as big as many folks hoped it would, although VR experience are pretty excellent if you can afford one. Luckily, there are a few modern VR experiences that don’t even require you to have a high-end gaming PC to play games likeHalf-Life: Alyx, so it’s perfect if you don’t want to spend a ton of money....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Christopher Francis

Walgreens’ smart fridges scan your face and remember your behavior

The next time you go to a Walgreens, check out the coolers. Depending on where you live, they may be checking you out at the same time, according to areport by Circa. Walgreens is pilotingCooler Screens‘ Internet of Things-enabled cooler screens with cameras that scan shoppers’ faces when they look at the screens. The first “We’re watching you” coolers were installed in a Walgreens in Chicago on January 14. The next two cities in the pilot program are New York and San Francisco....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Dustin Goodman

Want more awesome sci-fi like Dune 2? Then watch these 3 great sci-fi shows in March

The first weekend in March saw the release ofDune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi adventure film and the sequel to 2021’sDune. We pick up with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), who have been assimilating into Fremen culture. While contemplating his messianic destiny, Paul seeks revenge against House Harkonnen for killing his father and destroying House Atreides. Only Paul can unite the Fremens and wage war on the Harkonnen....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Jordan Davila

Why Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Cal Kestis needs his own Disney+ show

As Lucasfilm finally seems to be getting the ball rolling again forStar Wars on the theatrical front, the video game space has been showing the franchise’s continued narrative strength. The latest example is Respawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. The sequel to 2019’s successfulStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderfleshes out the journey of Cal Kestis (voiced byGothamandShamelessactor Cameron Monaghan), with his story feeling every bit as worthy of a live-action series. Shows like Dave Filoni’sAhsokalook promising given Rosario Dawson’s pitch-perfect performance in season 2 ofThe Mandalorianand Filoni’s passion for the franchise....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Brittany Green

Xiaomi Mi 10 phones launch in China with Galaxy S20-baiting specs

Xiaomi has unveiled theMi 10andMi 10 Prosmartphones at an event in China, giving us a look at whatwould have been coming at MWC 2020, had the event notbeen canceleddue to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The global launch of the two phones will still happen, but at a later date, with Xiaomi announcing it hasdelayed the European launch event. What about the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro?...

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Dawn Schroeder DDS

Zendaya is barely in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and that’s a good thing

Zendaya is barely in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and that’s a good thing Zendaya will return as MJ inSpider-Man: Brand New Day, but don’t expect her to have a “substantial” role. In No Way Home, in a desperate bid to close the multiversal rift that was sending all sorts of wild enemies to the main MCU universe, Doctor Strange didn’t just make the world forget that Peter Parker isSpider-Man– by the end, everyone forgets who he is, including Ned and MJ....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Nancy Campbell

‘Fallout 76’ day one patch is 52 GB, bigger than the 45 GB game

Fallout 76will require a day one patch with a download size of 52 GB, which is even larger than the main game which needs only 45 GB. In total, players will need about 97 GB of free space to installFallout 76, PlayStation Universereported. That is a hefty amount of space, so players may want to clear out some junk on their hard drives while waiting for the game’s arrival. Players on metered connections will also have to allocate a massive amount of bandwidth forFallout 76if they want to launch the game as soon as possible....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Ricardo Brooks

10 Best LGBTQ+ Romance Books To Read For Pride Month

Summary Novels by LGBTQ+ authors about their experiences, fictional or otherwise, are a large part of Pride Month, and the best LGBTQ+romancebooks to read for Pride cover many topics and journeys. Romance is a wide-reaching genre andwithin the past few years, stories that center on LGBTQ+ relationships have only grown in number.While many of these narratives have been released over the past decade, it’s important to return to certain seminal texts of queer literature that demonstrate how long LGBTQ+ authors have been telling stories of love....

July 8, 2025 · 10 min · 2096 words · Ashley Parrish

10 Best Yuji Moments in Jujutsu Kaisen That Prove Why He's Such a Beloved Hero

Summary The protagonist ofJujutsu Kaisen, Itadori Yuji, differs from classic shonen protagonists who are singularly focused on their goals. While he shows determination when needed, he never loses his charm and fills those around him with love. One of the most lovable aspects of Yuji is his selflessness. Although this is a common trait among Shonen heroes, Yuji Itadori epitomizes it. The young sorcerer has proven time and again that he is not your average shonen protagonist, sometimes leading viewers to question if Yuji fits the mold....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1828 words · Mark Koch

10 Book Trilogies That Peaked With The First Book

Summary Book trilogies that peak with the first book can frequently be letdowns because audiences get their hopes up based on the excitement and quality of the premiere novel. However,just because book one is the strongest, it doesn’t mean the remaining works are bad.Often, it indicates just how good the trilogy’s first novel is, and how effectively it draws readers into the story’s world. Many great series are trilogies because three books allow for a distinct beginning, middle, and end....

July 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2240 words · Daniel Chang

1More Evo review: Hi-fi sound at a killer price

“Why you may 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.“ While 1More may not have the name recognition of companies like Sony, Bose, Beats, or Sennheiser, the Chinese audio brand has been quietly cranking out a huge collection ofwireless earbudsover the past few years. Quantity, however, doesn’t always equal quality and 1More has had both hits (Stylish,ColorBuds 2,ComfoBuds Pro,PistonBuds Pro) and misses (True Wireless ANC,ComfoBuds Mini)....

July 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2184 words · Laura Hunter

2020 Kia Forte GT gets dash of sportiness to make daily commuting more exciting

The recently redesignedKia Forteis a sensiblecompact car, but Kia wants to give it a dose of sportiness. The 2020 Kia Forte GT debuts at SEMA 2018, the massive automotive aftermarket trade show held every year in Las Vegas. Will this new model become the next darling of the tuner scene, or a forgettable attempt at excitement? Kia views the Forte GT, which goes on sale next summer, as a little sibling to theStinger GT....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Jason Harrison