Major Windows 11 2022 update is already preparing for launch

According to a leaked script, Microsoft is seemingly preparing to complete the final build ofWindows 11’s first major update, due out later this year. This upcoming update will be the first major refresh of Windows 11 since its initial launch in 2021 and could include a highly requested Taskbar feature, as well as a number of other refinements and bug fixes. Code from a script stemming from an internal Insider build of the operating system highlights how the update will be “feature complete” as soon as by February 4....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Paul Campos

Marshall’s new portable speakers bring a vintage vertical vibe to your tunes

If there’s one thing that’s unmistakable about the Marshall brand of audio gear, it’s the company’s authentically retro designs. Its latest products — two new portable speakers — are no exception. The Stockwell II ($249) and Tufton ($399) share the same Marshall guitar amp-inspired look as therest of the company’s speaker lineup, but they introduce a new vertical shape that evokes portable radios from a bygone era. Both speakers possess internal, rechargeable batteries, Bluetooth 5....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · David Cantrell

Meta just accidentally revealed its next VR headset

Newly leaked images ofMeta’s upcoming Quest 3Shave surfaced online,including one found in an official Meta app. That leaves no room for doubt when it comes to how the upcoming Quest 3S will look. If you have the Meta Quest Link app installed, you can see the image for yourself by searching for “oculus-link-hero-panther.png” in your computer’s program files. The image appeared online in a Reddit post byGary_the_mememachineand was covered byUploadVR....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Stephanie Maxwell

Microsoft is ‘handing even more of online life’ to Google, Mozilla CEO says

Microsoftannouncedit would be rebuilding Edge on Windows 10 by using Google’s Chromium engine, but not everyone is happy with the decision. In arecent blog post, Mozilla CEO Chris Beard writes that he believes the move is “handing even more of online life” to Google. Beard essentially says goodbye to EdgeHTML and addresses the business, social, and future implications of Microsoft’s decision. Additionally, not only does Beard appear to strongly go against Microsoft’s choosing of Chromium, he points that it could also possibly have an impact on Firefox market share....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Eric Alvarez

Mike Tyson warns Jake Paul he’ll get “most vicious” fight from him yet

Mike Tyson warns Jake Paul he’ll get “most vicious” fight from him yet Mike Tyson has warned Jake Paul that he’s going to get the “most vicious” side of him to date, as the pair gear up for their fight. When Jake Paul and Mike Tyson announced that they would be boxing, plenty of outsiders quickly weighed in with skepticism. Tyson being 58 and there being a 31-year age gap between the two fighters was one of the big points of concern, especially as it relates to Mike’s health....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Rebecca Graham

More ‘Diablo’ games will be announced next year, Blizzard confirms

Blizzard, which received backlash from players over its announcement of mobile gameDiablo Immortal, confirmed that Diablo fans should look forward to next year. Blizzard associate community manager Brandy Camel revealed earlier this year that there aremultiple Diablo projectsin the works, and that more information on the upcoming games will be revealed this year. But it appears that the timeline to reveal the upcoming Diablo games has changed, according to a post by the development teams on Blizzard’s official Battle....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Lisa Bell

NASA suspends work on Space Launch System and Orion, may delay moon mission

Following outbreaks of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, at and around a number of its facilities, NASA has announced it is suspending both its Space Launch System and Orion projects. The suspension is described as temporary but it is not yet known how long it will go on for. “NASA will temporarily suspend production and testing of Space Launch System and Orion hardware,” NASA administrator Jim Bridenstineannounced in a statement. “The NASA and contractors teams will complete an orderly shutdown that puts all hardware in a safe condition until work can resume....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Steven Martinez

National Weather Service radar detects huge cicada cluster

If you’re somewhere in the U.S. that’s currently experiencing the cicada invasion, we feel for you. The racket can be deafening, and few people enjoy finding one of the creatures crawling up the back of their neck or along their arm. This year is particularly challenging as it marks the arrival of “Brood X,” a group of cicadas that only emerge from under the ground once every 17 years. And there are billions — possibly even trillions — of them right now clambering up trees and flying about in around 15 states across America....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Joseph Taylor

New Live-Action Reboot Of A Beloved 2000s Cartoon Has Me Cautiously Excited After Previous Adaptation Failures

Summary If you remember watching Cartoon Network’s blocks of anime and anime-inspired shows on weekday evenings in the 2000s, then you probably caught an episode or twelve ofTotally Spies!Although I can’t recall what played afterTotally Spies!, I distinctly remember falling in love with the spyfi series out of the blue. The French anime-influenced show amassed a cult following in France over the course of its 7-season run, and, despite some network-hopping, was pretty popular in the US too....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Steven Smith

New Transformers Lore Changes Everything in the Energon Universe

Summary WARNING! Spoilers ahead forTransformers#9TheEnergon Universeera ofTransformersis in full swing, and the most recent issue of Skybound’s ongoing series introduces a new element to the lore that could change things forever. Soundwave has made a name for himself as the Decepticons’ new leader, making plans that deliver a devastating blow to Optimus Prime and the Autobots – and in the process, radically reshaping how readers understand the franchise’s Energon continuity....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Kenneth Montes

Overwatch 2’s most controversial skin is available for free, but not everyone is happy

Overwatch 2’s most controversial skin is available for free, but not everyone is happy One of Overwatch 2’s most sought-after skins is now available for free after originally sparking major backlash, but some players aren’t thrilled by the move. Back in OW2 Season 7, a series ofDiablo skinswere released, with Lilith Moira stealing the show for bringing Diablo 4’s iconic antagonist to the hero shooter. The skin was only available through a premium $40 Battle Pass bundle,sparking a wave of controversyin the community as many players refused to fork over so much money for a cosmetic....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Victoria Smith

Pokemon Go Leavanny: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

Pokemon Go Leavanny: Best moveset for PvP and Raids Trainers looking to raise the Nurturing Pokemon, Leavanny, in Pokemon Go should know its best moveset for Raid and PvP content. Let’s break down all its moves and which are best to use. With Pokemon Go’s recentBug Out 2024 event, trainers probably caught and evolved plenty of Bug-types like Leavanny. Trainers who want to raise a Leavanny to use in PvP or Raid content may want to figure out what its best moveset is for each game type....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · James Clark

Pokemon Sword & Shield player reveals insane yet “unfortunate” Shiny luck

Pokemon Sword & Shield player reveals insane yet “unfortunate” Shiny luck A Pokemon Sword and Shield player faced a difficult choice after being cursed with good Shiny luck during a Dynamax Adventure. ThoughPokemon Scarlet and Violethave been out for over a year and the second half of its DLC are almost upon us, plenty of fans are still playing the previous set of games,Pokemon Sword and Shield. That game introduced plenty of changes to the series, both fresh and controversial....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Noah Black