Honor 8X vs. Honor 7X: Battle of the beautiful budget phones

TheHonor 8Xhas finally been released, and Honor’s latest affordable phone is looking like it’ll appear on our list of thebest budget phones, thanks to an upgraded processor, slimmed-down bezels, and a spruced-up camera. But its predecessor, theHonor 7X, is still a solid choice if you’re looking for a great Android phone that won’t break the bank. Which do you buy? We’ve put these two great budget phones head-to-head to help you decide....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Alicia Wilkins

How the space station is helping U.S. fire crews battle wildfires

With numerous wildfires currently raging across western U.S. states, firefighters tasked with tackling the blazes need all the help they can get. Modern technology is lending a much-needed hand and includes a special piece of equipment aboard the International Space Station orbiting 250 miles above Earth. NASA’s ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) is currently assisting crews dealing with the enormous wildfire in Bootleg, Oregon, which started in early July and as of two days ago had charred more than 400,000 acres of land, taking people’s homes and vehicles with it....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · James Perkins

How to clean a cast-iron skillet

There are few implements in any given American kitchen more important than a cast-iron skillet. These things are so durable and useful that half the foodies in America inherited theirs from their grandmothers. Durable, affordable, and almost impossible to mess up, a cast-iron skillet is the workhorse of the American kitchen. Fromscrambled eggs to skillet-fried chicken, the cast-iron skillet is practically a member of the family and can help you cook up somedelicious recipes....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Mark Richardson

How to order the viral McDonald’s breakfast tacos

How to order the viral McDonald’s breakfast tacos Breakfast tacos are a staple fast food breakfast, but not something that you can order off the regularMcDonald’s breakfast menu. If you don’t feel like a McMuffin, TikTok has invented a solution for you, and it’s a food hack that could change your breakfast order for the foreseeable future. The hack involves ordering some breakfast platters, and getting a little creative with them – here’s what to do....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Jamie Jackson

How to use iCloud for backups on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Apple’s iCloud platform is more than justcloud storage, as it comes with a massive array of tools and features that take your Apple devices to the next level. Better yet, a large number of these features are entirely free and don’t require you toupdate macOS, though you can pay for extras if you want more functionality. That makes iCloud something that’s both powerful and flexible for Apple fans. But how exactly do you use it?...

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Amanda Keith

How to watch SpaceX launch its new Cargo Dragon capsule to ISS

SpaceX is gearing up to launch a newly built Cargo Dragon spacecraft on a supply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, November 26. As usual, SpaceX will live stream the early stages of the flight showing its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket powering the Cargo Dragon spacecraft to orbit on its first mission to the ISS. Check below for details on how to watch SpaceX’s 26th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-26) mission get underway....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · David Thomas

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

Apple’s MacBook Air M1 remains in the company’s lineup thanks to solid performance, excellent battery life, a quality build, and an attractive price for a premium laptop. But it faces some stiff competition, like the HP Spectre x360 13.5, that’s more expensive but also offers solid combinations of performance, battery life, and quality. Both machines are on our list of thebest laptops, for good reason. And the question is, should you spend more on the Spectre x360 13....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Joseph Rosales

Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs

Hyundai plans to release several electric cars in the coming years, including an American-made three-row SUV, but it’s also investing in other technologies for buyers who aren’t ready to go electric. One is an extended-range system that promises over 550 miles of driving range. Announced as part of the brand’s mid- to long-term strategy, the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) will use an innovative drivetrain that relies on a gasoline-burning engine to quell range anxiety....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · William Norman

Metroid Dread trailer shows off Samus’ new arsenal and an old foe

Nintendo shared another new trailer forMetroid Dreadon Twitter this morning. The trailer, framed around a cutscene that shows Samus battling with a powerful enemy, also offers a look at new gameplay footage and movement abilities for the bounty hunter. A classic foe, the villainous Kraid, appears in the trailer as well. What lurks in the shadows may be Samus Aran’s greatest threat yet.#MetroidDreadarrives on 10/8.pic.twitter.com/1VPOyrueI4 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica)June 07, 2025...

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Dale Calhoun

Minecraft digs into MTG with The Lost Caverns of Ixalan’s Diamond Pick-axe

Minecraft digs into MTG with The Lost Caverns of Ixalan’s Diamond Pick-axe Minecraft and MTG are a crossover just waiting to happen, and we may have gotten an early taste of itin The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Thanks to its Universes Beyond line, Magic: The Gathering is crossing over with some of the biggest franchises in the world. From Marvel to Doctor Who, MTG cards are arriving featuring beloved worlds and characters from throughout fiction....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Patricia Green

Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: tips and tricks for MWZ

The mega-popular Zombies mode has never undergone as massive of a restructuring as it has forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.What was originally a round-based, co-op survival mode whereyou and a team of fourgradually powered up, expanded the map, and maybe tried to complete a challenging Easter egg story has become something more of a mix of Zombies and the newDMZ modefrom last year’s entry. While there will be plenty that is familiar to Zombies veterans, such as Perk-a-Colas and mystery boxes, you won’t be able to rely on your old tactics anymore....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Theresa Hernandez

Monster Hunter Wilds playercount skyrockets after first major update

Monster Hunter Wilds playercount skyrockets after first major update Monster Hunter Wildsdestroyedplayercount recordswhen it released back in February, but quickly tapered off as players got through the endgame. That is, until the Title 1 update revitalised the adventure and its playerbase. When Monster Hunter Wilds came out, ithit a peak of over 1.1 million concurrentplayers on Steam, meaning the playercount was likely much higher among its other platforms. It was a huge success with players diving in todefeat the toughest monsters,create the most unique (and sometimes disturbing) characters,grab the strongest weapons, and just enjoy their battles, be that singleplayer ormultiplayer....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Mary Bradley

MrBeast says he’ll never stop helping people despite claims he’s “evil”

MrBeast says he’ll never stop helping people despite claims he’s “evil” YouTube megastar Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson has said he’ll never stop helping people despite some critics calling him “evil” for his work. Alongside his massive videos where he’ll give people the chance to win a new car or a few hundred thousand dollars, MrBeast has also been pretty charitable along the way. The YouTube star has given out millions to contestants in his videos, helpedfund surgeries to cure blindness, built wells for clean water supplies, and provided people with shoes....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · James Shaw