I'm Still Mad That Lost Wasted One Of Its Most Promising Characters, 14 Years Later

There were plenty of great characters in the sprawling ensemble ofLost, from Locke to Sawyer to Sayid, but one of the show’s most interesting characters was completely squandered. Although their ability to resolve a mystery has been called into question, for the most part, the writers ofLostknew how to create a captivating character. They turnedJack Shephard from a standard protagonistinto a saner version of Rick Grimes. They turned Hurley from the goofy comic relief to a deeply lovable tragic figure whose lottery victory was the worst thing that ever happened to him....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Brian Sanchez

Is This The End For Nintendo Switch's Game Preservation?

This has been a terrible year for game preservation, and Nintendo’s latest moves have shut down Ryujinx, the second most advancedNintendo Switchemulator, which leaves the future of Switch game preservation in jeopardy. Some might frame the legal action against Yuzu and Ryujinx, the two most high-profile Switch emulators, as an effort to curb piracy.This sort of myopic, short-term thinking has plagued the gaming industry. Nintendo has shut down its e-stores for the Wii, the Wii U, and the 3DS....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · Rachel Johnson

JMGO N1S Review: Ultra-Compact Form Factor Meets Triple Laser Image Quality and Brightness

The JMGO N1S is a triple laser HD projector with fantastic performance from such a compact device. But although marketed as portable, it requires mains power to operate, so you’ll need to look elsewhere if you want to run on internal battery power. The N1S is an ultra-compact triple-laser projector that runs Google TV natively and is Netflix-certified. 900 ANSI lumens provide a bright picture, combined with vibrant colors and HDR-10 support....

July 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2140 words · Victoria Browning

Marvel Just Secretly Revealed A God With Connections To The MCU’s Scarlet Witch According To Phase 5 Theory

Summary According to a newMCUtheory, Marvel Studios' upcomingAgatha All Alongseries may be hiding a powerful god from Marvel Comics with dangerous connections to the Scarlet Witch. Thefirst trailer forAgatha All Alongreleased on July 19, 2025, providing a glimpse at what the upcoming Halloween-themed series has to offer. Kathryn Hahn’s return as original Salem witch Agatha Harkness is very exciting, particularly after her captivating debut in 2021’sWandaVision, but she isn’t the only powerful figure set to appear inAgatha All Along....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Matthew Stewart

NYT Connections Answers for July 28, 2025

NYT has debuted another new game called Connections, which is officially in its beta phase, so we will have to wait and see if it becomes part of the full NYT Games rotation in the future. The game is described as “group words that share a common thread.” If you’re looking for NYT Connections Answers for August 01, 2025, we have the answers for you! Don’t forget to check out ourNYT Crosswords,NYT Mini Crosswords,NYT Spelling Bee, andNYT Wordlecoverage....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Connie Fox

Opera's New Neon Browser Will Surf the Web and Code Games While You Sleep

Opera’s browser roster is expanding once more, and this time, AI is at the centre of its world. Opera Neon is a fully agentic AI browser that can surf the web and code games for you—or at least, cut down on the admin of life and leave you more time for the actual fun stuff you really enjoy. What Is Opera Neon? Opera Neonpromises a new dawn for web browsing, and a big step forward for AI agents and mass adoption....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Steven Lewis

Philips Hue's new Dymera lights let you tailor your ambiance with dual beam control

If you already have customizable smart bulbs in lamps throughout your home, you’re likely used to the convenience. In addition to being able to schedule these smart devices, you’re able to also often alter their color, brightness, and more. That being said, smart bulbs can be limited to where and how they’re used.Philips Huehas now created a new wall light that reduces these restrictions while giving homeowners more customization options....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Veronica Johnson

Pucker up for this sweet-yet-sour Lime Galaxy S23 Ultra deal

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra is one incredible phone, even if it is Lime green. A stunning camera offers budding photographers and videographers a great way to capture moments, and powerful hardware under the hood delivers a smooth, responsive experience. For $180 off, we can stomach the Lime green color. There’s a lot to love about theGalaxy S23 Ultra. It’s powerful, comes with a great camera setup, and withAndroid 13behind it all, it’s a truly impressive phone packed with intuitive features....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Brittney Williams

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ review: Goldilocks edition

These days, you have a few choices when it comes topurchasing an Android tablet. But if you’re looking for the cream of the crop, your options are drastically less. Samsung is a consistent front-runner when it comes to high-end Android tablets, offering some of the very best devices with the Tab S-series, all pushing top-of-the-line specs. But how much can a tablet be improved every 18 months? Well, to be honest, not all that much this year....

July 23, 2025 · 13 min · 2601 words · Jeffrey Andrews

Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Hard to complain

The entry-level and high-end Bluetooth headphone markets are pretty well saturated, with plenty ofdecent options under $100and just as manypremium headphoneswith price tags of $300 or higher. Not too many pairs in between catch our attention. But Sennheiser’s Accentum Plus are an interesting option at what I’d call an upper-midrange price. More affordable than top-shelf offerings from the likes of Sony and Bose but still firmly inreal moneyterritory at a $230 MSRP, Sennheiser’s latest don’t quite hit the triumphant highs of the company’s flagship offerings....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Mark Valentine

Spotify announces its third set of layoffs this year, reducing its headcount by 17%

2023 started with all major tech companies announcing major layoffs to reduce their headcount amidst an economic slowdown. WhileGoogle and Facebook laid off thousands of employees,Spotify axed 600 people from their jobsas a part of an organizational restructuring after the company’s operating expenses grew at twice the rate of its revenue in 2022. The music streaming service is ending the year on a similarly somber note, announcing a 17% reduction in its headcount....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Ashley Mcconnell

Stardew Valley Fan Reveals The Essential 1.6 Gameplay Tip Everyone Should Know

Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update is finally here for everyone on console and mobile andone player wants to share a helpful tip that was quietly added in the latest major patch. When it comes to storage, Farmers are known to collect a mountain of items that they need to upgrade their equipment and it’s all usually stored in chests placed around their home. In previous versions ofStardew Valley, it was painfully tedious to move the crates around since everything needed to first be removed, but with the 1....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Dean Hartman

Starfield DLC Leak Suggests Second Expansion Will Answer Some Major Questions

Summary TheStarfieldcommunity is gearing up for the highly-anticipated release of theShattered SpaceDLC buta recent leak should have fans looking even further into the future. It’s confirmed thatShattered Spacewill take acloser look at the bizarreHouse Va’ruun, an intergalactic cult dedicated to worshipping what appears to be a dark deity known as the Great Serpent, but there are still many more pressing questions that need to be answered. One of the core mysteries of the game relates to the Starborn and, even grander than that, the creation of The Unity....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Jennifer Jones