BTS Acolyte Video Explains How Star Wars Made History With A "Bleeding" Lightsaber

Summary A new video explains how the visual effects team behindThe Acolytecreated the finale’s most visually stunning moment: when Osha Aniseya bled Sol’s lightsaber. During thefinale ofThe Acolyte, Osha took Sol’s lightsaber and killed him with the Force. That then causedSol’s lightsaber to turn from blue to redin a process known as lightsaber bleeding. That moment allowedThe Acolyteto revealwhat the inside of a lightsaber looks like, and it also opened the door to create a truly stunning visual effect for the first live-action appearance of lightsaber bleeding....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Lisa Li

Bullitt, the rugged manufacturer behind CAT and Motorola smartphones, is no more

It’s bad news for Bullitt. The manufacturer’s collection ofrugged phonesmanaged to withstand the elements, but not the cutthroat competition in the smartphone market. Responsible for extra-tough devices sold by brands like Caterpillar, Land Rover, and JCB, UK-based Bullitt has thrown in the towel after it struggled to establish footing against smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung. Following early January rumblings inThe Daily Telegraphthat Bullitt was teetering on collapse, official news of the company’s closure came on January 29 when Bullitt leadership announced on LinkedIn that it would lay off all personel, according toMobile World Live....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Veronica Young

Connections #309: Today's Answer and Hints (Monday, June 16, 2025)

Quick Links Connectionsis an addictive puzzle from the geniuses at the New York Times. It requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. We have the solution to Connections for July 15, 2025, along with hints to help you solve it yourself. SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES) Today’s Connections (Puzzle #309) Category Clues Today, as every day, you need to split the 16 words that make up the Connections puzzle grid into four groups of four based on specific categories....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Miss Danielle Kim MD

Could Gerry Turner Get His Own The Golden Bachelor Spinoff? (He Has A Controversial Status Now)

Summary Gerry Turner was the firstThe Golden Bachelorlead, and there is potential for him to get his own spinoff. 72-year-old Gerry pioneered theBachelor Nationspinoff which focused on highlighting the dating life of seniors. Gerry met 22 women at the beginning of his season and won viewers' hearts with his charm and backstory. Gerry was married tohis wife Toni Turnerfor 43 years before she passed away unexpectedly from a bacterial infection in 2017....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Ryan Moore

Does the Wyze Video Doorbell v2 have local recording?

Quick answer:Yes, the Wyze Video Doorbell v2 has internal storage with a microSD card slot that can support cards up to 256GB. Wyze has released an updated Video Doorbell Camera, introducing a sleek design and some pretty noteworthy upgrades. The v2 has several new features compared to its predecessor and is one of our picks for thebest wired video doorbells. With 2K resolution and crisp color night vision, every detail is caught on camera and easy to see....

August 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1493 words · Mr. Ronald Allen

Don’t Buy These 5 Smartphone Photography Gadgets

Buying lots of extra gadgets might make you feel more professional, but getting the wrong things won’t improve your photography. Instead, you’ll have less money and more pointless clutter. I’ve wasted money on enough clickbait camera gadgets to spot the duds from a mile away. 1External Lenses You can get all kinds of external lenses for your phone—telephoto, macro, fisheye—but, most of them aren’t worth it Many modern smartphone camera lenses are of good quality, especially if you shoot at 0....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Kelsey Garcia

Easily Manage Bluetooth Devices From the Linux Terminal With bluetuith

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to communicate with and control devices within a short distance. It’s great for transferring small files, streaming music to your headphones, and communicating with your watch. But managing Bluetooth devices from the command line on Linux isn’t always easy. bluetuith gives you a simple terminal interface, through which you’re able to easily scan, connect, pair with, and operate Bluetooth devices. Why Use bluetuith to Control Bluetooth Devices on Linux?...

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Denise Gonzalez

Every breath you take, Google could soon be watching you (snore and cough from your phone)

Every breath you take, Google could soon be watching you (snore and cough from your phone) Samsung phones can track your sleeping habits and even let you know if you’re snoring, and according to a recent teardown, Google might be working on a similar feature for Android to track time spent snoring and coughing at night, though it’s not clear where it might end up. Sign up forfree Forgot your password?...

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · William Blake

Every Way The Penguin Sets Up The Batman Part II

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The PenguinThere are several ways in whichThe Penguinmore than likely sets up the events ofThe Batman - Part II. Taking place mere days after the events of 2022’sThe Batman, this new DC series set in the same continuity follows Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb as he looks to become the new kingpin of Gotham. To that end, the stage has very much been set for the next chapter inThe Batmantrilogy....

August 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1729 words · Matthew Miller

Fetch Rewards: What it is and why you should use it

Expensive shopping trips can leave you feeling guilty. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Rewards apps like Fetch can help you save money, even if you primarilyorder Amazon products. To double down on those sweet Fetch offers, you only need a quick snapshot of a US shopping receipt and download the app on anyworking Android phone. Below, we explain in detail what Fetch Rewards is and why you should use it....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Jason Brown

Google’s Nest Renew program is going live as early preview, helping you save money and the environment

Google’s Nest Renew program is going live as early preview, helping you save money and the environment Smart home controls aren’t just cool and seamless, they also promise to save you some money and can help combat the climate crisis, at least ever so slightly. Google wants to double down on these topics with itsNest Renew program, which it initially announced late last year. The program has finally started to roll out to the first few Nest Thermostat owners who report receiving invites, and we’ve got some screenshots showcasing the whole process....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Alexander Martin

Has The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Been Fixed?

Summary TheStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collectionshould have been an easy win for Aspyr when it launched in March this year, bringing two of Pandemic Studios' belovedStar Warstitles from the mid-2000s to modern platforms with achievements, improved resolutions, and more. Unfortunately, when it did launch, it was clear it was in no way in a state that was fit for release, and thebacklash from players was immense, resulting in it quickly plummeting to a “Mostly Negative” review score on Steam within its first day, andAspyr offering refunds....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Jacqueline Carpenter

Here's how Google can find the song that's stuck in your head

Here’s how Google can find the song that’s stuck in your head Few things in life are as irritating as a song playing on an endless loop in your head, while its name escapes you. Fortunately, Google can help you identify that elusive song title. So next time you are at a party and want to add the groovy music blasting in the background to your playlist, or you want to take over as deejay, you can use the steps below to identify the song....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Michael Garcia