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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Don’t let the simplicity of Samsung’s A53 fool you. When it comes to budget-friendly handhelds, it’s got the goods to feel like a Galaxy phone without the expensive price tag. Namely, a good-looking 6.5-inch 120Hz 1080P OLED screen. While the camera is decent, this phone works great for those who just need a basic day-to-day device. Mid-range phones can be a hard sell for some. Most offer just enough to work competently in day-to-day use, but skimp on the things we want most like the display or battery life to help cut costs....

Summary Slow Horsesis finally getting the recognition many believe it deserves - though it took an embarrassing amount of time for the powers that be to give the show its flowers. The critically acclaimed British spy thriller TV show based onthe novel seriesSlough Houseby Mick Herronhit Apple TV+ in April 2022 and took off with two subsequent seasons in December 2022 and November 2023, respectively. Amid its well-to-do run,Slow Horsesgained renewalfor seasons 4 and 5, with the former set to premiere on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, and the latter still pending release confirmation....

Nintendo’s Switch 2 will officially release next week on June 5. But those who already preordered apparently won’t be able to rest easy just yet. That’s because many have begun reporting that multiple third-party retailers are canceling Switch 2 preorders with no warning or information as to why. Switch 2 Preorders Are Being Canceled Randomly The entire point of a preorder—especially for something as hyped up as the Switch 2—is to give you some level of assurance that you’ll have one come launch day....

Steam Deck review: 18 months in, this is the handheld for me Certain pieces of tech feel special from the moment they are announced, long before anyone gets to use them. Valve’s announcement of the Steam Deck was one of those moments. These gaming handhelds were already around, but they cost far more than most people would be willing to invest. The Steam Deck is a gaming handheld that changed the future for the better....

Chrome dominates with 65% market share, but it’s notorious for high memory usage. These six lightweight alternatives deliver speed without turning your PC into a sluggish mess. Real-World Performance: What the Tests Show For this comparison, I loaded up the same 15 tabs in each browser—a mix of web apps (Asana, Notion, Google Docs, etc.), Gmail, YouTube, news sites, and social media. Nothing crazy; just what most people have open during a typical workday....

Quick Links Working on a Raspberry Pi project that needs more than a standard Linux desktop? Here are several ways you can use Android as your Raspberry Pi OS. Why Install Android on a Raspberry Pi? If you’re using a touchscreen setup, the default Raspberry Pi OS desktop (the LXDE-based PIXEL) is unsuitable. Whether you’re using a small touchscreen display, the standard Raspberry Pi touchscreen, or some other display, Android is the ideal solution....

The tried and tested keyboard and mouse setup has been a staple for PC gamers for decades. However, these days, some of the hottest PC titles are best enjoyed by switching to a gaming controller instead. Xbox Elite Series 2 Core GameSir T4 Kaleid Transparent PC Controller 8Bitdo Pro 2 Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck NACON Daija Arcade Fight Stick Best PC Controller Overall:Xbox Elite Series 2 Core If you’re a PC gamer who wants the best customizable experience possible with your controller, then theXbox Elite Series 2 Corecould be the one for you....

A period tracker app is the best virtual diary for recording biological changes before and after your monthly visitor arrives. Though period and ovulation predictions are not 100% accurate, you’re able to estimate when they will occur. Tracker apps can also get deeply personal, logging information concerning when you had sex, your fertility window, medications, and if you’ve had an abortion. Although it’s now easier toprotect your digital privacy, research uncovers the increasingly unregulated nature ofthe data broker industry....

Warning! MAJOR spoilers ahead for The Boys season 4 finale. Summary The Boysstar Antony Starr addresses the season 4 finale’s mid-credit cameo and its effect on Homelander.The Boysseason 4came to an end this week on Prime Video, with the finale delivering a handful of shocking reveals and character deaths. Homelander moves into a new position that will allow him to assert his power at the highest levels of government, but one of the most surprising moments for the character came during the finale’s mid-credits scene, when he’s brought face-to-face with Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), who remains in an unconscious state....

Another “Barbenheimer” could happen soon, and this time it will be all aboutTom Holland.BarbieandOppenheimerbroke all sorts of box office records in 2023, with the two movies becoming a social media trend due to their overlapping release dates and contrasting themes.Greta Gerwig’sBarbieand Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerwereboth released on July 03, 2025, producing quite an unusual double-feature scenario. WithTom Holland cast in Christopher Nolan’s next movie, there looks to be a similar situation happening in 2026....

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forSons of Star Trek#4! The Q, one of the many god-like beings inhabiting theStar Trekuniverse, is finally evolving–and it is all thanks to Q’s son. Introduced inStar Trek: Voyager, Q Jr was created to help move the Continuum forward. Questions linger over whether Q Jr fulfilled his mission,but inSons of Star Trek#4, he finally fulfills his destiny in a spectacular fashion. Sons of Star Trek#4 is written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez....

Summary Pacific Rim: Uprisingwas a $290 million Kaiju movie disappointment, and the film’s failure makes Guillermo del Toro’s unmadePacific Rimsequel even more frustrating.Pacific Rimis one of the acclaimed director’s most popular and successful films, with the epic original movie making $411 million on a budget of around $200 million. Because ofPacific Rim’s success, a sequel was greenlit soon after the original’s release, and while Guillermo del Toro was initially attached to direct the film, the final fate ofPacific Rim: Uprisingmakes the loss of del Toro’s original sequel even more painful....

Eufy Security S220 This Eufy Security doorbell makes for a great addition to your smart home system. Features include easy installation, 2K video, and it’s compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant. Plus it can be used as either a wired or wireless doorbell, and although it does require a Eufy HomeBase for storage, there is no monthly subscription fee to worry about. With Amazon’sOctober Prime Dayevent now in full effect, there are hundreds ofsmart home dealsfloating around....