The LG G8 ThinQ lets you unlock your phone with your hand’s vein pattern

LG’s bringing not just one, but two phones to Mobile World Congress 2019. Just a few months after releasing theLG V40 ThinQcomes theV50 ThinQ, which brings 5G connectivity, and then there’s the new LG G8 ThinQ, which uses strange air gestures to control the phone. While the V50 ThinQ has a lot to offer, the G8 ThinQ is the phone many people will consider buying in the near future — and for good reason....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Thomas Cochran

The OnePlus 12 (a 9 out of 10 smartphone) has a rare discount

OnePlus is one of the most incredible consumer tech companies in town. Known for smartphones, tablets, wearables, and audio devices, OnePlus products are often reliable, packed with features, and priced reasonably. And while theOnePlus 12smartphone (which we gave a 9 out of 10 to in ourhands-on review) is priced competitively to begin with, the company just marked its class-leading mobile gadget: Right now, you can buy the OnePlus 12 for $700 when you order through the manufacturer....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Christopher Hamilton

This 2003 Children's Fantasy Book Deserves More Love (Despite Its Failed Movie Adaptation)

Summary The 2003fantasybookInkheartwas a breathtaking piece of children’s literature, and though it was recognized with a movie adaptation, it no longer gets the attention it deserves. Young adult and children’s fantasy has always had the potential to leave its mark on popular culture, with series likeThe Chronicles of Narniaremaining wildly popular and celebrated for the better part of a century. However, there have been books and series over the years that have deserved every bit as much recognition, but they have sadly fallen out of prevalence....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Victoria Johnston

This beastly GPU will require a ridiculous 1.3KW of power

Nvidia is expected to announce its highly anticipated flagshipGeForce RTX 3090 TiGPU at CES 2022, and thanks to a leak, we have an early look at the graphics card’s power consumption levels. A QuasarZone forum member said that one of Nvidia’s board partners, EVGA, has entered the final stage of development of its 3090 Ti Kingpin graphics card. Other details reportedly revealed what sort of power the RTX 3090 Ti Kingpin can consume....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Thomas Mitchell

Violet’s New Bridgerton Season 3 Romance Tease Flips A Huge Queen Charlotte Story

Summary Violet’s (Ruth Gemmell) teasedBridgertonseason 3 romance flips a hugeQueen Charlottestory in quite an amusing way. Violet’s story in the latest season seemed to once again be focused on her children’s evolving love stories and lives. Specifically, Violet focused onFrancesa and her story inBridgertonseason 3as it was her first season out in society. Despite this clear focus, Violet evolved this season beyond her normal role as the voice of reason to the Bridgerton family....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Amanda Glover

When’s the next Marvel Rivals season? Season 3.5 details, roadmap & everything we know

When’s the next Marvel Rivals season? Season 3.5 details, roadmap & everything we know Marvel Rivals has been keeping the hype train rolling with each content update. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Season 3.5. Season 3 has been in full swing for a while now, bringing Phoenix as an all-new Duelist to theever-expanding roster. With the midseason update approaching, devs have just unveiled a plethora of different things that players will soon be able to enjoy, including new in-game features,Team Up abilities, competitive improvements, as well as many others....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Matthew Hernandez

Which Popular BookTok Book You Should Read Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Summary There have been so many incredible books in recent times that it can be difficult to know what to read next; however, a reader’s zodiac sign can be a good indication of what book lovers will relate to on a spiritual level. Adding to this, the online book reading community, especially onBookTok, has consistently given amazing recommendations that appeal to every type of reader, from those who pick up nothing but pure fantasy to non-fiction lovers....

August 22, 2025 · 10 min · 1981 words · Autumn Simon

Why Steam Deck doesn’t stack up to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Android

The promise of handheld PC gaming has always been something of a siren’s call for manufacturers. From thedefunct Nvidia Shield Portableto Dell’s prototypeAlienware Concept UFO, and the profusion of Kickstarted vaporware products, many have tried over the years, and many have failed. Valve is a more prominent name in the game in some ways, with Steam as the singlebiggest PC gaming platform in the worlddespite Epic’s aspirations. It’s only logical that the company would try to launch theSteam Deck, a Switch-like portable console that should be in the hands of gamers by December....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Joseph Larsen

xQc claps back at Fresh & Fit over “simp” remark on Pokimane leaving Twitch

xQc claps back at Fresh & Fit over “simp” remark on Pokimane leaving Twitch xQc is hitting back at Fresh & Fit podcast host Myron Gaines after he called Pokimane fans “simps” when she announced her departure from Twitch. In late January 2024, famousTwitchstreamer Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys announced that she was leaving Twitch after ten yearsof broadcasting on the platform. This move came as a massive shock to fans, given Poki’s past comments on remaining loyal to Twitch over competitor sites likeYouTubeandKickdue to heraffinity for Twitch’s chat culture....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Leslie Howard

Yamaha’s RX-V385 A/V receiver packs a punch, but won’t break the bank

A solid A/V receiver is one of the key parts of a home theater system, but as you’ve probably noticed if you’ve been shopping for one, prices go up fairly quickly. This is an issue that Yamaha is looking to address with its RX-V385 A/V receiver, which the company says is meant for aspiring A/V enthusiasts. Building onlast year’s RX-V383, the RX-V385 is a 5.1-channel receiver. This year’s model has an interesting addition: The front-speakers can be bi-amped in 2....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Mary Wilkins

YouTube TV loses Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, FX, and ABC

Update December 19:YouTube TV and Disneyhave reached a deal. YouTube TVand Disney have failed to reach an agreement for the former to carry channels owned by the latter, leading to the loss of some 18 channels from the streaming service owned by Alphabet, the umbrella company over Google and YouTube, Nest, and more. YouTube TV first warned customers on December 13that the two companies had been unable to work out a deal, and that channels would be lost after the current agreement expired on December 17....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Kyle Moran

You’re killing me, Smalls! The Sandlot is getting a TV series with original cast

Get out your bat and mitt, but leave the baseball autograph by Babe Ruth at home this time around.The Sandlotis headed to television. David Mikey Evans, who directed the 1993 film about a kid who forms a friendship with a group of local boys who play baseball at a nearby sandlot, revealed that he’s sold a script for a TV show based on the film. The series will be set in 1984, and will feature the original cast of the film reprising their original roles as adults....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Danielle Irwin

“Cheesy” Black Ops 6 perk ruins games for campers but players aren’t happy

“Cheesy” Black Ops 6 perk ruins games for campers but players aren’t happy Black Ops 6’s newest perk has already been labeled as “cheesy” by players as they’re annoyed that the war on campers is continuing. Over the last few years,Call of Dutyhas become increasingly more live service-focused. That means that updates regularly bring new content in the form of maps, game modes, new cosmetics, and in-game features. Black Ops 6 has continued on that path with a host of things, including live events based on Squid Game and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, throwback maps, as well as new weapons and perks....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Brent Martin