Wearing Alexa is weird, but Amazon’s new Echo Frames are shockingly comfy

I’d wear thesePhil Nickinson / Digital Trends “The thing is, they all look like regular glasses.” That’s what my compatriot in the packed demo area atAmazon’s fall devices event said as we looked over the range of eyewear that comprises thenew Amazon Echo Frames. For the most part, they do look exactly like the prescription (and nonprescription) glasses we’re all used to. Style-wise, you’d find these at any optician’s shop. That was true, too, for the sunglasses....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Christopher Cortez

Who needs a plane when you can skydive from a 28-propellor drone?

At the end of last year we marveled at the bizarre sight of high-profile YouTuber Casey Neistatusing a humongous droneto lift him high into the sky. The bonkers Christmas stunt used a specially built octocopter strong enough to lift Casey hundreds of feet into the air. Possibly inspired by Neistat’s aerial antics, Latvia-based drone designerAeronesrecently persuaded a skydiver by the name of Ingus Augstkalns to use a drone instead of an airplane for his next jump....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Ryan Brennan

Why your PC might not get today’s Windows 11 update until mid-2022

Windows 11is here. Sort of. In ablog post published today, Microsoft says the roll-out of Windows 11 starts today as a “free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs pre-installed with Windows 11.” But that doesn’t mean you’ll see an update notification land in Windows Update today. In fact, you may not see it for many, many months. With Windows 11, Microsoft is taking a “phased approach,” which means the update will be a very slow roll-out....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Kelly Bentley

Yahoo’s 2013 data breach is worse than believed — 3 billion users were affected

In December 2016, Yahoo disclosed that itsservers were hackedway back in 2013, compromising the sensitive personal data of around 1 billion users. On Tuesday, Yahoo’s new parent company, Verizon, confirmed that the initial estimate was a bit low — in fact,allYahoo accounts were compromised in the 2013 hack. That’s3 billion users, making it the largest data breach in history. “Subsequent to Yahoo’s acquisition by Verizon, and during integration, the company recently obtained new intelligence and now believes, following an investigation with the assistance of outside forensic experts, that all Yahoo user accounts were affected by the August 2013 theft,” reads a statement from Verizon subsidiaryOath....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Matthew Fisher

Yellowstone proves cowboys should cry more

Yellowstone proves cowboys should cry more Shortly after Horizon: An American Saga premiered at Cannes, social media was set ablaze by a certain image. It was Kevin Costner, his teary-eyed stare gazing out into the crowd as they applauded the rolling credits. They weren’t cheering for Horizon, however — they were cheering for him. Costner’s teary visage reverberated across the timelines of anyone keeping up with the festival, as did the crowd’s chants of “Kevin!...

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Jennifer Caldwell

You can now buy your neighbor’s couch from Craigslist using Bitcoin

Bitcoinmay be smashing analyst expectations the world over, but therealvictory for thecryptocurrencyisn’t its meteoric rise past the $20,000 mark — it’s decidedly lower-tech. Mama, Bitcoin has truly made it, because it’s now being accepted on Craigslist. So the next time you’re looking for a questionable roommate or want to buy that mysterious couch, you can conduct these transactions on everyone’s somewhat nebulous, extremely volatile cryptocurrency. Initially noticedlate last weekby aReddit user,it would appear that Craigslist is making it easier than before for folks to accept cryptocurrency when selling online....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Jennifer Lynn

Your Dream MCU Luke Cage Recasting Wanted The Role In 2011

Summary Luke Cagewas among the leading heroes ofThe Defenders Saga, but with the likelihood of Mike Colter not returning to the role for theMCU, there could be a chance to fulfill a popular fan casting. Mike Colter debuted as the Harlem hero inJessica Jonesseason one, before leading his own two-season series and returning inThe Defenders. Sadly for fans of his performance, Colter spoke withRadioTimes.comabout the character’s future, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll be back:...

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Wayne White

YouTuber builds legion of robot Minions to prank town

YouTuber builds legion of robot Minions to prank town A YouTuber took inspiration from a hit movie franchise to troll his entire town with small, AI-powered robots. Electo, also known as Electoboy, spent months working on a project to build and program a small army ofrobotMinions. The Minions in this case were patterned after the iconic yellow underlings of Gru from theDespicable Me film franchise. Similar to their movie counterparts, most of the robotMinionswere set to wander around randomly and babble the nonsense phrases spouted by movie Minions at periodic intervals....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Monica Sullivan

‘Twin Peaks’ explained: ‘Part 8’ takes an experimental journey through darkness

One of the great difficulties of writing aboutTwin Peaks, or even just watching it, is David Lynch’s “18 hour movie” approach to the new season. With most weekly shows, even more serialized ones likeBreaking Bad, episodes have a distinct story arc. During the course of ourTwin Peaksevaluation and analysis, it’s become clear that each episode is like a chapter of a novel, and without having seen the story from beginning to end, the importance and meaning of each episode can seem inscrutable....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Leslie Morris

10 Best Co-Op Games, Ranked

Summary FromStardew ValleytoBaldur’s Gate 3, the world of co-op games has an extraordinary amount to offer. A good co-op experience can foster friendship in a completely different way than a competitive game, but working together can also have the potential to induce a lot more rage than solidarity. In either case, a game that handles co-op well makes it easy to have a memorable experience. The best co-op games come from every genre and style of play, from frenetic first-person shooters toimpressively robust RPG experiences....

July 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1716 words · Tracy Johnson

10 Best TV Shows Like Netflix's Eric

Summary Netflix’s new crime dramaErichas found a huge global audience, but with just six episodes, fans are on the lookout for similar shows.Ericstars Benedict Cumberbatch as a puppeteer in the mold of Jim Henson whose life is turned upside-down when his son goes missing in New York City. In many ways, the show follows the tried-and-tested conventions of other crime dramas, but the big twist is that Vincent’s closest confidante as he searches for his son is a seven-foot-tall puppet only he can see....

July 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1759 words · Anne Holmes

A Cryptic Stardew Valley Hint Results In One Of The Strongest Items In The Game

Summary It is unsurprising that one of the strongest items inStardew Valleyis hard to obtain, with a cryptic clue providing the only relevant in-game information. Of course,Stardew Valleyis full of secrets, but this particular puzzle is among the game’s oldest, while the reward remains one of its best despite changes made through later updates. As a result, although it is possible to expedite matters with prior knowledge, the intended method of obtaining this item undoubtedly adds an extra layer of fun to the later stages of the game....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Tracy Morrow

A rare, original Apple-1 computer just sold for an unbelievable price

An extremely rare Apple-1 computer, first made in the 1970s, was recently sold at auction for an astounding $500,000. The Apple-1 purchased at auction for half a million dollars is only one of six made that were constructed with a Koa wood case. In total, only 200 Apple-1s were created; 175 of them went for an eerie price of $666.66, which Apple cofounder Stave Wozniak created in his head to pay homage to his love for repeating numbers....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Randy Green