Chrome OS was born 10 years ago. Here are the highlights in its rise to power

Ten years ago to this date, the computing world was forever changed. But it wasn’t because of something that was done by Apple or Microsoft. Rather, it was Google. On August 02, 2025, the first public version ofChrome OSwas released. It was initially foreign to a lot of technology journalists, but it ended up ushering in a new type of operating system that is now entrenched in schools, businesses, and even your home....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Kyle Mcbride

Cyberpunk 2077 is as impressive as it is janky one year later

I had the horrifying realization recently that CD Projekt Red’sCyberpunk 2077was released a year ago. I’ve gone through a full 12 months of writing about the game, its various updates, and almost incomprehensibly, evenmore content delays. And while a year passing by in what was seemingly the blink of an eye is horrifying, only one thing really trumps that notion: PlayingCyberpunk 2077a year out from launch. I reviewedCyberpunk 2077when it was released in 2020 and admittedly had abetter time than a majority of playerswould have once the game was widely available....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Karen Jackson

Cyberpunk 2077 release date announced, Keanu Reeves to play a character in game

CD Projekt Red has been stoking the flames for months, preparing fans and enthusiasts for freshCyberpunk 2077reveals during E3 2019. Such a highly anticipated game deserves a spotlight on the big stage and, with Sony not attending, that left only Microsoft’s briefing as an option. The team delivered, revealing a new trailer forCyberpunk 2077along with an appearance by a special guest: Keanu Reeves. Reeves is playing one of the characters in the game and also took the stage to reveal the game’s 2020 release date....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Peter Trevino

DCEU Hero Lead Actor Breaks Silence On New Upcoming DC Universe TV Show

Summary As aBlue BeetleTV show is happening with DC Studios, the leading star finally elaborates on the upcomingDC Universespinoff. DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery are actively working onJames Gunn’s DC Universe, which will replace the former DCEU franchise on both the big and small screens. However, a few characters from the old DC regime will be making their way over to the DC Universe, including Jaime Reyes, a.k.a. Blue Beetle, who made his cinematic debut in 2023....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Brian Grimes

Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, deadmau5 to headline Fortnite Party Royale Premiere

This weekend,Fortniteplays host to a star-studded dance party in honor of the new Party Royale mode. The Party Royale Premiere features Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and deadmau5 performing back-to-back sets. The hourlong show starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, May 8. Just like for other events, no sign-up is required; you can jump into the live event at any time, even during the show. The show will replay on Saturday at 2 p....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · David Stevens

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Is Missing An Important Co-Op Feature

Summary Co-op can be a great experience in theElden RingexpansionShadow of the Erdtree, but there’s one quirk that limits it in a way that can occasionally be frustrating. Although games fromElden Ringdeveloper FromSoftware tend to focus on single-player, they usually incorporate some unique multiplayer features that can add interesting layers. Even those venturing throughElden RingandShadow of the Erdtreealone will encounter messages strewn across the world, and it’s possible to summon other players or join their own worlds for brief bouts of collaboration or opposition....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Laura Ramsey

Engineered sand could remove nasty toxins to produce drinkable water

Water is one of our mostunderappreciated resources. For people with steady access to this life-giving liquid, it’s absence can seem like a distant dystopian nightmare. But some 783 million people lack clean water worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and even in the United States, parched communities suffer from prolonged droughts. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are working on a low-cost solution to make better use of the water at hand....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Kimberly Castillo

Every app and website that works with Passkeys on your iPhone/iPad

Cybersecurity is always a top priority for Apple. When it releasediOS 16in September 2022 andiPadOS 16the following month, it was no surprise that it included one of its latest innovations in cybersecurity technology:Passkeys. Apple already implemented the Passkey system into the Safari app to make it easier for people to surf the web and prevent hackers from stealing passwords. Other companies have also been jumping on the bandwagon to update their apps and make them compatible with Passkey — includingKayakand, more recently,PayPal— to ensure that users’ personal and financial information doesn’t get compromised....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Hannah Moyer

Final Fantasy XIV shouldn’t come to Xbox consoles, and the past proves why

Final Fantasy XIVhas been on a wild ride over the last decade. Starting off as a train wreck that threatened Square Enix’s very existence before becoming one of its biggest revenue sources, the game has grown considerably throughout its existence. The MMORPG is about to get even bigger as fans predict that the fourth expansion pack could be announced at a fan event tonight. There’s more than just new content to be considered for the game’s next update....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Robert Rivera

First ‘Men in Black International’ trailer introduces new agents and aliens

Sony Pictures has released thefirst trailerforMen in Black International, the latest installment in the sci-fi adventure franchise. Directed by F. Gary Gray (Fate of the Furious,Friday), the film is set within the universe of the original trilogy but unfolds outside the U.S. in various locations around the globe. Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson star in the movie as Agents H and M, respectively, with Liam Neeson playing the head of the London branch of the alien-investigation agency Men in Black....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · John Jones

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro are back at their cheapest ever prices

If you’re thinking about getting one of Google’s Pixel smartphones, now’s a great time because the latest versions — the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro — are back down to their lowest-ever prices on Amazon. The 128GB Google Pixel 8 is on sale for $549, for a $150 discount on its original price of $699, while the 128GB Google Pixel 8 Pro is available for $799, for savings of $200 on its sticker price of $999....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Angela Smith

Halo 2 PC beta test invites going out today

Halo 2PC beta test invites are going out to members of the Halo Insider program starting today. The beta will include playable versions of both the popular 2004 first-person shooter and its visually updated remaster,Halo 2: Anniversary. Both games are part ofHalo: The Master Chief Collection. “PSA: All Ring 3 blockers have been resolved at this time forHalo 2andHalo 2: Anniversaryflighting to begin on Friday, [April 17],” developer 343 Industries’ community coordinatorTyler Davis revealed on Twitter....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Jerry Crane

Here’s how to maximize battery life on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

After months of anticipation, theSamsung Galaxy S9and S9 Plus are now available. Samsung’s newest flagships boast some of the most powerful specs of any smartphone on the market. But, while the tech giant made plenty of hardware improvements to the Galaxy S9, one thing remained the same: The middling batteries from the previous generation of Galaxy phones. While the batteries are probably plenty for the average user, not everyone is happy....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Terry Anderson