The crazy full-screen Vivo Apex concept is being made into a real phone

A pop-up camera, no bezels to speak of around the screen, and an in-display fingerprint sensor that can recognize two fingers at the same time — these were just three of the reasons we were so excited to seethe Vivo Apex concept phoneat Mobile World Congress this year. However, while Vivo said we may see some of the technology from the phone in a future device, it was never certain the Apex itself would be released....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Brianna Martinez

The Galaxy S22 comes in a new color, and it’s a Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 teaser

Samsung loves to release new colors and special editions of its top-end phones. This year, theGalaxy S22‘s summer color refresh comes in a delightful shade of purple that really stands out from the existing slate of colors. “Bora Purple,” as Samsung calls it (“bora” is Korean for purple, it turns out!), is a subtle and light purple hue that looks great on the S22’s simple frame. Nothing changes about the finishes on the S22 — it’s still shiny sides, matte back — for this colorway....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Briana Hernandez

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' First Words Were the Perfect Choice

Summary TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshave been around for decades and, at this point, have cycled through multiple iterations of their team that have hit nearly every kind of tone and visual deviation imaginable for these iconic reptilian brothers. Always cracking some joke, catchphrase, or quip,the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ very first word ended up being far more effectual and was the perfect representation of who they eventually became as NYC’s Heroes in a Half Shell....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Andrew Nichols

This underwater camera drone can auto-follow and film while you dive

Chalk it up to a misspent youth watching movies likeThe Abyssif you want, but we’re total suckers for underwater robots. However, the majority of machines we see in this space are either aimed at industry or used exclusively asresearch and development projects within university research labs. Thankfully, Chinese startupYoucan Robotis throwing a bone to the regular working man and woman — courtesy of its new underwater drone, which just launched on Kickstarter....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Lauren Evans

Twitch streamer Emiru is throwing the first pitch at an MLB game in full Nikke cosplay

Twitch streamer Emiru is throwing the first pitch at an MLB game in full Nikke cosplay When the San Diego Padres x Goddess of Victory: Nikke crossover was announced, fans of both the original game and the baseball team weren’t too sure what to expect from it. Nikke is an incredibly popular gacha game fromStellar Bladedeveloper ShiftUp, but, much like their other title, it also often depicts scantily clad robot women fighting bizarre and threatening creatures in an apocalypse....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Joseph Campbell

Warframe: Every damage type explained

Warframe: Every damage type explained Warframeis a deep and complex experience where every combat encounter can play out differently. A big part of understanding how it works is knowing the different types of damage and how they interact with your enemies. In yourjourney across the galaxy, you will come across aliens and biotic beings of many different types. Each is vulnerable and resistant to different types of damage, so you’ll want to tune your loadout to ensure you can progress easily....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Nicholas Fry

Who Is Ruby's Mother? All Doctor Who Clues & Best Theories

Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Doctor Who season 14, episode 7, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday” Summary Doctor Whohas provided many clues and spurred many theories related to the identity of Ruby’s mom. Doctor Who season 14 is coming to a close, with the last episode releasing this Friday. The most recent episode,Doctor Whoseason 14, episode 7, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday,” solves many mysteries, but it leaves one of the most pressing questions unanswered....

July 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1741 words · Todd Ford

XDefiant: Best AK-47 Class Build & Loadout

An iconic weapon in first-person shooter games, the AK-47 has returned to make a name for itself again, this time in Ubisoft’sXDefiant. With a30-round magazine and excellent base firepower,the AK-47 is already considered amongst many as one of the best assault rifles in the game. With just a few attachments and modifications, you can quickly achieve the best AK-47 class build and loadout inXDefiant. Additionally, you need to"Deal 4,000 Damage with Assault Rifles"to unlock the AK-47 inXDefiant....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Jonathon Robbins

You Asked: Apple TV vs. your TV upscaling dilemma and perplexing pixelation

On today’s You Asked: Can you stop the Apple TV 4K from upscaling — and should you? Why is HLG the broadcast standard for HDR and how did some folks get the Super Bowl in Dolby Vision or HDR10? Do secret 3D TVs exist? And why do dark scenes tend to look pixelated? Stop the upscaling – or not? Michael Sabin writes: I have a new TCL QM851 and use an Apple TV as the primary streaming device....

July 22, 2025 · 8 min · 1649 words · Todd Wilson

Your old Kindle e-reader will lose internet connectivity later this year

Amazon has warned a big change is coming to some of its oldest cellular-enabled Kindle e-readers. From December 2021, some Kindles will no longer be able to use the cellular capabilities, potentially robbing them of connectivity entirely. It’s not Amazon’s fault though, but is due to carriers switching over solely tonewer 4G and 5G networks, leaving behind the 2G and 3G connections used by the old Kindle e-readers. It’s a move that’s been long telegraphed, but you may not have heard much about it until now, as most smartphones currently sold today use 4G or 5G, andupgrade offersare always being made for older devices....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Victoria Pace

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ zombie story brings back fan favorites

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4isn’t launching with a traditional story mode, but developer Treyarch is including three separate Zombies campaigns to keep players busy. One of these, “Blood of the Dead,” is the game’s take onBlack Ops II‘s “Mob of the Dead’ zombie map, and you’re able to check out the story trailer right here. “Blood of the Dead’takes place in the San Francisco Bay Areaas veteran characters Richtofen, Dempsey, Nikolai, and Takeo venture underneath the legendary Alcatraz prison to explore a secret laboratory....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Erica Gomez

1 MASH Season 4 Episode Proved A Hawkeye & Margaret Romance Was Impossible

Summary An important season 4 episode ofMASHunderlined why a romance between Hawkeye and Margaret was always doomed. Hawkeye and Margaret are the only actors to appear in both the firstandfinal episodes, and it’s fascinating to chart how they evolved overMASH’s11 seasons. Alan Alda’s “Hawkeye” Pierce quickly became the breakout star, but his drunken, womanizing ways were later revealed to be his way of coping with the unyielding horrors of the war....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Robert Jones

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV review: An affordable EV without compromise

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ When General Motors announced the EV component set formerly known as Ultium, the automaker promised that it would accommodate many different types of vehicles. So far, though, we’ve mainly seenbig pickup trucksandluxury SUVs. Those more profitable models will help GM more quickly amortize the upfront cost of its EV investment, but they don’t play to the automaker’s traditional strength of, as defined by executive Alfred P....

July 21, 2025 · 9 min · 1748 words · George Morales