Apple is offering bonus credit for iTunes and App Store shoppers

If you’re a big iTunes or App Store shopper, you might want to consider taking advantage of Apple’s limited-time offer for bonus credit. Spotted byMacRumorsover the weekend, the iPhone maker is offering a 10 percent bonus when you add funds to your Apple ID account, paving the way for a few free purchases of apps, music tracks, movies, and anything else you can find inside its online stores. Any purchase of funds worth more than $1 and up to $200 will be eligible for the bonus, so the maximum you can receive is a not-insignificant $20....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Katherine Walker

Apple’s next Mac event promises ‘scary fast’ reveals

Apple finally confirmed its next event for 5 p.m. PT on Monday, October 30, and it’s where we expect the company to introduce new Macs. The event, which carries the tagline “Scary Fast,” will be streamed on Apple’s website and Apple TV, but that’s just about all of the details we know about the event right now. Theteaser on Apple’s websiteshifts between the Apple logo and the Finder logo, further suggesting Apple will be talking about new Macs....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Michelle Burns

Batman Gets Epic New "Iron Bat" Batsuit in Genius Combo with a Marvel Hero (But Not Who You Think)

Summary The Marvel hero who makes the perfect counterpart to DC’sBatmanisn’t the hero who fans would assume. Iron Man is typically the one often compared to Batman,and rightfully so. As another billionaire who uses his own technology to become a superhero, Iron Man is a no-brainer pick - but still not thebestpick. The best Marvel hero to compare Batman to is the Iron Fist, and X userKarahusetmakes that evident with artwork melding the perfect amalgamation of the two:Daniel Wayne, aka The Iron Bat....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1090 words · Jason Smith

Below Deck crew member defends Barbie’s dramatic Season 11 exit

Below Deck crew member defends Barbie’s dramatic Season 11 exit Ben Willoughby shared his reaction to Barbie Pascual’s unexpected exit on the Below Deck Season 11 finale. Stew Barbie Pascual was involved in a lot of drama onBelow Deck Season 11, but she managed to get through the whole season and stay until the last charter. During the season finale on May 27, she got into a heated argument with fellow stew, Xandi Oliver, on the car ride back to the boat after the last crew night out....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Jeffrey Ramirez

Criminal Minds: Evolution cast excited for move to Paramount+

The Behavioral Analysis Unit, better known as the BAU, is heading to Paramount+ to investigate more crimes and find the unsub (unknown subject) inCriminal Minds: Evolution.The series serves as a revival ofCriminal Minds, the procedural crime drama that ran for 15 seasons on CBS. Evolutionwill bring back familiar and beloved characters for the 10-episode season. Actors reprising their roles fromCriminal Mindsinclude Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, A.J. Cook as JJ Jareau,Paget Brewsteras Emily Prentiss, Kristen Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, and Aisha Tyler as Tara Lewis....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Luke Mcmillan

Even HP’s cheaper monitors now include built-in 1080p webcams

After having launchedpremium Z series studio monitorswith webcams at CES 2022, HP is doubling down on the hybrid work life with its latest monitors targeted at home users and students featuring new webcam monitors in the E and M series. Like the latestHP Z40c G3, the newest monitors in the E and M series come with integrated webcams to help with video conferencing, a tool that’s quickly becoming the new normal for collaboration, remote learning, and keeping in contact with family and friends from afar....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Robert Kim

Ex Halo devs speak out on alleged Helldivers 2-style ODST game pitch

Ex Halo devs speak out on alleged Helldivers 2-style ODST game pitch FormerHalodevelopers have spoken up amid the shocking surge in popularity ofHelldivers 2. They claim to have pitched dozens of ideas to no avail, with one being an ODST title in the same vein as the latest PlayStation smash hit. There’s no two ways about it,Helldivers 2 has skyrocketed well above anyone’s expectations. With hundreds of thousands of players jumping in all at once,devs have been rushing to expand server capacityand accommodate the rapidly growing fanbase....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Claudia Ruiz

Expandable habitats may be our new homes when we get to Mars

When we finally do make it to Mars, we’re going to have to pitch a tent. Sort of. As humanity (led by NASA and Elon Musk) gets closer and closer to finding a new home off of Earth and on the Red Planet, the situation begs the question — what exactly are we going to live in? The answer, it seems, lies inexpandable habitats. To some extent, you really could think of them as high-tech tents....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Jose Yates

Google countersues Sonos, adds fuel to intellectual property feud

Sonos made quite a splash in Januarywhen it sued Googlefor allegedly stealing its intellectual property. Now, Google is returning the favor. The tech giant has countersued Sonos, alleging that the whole-house audio company infringed on five different Google patents. These patents include mesh networking, echo cancellation, DRM, content notifications, and personalized search. In its initial lawsuit, Sonos claimed that during the time it had been partnered with Google to bring Google Play Music and Google Assistant to the platform, Google allegedly gathered knowledge about Sonos’ wireless audio system that it then used to create its own line of multiroom speakers....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Justin Frederick

Google Pixel 10 Pro and XL hands on: small upgrades make a big impact

The Pixel 9 Pro was arguably the phone of the year last year, as Google introduced a vast array of improvements designed to compete with the best phones. Upgrades to the display, camera, processor, and battery yielded one of the best phones I’ve ever used, and several welcome improvements in the software meant thePixel 9 Prowas also the first Google phone to persuade me that Google can make great phones....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1467 words · Robert Thompson

How to copy and paste on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook

Copy and paste are among the most common — and overlooked — commands found in any operating system, whether it beWindows or macOS. They are an essential part of everyday computing. Still, not everyone knows how to use these features. Thankfully, there are several easy methods for doing so using either your mouse, trackpad, or other peripherals. Difficulty What You Need Windows 11, Windows 10, or macOS Keyboard, mouse, or menu bar...

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1256 words · Andrea Garcia

How to create, customize, and use Memoji in Apple’s iOS

While Apple strives to make its mobile devices useful, it has been known to mix in a zany streak to turbocharge user interest. In recent years, the Animoji and Memoji features have fueled that trend. Animoji object icons use animals, skulls, ghosts, and poop, among other things, as primary motifs. Memoji — derived from the word “me” — extends Animoji features to avatars that you can create to resemble you or someone you know, kind oflike Bitmoji....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1378 words · Robert King

How to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

How to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny? Necrozma was the cover Legendary for the Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon games, and it’s also part ofPokemon Go. Here’s how to get this mighty creature and its fused versions, Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane. Necrozma is aPsychic-type Legendary Pokemon from Gen 7, connected to thefearsome Ultra Beasts. It has three forms that change its type, though inNiantic’s gamerequires fusing it with otherLegendarycreatures....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Aaron Bradford