Is the era of building your own PC coming to a close?

Last week, Intel raised eyebrows by revealing plans to get out of the desktop motherboard business over the next three years. While companies like Asus, Gigabyte, EVGA, and MSI can pick up the slack, Intel’s position as the dominant PC chipmaker makes the move portentous. After all, ifInteldoesn’t think the desktop business is worth its time, who will? Is the era of the desktop computer — and assembling our own systems — heading for the history books?...

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Kristie Scott

John Mahoney: A Tearful Kelsey Grammer Says The Frasier Actor's Death Was Like "Losing A Father"

Summary John Mahoney was famous for his role as Martin Crane onFrasierand his passing was a real loss for his castmates and crew, particularly Kelsey Grammer.Frasier, a spin-off series from the hit sitcomCheers, was itself a massive cultural touchstone. Over 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004, viewers got to know the uptight Dr. Frasier Crane (Grammer) and his friends and family in Seattle, Washington. His father, Martin (Mahoney), is a retired police detective and an outspoken thorn in his son’s side, though the two deeply love one another....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Jamie Mccormick

Jujutsu Kaisen's True Final Battle Was Foreshadowed Years Ago

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenhas had an extremely chaotic and exciting final battle befitting this action masterpiece, but some fans have complained about the all-out fight that sees Sukuna taking on scores of sorcerers without interruption. While shonen manga usually prefer a one-on-one clash to end their run, the nature of the final battle inJujutsu Kaisenwas also teased at the beginning of the series, all the way in 2018. At the beginning of the series, it is revealed that Ryomen Sukuna was sealed away 1000 years ago and his 20 fingers split apart and separated....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Susan Calderon

Julia Roberts' Family Movie Gets Renewed Success On Netflix's Global Chart 7 Years Later

Summary Wonderhas made the Netflix top 10 list seven years after its theatrical release. Directed by Stephen Chbosky,Wonderchronicles the true storyof Auggie Pullman, a young boy with Treacher Collins syndrome, as he tries to fit in at school. The film, which is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio, stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, and Mandy Patinkin, and was a box office success....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Jacob Brewer

Keanu Reeves’ John Wick Movies Make This Disappointing $855 Million Action Franchise Even Worse In Hindsight

Summary The success of theJohn Wickmovies casts a previous multi-million-dollar franchise in a harsh light. TheWickfranchise kicked off in 2014 when Keanu Reeves debuted in the title role of the movie of the same name directed by Chad Stahelski. Stahelski returned to helm three feature-length sequels in the franchise, which has also spawned the spinoff Peacock streaming showThe Continentaland the upcoming movieBallerina, starring Ana de Armas as a character originally played by Unity Phelan in the third installment of the main branch of the franchise....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Scott Lewis

League devs confirm Arena mode isn’t going away forever

League devs confirm Arena mode isn’t going away forever The popular 2v2v2v2 mode in League of Legends, Arena, is going to be put to bed when the Soul Fighter event ends. But it won’t be gone forever. Soul Fighter has proved to be one of the most popular in-game events Riot has ever done. Crossing over between multiple titles like League of Legends, TFT, and Legends of Runeterra, Soul Fighter brought a breath of fresh air to the games....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Nancy Aguilar

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Extreme ultrabook knocks $1,350 off its price

The ThinkPad has come a long way since the brand fell into Lenovo’s hands about 14 years ago. Following this transition, Lenovo has taken this iconic Windowslaptopline in some interesting (although not always popular) directions, and while those of us who loved the old-school T-series ThinkPads will always miss details like mechanical keyboards and hot-swappable UltraBays, there’s no denying that today’s models like the ThinkPad X1 Extreme —now on sale with a limited-time Lenovo coupon code— rank among the best modern ultrabooks that money can buy....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Sean Martin

Marvel Rivals celebrates 20 million players milestone with free cosmetic

Marvel Rivals celebrates 20 million players milestone with free cosmetic Marvel Rivals celebrates a huge milestone, gifting players a free cosmetic spray to mark 20 million sign-ups. Marvel Rivals has been nothing short of a sensation since its June 25, 2025 launch. The game quickly amassed10 million players within just 72 hours, grabbing the gaming world’s attention. Players praised the vibrant visuals, dynamic soundtrack, and 33-character roster, which includes fan favorites like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Julie Smith

Mortal Kombat 2 test screenings were like ‘Avengers: Endgame for MK fans’

Mortal Kombat 2 test screenings were like ‘Avengers: Endgame for MK fans’ Mortal Kombat 2is set to be “bigger and funnier” than the first film – and, according to the sequel’s writer, the reactions have been comparable to Avengers: Endgame. The firstMortal Kombathad fights, fatalities, plenty of gore, and great Easter eggs for those who’ve played the games. It also had a big problem: it didn’t feature the titular tournament....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Stephanie Paul

Nintendo Switch 2 stolen from factory as someone leaks new console

Nintendo Switch 2 stolen from factory as someone leaks new console A video circulating on Chinese social media shows what appears to be a Switch 2 running quality control software instead of the regular firmware. Nintendofinally revealed more informationabout the long-awaited Switch 2 in a direct on July 26, 2025, including its release date, price, and launch games. The next-gen hybrid console is set to release on June 28, 2025, andafter a short delay, they revealed thatpre-orders will go live on August 03, 2025....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Theresa Cunningham

Nokia 5100 Phone Review

“Why you can 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.“ The Nokia 5100 is probably one of the oddest phones we have seen. The design is definitely over the top and the inclusion of programs such as a calorie burner and sound meter have us wondering if the cell phone market has become so competitive to the point that every little add-on function is necessary to stay one step ahead of the competition....

June 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1557 words · Dennis Fleming

Path of Exile 2 endgame activities explained: Trials, Atlas Tree, Breach & more

Path of Exile 2 endgame activities explained: Trials, Atlas Tree, Breach & more Path of Exile 2 has lots of endgame activities for players to do once the main story quests are over, and we’ve got a rundown of them all below. Path of Exile 2is in early access but that doesn’t mean that Grinding Gear Games haven’t included plenty of endgame modes for players to try. While it’s important to point out that only half the game’s story mode is included in early access, players can still get involved in the endgame once they’ve completed the first three Acts....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · David Martin

Pixel 3 XL vs. Pixel 2 XL vs. Pixel XL: Which XL is best for you?

If you’re looking for the best possible Android experience on a big screen then you won’t get much better than Google’s Pixel XL phones. But it’s not that simple; the recent reveal of the Pixel 3 XL has increased the number of available XL models to three, giving you a range of choices. So with threePixel XLsavailable, which one is best for you? While thePixel 3 XLis the latest iteration of Google’s phone, the other two still offer great performance, at a lower price....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1310 words · Amanda King