This cool gadget adds emergency satellite messaging to any smartphone

Motorola is bringing the benefits of satellite communication to almost any phone with the Motorola Defy Satellite Link. The rugged dongle connects using Bluetooth to your Android phone or iPhone. And through the use of a special app, it adds the ability to send and receive messages — or call for help in an emergency — when your phone is out of cellular service. Satellite communication is one of the hottest mobile trends, withApple adding it to the iPhone 14 seriesand Qualcomm announcing its ownSnapdragon Satelliteservice recently....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Eddie Beck

This secret method saved me money on AppleCare+, but it won’t last much longer

If you’re as clumsy as I am, you’ll know the value ofAppleCare+. Apple’s insurance plan gives you deeply discounted repair fees and an unlimited number of claims while it’s active, putting your mind at ease and coming to the rescue if your Mac or iPhone makes an unfortunately rapid introduction to a dangerously hard floor. Yet it looks like there’s a big change on the way, and it could make getting AppleCare+ more expensive in the long run....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Patrick Holloway

TMNT's Tom Waltz Talks Last Ronin Sequel, New Generation of Turtles & Close Bond with Creator Kevin Eastman (Interview)

Summary When it comes toTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' modern stories, there are few names more influential than Tom Waltz - the writer behind the first 100 issues of IDW’sTMNTseries, the epicArmageddon Gameevent and the blockbusterLast Roninminiseries (which is soon to get alive-action movie adaptation from Paramount.) WithLast Ronin’s sequelTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolutionreleasing this March andJason Aaron revamping IDW’s serieswith a new #1 in late July, there’s never been a more fascinating time to hear Waltz’s take on the series and find out what it was like being so integral toTMNTat a time when more fans than ever are checking out the Heroes in a Half Shell....

June 11, 2025 · 16 min · 3200 words · Jaclyn Delacruz

Trump says he’ll ban TikTok from the U.S.

President Donald Trump said he will ban the popular video app TikTok from operating in the U.S. — and do it as early as Saturday. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Friday evening that he will use emergency powers or an executive order to block the app,according to The Hill. “As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re banning them from the United States,” he told reporters. “I have that authority....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Andrew Gomez

What Has George Lucas Really Said About Disney Star Wars?

Summary After creating and overseeingStar Warsfor nearly four decades,George Lucassold the franchise to Disney in 2012, and his reactions to their various movies and TV shows have been mixed. It makes sense for the creator ofStar Warsto have strong opinions on how his saga has been handled in his absence, especially regarding projects that did something different than he would have. Lucas has expressed disappointment in some DisneyStar Warsprojects while offering praise and encouragement to others, though he had not really said as much as one would think....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Ian Nunez

What is a teraflop?

So, you’re in the market for a new graphics card, but you’re stuck trying to figure out which option is right for you. On top of comparing specs, you’ve probably encountered the words “teraflop rating,” but maybe you’re not quite sure what it means. A teraflop rating measures your GPU’s performance, and it’s often crucial when it comes to sifting through all the graphics cards. There’s a lot you should know about teraflop (TFLOP) measurements and ratings....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Amy Black

Would you trust Verizon’s new privacy-focused OneSearch to protect your data?

Verizon is looking to put some major security breaches behind it with a brand-new, privacy-focused platform calledOneSearch. Built on a model that involves encrypting search terms, leaving results unfiltered, and not storing or transferring of any user information whatsoever, it’s going after the privacy-conscious web users of the world. In 2020, the search engine market is both hotly competitive and not even remotely so. Google controls almost 93% of all searches, with Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and everyone else battling it out for scant shares of the remainder....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Brian Cole

Your old Wear OS watch can, technically, update to the new Wear software

OldWear OS smartwatchesmay still be capable of being updated to Google’s new Wear platform, according to a Qualcomm statement shared this week. The company says that smartwatches powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100andWear 3100 platforms can support Google’s new software but declined to make any specific assurances beyond that of technical capability. A Qualcomm spokesperson gaveXDA Developersthe following statement: “We are working with Google on bringing Wear OS 3.0 to Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and 4100 platforms....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Alec Bishop

Zuckerberg says holographic AR glasses are coming

In a recent interview, Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts and Meta’s plans for holographic AR glasses. The end goal is a device that can completely replace your phone with a spatial interface that keeps your head up and hands-free, while still providing access to all the information you need. Zuckerberg said he anticipates three basic models of smart glasses becoming standard gear for daily use. The first is already available — audio and camera glasses with integrated AI capabilities....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Michelle Taylor

1000-Lb Sisters: Is Tammy Slaton Too Into Her Looks Now? (She's Reveling In Her Female Power)

Summary And he see the universe when I’m the company It’s all in me - God Is A Woman (Ariana Grande) 1000-lb SistersstarTammy Slaton’sno shrinking violet after losing 440 pounds - instead, she’s a rose in full bloom. AsTammy revels in her thinner bodyand cheerier mindset, she’s really tapping into her female power. Whether she’s dancing, showing off stylish outfits, or just laughing at herself, she’s irresistible. The crabby and temperamental diva of the past is gone, but she’s still Queen Tammy - the difference is that she’s a benevolent queen....

June 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Megan Simpson

12 Best K-Drama Cameos From Other Shows

Summary K-dramasare often full of cameos from famous actors, but some ofthe best ones are direct references to other K-dramas. With so manynew K-dramas being releasedeach month, and a backlog of great content to catch up on, the K-drama universe is vast and ever-expanding. However, by watching more K-dramas, easter eggs and cameo appearances make more sense, especially when they revive old characters or see couples reunite on screen once again....

June 10, 2025 · 11 min · 2180 words · Tara Brewer

5 sequels that did worse than the original movie

Usually, the idea behind some of thebest sequels ever, at least in financial terms, is to capitalize on the success of a previous movie. The first installment does well, and so, in theory, the next one should do even better. Of course, that’s definitely not always the case. Sometimes, the first movie is such a phenomenon that subsequent installments are destined to make less money. Other times, though, a movie faces a fairly substantial drop off from its predecessor, and we’ve chronicled five sequels below that made less money than the movie that preceded them....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Adam Wright

AKG K371-BT headphones review: Quality portable studio monitors

“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.“ AKG’s heritage is in studio environments where musicians are looking for strong performance out of their critical-listening cans. As such, AKG makes some of the best detail-oriented studio headphones on the market, which are prized by recording artists specifically....

June 10, 2025 · 10 min · 2000 words · Melissa Houston