Google has a chance to take on the Quest and Vision Pro in a big way

Over the years, Google has made many attempts at pushing VR and AR ahead, whether it was Google Cardboard, Google Glass, or Google Daydream. All were failed projects, ultimately. But with the introduction of the Vision Pro and Meta’s recent announcements, there’s never been so much interest in extended reality (XR) headsets and AR glasses. And with theGoogle I/O developer conferencecoming this week, there are rumors that Google may make another venture into this technology....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Nathaniel Smith

Halo Infinite’s new item pack nearly costs as much as Master Chief Collection

A new item bundle inHalo Infinite‘s shop has fans questioning Microsoft and 343 Industries’ item pricing structure. The Mister Chief item set turns a classic Halo meme into an A.I., weapon charm, and set of sprays — but it’ll cost players $18. The cosmetic set is a bit of aninside joke for Halo fans. It’s based on a cartoon drawn by former Halo Community Manager Frank O’Connor in 2004. The crude drawing of Master Chief, dubbed Mister Chief, become a beloved gag for fans and popped up in several update posts about the series in the 2000s....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Katelyn Barrera

Here’s how to DIY faux granite, marble, or quartz countertops for under $100

Granite, marble, and quartz are primo countertop surfaces and big wins when shopping for a new home. While they’re easy to clean and maintain, beautiful to look at, and able to withstand whatever utensils,appliances, and tough love you and yours bring to akitchen, there’s a catch: With premium counters come premium pricing. If you’re thinking of renovating your counters to make your kitchen shine like a brand-new home, you’re looking between $2,000 and $4,000 to get the job done....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Travis Willis

Here’s yet another reminder that Incognito Mode doesn’t protect your data

Google is now making efforts to ensure users understand the meaning of Incognito Mode on its Chrome browser following a class-action lawsuit that cost the company $5 billion. The publicationMSPoweruserdiscovered Google tested a Canary build of Chrome with an updated definition of Incognito Mode that more clearly spells out the stipulations of what is hidden when you enter the browsing state. The new disclaimer includes an added line in the first paragraph that reads: “This won’t change how data is collected by websites you visit and services you use....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Mrs. Maria Nguyen MD

How AI-driven data architectures are reinventing cybersecurity and public safety

In a world where digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, AI-driven data analytics has become the cornerstone of both cybersecurity and public safety innovation. As organizations collect and process more data than ever before, the ability to secure, analyze, and act on this data in real time has become a critical differentiator. At the forefront of this evolution isShamnad Mohamed Shaffi, an accomplished data architect with over 18 years of experience....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · David Smith

How Jason's Escape In The Rookie Season 6 Ending Raises Problems For Nolan & Bailey Teased By Showrunner

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Rookie season 6 finale! Summary The Rookieshowrunner Alexi Hawley has teased how Jason’s escape from prison in the season 6 finale is going to raise problems for Nolan and Bailey when season 7 arrives.The Rookieseason 6 finalesaw Monica release Oscar from prison, later bringing Bailey’s ex-husband Jason into her plans in the process. While she frees him from prison, his status in the series remains unknown, but it sets the stage for his return in the future....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Mrs. Samantha Vasquez

How powerful is the M1 Max’s GPU? Estimates say possibly more than a PS5

Apple announced several new products at itsApple Unleashed eventon Monday, the most impressive of which was the M1 Max that’s coming toMacBook Pro 2021models. This revision to the M1 chip bumps up the core count across the CPU and GPU, with the latter scaling up to 32 cores. And a new performance estimate suggests that those cores could be more powerful than the PlayStation 5. Notebookcheckperformed an analysis of theM1 Max’s GPU coresto estimate the performance....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Monique Pennington

How to level up fast in Dying Light 2

Dying Light 2gives players plenty of opportunities to earn XP. With two skill trees to level up, it isn’t hard to decide where you want to invest your time. You’ll earn plenty of passive XP just by playing the game, but how do you grind the most XP and level up fast inDying Light?Should you stick to main quests or side quests? What about activities and parkour challenges? Here are some general tips and tricks to level up fast inDying Light 2....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1010 words · Miss Dawn Coffey

How to reinstall Windows 7

Suppose you feel that a consistent lag bogs down your Windows 7 PC’s performance. It might be time to reinstall the OS. From registry issues to malware to being overstuffed with large amounts of unnecessary software, a fresh OS installation can clear up several common problems. If your PC came with a restore disk from the factory, it likely features several different re-install options aimed to get your machine up and running....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Katherine Escobar

How to unlock Maleficent in Disney Dreamlight Valley & all friendship quests

How to unlock Maleficent in Disney Dreamlight Valley & all friendship quests After months of waiting, Maleficent can finally be added to your Valley thanks to the Storybook Vale: The Unwritten Realm update. But getting her isn’t easy. Alongside the regular updates and now two DLCs,Disney Dreamlight Valleyis no stranger to adding a fewhighly anticipated charactersto your adventure. Whether it’sPeter Pan,Flynn Ryder,Alice, orMerida, there’s always a new character coming to DDV....

June 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2260 words · Jesus Gill

I hope Microsoft adds this potential AI feature to Windows 11

From smart speakers toChatGPTandBing Chat, AI has slowly crept into our lives, but not all instances of AI are as prominent as those three examples. Sometimes, the effect is subtle, but still pretty nice. It appears that Microsoft is working on one such instance of AI-enhanced tech that could make using Windows 11 just a little more pleasant. We’re talking about AI-powered live wallpapers, and they might be coming soon....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Tina Reyes

I'm Disappointed Jensen Ackles Likely Won't Have A Big Tracker Season 2 Role After This Story Promise

Summary I’m disappointed Jensen Ackles likely won’t have a bigger role in the upcoming season ofTracker, especially after his storyline was promised to continue. After theTrackerseason 1 finale, a reunion between the Shaw brothers was one of the things that I thoughtneeded to happen inTrackerseason 2.Jensen Ackles portrays the elder brother, Russell Shaw, and Justin Hartley portrays the younger, Colter Shaw. The actors had on-screen chemistry that made them believable as brothers, just one of the reasons it would have been great to see Jensen Ackles return to the show in a larger role....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Kenneth Evans

Ian and Poppy go out on their own in Mythic Quest season 3 trailer

After over a year away,Apple TV+‘s workplace comedyMythic Questis coming back for its third season. But unlike the first two seasons, this year’s episodes are following two different companies. Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) and Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao) have left Mythic Quest behind to form their own company, GrimmPop Studios. But as you’re able to see in the new season 3 trailer, Ian’s ego may be a bit out of control....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Daniel Gallagher