With the Pixel 8, Google needs to fix a nagging camera problem

It’s almost clockwork now. You get asmartphone, and there are multiple options with differing numbers of cameras. Almost every phone comes with an ultrawide lens, but if you want the best zoom, you need to have thebest, largest, and most expensive phone in a particular line. Ultrawide cameras are fun. They’re great for capturing wide-ranging scenery photos orgoofy meme pics, but zoom cameras are great too — and for many reasons....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Jennifer Blankenship

You can turn off Frey and Cuff’s banter in Forspoken

Even sincereviews forForspokendropped, its snarky sense of humor has proven to bevery divisive. Still, if that witty banter bleeding over into gameplay is one of the things preventing you from picking upForspoken, know that you can adjust the amount of dialogue Frey and Cuff have in the game’s settings. As Frey explores Athia, she and Cuff often comment on what they see and other goings-on from their adventure. Cuff will also give audio cues during combat encounters that dynamically happen in the open world....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Michael Anderson

YouTube shows users happy videos if they start watching political content: Study

YouTube shows users happy videos if they start watching political content: Study A new study claims YouTube’s algorithm is subtly guiding users away from political content and toward entertaining, joyful videos, especially in YouTube Shorts. Researchers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Centre for Information Technology Innovation analyzed over 685,000 videos to study howYouTube Shortsrecommendations shift based on watch time and content sensitivity. “When you start [watching] apoliticaltopic or specific political topics, YouTube is trying to push you away to more entertainment videos, more funny videos, especially in YouTube Shorts,” said Mert Can Cakmak, one of the study’s authors....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Toni Johnson

‘Kingdom Hearts III’ will get minigames inspired by classic LCD handhelds

Kingdom Hearts IIIis still scheduled toarrive in 2018— probably — and it’s shaping up to be the dream game for fans of both Final Fantasy and Disney. The action-role-playing game will play similarly to the previous entries in the series, but the special new “Classic Kingdom” will take players back to the era of LCD handheld games. Available inKingdom Hearts III,as well as the multiplayer mobile gameKingdom Hearts Union x[Cross], the “Classic Kingdom” features minigames inspired by classic 1980s single-screen, individual handheld game units such as Nintendo’s Game & Watch line and Tiger Electronics’ various handhelds....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Joshua Simmons

"Like Getting New Episodes of The Show": Darkwing Duck Creator Talks New Kickstarter, The Hero's Future, and More!

Summary Darkwing Duckhas made a strong comic comeback withDynamite Comics, creating a broad range of publications set in St. Canard. Screen Rant had the opportunity to speak with creator Tad Stones about the hero’s return, as well as his future. LikeGargoyles, this Disney Afternoon series could have a very promising future ahead with the continued support of fans. Debuting in 1991 and spanning ninety-one episodes,Darkwing Duckwas a staple of the Disney Afternoon programming block....

May 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1376 words · Charles Martinez

All 5 Factions In Divergent Explained

Summary In the world ofDivergent, there are five factions in which everyDivergentcast memberis sorted, Dauntless, Erudite, Abnegation, Amity, or Candor, and each of them not only has a specific role in society but also very clear defining traits. These factions are the core of Veronica Roth’s 2014 book and thethreeDivergentmoviesthat came along afterward. Similar to theHogwarts houses ofHarry Potter,Divergent’sfactions help define who each character is and introduce unique social dynamics. Namely, Tris' choice to join Dauntless, the most dangerous faction, proves her bravery but isolates her from the world....

May 31, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · Philip Fernandez

B&O Beoplay EQ hands-on review: Big buds, even bigger sound

Bang & Olufsen has announced the Beoplay EQ, its first pair of true wireless earbuds with Adaptive Active Noise Cancelation (AANC). This clever technology uses the microphones and speakers inside the earbud to adjust the ANC in real-time, based on the ambient sound in your surroundings. Think of it as a more personalized version of normal ANC. Bang & Olufsen has used its Adaptive ANC on its over-ear, highly luxurious, $800Beoplay H95headphones already, but the Beoplay EQ cost $399, making them a more affordable and convenient way to access this cool tech....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Angela Anderson

Battlefield 2042’s delay shows how much Cyberpunk 2077 scared publishers

As someone who likes playing games sooner rather than later, delays are a double-edged sword. I know that a game being delayed means it’s going to be better when it eventually releases, but, being a bit childish, I want to play itnow. I don’t believe those feelings on the part of consumers matter, though. Sure, every statement about a game being delayed will come with a line from whatever developer saying, “we love you, the fans, and appreciate your patience,” but in reality, your patience isn’t worth jack....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Karen Evans

Best Buy knocks $100 off the Apple HomePod, because Memorial Day

At this point, most people are at least a bit familiar with smart home speakers and devices. This smart technology can act as an assistant, increase productivity, save time, play music, and improve quality of life. Home devices can be controlled remotely using a button or via voice command using your smartphone. WithMemorial Dayright around the corner, fantastic deals are popping up already, including a savings of $100 on Apple’s HomePod at Best Buy....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Kathleen Huff

Best Off The Grid settings on PS5 and Xbox: Performance, controller & audio

Best Off The Grid settings on PS5 and Xbox: Performance, controller & audio Off The Gridmatches are often decided by the smallest detail, so if you’re playing on console, it’s vital to ensure that your controller and gameplay settings are up to scratch. Gunzilla Games’cyberpunk battle royalethrows a lot at you, from tons of deadly weapons toCyberlimbs with unique abilities. But if you really want to go toe-to-toe with the best players, you’ll need to take any advantage you can get your hands on....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Michael Mitchell

Bruce Willis hailed by fans as all-star 2010s action movie climbs Netflix chart

Bruce Willis hailed by fans as all-star 2010s action movie climbs Netflix chart A brilliant action movie from 2010 is climbing the Netflix charts, and fans are hailing the central performance by lead Bruce Willis. Bruce Willis reinvented the action movie as John McClane inDie Hard, proving that heroes don’t need to be bodybuilders, and can have a sense of humor. Which is why it landed a spot on our list of thebest action moviesof all-time....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jenny Jackson

Cheating FFXIV player streams hacks for hours on Twitch before being suspended in-game

Cheating FFXIV player streams hacks for hours on Twitch before being suspended in-game A Final Fantasy XIV cheater has caused players to ask for better moderation after they were able to stream their hacks for hours on Twitch before being punished. Final Fantasy XIVis, for the most part, a PvE game. The story and raid content require players to work together to defeat bosses and clear out dungeons. While there is PvP content available in the game, it’s mostly considered as side content that rewards players with mounts, glamor, and more....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Raymond Lopez

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is coming to Mac with some fresh upgrades

Mac owners will finally get their chance to play one of thebest open-worldRPGs in recent years whenCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Editionhits the Mac App Store on Thursday, July 17. Alongside the core game, all its updates,and DLC, this new version will take full advantage of Apple silicon technologies and brand newspatial audioto make it the definitive way to play. After an initially rocky launch,Cyberpunk 2077has managed to pull off an impressive redemption story through major bug fixes, performance updates, and a hugePhantom Liberty DLCpaired with its 2....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Megan Horton