Nothing will end dry streak and bring its next flagship phone to the US market

Nothing has made quite a splash in the smartphone industry withbold design and aggressive pricing, but so far, its phones have eluded the US market. Officially, that is. For those willing to take the plunge, the beta program has allowed enthusiasts to grab one, assuming they could sort out the carrier situation. That will change later this year. Earlier today, Nothing’s chief Carl Pei shared on X that the company’s next flagship is “100%” coming to the US market....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Tony Jackson

Online passwords: Research confirms millions of people are using 123456

Despite repeated warnings from online security experts advising against the use ofeasy-to-crack passwords, it seemssomemany folks still can’t be bothered to think up a more complex string of characters to protect their accounts. A recent study by the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) that looked at public databases of breached accounts confirms that for many people, simple passwords are still a thing, with 23.2 million accounts globally using “123456” — the most common string on the list....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Mark Martin

Pachinko Season 2 Footage Reveals The Return Of Apple TV+'s Critically Acclaimed Series

As part of a sizzle reel for its next batch of shows and movies,Apple TV+has unveiledthe first footage ofPachinkoseason 2ahead of its August 23 return. New scenes from the popular adaptation were included along with other returning shows such asSilo,Slow Horses, andSeverance. The briefPachinkosection focused on Minha Kim and Lee Minho reprising their roles as Teenage Sunja and Koh Hansu. What Makes Pachinko One Of Apple TV+’s Most Well-Reviewed Shows?...

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Christina Gay

Pokémon with guns: Indie game Palworld has players up in arms

A new game revealed during this weekend’s Indie Live Expo has some players scratching their heads.Palworldis aPokémon-like gamescheduled to release in 2022 that’s filled with cute monsters … and lots of guns. Developed by Pocketpair,Palworldis described as a multiplayer open-world game with survival crafting elements. At first glance, it looks a bit like anaverage Pokémon game. The trailer features a vibrant world filled with creatures that look directly based on specific Pokémon....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Kevin Forbes

Resident Alien is now a big hit on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch this underrated sci-fi show

Original series are becoming an endangered species on Syfy, butResident Alienhas been one of the bright spots on the channel’s lineup since its debut in 2021. The show is based on the comic book of the same name by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, and it features Alan Tudyk as the lead character, an alien masquerading as a human doctor named Harry Vanderspeigle. AlthoughResident Alienhasn’t yet achieved breakout status, that may soon change now that it’s amongthe most popular shows on Netflix....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Jeremy Fuentes

SpaceX hopes to blast off its Starship and Super Heavy Rocket project in 2021

SpaceX’s rendering of the Super Heavy Rocket launching.SpaceX SpaceX’s inaugural missions for its next-generationStarshipand Super Heavy Rocket project could take place as early as 2021, a company executive has announced. Jonathan Hofeller, SpaceX’s vice president of commercial sales, discussed the company’s plans for the Starship project at the Asia Pacific Satellite Conference in Jakarta,Space Newsreports. The company is already seeking out customers for its planned commercial launches in two years’ time, particularly in the telecom industry....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Erin Fernandez

Staples back to school sale 2024: laptop deals, monitor discounts, and more

With back to school sales in full swing right now, we’ve focused on everything that Staples has to offer. The popular retailer has some greatlaptop deals,monitor deals, and much more. If you’re looking to upgrade your home office or kit out your child with new technology before they head back to school, this is the place to go. You have two options — either tap the button below to see what’s out there for yourself, or read on while we take you through our highlights within the sale....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Eric Walker

Star Trek: Discovery’s David Cronenberg & Doctor Kovich Explained

WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery’s finale, “Life, Itself”. Summary David Cronenberg playsStar Trek: Discovery’s enigmatic Dr. Kovich, a small role in a TV and film career which spans decades. First introduced inDiscoveryseason 3,Dr. Kovich is a Federation scientist with access and knowledge that goes far beyond anyone else in Starfleet. However, Dr. Kovich was always hard to pin down, maintaining a frustrating level of secrecy, even when he asked Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery to track down theProgenitors' treasure inStar Trek: Discoveryseason 5....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Derek Hernandez

Sunsteel Strike or Moongeist Beam in Pokemon Go: Which Adventure Effect is better?

Sunsteel Strike or Moongeist Beam in Pokemon Go: Which Adventure Effect is better? The advent of Pokemon Go’s Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma made way for two new Adventure Effects, Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam. In Pokemon Go, players can activateAdventure Effectsoutside of combat, as these powerful attacks grant temporary bonuses that augment the action in unique ways. The latest such effects include Sunsteel Strike and Moongeist Beam....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · William Guzman

Switching to OLED in the new year? The LG C3 is $700 off today

No living room upgrade is complete without a new TV, and we’ve got anLG dealyou don’t want to miss. From better movie nights to enhanced game day watching and stepping up your video game experience, it’s time to make the switch to OLED — and right now you can save big on the 77-inch LG Class C3 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart TV at Best Buy. Originally $3,200, you can now get this impressive TV for $2,500 so you can save $700 on the switch....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Kevin Clark

The 5 best features in MacOS Mojave

The newest release of MacOS is officially here: Mojave. Itcan be downloaded for freetoday in the Mac App Store, but you may be wondering what all is new this time around. WhileMojaveisn’t an overhaul of MacOS by any means, it does have some interesting and convenient new features to poke around with. Here are the five most important you need to know about first. MacOS falls to the dark side Dark Mode is the headline feature of Mojave, and it’s one fans have been anticipating for many years....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Trevor James

The 6 best detachable laptops in 2024

Detachable laptops – or tablets with removable keyboards – are a popular alternative to traditional laptops. These devices are ultra-portable and versatile, allowing you to stow them in even the most cramped backpack. They also serve as both tablet and laptop, letting you make use of their touchscreen for notetaking or drawing before reattaching their keyboard to type up a lab report or presentation. There are hundreds of detachable laptops to choose from in 2024, including powerful models from Microsoft, Apple, Dell, and ASUS....

August 12, 2025 · 10 min · 1983 words · Vanessa Chang

The best gifts for the stylish gamers in your life

We’ve evolved beyond the era of no-style gamers. Now, people pay up for all kinds ofgaming appareland accessories, like rainbow keyboards. In fact, some of us might want to update our style instead of looking into the next best hardware upgrade this holiday season. I once joked about writing a “top Black Friday deals list for e-girls.” This isn’t it, but it’s close enough. These gifts keep quality, price, and aesthetics in mind....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · James Bell