The best Alexa-compatible coffee makers

Alexa-compatible coffee makers let you schedule when your coffee should brew, choose its strength, and much more, all through yourAlexa voice assistantor mobile app. The good news is that there are a lot of different options for coffee makers that work with Alexa, especially in comparison to other smart assistants. Google Assistant has many fewer compatible coffee makers, and HomeKit has almost none. It helps to know exactlywhat to look for when buying a smart coffee maker, too....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Benjamin Chavez

The best MCU endings, ranked

TheMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)is a franchise that facilitates cross-over events between characters, storylines, and settings throughout its films. Therefore, the endings in each film must set up future stories within the MCU. Sometimes, that can be good, especially if it highlights new characters or projects. Other times, the endings can feel flat if too much focus is dedicated to teasing future films or TV shows. With the recent release ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Michelle Cook

The best thrillers on Netflix right now

Thrills are in short supply on Netflix in 2025. What was once one of the most active genres on Netflix has barely received any new American thrillers in 2025. For April, the only real options were the 2022 horror thrillerWatcherstarring Maika Monroe and a little-seen Finnish thriller calledLittle Siberia. Those selections are barely a meal if you want to feast on a thriller. Netflix does have a robust library of films in that genre....

July 27, 2025 · 14 min · 2861 words · Stephanie Simmons

The Galaxy Note 10 brings Android and Windows closer together than ever before

TheSamsung Galaxy Note 10andNote 10 Plushave been revealed, and they’re both stupendously powerful flagship phones armed with powerful specs, a redesigned S Pen, gorgeous punch-hole displays, and even more. But it’s easy to miss some of the coolest features among the dazzle, and one of those is the surprisingly deep partnership Samsung has forged between Android and Windows. The S Pen has long been a genuine reason to buy intoSamsung’s Note range, and a part of the joy of owning a Note phone is being able to quickly jot down handwritten notes on the screen....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Amanda Roman

The Trump administration will move to ban flavored e-cigarettes

Amidvaping-related lung illnessesand multiple deaths around the United States, President Donald Trump’s administration is gearing up to ban flavored e-cigarettes nationwide, officials announced Wednesday. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that the Trump administration is preparing the ban and will soon issue new regulatory guidance over vapes. Azar said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started to finalize plans to take flavored e-cigarettes off of the market entirely....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Pamela Berry

This PC case lets you draw in RGB right on the glass panels

Aerocool recently announced Skribble, a newmid-tower PC case with a unique featurethat will appeal to anyone with an artistic side. The tempered glass front and side panels of the Skribble can be removed and used as a canvas for custom artwork. After finishing your masterpiece and replacing the panels on the Skribble, you get to enjoy your sketch as it lights up with addressable RGB lighting and fans. A Flash Color liquid chalk marker that’s used for sketching on the glass panels and a cleaning cloth are included....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Linda Cruz

Warzone players convinced night-time Al-Mazrah is coming after in-game find

Warzone players convinced night-time Al-Mazrah is coming after in-game find Call of Duty Warzone fans are convinced a night mode is finally coming to Al-Mazrah after one of them discovered a few subtle changes in-game. WhenWarzonewas first released as a part of Modern Warfare (2019), players quickly became enamored with Verdansk and its daytime setting. However, things went up another notch when a night-time version of the battle royale map dropped in-game....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Joe Gomez

We’re going to meet the Nothing Phone 1 on July 12

Nothing, the technology company founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, will fully reveal its first smartphone on July 12. TheNothing Phone 1is Nothing’s second product after the Nothing Ear 1 true wireless headphones, and it has alreadygathered considerable prerelease attention. The announcement of the date comes with a few additional details, but nothing new about the phone itself. However, the company has already shared a few snippets of information already....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Cory Willis

Where to find Atomic Batteries in Atomfall

Where to find Atomic Batteries in Atomfall The main quest ofAtomfallhinges on Atomic Batteries, but it’s not always obvious where to find them. Luckily, there are a few different ways and locations to get them. Atomfall blurs the lines between main and side objectives as you’re exploring the Quarantine Zone, but the primary goal is always to power up The Interchange and access Oberon. To do this, you’ll need to restore power to four datastores using Atomic Batteries, making them the most valuable resource you’ll find in the Cumbrian countryside....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Angela Tran

Why can’t you buy golden weapons in Overwatch 2? Bug explained

Why can’t you buy golden weapons in Overwatch 2? Bug explained A major error has been plaguing Overwatch 2 players, with hundreds discovering they’re unable to buy golden weapons, despite having the funds. Golden weapons are coveted items inOverwatch 2. Not only do they look awesome, but they’reextremely hard to get, and allow players the chance to show off their skills through their items. After all, getting the right amount ofCompetitive Points(comp points) to buy the weapons only gets easier the better you are at the game....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Sarah Giles

Yamaha’s new app lets you tune your motorcycle with a smartphone

Ever since the addition of electronic fuel injection and lightning-fast computers,motorcycleshave become faster and more reliable than ever. The downside of this is that the simple days of “tinkering” are gone. Modern bikes are simply too complex for the average rider to tune in their garage, but while the ability to pull parts off your bike and manipulate them with a screwdriver has gone the way of the Dodo, the spirit of tinkering still exists — and Yamaha has some new tech that makes it easier and more accessible than ever....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Michael Graham

You can now play this underrated Marvel RPG for free thanks to Epic Games Store

If you missed out onMarvel’s Midnight Suns, the 2022 turn-based RPG fromXCOMdeveloper Firaxis Games — and based on the poor sales numbers, a lot of you did — you can now play it for free thanks to the Epic Games Store. The storefront has a new free game for users to claim every week, and this time it’sMarvel’sMidnight Suns.However, you only have until June 13 to claim the game for free....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Claire Joseph

10 greatest TV pilots of all time, ranked

In this Golden Age of Television, audiences have been treated to some truly incredible shows. From heartfelt dramas to thought-provoking sci-fi to hilarious sitcoms, TV has enchanted countless viewers and rivaled cinema in terms of artistry and acclaim. Such great shows had to win over audiences on day one to get where they are now, and these 10 series nailed it with their pilot episodes. 10. Space Pilot 3000 – Futurama (1999-present) Co-created byThe Simpsonsmastermind Matt Groening, the animated seriesFuturamabegins with Fry getting frozen on a pizza run, then waking up 1,000 years later in the year 3000....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1216 words · Christy Williams