Wi-Fi 6 has finally launched. Here’s what that means for you

The long wait is over. Wi-Fi 6 has finally launched. But what is Wi-Fi 6 and what does its arrival mean for the average consumer? According to the Wi-Fi Alliance, the Wi-Fi Certified 6 program is now available for devices “based on IEEE 802.11ax.” The Wi-Fi Alliance’s press release on the matter sheds some light on what customers can expect from Wi-Fi 6: “Wi-Fi Certified 6 supports a more diverse set of devices and applications, from those requiring peak performance in demanding enterprise environments to those requiring low power and low latency in smart homes or industrial IoT scenarios....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Joshua Thompson

Windows 11’s controversial AI Recall feature is coming to your Copilot+ PC very soon

As AI strides on, it inevitably finds its way onto our personal devices, with tech giants announcing new features that rely on accessing our private information and media to serve us better. While some might find this useful, others are bound to find it creepy, and one such feature isMicrosoft’s controversial AI Recall, which takes screenshots of everything you do on a Copilot+ PC so it’s easier to trace back your steps and find something specific later....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Steven Frye

Woman accuses homeless man of assaulting her after he received $400K in donations

Woman accuses homeless man of assaulting her after he received $400K in donations A TikTok video of a college student interning in Washington D.C. and buying a homeless man tea is going viral. However, a woman has now accused the homeless man of assaulting her. A homeless man at the center of a heartwarmingTikTokvideo that led to over $400,000 in donations allegedly has a violent past, according to a report....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Nicholas Duncan

“Perfect” Britney Spears movie enters Netflix top 10

“Perfect” Britney Spears movie enters Netflix top 10 It’s Britney, b**ch – and on Netflix too! Her infamous movie, since dubbed “perfect” by fans, has stormed into the platform’s top 10 chart. Is there anything Britney Spears can’t do? After a decades-long successful career, overcoming a life-changing conservatorship, and releasing a highly sought-after memoir, she still found time to star in herown movie. While rumors of The Woman in Me – Spears’ memoir – being adapted into a film have been circling, nothing concrete has come out of the apparent bidding war, meaning bingeing her earlier work is the best that fans currently have....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Melissa Walker

10 Iconic TV Characters That Defined The 1980s

Summary The 1980s were full of interesting TV characters, but some truly defined the decade.Severalcult classic ‘80s TV showsintroduced an array of personalities who were bold, exciting, and reflective of the time. Like multipleiconic movie characters that defined the 1980s, these TV characters were unforgettable. From the rebellious and argumentative to the charming and witty, the ‘80s established so many brilliant characters in a world of bright colors, catchy music, and an overall cheesy atmosphere....

July 14, 2025 · 13 min · 2666 words · Carrie Sharp

3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)

I have three particular picks in mind. The first is an enjoyable Metroidvania that came to PS Plus’ game catalog when it launched just a couple of weeks ago and deserves a lot more attention than it’s getting. After that, there’s an action-platformer that pays homage to series like Ninja Gaiden that you should check out before it leaves the catalog. Finally, there’s a PS2-era Star Wars game that fills the niche a recently canceled game would have....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Samuel Newton

7 best Liam Neeson action movies, ranked

Before 2008, Liam Neeson was a well-respected Northern Irish actor best known for his dramatic work. Neeson received an Oscar nomination for his role in 1993’sSchindler’s Listand garnered critical acclaim for his work inMichael Collins. Neeson moved into higher-profile parts, includingStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins,andThe Chronicles of Narnia. 2008 changed Neeson’s career trajectory with the release ofTaken. At 57 years old, Neeson became an unlikely action star, setting off a 15-year run that includes hits likeThe Grey,A Walk Among the Tombstones, and four action films withJaume Collet-Serra....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Michelle Huffman MD

Airline smart luggage ban will be a real headache for travelers

If you own any high-tech “smart” luggage and travel with it on planes, you may have a problem. American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines announced on July 28, 2025 that if the battery is built into the luggage and cannot be removed, you won’t be able to take it onto the aircraft. United and Southwest Airlines joined suit shortly thereafter. The ban became effective on August 22, 2025, and emerged due to fears that the batteries could overheat and catch fire....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · John Nunez

All 9 Ways Minus One's Godzilla Is Different From All Other Versions

Summary From cellular regeneration to atomic breath that causes nuclear explosions to a whole new origin story,Godzilla Minus Onemade a few key changes to the traditional Godzilla design and backstory. Taking the franchise back to post-war Japan, Takashi Yamazaki’sGodzilla Minus Onerevolves around Kōichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot with PTSD and survivor’s guilt. He teams up with another survivor to raise an orphaned child as a makeshift blended family. After missing his chance to kill Godzilla at a military base, Shikishima seeks redemption when the monster resurfaces and starts attacking cities....

July 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1697 words · Sandra Crawford

Amazon brews $79 in savings on this Cuisinart Programmable coffee maker

If you’re not quite the morning person, a surge of caffeine is an essential power-up that might just be enough to get through the daily grind. More than a pick me up, you’ll also get your dose of antioxidants, wake up your metabolism, and boost brain function. Ditch the long lines in your localcoffeeshop and have a warm cup of joe with a programmablecoffee makerlike theCuisinart DCC-1100BK. It would normally set you back by $130 but Amazon is brewing up $79 in savings so you get more than what you pay for at just $51....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Jennifer Kerr

Amazon might launch a paid version of Alexa later this year

Amazon hasn’t had much success monetizing its popular Alexa smart assistant, but according to a new report fromBusiness Insider, the e-commerce giant might be launching a paid version of Alexa to help offset costs. The so-called “Alexa Plus” would feature generative AI, allowing it to provide users with more detailed responses that better answer their questions. Details are scarce, but it sounds like Amazon is expected to launch the service on June 30....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Justin Ballard

AMD Ryzen 5000 processors: Everything you need to know

AMD’s comeback over the past couple of years has reached a new level with its Ryzen 5000 processors. The desktopCPUshave already been announced, from the Ryzen 5 5600X up to the insanely powerful Ryzen 9 5950X, and the results are stunning. The mobile counterparts to Ryzen 5000 are releasing soon for laptops, too. Ryzen 5000 represents a nomenclature jump from previous generations. Instead of the expected Ryzen 4000 range, in line with theZen 2 mobile CPUs released in 2020, the new desktop CPUs jumped ahead to Ryzen 5000....

July 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1724 words · Cameron Miller

Amnesia: The Bunker takes survival horror into a ‘semi-open-world’ sandbox

Frictional Games announcedAmnesia: The Bunker, the latest entryin a horror seriesthat owes its success to some of YouTube’s earliest viral horror game videos.Amnesia: The Bunkerdoesn’t want to just be yet another survival-horror game, though, as the developers are teasing that it will be a “semi open-world” adventure sandbox where players can interact with a lot of stuff in the environment and influence the events of the game. Taking a cue from immersive sims,Frictional GameswantsAmnesia: The Bunkerto emphasize player choice as they explore a World War I bunker as an amnesiac French soldier, solving puzzles and dodging an evil creature....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Chelsea Peterson