Voice commands could be coming to Facebook Messenger

Facebook is working on some new improvements for Facebook Messenger. Perhaps the most intriguing of these new features are the test voice commands which TechCrunch reports are in internal development at Facebook. According to the development code for Messenger’s Android app, future versions of the app could contain an ‘M’ Messenger assistant button which would be used to activate voice commands. The details of the app’s functionality haven’t been revealed, and are likely still in development....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Michael Weber

Watch India attempt a rare space feat for the first time tonight

With its growing space program, India will attempt a new feat tonight: docking two satellites together in orbit for the first time. This kind of maneuver requires extremely precise movements and planning, and in the long term, will help India’s ambition to send increasingly sophisticated missions to the moon. The Indian space agency, the ISRO, will livestream the event tonight so you can watch at home. Coverage begins at 9:15 p....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Michael Rice

Watch NASA’s gorgeous Jupiter flyby with Vangelis soundtrack

NASA has released a gorgeous video showing a flyby of Jupiter set to a Vangelis soundtrack. The footage uses images captured last month by NASA’s Juno satellite. The beautiful sequence begins with a flyby of ice-encrusted Ganymede — one of Jupiter’s many moons and the largest in our solar system — before moving on to Jupiter. The images of Ganymede were captured during Juno’s closest flyby of the moonin more than two decades....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Alyssa Hernandez

Who tried to ‘kill’ the Yellowjackets? Season 3 gives us the answer

Who tried to ‘kill’ the Yellowjackets? Season 3 gives us the answer Coach Scott lost his life for allegedly burning down the cabin inYellowjackets, but Season 3 Episode 8 just showed us who the real perpetrator is, and it’s not a question of who but of what. Four major events unfolded at theend of Yellowjackets Season 2. In the ‘90s, the girls ate Javi, made Nat their new leader, and their cabin was burned down....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1299 words · Dan Jackson

Why Lara Croft Was Recast For Netflix's Tomb Raider Series

Summary Netflix’sTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftcontinues the enduring series' story in an all-new format: an anime-inspired TV series. After first debuting in 1996’sTomb Raider, the always-clever and tough-as-nails British archaeologistLara Croft became a pop-cultural sensation nearly overnight. This prompted the first game’s then-developer to churn out a new entry in theTomb Raidersaga on an annual basis. In 2001, the video game icon made the leap to the big screen in the action-adventure flickLara Croft: Tomb Raider, which starred Angelina Jolie as the title character....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Jean Farley

“Underrated” Baldur’s Gate 3 companion is actually worth romancing

“Underrated” Baldur’s Gate 3 companion is actually worth romancing Baldur’s Gate 3 players reveal why one particularly “underrated” companion is worth romancing in the game. There are various companions that you can romance in Baldur’s Gate 3, but by now, it’s no secret that Shadowheart and Astarion remain the more popular options, even after a year. This is evident in thestatistics Larian revealed during the game’s first anniversary. For a portion of the community, warming up to the Gith warrior Lae’zel can be hard, especially in the beginning....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Nancy Ortega

10 best upcoming anime in Winter & Spring 2025

10 best upcoming anime in Winter & Spring 2025 Anime had a great year in 2024, but 2025 is looking just as good, with numerous titles set to debut or return. So you don’t miss a thing, we’ve put together a list of the best upcoming anime series in Winter and Spring 2025. The genre shows no signs of slowing, withstreaming serviceslike Netflix and Crunchyroll helping to expand the reach of anime titles....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Samuel Dunn

12 common laptop-buying mistakes you can easily avoid

Buying thebest laptopis about more than looking at the specs. Although individual laptop reviews and the spec sheet play a critical role in buying a laptop, there are still common pitfalls that laptop buyers come up against. To help you avoid a healthy dose of buyer’s remorse, we rounded up 12 common laptop-buying mistakes to avoid while looking for your next machine. Buying the cheapest available laptop There are some greatbudget laptopsout there, but just because they’re cheap, that doesn’t mean they’re going to do the job you want or have all the features you need....

July 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1772 words · Robert Roach

3 underrated HBO Max movies you should watch this weekend (June 6-8)

Fans ofSuccessionwill be surprised to see that Jesse Armstrong has returned from his brief hiatus with a new project,Mountainhead. The movie was written and filmed earlier this year. It’s now on HBO Max. Now that’s efficiency. No one knows how to dump on the rich better than Armstrong. One of the highlights this month is the first four Hunger Games movies. One of the entries,The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, is on this list of underrated movies to watch this weekend....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Jacqueline Nelson

4 big names commit to MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 chip for flagship phones

TheDimensity 9000is MediaTek’s first true flagship smartphone processor, and one that is expected to power a wide variety of high-end devices over the next year. MediaTek said at its launch that the first devices with the chip inside would arrive during the first three months of 2022, and it has now released details on which manufacturers are signed on to use the Dimensity 9000. Currently, there are four names on the list, and due to MediaTek’s admission that the Dimensity 9000 would initially be most relevant to the Chinese market, several of the manufacturers don’t have a big international presence at the moment....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Cynthia Cain

Adin Ross resolves feud with N3on after claiming streamer has finally “matured”

Adin Ross resolves feud with N3on after claiming streamer has finally “matured” Adin Ross has praised fellow kick streamer N3on for his improved conduct and maturity. Thepopular Kick streamershave made amends after years of on-stream rivalry, with N3on responding to Ross’s statement with similar heartfelt praise. During a Kick stream on January 24, Ross stated, “I have a lot of respect for N3on. Why? Because he got away from certain people and he did his own thing, he made his lane, developed his own community....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Kyle Hawkins

After 47 Years, Yin & Yang Is Finally At The Heart Of Star Wars' Newest Story

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 1 & 2. Summary Amandla Stenberg, who plays both Osha and Mae Aniseya inStar Wars: The Acolyte, has revealed how yin and yang is finally at the heart of aStar Warsstory. The two-episode premiere ofThe Acolyteconfirmed that Stenberg is playing two twins, who were separated as children due to a mysterious tragedy that destroyed their home on Brendok. WhileOsha is a former Jedi Padawannow living on her own as a meknek,Mae is an assassintrying to earn the approval of a Sith, proving the two have very different worldviews - something Stenberg has now spoken to....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Brandon Harris

Airthings View Plus monitors air for particulate matter invisible to the eye

What’s theair quality like in your home? The majority of people have spent more time indoors over the past year than ever before. Without anair purifieror opened windows, the air in a home can quickly grow stale. Airthings is already one of theleading air quality monitorson the market and can help keep track of what kind of air you’re breathing in. Now, the company has added a particulate matter monitor to the system, a feature that has long been requested by users....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Adam Andrews