Watch NASA’s Mars rover train for its 2020 mission with some bicep curls

The Mars 2020 rover is preparing for its big mission by doing some “bicep curls” in anew videoreleased by NASA. The rover will head to Mars in July 2020 and is scheduled to land on the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater in February 2021. It’s a big mission to prepare for: the rover will collect samples from rock and soil on the planet’s surface. Both will be heavy, so NASA has decided to give its arms a good workout....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Christina Gonzales

Wyze Watch is the $20 Apple Watch clone we’ve been waiting for

Smart home company Wyze is known for itsaffordable security cameras, but that’s not the only product the company sells. This year, Wyze has upped its game, moving beyond its home security roots with arobotic vacuum,thermostat, and more. Now, the company is breaking more new ground with theWyze Watch, an Apple Watch clone with a surprisingly robust feature set and rock-bottom $20 price tag. The first thing you’ll notice about the Wyze Watch is its Apple Watch-esque design....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Erin Campos

YouTube removes verification from channels, faces backlash, reverifies everyone

YouTube is facing a backlash from its content creatorsonceagain, this time for taking away and then re-instating the verification of a large number of channels. On Thursday, YouTube updated its verification policy, announcing the changes in ablog postand saying that “as YouTube has grown and the ecosystem has become more complex, we needed a new way to verify the identity of channels and help users find the official channel they’re looking for....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Kenneth Schwartz

10 fast food deals for National Cheeseburger Day

10 fast food deals for National Cheeseburger Day National Cheeseburger Day falls on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and you can bet there are some awesome fast food deals to celebrate. America may not have a national food, but the humble cheeseburger is a US institution that deserves to be celebrated. Some of your fave major chains feature on the list, including Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Burger King; so here’s what’s up for grabs....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Karen Bradley

All Extended Edition Changes In Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King

Summary The additional scenes in the extended edition ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kingserve the story well by wrapping up character arcs that are otherwise left as loose threads and broadening the characterizations of other Middle Earth heroes. Since Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy debuted in theaters, the extended editions have become the default versions to watch for the most dedicated fans.Many will find after watching the extendedLord of the Ringsmovies that the theatrical versions are lacking,with the absence of certain impactful scenes painfully standing out....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Dawn Rogers

Amazon cuts price of the Logitech G430 Gaming Headset by more than half off

Looking for a cool gaming headset for under $50? Amazon is offering theLogitech G430 Gaming Headsetat an awesome 50% discount. Originally $80, it is now available for only $40. The Logitech G430 headset is equipped with a lot of great features that make it perfect for gaming, including 360-degree surround sound and a noise-canceling boom mic. It is compatible with Windows 7 and later computers, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Samantha Hernandez

Amazon slashes prices on iRobot Roomba, Ecovacs Deebot for Prime Day 2019

If you’ve been holding off on buying arobot vacuum, today might be the day to buy one. Amazon’s got some outstanding deals on models from iRobot and Ecovacs forPrime Day, saving you up to 39% off current retail prices. The best deals we’ve found are on the iRobot Roomba 690, the 891, and the higher-end 980. Another good deal we’ve found is on the Ecovacs Deebot 500. For those looking for an inexpensive yet capable robot vacuum either the Roomba 690 or the Deebot 500 is a good choice: if you want more functionality, better suction, and added smarts, opt for either the 891 or 980 instead....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Michelle Cortez

An amazing TV under $1,000 has a sub $500 Prime Day price (and it’s ending soon)

We’re now in the final moments of Amazon’s summerPrime Day 2025event, and finding critical last-minute deals. Here’s one that almost fundamentally changes how you’ll likely think about a product. See, we have a whole list of thebest TVs under $1,000, a price point that a ton of people that love TVs just don’t feel comfortable crossing. Then, we have a separate list for budget TVs, thebest TVs under $500. Even though prices (which move up and down!...

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Kelly Burgess

Apple iPhone 17 Pro might have more than one design change

We’re still several months away from the launch of Apple’s next iPhones, with the devices not expected to arrive until sometime in the second half of the year, typically September if previous patterns are followed. That hasn’t stopped the rumours surrounding the unannounced devices however, with the latest coming from a leaker that also revealed an apparent third-party case for theiPhone 17 Airthis week. Sonny Dickson hasshared an image on X, which waspicked up by Macrumors, showing a selection of what he claims are dummy models for the iPhone 17 series....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Jacob Fisher

Arlo’s A.I.-infused security cameras can recognize cars, pets, and packages

Most internet-connected cameras are branded as “smart,” but how smart are they really? Anyone who has ever received afalse alarm notificationtriggered by a rogue squirrel might tell you, those cameras aren’t as smart as they seem.Arlois trying to solve that problem by infusing its line ofsecurity cameraswith artificial intelligence that gives them the ability to identify specific objects. According to the company, the new A.I. infusion will allow Arlo security cameras to recognize animals, vehicles, and packages....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Robert Carter

AT&T will offer an ad-supported version of its HBO Max streaming service in 2021

HBO Max may reportedly have a cheaper, ad-supported tier in 2021, making it the first HBO product to include commercials. According to Reuters, the ad-supported version of HBO Max would launch roughly one year after the launch of HBO Max, which will be an ad-free subscription service. HBO Maxis expected to launch in the spring of 2020. Announced in October of 2018, the service will feature original programming, as well as content from HBO proper and other Warner Media properties....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · John Allen

Bang Bang Cast Talks Boxing Prep & The Film's Central Grandfather-Grandson Relationship

Summary Directed by Vincent Grashaw and written by Will Janowitz,Bang Bangpremiered atTribeca Film Festivalon June 11. The film centers around formerprizefighter boxer, Bernard Rozyski, who has become closed off and angry in the aftermath of his glory days. When he agrees to take in his teenage grandson, Bernard is presented with an opportunity to bond with his estranged family member and share his passion for the sport he thought he’d left behind....

August 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2009 words · Jeremy Carr

Black Ops 6 unskippable winner’s circle animations blasted for being a “cringe fest”

Black Ops 6 unskippable winner’s circle animations blasted for being a “cringe fest” Players have blasted Black Ops 6’s unskippable winner’s circle animations for being a complete “cringe-fest.” The hotly anticipatedBlack Ops 6 betahas finally gone live and with it, players can now dive into the next Call of Duty title and finally test out all the new gameplay changes the devs have slowly revealed over the past few months....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Mary Dominguez