How do 3D printers work? Here’s a super-simple breakdown

3D printing is everywhere these days. People use it to make everything from product prototypes to jet engines, and everything in between — but how do 3D printers work, exactly? How do these magical machines make three-dimensional objects — of virtually any shape — in a matter of hours? Well, if you’ve ever been curious about these things, you’re in luck. Here’s a dead-simple rundown of the four most common 3D-printing technologies in use today....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Christina Dunn

How to delete an image from an Instagram carousel

How to delete an image from an Instagram carousel Carousels is a relatively new feature on Instagram that lets users publish multiple photos in one post. But what happens if you want to delete a photo in a carousel? Instagramremains a popular place for people to update their friends and followers about their lives through a variety of different features, whether that’s stories, feed posts, or Reels. Users have the option to upload ‘carousel’ posts, similar toTikTok’s photo swipe feature, which allows multiple images in the same post that viewers can scroll through....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Nathaniel Wheeler

How to download an archive of your tweets

If you’releaving Twitteror just spring cleaning your account, you may want to download an archive of your tweets first. Just because you’recleaning up your social media presenceor quitting the bird app for good, that doesn’t mean you have to give up your entire Twitter history. If you want to download an archive of your tweets, Twitter will provide one, and we can show you how to request and download it....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Courtney Becker

How to take a snapshot of Landorus in Pokemon Go

How to take a snapshot of Landorus in Pokemon Go Pokemon Go players may be stuck on one Season of Legends Research task that requires you to take a snapshot of Landorus. Let’s go over the easiest way for trainers to clear this task once and for all. In 2021, developer Niantic introduced theSeason of Legends Special Researchin Pokemon Go. This particular quest has been the bane of many trainers thanks to one specific task: Take a snapshot of Landorus....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Robert Moore

HP Envy 16 (2023) review: a cheaper MacBook Pro alternative

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ HP’s Envy lineup has always sought to do the impossible: provide premium-level performance at closer to a midrange price — without compromises. The larger Envy 16 is the most powerful of the bunch, with fast CPUs and GPUs that provide excellent performance forvideo editingandgaming....

May 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1423 words · Jonathan Boyd

Hubble watches an extreme exoplanet being stripped by its star

Of the many strange exoplanets discovered to date, one of the most extreme has to be a world called AU Mic b. This Neptune-sized planet orbits close enough to its star that a year there lasts just over a week, and it isbombarded by dramatic flaresfrom its host star which cook the planet with radiation. Recently, Hubble observed this system to learn more about the relationship between the exoplanet and its star, technically called AU Microscopii....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Beverly Bauer

It's Shocking the MCU Didn't Use This More Realistic Version of Iron Man's Origin

Summary TheMCUhas expertly crafted an established universe of superheroes that exist not as cartoon characters in a comic book, but as real life people, which means more realistic elements of an otherwise fantastical world had to be accounted for - and the firstIron Manmovie is a perfect example. Before aliens, gods, or magic, the MCU began withIron Man, which is easily the most grounded MCU film to date. That’s why it’s so surprising that the MCU didn’t adapt Tony Stark’s more realistic version of Iron Man’s origin, especially considering the MCU’s long-standing trend of preferred source material....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Ann Tran

John Krasinski's IF Box Office Passes Major Domestic Milestone

Summary John Krasinski’s latest movie,IF, just crossed a major domestic milestone, despite a weak Memorial Day weekend. The star-studded movie features Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Jon Stewart, Maya Rudolph, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Awkwafina. Following the adventures of a young girl who can see everyone’s imaginary friends, the movie explores the reality of imaginary friends and the importance of clinging to the memories of them. WhileIFhas received mixed reviews, it has still achieved an important financial milestone....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Dawn Stewart

Learn how to boost your smartphone battery life with these tips

Keeping our smartphone batteries happy and fully charged is a high priority because — let’s face it — we’re glued to our screens. Everything we do on that device, whether it’s trolling Facebook or accessing email, sucks the life out of its battery. If you don’t have access to an electrical outlet, conserving battery life should be high on your chore list. If you’re looking to conserve juice, there are a few things you’re able to do to keep your battery from draining so quickly....

May 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1870 words · Crystal Clark

Logic deletes community Discord server after “racism, homophobia, and threats”

Logic deletes community Discord server after “racism, homophobia, and threats” Logic has deleted a Discord server he made for his community after dealing with “racism, homophobia, and threats” over the last few months. Over the last decade, rapper Logic hasskyrocketed in popularitywith some of the most iconic music in the hip-hop and rap genres. Also known as “Bobby boy,”the rapperspends a lot of time interacting with his fans through TikTok, Twitch, and chat apps like Discord....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Amy Baker

MacBooks could finally get Face ID to boost your security

Apple is working on bringing its Face ID authentication system to MacBooks, in what could be a major move toboost your Mac’s security. That’s according to a newly granted patent (number 11727718) that describes the benefits of Face ID and how it could be added to Apple’s laptops. In the patent, Apple explains that computers are capable of a great deal of different tasks, and many of them can involve storing or handing over your sensitive information — information that should not fall into the wrong hands....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Carol Flynn

Marvel Debuts 1 of the Most Powerful Mutants of All Time (Who Will NEVER Join the X-Men)

Summary Warning: Contains spoilers forCaptain America #10!! Some of the most powerful, gifted beings in the Marvel Universe make their home among theX-Men’sranks. Now,Captain Americahas discovered one who wants nothing to do with the team - or the world in general. Seer, a mutant with precognition abilities that surpass even Destiny’s great skill, wants to make her own way in the world, and that seems like bad news for Steve Rogers....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Catherine Davis

Maya Higa’s animal sanctuary cut off by Texas floods as fans and streamers rally to help

Maya Higa’s animal sanctuary cut off by Texas floods as fans and streamers rally to help Maya Higa’s animal sanctuary has been cut off by flash floods in Texas after heavy rain washed out the only road into the property. The streamer and wildlife conservationistposted an update on July 6 showing the driveway at Alveus Sanctuary completely destroyed. “Nobody will be able to get in or out until we can rebuild the road,” she said....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Erin Parker