Warning: This list contains spoilers for all seasons of The Vampire Diaries. Summary Despite its objectively successful eight-season run,The Vampire Diariesdoubtlessly lost some viewers over the years due to specific unpopular moments and storylines. Following the trials of human Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) after she encounters the vampire brother Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder),the concept ofThe Vampire Diariesmeans that it is easily overwhelmed by convoluted supernatural elements at some points....

Steam’s Next Fest is happening right now, and it’s one of the few opportunities (outside in-person events) where players can try out a ton of upcoming titles. In the usual fashion for Steam’s event, there’s a lot of stuff to play during the Next Fest — so much so that you may miss out on some of the best games available. If you’re just looking to try some of the best games before the event ends at 10 a....

Summary TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas included some highly memorable marketing strategies since its inception in 2008. Many movies fromthe MCU timelinewere promoted in a fairly typical manner, using trailers, posters, and interviews to stoke excitement for pending releases. However, some notable examples employed decidedly creative tactics that perfectly captured the characters, tone, and narrative in some of the more eccentric MCU movies. Thebest MCU moviesand television series were often foreshadowed by an eye-catching and dynamic promotional campaign....

Apple’s no stranger to stirring up controversy by removing ports before anyone else. Remember the uproar when the iPhone’sheadphone jack went away? Changes are bound to happen, but some decisions are just tougher to accept — leaving impressions so deep, that they’re sometimes impossible to forget. Rumorsare circulating about a future iPhone that will ditch ports entirely. If Apple decides to make aportless iPhone, it will be another controversial choice with broader ramifications in the world of consumer tech....

Wells Fargo blamed a computer glitch for the second time this year that resulted in the bank mistakenly foreclosing on hundreds of homes over an eight-year period, CBS News reported. The software error applied to loan modification applications submitted between June 02, 2025, and June 20, 2025, according to Wells Fargo. In November, Wells Fargo admitted the error in a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, noting that a computer glitch led the bank to deny its mortgage customers the request for a loan modification or repayment plan in 870 instances....

“Why you’re able to 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.“ Premium Chromebooks are making a bit of a resurgence thanks to the lead ofGoogle’s Pixelbook. Acer has been ahead of the game for years though, having first introduced the Chromebook 15 in 2015 with a larger screen, a high-quality build, and beefed-up internals....

Avoid using this Black Ops 6 perk until fixed – it’s completely broken For weeks, one popular perk inBlack Ops 6hasn’t been working as intended, seriously limiting its effectiveness – but players have been none the wiser. Perks allow players to completely adjust their class to their playstyle, whether you’re a Double Time user that loves to run and gun into every scenario, or a Quartermaster player that loves to stack grenades and utility to beat your enemies....

It’s almost too perfect that July 4 falls on Saturday this year (unlike last year, where it fell in the middle of the week), but retailers started running their huge4th of July saleslast week. Best Buy is never shy about joining in on these big seasonal blowouts, and theBest Buy 4th of July Salehas some especially great deals on just about everything tech-related going right now. There’s a ton of stuff to sort through, however, so to give you a leg-up over the other shoppers scrambling to snatch up the juiciest bargains, we’ve rounded up the five best tech deals from the Best Buy 4th of July Sale that you don’t want to miss....

One of the betterlaptop dealson the internet today is this student laptop offer from Best Buy. You can buy the Lenovo Flex 5i 2-in-1 laptop for $330 instead of $550 today. Already a pretty good value given its 2-in-1 capabilities, it’s even better value now that it’s $220 off. One of the best2-in-1 laptop dealsavailable at the moment, it’s well-suited for browsing online, watching videos, or getting some light work done....

More than six years after the release ofBorderlands 2, developer Gearbox Software is finally ready to move onto the next chapter of the loot-shooter franchise.Borderlands 3is real and the studio announced the game with a flashy trailer that shows off an even more ambitious project than its predecessors. In theBorderlands 3announcement trailer, we see several Vault Hunters moving across a very Borderlands-like desert wasteland, peppered with metal buildings and neon signs....

Sometimes you just want to invite some friends over to your place, but you’re embarrassed they’ll leave covered in pet hair. As much as we love our fur babies, pet hairs stick to almost everything: Upholstery, carpets, even clothes. The best way to deal with this problem is to have your dog or cat regularly groomed. If that’s not enough, get yourself agood vacuum cleaner for pet hair. Considering there are way too many options out in the market, the search for a reliable pet hairvacuumcan be tricky....

Warning: SPOILERS for The Boys season 4 episodes 1-3. Summary The Boysseason 4 brings Billy Butcher, Homelander, Hughie, Starlight, and the rest back into the fold for more diabolical mayhem. For better or for worse, none of the show’s primary characters are the same as they were when the first season aired in 2019, and a litany of battles, betrayals, and other misdeeds has made their latest adventures weightier and ever more costly....

If you need a new hearing aid and also want to enjoy some savings along the way, you’ll love what Eargo has to offer. Right now, it’s offering $400 off its best hearing aid bundle — the Eargo 7. Usually costing $2,950, it’s down to $2,550 for a limited time only so you can enjoy a superior listening experience without spending as much as before. Keen to learn more? Let’s take a deeper look....