How to set up an out-of-office reply in Outlook on any device

If you’re going to be away from work on vacation, a leave of absence, or something similar, you may want to set up out-of-office in Microsoft Outlook. This is an automatic reply that lets others know that you’re away and won’t be responding for a particular time period. The nice thing about automatic replies like this in Outlook is that you’re able to schedule them for the timeframe you need. If you prefer, you can also turn the feature on and off manually....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Marie Perez

How to watch SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon depart ISS on Friday

UPDATE: The Cargo Dragon’s undocking was originally planned for Thursday, but poor weather conditions at the splashdown site has forced NASA to delay the departure until Friday. This article has been updated to reflect that change. A SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, August 19, and NASA will livestream the entire process. The Dragon will carry back to Earth more than 4,000 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments that ISS astronauts worked on in microgravity conditions....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Whitney White

Hulu chief says Disney is about to give it a serious original content boost

Hulu announced Tuesday that more original programming will likely come to the streaming service afterDisney took full control of itfrom Comcast in May. “When you look at the capacity inside of the Walt Disney Company to create content, the IP that’s there, the access we’ll have with that is, you know, terrific,” Hulu CEO Randy Freer said in an interview withCNBC. Hulu already has its own original content, such as the award-winning drama,The Handmaid’s Tale, along withShrill,The Act,Veronica Marsand more....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Michael Miller

I’m worried about a Disney without Bob Iger

“The end of an era” can be an overused phrase, but it’s particularly apt when describingthe exit of Disney’s Bob Iger from his role as CEO of the massive media company. Under his watch, Disney’s banner grew to encompass a wide range of movie studios and television networks, rapidly expanding theme parks, and countless other properties that have become near and dear to generations of fans — many of whom consider Iger’s name synonymous with their favorite brands, from Marvel and Pixar to ABC and ESPN....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Marilyn Owen

Madden 24 TOTY revealed: Release date, winners, more

Madden 24 TOTY revealed: Release date, winners, more With the Madden 24 TOTY on the horizon, here’s a look at everything MUT players should know about the upcoming promo. On February 16, EA Sports confirmed which players will be eligible for the annual Team of the Year inMadden 24, as well as when the promo will begin in-game. So, what’s on tap for the Team of the Year? Here’s everything you need to know....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Thomas Smith

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 lets you pet the biggest cat

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 lets you pet the biggest cat AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 player has discovered perhaps the biggest ‘can you pet the cat’ in games, as there is a tiger you can give some scratches to in New York. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has you going up against some of the biggest foes in the hero’s gallery. From Venom, Lizard, andKraven, there are all sorts of powerful bad guys out to do you some harm....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Andrea Guerrero

Massive Valve leak reveals unannounced MOBA Deadlock already has over 10k players

Massive Valve leak reveals unannounced MOBA Deadlock already has over 10k players Charts from SteamDB confirm that Deadlock, a multiplayer title Valve has yet to announce, has peaked at over 10,000 concurrent players during playtesting periods. This info comes from SteamDB itself, a database that keeps track of how many people are playing a certain title at any given time, amongst other Steam-related data. Deadlock’s existence has been known for a while, dating back toleaks in May 2024, when full gameplay was posted online that Valve has yet to take down....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Mr. Michael Woodward

Minecraft Dungeons’ first DLC pack, Jungle Awakens, is now available

The first DLC pack fromMinecraft Dungeonsis now available, and it features a plethora of new items, armor, and enemies. Minecraft Dungeons,released in May, is an action-adventure spinoff of the popular sandbox building and crafting gameMinecraft,with an emphasis on action and fighting. Up to four players can battle it out against enemies and explore levels packed with treasures to help level up characters. Jungle Awakenstakes place in — you guessed it — a jungle....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Colin Lee

Minecraft’s biggest stars torn over movie trailer: TommyInnit, DanDMT, more chime in

Minecraft’s biggest stars torn over movie trailer: TommyInnit, DanDMT, more chime in The first trailer for the live-action Minecraft movie has finally dropped, and as you would expect, the world’s biggest Minecraft personalities are all sharing their thoughts. While some aren’t too positive, others remain hopeful for the full film. The Minecraft moviehas been in some form of development for over a decade, stopping and starting over the years with various directors attached....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Catherine Thompson

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley is poised to alter course of American spaceflight

Later this month, two NASA astronauts will enter the brand new SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and be launched into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This final test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule will mark the first time that American astronauts will launch from American soil since the shuttering of the Space Shuttle program in 2011. If successful, the test flight will mark a new era in American spaceflight, validating SpaceX’s crew transport capabilities and providing the opportunity for the U....

August 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Tamara Tran

New software will transform 2D photos into 3D holographic images for display

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to transform any boring, flat image into a three-dimensional hologram for your viewing pleasure? That, in essence, is the promise of holographic tech startupLooking Glass Factory’s newly announced cloud-based service. Think of it like one of those online web services that translates one file format (say, JPGs) into another (say, PDFs), only way cooler. “Everyone has taken thousands of photos over the years — photos of birthday parties, of a child’s first steps, and of pets we love,” the company says in its press materials....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Mary Chandler

Oculus Quest taunts some customers after arriving more than two weeks early

The Oculus Quest, which will officially ship on May 21, is taunting some customers after the standalone virtual reality headset showed up more than two weeks early on their doorsteps. A handful of people who pre-ordered the Oculus Quest from Walmart reported on Reddit that they have already received the VR headset. These include Redditorsfragnet,kwescoat, andduchene-bag, who uploaded images of the device on their respective posts on the Oculus Quest sub-Reddit....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Henry Conner

OxeFit XS1 tracks your workout form and suggests real-time improvements

We’re all familiar with the concept of at-home workouts: Whether your memory goes back to Jane Fonda, or you’re more the type to follow along to Demi Bagby on TikTok, the idea of aprivate, but just-for-you workoutis an enticing way to embrace fitness. Particularly considering how hard COVID-19 has been on gyms and in-person training, a dedicated at-home workout concept seems to make sense. OxeFit has unveiled its first smart, at-home fitness system, the XS1 which the company says now combines strength, cardio, balance, and immersive interactive fitness training all in a single apparatus....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Yvonne Barr