Japan may well be a leader in innovation and technology, but this week a prominent government figure revealed how it sometimes likes to hold on to old technologies, too. Days after taking up his role as the nation’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Taro Kono tweeted: “Digital Minister declares a war on floppy discs.” That’s right, floppy disks, those data-holding plastic objects that our great grandparents used to stick into computers. Though in Japan, some folks still do....

Epic Games has released the next batch ofFortnitechallenges, this time for season 3, week 8. The new challenges are quite interesting, taking a step away from the usual “open chests at X location” types of quests we’ve seen time and time again. They aren’t particularly hard this week, but knowing where to go to make progress toward them can save you plenty of time. Here, we’ll cover all the new challenges and how to complete them inFortnite....

The snowy winter chills are continuing in theBattle Royalemap as we head into theFortniteweek eight challenges. That’s right, thewintery season sevenwill be coming to a close in just a couple of weeks and Epic Games is making sure the season finishes on a high note. After a pretty lackluster set of challenges last week, this week’s challenges are much more interesting and fun. More Fortnite coverage In addition, the entire Battle Royale map is now covered in snow....

Summary The Garfield Moviehas passed a box office milestone. Coming out 18 years after the last movie in the franchise,Garfield: A Tales of Two Kitties,the new movie stars Chris Pratt in the titular role.The Garfield Moviecame out in North American theaters on May 24, and internationally on May 1. PerCollider,The Garfield Moviehas now made it past a major box office milestone, making$100 million worldwide at the box office. Comprising this total is a domestic box office of $34 million over the first five days of its release, and international sales totaling to $66 million, bringing the total to $100 million....

Hey, Uber riders, have you checked your rating recently? Up till now, a low-rated Uber passenger has been able to continue taking rides, while a poorly rated driver can end up losing their job. But that’s about to change. Uber said this week it’s bringing in a new system that could see riders with a below-average rating banned from the service. “Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability,” Kate Parker, Uber’s head of safety brands and initiatives, said ina messageannouncing the update, adding: “Drivers have long been expected to meet a minimum rating threshold which can vary city to city....

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detectiveis a game that’s not known by many, but it is beloved by those who do know about it. It was a point-and-clickadventure gamereleased by Capcom for the Nintendo DS in 2010. As a ghost, players use their powers to prevent murders by interacting with different objects. Its gameplay and puzzles feel minimalist, but its dialogue, animations, and characters were all incredibly charming, creating an adventure game like no other....

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Hierarchy episode 7. Summary Hierarchyseason 2 has not been confirmed, but episode 7’s post-credits scene means theK-dramaneeds to continue despite its limited series status. The newestNetflix original K-dramafollowed Kang Ha’s quest for revenge as he infiltrated the Jooshin High School to investigate his brother’s death.Kang Ha slowly exposed all the cruelty, bullying, and violence that was happening at the school, yet he also fell in love with Jae-i in the process....

Baldur’s Gate 3is such a long game that even thoughmillions have played it,far fewer have seen the ending. Only 0.4% of players have gotten the Hero of the Forgotten Realms achievement for beating the game at the time of this writing, according to Steam. It’s a game someone can put dozens of hours into, with no end remotely in sight. That is. unless you beat it way earlier than you were supposed to....

Trails can be collapsed to help organize your sidebar.Digital Trends When it comes toweb browsers, I am an inveterate tab hoarder (current count: over 400). It’s my main vice and is a hard habit to kick. I often find myself falling down the “Wikipedia hole,” opening tab after tab on topics that interest me, and before long I’m confronted with a mass of pages and no idea how I got to where I am....

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Jump Stars codes (August 2025) Jump Stars challenges players to collect 10 gems before getting taken out in order to win. As such, having the right fighter can make all the difference. Instead of grinding or spendingRobux, codes give you a shortcut to stronger characters and bonus rewards. Like manyRobloxtitles, Jump Stars features redeemable codes that unlock free items to help you win more matches with less hassle. Here are all the active Jump Stars codes right now and how to redeem them....

You’re most likely working from home right now and on top of the constant demands from the office, you’re probably homeschooling your kids as well. As much as we love our kids to bits, having to deal with them nearly 24/7 can get quite tiring. That’s why it’s a good idea to get them atabletto keep them occupied while you deal with work stuff. You don’t have to spend a fortune to do so, either: We’ve found these cheap but solid tablets that cost as little as $70....

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Barber location & all new hairstyles Knowing theKingdom Come Deliverance 2’s barber shop location is important for every player who wants to switch up Henry’s hairstyles. So, here’s exactly where you can find it and every new hairstyle that’s currently available in the 1.2 update. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s huge1.2 updatewent live on June 21, 2025, and added over 1000 bug fixes and improvements. However, one of the most eagerly awaited additions is the Barber Mode, which allows players to select from hairstyles and beards for Henry....