Fortnite season 4 week 7 challenge: Deal damage after using Storm’s Whirlwind Blast

For season 4, week 7 ofFortnite,Epic Games has added a new list of challenges for you to get through. The challenge we’ll be tackling in this guide is the one for dealing 1,000 damage to an opponent after using Storm’s Whirlwind Blast. It’s not terribly difficult, and, in fact, it’s a lot like last week’s challenge fordealing damage after using Black Panther’s Kinetic Shockwave. But if you’re stuck, you’ve come to the right place, because we’ll show you how to get your hands on Storm’s Whirlwind Blast, how to use it, and, most importantly, we’ll show you the best way to deal damage quickly after using the power-up....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Logan Conley

From the doctor to the DMV, blockchain can make governments swift and secure

Estonia is the first country to offer e-Residency, a government-issued digital ID available to anyone in the worlde-Residency Although most commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain technology is also being used all over the world for many intriguing purposes. One of the most impactful could be the way in which governments themselves are using it to ensure that the data of citizens and political figures are protected, from both other nation states and themselves....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1652 words · Amy Chambers

Google’s dead Pixel Tablet 2 could have been a solid upgrade

The fate ofGoogle’s Pixel Tabletseems uncertain at this point, with multiple leaks suggesting thata successor was put on ice. It seems, however, that a Pixel Tablet 2 moved into advanced stages of development with some neat upgrades before it was unceremoniously axed. The folks over atAndroid Authority, citing internal documents, report that the second-generation Pixel Tablet would’ve arrived armed with the Tensor G4 silicon, which also powers theGoogle Pixel 9series smartphones....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Denise Rogers

Google’s Pixel 10 just turbocharged AI in photography beyond Samsung and Apple

Artificial intelligence has been quietly revolutionizing photography for a little while…but not in the way that you think. With Google’s launch of the newPixel 10 series, I’m enthralled by the new new editing features that are going to revolutionize the process for so many users – and you should be too. Don’t get me wrong, the current generation of smartphone photo editing software is frankly amazing. The tools from Apple, Samsung, and Google are all great....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · James Peters

How to give your Galaxy S8 that clean, stock Android look, no rooting required

Rooting an Android phone or tabletallows you to maintain a more minimalist version of Android, without the bloatware that manufacturers often tack on. It has become increasingly difficult over the years, but you don’t necessarily have to root your phone to get all the benefits. Here are a few ways to give yourSamsung Galaxy S8a stock Android look and feel without having to root it. Don’t own a Samsung Galaxy S8?...

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · John Warren

How To Pick Yoshi Colors In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

InPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the player can decide what color to make Yoshi when he hatches from the Egg. The player can name this Yoshi, and it can be customized in other ways. However,the timing can be tricky, and you will want to make sure you have saved and can reload if necessary. Baby Yoshi is one of several party members in theremake ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. These party members can be temporary or permanent, but they are generally helpful to have around....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · John Collins

How to watch Intel’s CES 2022 keynote today, and what to expect

Intel’s CES 2022 keynote is among one of the most anticipated presentations that will take place at the upcoming technology event. The company is expected to reveal an expansion to itsAlder Lake processors, particularly the mobile series for laptops, in addition to fully unveiling itsArc Alchemistgraphics cards. Here’s where you can watch Intel’s CES 2022 keynote and what to expect from the press conference. How to watch Intel’s CES 2022 keynote today Intel’s CES 2022 keynote will take place today at the show, with the livestream scheduled to start at 10 a....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Margaret Stokes

How to watch The Masked Singer: stream the latest episode

It’s time to reveal who issingingunder that mask in the new season ofThe Masked Singer, which premiered on Wednesday, February 15. This marks the ninth season of the hit reality show, where celebrities sing while wearing costumes to conceal their identities. The head-to-toe costumes range from animals and mythological creatures to flowers and fairy tale characters. The Masked Singerreturns its familiar panel of judges, which includes Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, and Ken Jeong....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Jacqueline Jordan

How to win wars in Crusader Kings III

Declaring and winning wars is the only way to grow your empire inCrusader Kings III. The larger your lands, the bigger your army. The bigger your army, the more lands you can conquer. You’ll repeat this song and dance, beginning as a lowly count in a far-off land and ascending to the emperor’s throne in a few hundred years. Still, your armies are only as good as their commander (and we don’t mean the NPC who’s actually in charge of them)....

August 9, 2025 · 12 min · 2497 words · Tanya Villarreal

I tested my cat’s DNA, but the results only led to more mysteries

At the first modern cat show, which took place in London in 1871, the stars —more than 150 of them— snoozed oncrimson pillowspositioned in luxuriously close proximity tosaucers of milk. If they were too lethargic, women would poke them with their parasols. There was a lot of variety, but only a few recognizable breeds, like the Persian and the manx. One attendeecalledthe Siamese, which were new to the country, an “unnatural, nightmare kind of cat....

August 9, 2025 · 16 min · 3287 words · Katherine Knapp

Immortals Fenyx Rising: Lyre Myth challenge guide

Players who love myth and lore adoreImmortals Fenyx Rising. The game takes myth and tweaks it a little, giving us a new perspective on some of the most popular myths we’ve learned about. Every challenge in the game relates back to myth and legend. But just like myth and legend, not everything is entirely clear. If you’re looking to finish out the lyre myth challenge but struggle with what the notes are, you’ve come to the right place!...

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Jason Sanchez

Incase Sonic Review

“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.“ To be perfectly frank, we rolled our eyes a little when we first learned that Incase, perhaps best known for its iPhone andiPad accessories, would bedipping its toe in the headphone marketplace. We get that designer headphones are a hot ticket right now, but too often we’ve found that headphones designed for fashion often come up short when it comes to doing what headphones are intended for: producing good sound....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1651 words · Nicole Quinn

iPhone 17 price looks more certain to rise for first time since the iPhone 12

For years now, Apple has launched the base model iPhone at $799 – but in 2025, more and more signs are pointing towards prices being increased for the introduction of theiPhone 17. The likelihood of an iPhone 17 price increase was raisedby the Wall Street Journal in May, and nowCounterpoint Researchnotes in its recent 2025 shipment forecast that “cost increases are expected to be passed on to consumers” by not only Apple, but Samsung as well....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Dale Rich