SpaceX’s latest Starhopper test goes up in a puff of smoke (again)

SpaceX didn’t have a great day on Wednesday. Just a short time after poor weather conditions at Cape Canaveral, Florida, forced it tocall off a planned Falcon 9 launchto send supplies to the International Space Station, it was forced to abort a test launch of its Starhopper spacecraft at its Boca Chica site in South Texas. The plan had been to send the Starhopper — a prototype of its next-generation Starship spacecraft — 20 meters (65 feet) into the air before returning to terra firma under its own power and using its own onboard technology in what would have been its first untethered liftoff and landing following two tethered launches in April 2019....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Cathy Henderson

Sweet Tooth Creator Jim Mickle On "Sticking The Landing" For Final Season & Major Spoilers

Warning: Major SPOILERS lie ahead for Sweet Tooth season 3! Summary One of Netflix’s most acclaimed shows is coming to an end inSweet Toothseason 3. Based on Jeff Lemire’s comic book series of the same name, the post-apocalyptic adventure show has centered around Gus, a deer-human hybrid boy who left the only home he knew in the middle of the forest following the death of his father, all in the hopes of finding his long-lost mother....

August 24, 2025 · 12 min · 2411 words · Alexandra Crawford

The best classes and perks in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

In Operations mode inWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, you’ll be able to choose from six unique classes. Each one has a particular ability that can be used to gain the upper hand in tough situations, as well as useful perks that further bolster their prowess in combat. OurWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2class guide discusses our favorite picks for our squad, as well as how each role functions on the battlefield....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · James Simon

The best last-minute tech gifts under $100

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, which can often make things a little stressful on the wallet. The holidays don’t have to break the bank, however, as there are a lot of great tech options available for under $100. These include some surprises like tablets and Keurig coffee makers, but they also include more common items to fall below the $100 price tag. We’ve rounded up all of the best gifts under $100, so read onward for more details on how to save on some tech for somebody you care about this holiday season....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Mr. Michael Butler DVM

The Garmin Vivosport fitness tracker is on sale on Amazon for $50 off

While theApple Watch Series 4holds the title as thebest smartwatch, Garmin reigns supreme when it comes to activity and multisport trackers. We even dubbed the Garmin Vivosport as one of thebest fitness bandswe’ve ever tested. Amazon has it on sale right now, slashing its price from $170 to $120. Thisfitness tracker dealapplies exclusively to the large slate variant. TheGarmin Vivosportmay be small in design, but it’s definitely big on features. Lightweight, compact, and attractive, it makes a solid day-to-day watch that can deliver in terms of connectivity and activity tracking....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Stephanie Baker

The Idol season 1, episode 3 release date, time, channel, and plot

With the conclusion ofSuccession, HBO now has a void in the coveted Sunday night slot. EnterThe Idol, the next HBO drama series with aspirations of becoming a buzzworthy show. Lily-Rose Depp stars as Jocelyn, an aspiring pop star looking to become the world’s top artist after a nervous breakdown ended her previous tour. While planning a comeback, Jocelyn meets Tedros, played by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, a self-help cult leader and nightclub owner who begins a tumultuous relationship with the singer....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Colin Lee

The Outer Worlds guide: Tips and tricks for surviving deep space

The Outer Worldshas finally touched downon Nintendo Switch, bringing a manageable RPG that feels much like a modern take on the Fallout series. It originally released in the fall of 2019 to PS4, PC, and Xbox One. Before youembark on a mission across the stars, however, there’s some vital information you need to know. There is a lot to manage as you take on (or befriend) the many mega-corporations of deep space....

August 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1247 words · Jennifer Jacobs

This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 has a $600 discount today

The Alienware m18 R2 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, which is one of the most powerful gaming laptops that you can buy right now, is on sale from Dell with a $600 discount that brings its price down from $3,600 to $3,000. It’s still far from being a budget-friendly device, but that’s actually a steal for this machine. Gamers who can afford it will not regret making this purchase, but you’re going to have to hurry because there’s no telling how much time is remaining before this deal expires....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Marc Farmer

This New The Boys Character Is The Secret MVP Of Season 4

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4, episode 4, “Wisdom of the Ages.” Summary The Boysseason 4 introduces several new characters in its early episodes, anda surprising addition to the show has proven to be this outing’s secret MVP. AlthoughThe Boysseason 4is building up to the series' fifth and final season, it still brings in newcomers — most notably,the Supes who join The Sevenafter Queen Maeve’s and Starlight’s departures....

August 24, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Stacey Villanueva

This sweet PS Plus deal will get you a year’s subscription for $45

If you own a PS3, PS4, or PS5, then you likely have a PlayStation Plus membership, which was recently relaunched into three different tiers. If you aren’t familiar with it, here’severything you need to know about the new PS Plus,but if you’re already in the know, then we’re happy to report that there are a few greatPS Plus dealson the PS Plus Essential plan at CDkeys, such as this 12-month subscription that’s discounted down to $45, rather than the usual $60 price....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Brian Gonzalez

TimTheTatMan says Marvel Rivals community is “worse” than Overwatch 2

TimTheTatMan says Marvel Rivals community is “worse” than Overwatch 2 TimTheTatMan has claimed that the toxicity in the Marvel Rivals community is “worse” than Overwatch 2, elaborating his experience. WhenMarvel Rivalswas first released on August 11, 2025, many who played games of a similar genre flocked to the free-to-play 6v6 shooter, including popular streamers. At the time, it felt like a breath of fresh air, with many going on to praise the game andcompare it to its competitor, Overwatch 2....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Mr. David Chen

Tom Hardy says the Spider-Man and Venom crossover almost happened

Last year, Tom Hardy’s time as Venom apparently came to an end in the third movie,Venom: The Last Dance, without a promised showdown between the actor and Tom Holland, the MCU’s Spider-Man. For years, Sony teased a potential meeting and setup the battle of the Toms, but it never came to pass. Now, Hardy has shared a partial explanation why. ViaVariety, Hardy appeared onThe Discourse Podcastand declined to specifically say why his character never met Holland’s Spidey....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Susan Lewis

Toyota’s smart city will be full of autonomous cars, smart homes, robots

Toyota doesn’t just want to demonstrate new tech on a small scale. The Japanese automaker is building an entire smart city in its home country to test out tech not just for cars, but for homes and infrastructure as well. Ground will be broken on this ambitious tech laboratory, dubbedWoven City, in 2021, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announced at CES 2020. Toyoda calls Woven City, which will be located on a 175-acre site at the base of Mount Fuji, a “living laboratory....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Alex Haynes