Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players perplexed by Zapdos’ “goofy” walk

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players perplexed by Zapdos’ “goofy” walk Pokemon Scarlet & Violet fans are poking fun at Zapdos after one Redditor posted a clip of his “little chicken” like walk animation. WhilePokemonhas, for most of its history, been a fairly linear game, the latest iteration Scarlet & Violet, gives players the chance to traverse around a fully realized world. Interacting with Pokemon in the wild who have been scaled in their size, have unique personalities, and more, gives players a completely new experience....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Brittney Cameron

RIP Cormac McCarthy: watch these 3 movies based on the author’s works

Sadly, acclaimed authorCormac McCarthy has diedin his home in Santa Fe at the age of 89. As the writer of many dark but beloved novels such asAll the Pretty HorsesandBlood Meridian(the latter of which is now considered the Great American Novel), McCarthy is credited with being one of the greatest writers of the modern era. On top of being a prolific screenwriter and playwright, McCarthy has had many of his stories adapted to the big screen with varying levels of success....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · James Schneider

Sam Wilson’s new Captain America suit divides MCU fans

Sam Wilson’s new Captain America suit divides MCU fans The MCU fanbase can’t agree whether Sam Wilson’s Captain America: Brave New World outfit is an improvement or a downgrade. Wilson (Anthony Mackie) first suited up as the MCU’snew incarnation of Captain Americain 2021 Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In that series, Sam’s crime-fighting kit was a mixture of his Falcon attire and the costume sported bythe original Cap, Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Paul Mays

Stretchable, self-healing, recyclable device could be the future of wearables

If you’ve got an Apple Watch or a Fitbit, you’ve already sampled the world of wearables. But a new development could allow wearables to become much more than wristwatches or heart monitors. A team of scientists has developed a stretchable, self-healing, recyclable wearable which could be the future of the format. The team, consisting of researchers from both China and the U.S., has developed a new wearable that acts like real skin, allowing it to stretch as you move and to heal itself if it suffers minor damage....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Edward Mccarty

Swiss Apple Store evacuated after an iPhone battery begins emitting smoke

An Apple Store in the Swiss city of Zurich was evacuated on Tuesday after an iPhone battery began to suddenly overheat and emit smoke. The battery was being replaced by a store worker when it suddenly heated up, burning the worker’s hand in the process,Reutersreported. Local police at the scene said in a statement that there was “a slight buildup of smoke, which led to around 50 customers and employees having to leave the business temporarily....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Angel Vaughan

Tesla Model X vs. Tesla Model Y: Range, speed, price, and other specs compared

Every major carmaker, fromFordtoVolvoand beyond, makes an EV these days, but Tesla has had a bit of a head start. As a result, it now offers a well-rounded lineup of electric cars, including sedans and SUVs. Tesla’s cars are still some of the best EVs out there, and if you’re in the market for an electric car, you’re likely considering a Tesla. Larger cars, like SUVs and crossovers, are the most popular in the U....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · Morgan Wood

The best Christmas movies on Disney+ right now

The holidays are around the corner, andDisney+ has audiences coveredwith some of the best Christmas movies to stream. The streaming platform’s family-friendly offerings guarantee there is plenty of holiday-themed content for all ages. Whether viewers want live-action or animated features, Disney+ has plenty of Christmas movie content to comb through and suit your tastes. The service’s library is packed with modern fan favorites and classics ranging from short films, heartwarming family movies, Mickey Mouse, or festive fare set in the Star Wars and Marvel universes....

August 22, 2025 · 11 min · 2212 words · Jeremy Collins

The best digital cameras

When we picture the best cameras, we tend to focus on specs like continuous shooting speed, resolution, and autofocus performance. While those are important factors, I’d argue what truly makes a great camera is not something that comes through on a spec sheet. This is why I think the best digital camera is theBuy at Amazon— not because it has the most megapixels, the biggest sensor, or the fastest performance, but because more than any other camera, it inspired me to pick it up and shoot it....

August 22, 2025 · 16 min · 3285 words · Todd Houston

The Game of Thrones season premiere was pirated 54 million times in 24 hours

Fans are still waiting to see who will end up sitting on the Iron Throne once the dust settles, butGame of Thronesis already well on its way to reclaiming one of its most notorious titles: Themost pirated television showof the year. TheGame of Thronesseason 8 premiere, which debuted on HBO on Sunday, waspirated 54 million timesin its first 24 hours, according to a report from digital-piracy tracking firm Muso. As a point of comparison, only 17 million people watched theGame of Thronesseason premiere legally, according to figures released byNielsen....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Jonathan Reed

The hardest Xbox Achievements of all time

TheXbox 360revolutionized gaming in many ways, but perhaps its most influential aspect was the Achievement system. These added additional challenges and tasks into games that players could choose to complete to add to a total Gamer Score that is displayed for all to see as a sort of badge of honor. Achievement hunting quickly became an addictive pursuit for many, but these challenges weren’t all easy. Now players had to do more than just beat thehardest game, but also go the extra mile and do things like unlocksecret endingsor beatsecret bosses....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Michele Williams

The Way Home Season 3: Everything You Need To Know

The Hallmark Channel original seriesThe Way Homeis an interesting departure from the network’s usual fare, and it returned for season 3 in early 2025. Starring award-winner Andie MacDowell, the series concerns three generations of women from the Landry family who all live together in a small Canadian town. Outside the usual domestic strife found in any family, the Landrys are also time travelers who exist at different points in history via the pond on their property....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Max Burns

The world’s most sensitive data could be vulnerable to this new hack

A possible security attack has just been revealed by researchers, and while difficult to carry out, it could potentially endanger some of the most sensitive data in the world. Dubbed “SATAn,” the hack turns a typical SATA cable into a radio transmitter. This permits the transfer of data even from devices that would otherwise not allow it at all. As data protection measures grow more advanced andcyberattacksbecome more frequent, researchers and vicious attackers alike reach new heights of creativity in finding possible flaws in software and hardware....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Michael Atkins

There’s never been a better time for drive-in movie theaters to make a comeback

Long before the days of coronavirus-inspired social distancing and self-quarantine, there was a time when countless families, groups of friends, and couples regularly enjoyed the movie-theater experience in a bubble of their own making, free to consume whatever snacks they brought with them, certain they wouldn’t have to interact with anyone else watching the movie around them. It was the era of drive-in movie theaters, and if that bygone time in cinema is ever going to get a sequel, this could be it....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Wesley Mccarthy