What MacBooks needs to learn from competitors about transparency

Look, I get it. When you buy an entry-level laptop, you’re not getting the same components as with more expensive models. But usually, that covers things like the size of the SSD, the amount of RAM, or the specific CPU. These are obvious choices that you know you’re making when you’re putting down your cash. But Apple’s been taking things a step further. It all started with theMacBook Air M2 and MacBook Pro M2, where the entry-level models with 256GB of storage use slower single-NAND SSDs compared to faster dual-NAND SSDs....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · Frank Valentine

What Order To Read Anne Rice's Books In

Quick Links Over the course of her 45-year career, novelistAnne Ricepenned a multitude of books including a variety of series and standalone titles. She is probably best known for writing theVampire Chroniclesseries, which has been adapted to the screen in various formats including the moviesInterview with the VampireandQueen of the Damned. AMC’sInterview with the Vampireshowis the latest incarnation of the property, part of a line of adaptations that has drawn prominent stars over the years, including Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas, Aaliyah, and Ben Daniels....

August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1501 words · Julie Johnson

World War Z review: The closest we’ve come to Left 4 Dead 3

“Why you may 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.“ Games have depicted zombie hordes and the survivors that kill them perhaps more than any other scenario in the medium’s history, and though plenty have failed to stand out, others have done well to chase or even reset a high bar....

August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1614 words · Lisa Lambert

YouTube finally adds way to show fewer Shorts on your feed

YouTube finally adds way to show fewer Shorts on your feed YouTube has announced a new way to show fewer Shorts videos on your feed while scrolling through the Google-owned app. Since launching YouTube Shorts in September 2020, the company ingrained the short-form video feature into its mobile apps more and more. Users who only want to see long-form videos have called for YouTube to separate Shorts into a new feed or even an entirely new app, but YouTube hasn’t offered a solution for those viewers....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Dakota Foster

‘South Park: The Fractured But Whole’ 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.“ There’s something that feels off aboutSouth Park: The Fractured But Whole.For a game that’s based on a show that has fought controversy and worked to be both sharp and crass for its entire two-decade run, maybe it’s just hard to ring more humor out of the old concepts....

August 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1647 words · Michael Williams

10 best film bloopers you have to watch right now

One of the joys of great movies is that everything feels perfect and exact. Nothing is there by mistake, and that’s a large part of what makes them feel so great. Even people making great movies make mistakes, though, which is why blooper reels can spark so much joy. Whether the movie the blooper is related to is good or not, a great film blooper can humanize a film’s stars, and remind us all that making a movie is a job just like any other....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Ashley Anderson

10 Movies From The Last Decade That Would've Won The Best Stunts Oscar (If It Existed)

Summary FromJohn WicktoMad Max: Fury Road,there are plenty of great action movies from the past decade that deserved an Oscar for Best Stunts(if such an award existed). After years of campaigning by the stunt community – most recently by the cast and crew of the stunt-centric action comedyThe Fall Guy– the Academy is officially considering introducing a stunt category at the Oscars. Bill Kramer, the CEO of the Academy, toldEmpire, “We’re talking to members of the stunt community who are Academy members about the possibility of [a Best Stunts category]....

August 22, 2025 · 8 min · 1598 words · Mr. Anthony Donovan

3 TV shows on Tubi you should watch in October

In a volatile streaming economy,FAST servicescontinue to rise in popularity. These subscriptions are free to use. The only catch is ads are featured with each program. However, most major streaming services offer ad-supported tiers. At least FAST doesn’t cost a cent to use. One of the best FAST systems isTubi, a service that includes over 50,000 movies and shows. There are plenty of popular andunderrated movies on Tubiin many genres. The same goes for TV shows....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Mary Brown

8 CSI Franchise Characters That Deserve Spinoffs

Summary Although CBS has sadly canceledCSI: Vegasafter only three seasons, that doesn’t mean theCSIfranchise is dead, seeing as the universe contains several characters who could (and should) receive spinoffs, even if some of them haven’t appeared in any show for more than a decade. There are plenty ofCSIshows that many would like to see afterCSI: Vegas' cancelation, ranging from series revolving around the return of beloved characters to ones featuring a new cast in a new city....

August 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1823 words · Crystal Rodriguez

After 59 Years, an Original Teen Titan Finally Faces an Opponent Worthy of Being Her Greatest Enemy

Summary WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Titans #12!Despite first appearing in comics over 59 years ago and being a coreTitansmember,Wonder GirlDonna Troy has yet to be given a villain truly worthy of being her greatest enemy. However, the latest issue of Tom Taylor’sTitansrun may have introduced a foe who not only matches Donna in might and power but also has a tragically perfect origin story tied to the former Wonder Girl....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Jeffrey Morrison

After Tesla’s ‘best car’ boasts, the NHTSA stresses its scale only goes to five

In a verboseblog post, Tesla bragged about building the best car the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ever tested. It proudly paraded theModel 3‘s five-star crash test rating and hailed the electric sedan as the car with the lowest probability of injury, a claim backed up by data. The statements initially went unchecked — Tesla published the post over the weekend — but it didn’t take long for the agency to issue a response....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · David Dawson

Allo goodbye: Save your Google Allo chat history before app closes on Tuesday

After two and a half years of service,Google’s Allo chat appis being closed for good on Tuesday, March 12. Google launched the chat app in September of 2016, offering a feature-rich environment for messaging that relied onRCS messaging, the replacement for the outdated SMS messaging system. RCS messaging is an evolution of the traditional text message that allows it to act more like a chat app with group chats, more interactive media elements, and A....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Phillip Johnston

Amazon is selling this 55-inch 4K TV for $250 the day after Prime Day

This year’sPrime Day dealsare officially over, but there are some discounts that are still lingering, including $120 in savings for the 55-inch Toshiba C350 Series 4K TV. From its original price of $370, it’s still down to a more affordable $250 from Amazon. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this offer as it may be a mistake, so if you want to take advantage of it, you’re going to have to complete your purchase as soon as possible....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Christina Combs