The Fantastic Four: First Steps features four fantastic cameos you probably missed

The Fantastic Four: First Steps features four fantastic cameos you probably missed The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set on Earth-828, meaning there’s no cameos from MCU characters that we know and love, but hardcore fans might recognise four faces that very briefly appear. Fantastic Four: First Stepsplays out in analternate Earththat’s different to the planet depicted in previousMarvel movies. This is a retro-futuristic world where the only super-powered beings on the planet are the Fantastic Four, and in First Steps, they face their greatest challenge whenGalactusarrives with divine powers of his own, and plans to eat up Earth....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Alexander Young

The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start

Windows 11is getting its first major update since it launched last year, and it bringsa lotof new features. From tabs and Task Manager to a built-in video editor, Windows 11 is starting to take shape; it just took us a year to get here. If you don’t remember the disappointing launch of Windows 11 last year, you’re lucky. Although Microsoft brought some new features to the OS, it’s mostly beena visual reskin of Windows 10....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Angela Miller

This breakthrough memory technology could make AI 1,000 times more efficient

We all know AI has a power problem. On the whole, global AI usage alreadydrew as much energy as the entire nation of Cyprusdid in 2021. But engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed and demonstrated a newcomputer memorydesign that could drastically reduce the amount of energy AI systems consume to help temper this problem. Theirresearch was recently publishedin the journal Nature journal Unconventional Computing. Most modern computing systems are built on what is known as the Von Neumann architecture, where the logic and memory subsystems are separated....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Benjamin Smith

This is your excuse to buy a temperature controlled smart mug

There are a lot of temperature-controlled products out there, such as mugs or water bottles, but the Ember Mug was one of the first, and you can tell from its premium look and pricing. Luckily, there are still quite a few great Black Friday deals floating around, including this deal from Best Buy on the Ember Mug 2. While it usually goes for $130, you can grab it right now for just $100, which makes it a much more reasonably priced mug, if still a slightly bit expensive....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Brent Edwards

Thor Kitchen promises affordability with its new pro-style induction cooktops

Cooktopsare a great way to prepare any meal that you may be craving, but they often aren’t cheap. Thor Kitchen, the maker of a number of pro-style kitchen appliances, is hoping to make the popular kitchen appliance a bit more affordable. The company is introducing its new line of pro-style induction cooktops with a price tag that the company promises is one-third the cost of other premium brands. “Induction Cooktops have recently become more widely embraced in kitchens, and we are thrilled to now bring ours to homeowners at a more affordable price,” Kyle You, Thor Kitchen managing director, said in a statement....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Mr. Ronald Martin

Top 5 best Android games you need to play this week

When it comes to the Google Play Store, it can be challenging to find the best Android games. That’s why this week, we’re giving you a roundup of our favorite Android games right now. You’ll find everything from real-time strategy and arcade games, to action games. Here’s a list of the top 5 best Android games you need to play this week: Vainglory, the MOBA game developed by Super Evil Megacorp, was a major part of Apple’s iPhone 6 launch in 2014....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Courtney Villarreal

U.S. government uses mobile location data to track movements during outbreak

The U.S. government is using cellphone location data to track the movements of people during the outbreak of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, according to a report by theWall Street Journal. Using data from the mobile advertising industry, government officials including those at the federal and state level, as well as those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have been tracking the public’s movements to better understand how coronavirus is spread....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Timothy Martinez

We just got our first glimpse of AMD’s RX 9060 XT, but many questions remain

The start of the year was littered with some of thebest graphics cards(although, admittedly, they weren’t really up for grabs due to the state of the market). Now, it’s time for the mainstream GPUs to make an appearance. AMD’s RX 9060 XT is one such GPU that many gamers are waiting for, and we just spotted it in a retail listing, indicating the launch might not be too far off....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Diane Murray

Windows 11 just added a highly requested new feature to the taskbar

Microsoft ismaking it easyfor you to mute your microphone when you don’t want to be heard on Microsoft Teams calls. Rolling out in the latestWindows 11Dev Channel build is a new mute icon in the taskbar for when communications apps like Microsoft Teams are in use. The initial iteration of this icon works as you’d expect, though it is currently only for select Windows 11 beta testers. Instead of having to manually search for the mute button in Teams, you’re able to click theMicrophoneicon in the Windows 11 taskbar and choose theMuteoption....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Dr. Jeremiah Sherman

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 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.“ You can’t buy a phone made by Xiaomi at Best Buy or through your local AT&T or T-Mobile store, but the Chinese brand now has a significant enough following (even amongst people who don’t consider themselves smartphone geeks) to attract interest....

July 10, 2025 · 13 min · 2596 words · Bryan Middleton

Zombieverse: All the rules explained

Zombieverse: All the rules explained With Zombieverse continuing to baffle and amaze Netflix viewers, you might be wondering: what are the show’s rules? We’ve broken down the various tactics learned by the contestants in the groundbreaking new horror series. At a time when many thought the zombies on screen were done for, South Korean creators breathed new life (or death, should we say) into the subgenre with the likes ofTrain to Busan,All of Us Are Dead, and Seoul Station, to name a few....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Ronald Hays

5 great Peacock movies you need to watch this Thanksgiving

Some streaming services are better built for television than for movies. Peacock is an excellent home for NBC’s shows and all of the TV programing from across Comcast’s media empire. But the film selection can be limited if you’re looking for great movies. Luckily for you, we’ve already combed through Peacock’s meager library to bring you five great movies that you need to watch this Thanksgiving. These are all terrific films in their own way, and there should be enough drama, action, and comedy to please movie lovers of all stripes....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Kevin Galloway

A hacker stole Tile customer data and tracker IDs

Data belonging to customers of Tile, which makes a small Bluetooth devicefor tracking objects, has been stolen in a security breach. Life360, which owns Tile, said a hacker had breached a Tile customer support platform, stealing customer data that includes names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers, as well as Tile tracker IDs. However, precise location data linked to the Tile devices is not thought to have been accessed. “Similar to many other companies, Life360 recently became the victim of a criminal extortion attempt,” Life360 CEO Chris Hulls wrote in a statement published online on Wednesday....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Tammy Carson