Senators craft bill to tame social media with privacy requirements

The Senate is trying to tame the Wild West of social media privacy with new legislation that would allow users to opt out of tracking, simplify legalese, and require platforms to notify users of a data breach within 72 hours. On Tuesday, April 24, Senators John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced theSocial Media Privacy and Consumers Rights Act of 2018. “Every day companies profit off of the data they’re collecting from Americans, yet leave consumers completely in the dark about how their personal information, online behavior, and private messages are being used,” Klobuchar said in a statement....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · James Jackson

Spider-Man writer defends MCU amid post-Endgame backlash

Spider-Man writer defends MCU amid post-Endgame backlash Has the MCU been in crisis since Avengers: Endgame? Though one side of the fandom certainly seems to think so, Spider-Man comic book writer Dan Slott has spoken out to defend the franchise. Avengers: Endgamewas the cinematic climax fans were hoping for. As the conclusion to the Infinity Saga, bringing together characters and plots from a myriad of movies, the stakes were at an all-time high, but theMarvel Cinematic Universepulled it off with finesse....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Louis Anderson

Suspected cyberattack causes major disruption for Toyota

Toyota has suspended operations at all of its factories in Japan following a suspected cyberattack on one of its suppliers. The world’s top-selling automaker announced on Monday evening that 28 lines at its 14 domestic factories, which account for about a third of Toyota’s global production, will stay closed for at least the whole of Tuesday, causing a production loss of around 13,000 vehicles. The suspected cyberattack targeted Kojima Industries, which supplies Toyota with electronic components and plastic parts....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Clayton Saunders

Technology is finally going to kill car dealers, and consumers win

Everybody knows the Internet fundamentally changed commerce. We can find and buy just about anything online now, even cars. But Internet commerce also causes what economists callcreative destruction,in which some businesses win and others lose out because they can’t adapt to the new reality. Right now, there’s momentum building that’s likely to change the way we buy cars in a fundamental way, and more importantly how automakers sell cars to us....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1470 words · Ashley Gaines

The 10 best characters in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, ranked

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehas taken audiences on an animated roller coaster across the Multiverse with its colorful cast of characters. This sequel film took things to a whole new level by introducing hundreds of Spider-People from different dimensions and putting them all together for one mind-blowing superhero extravaganza. Out of all the bizarre, quirky, and relatable figures that appear, these 10 have launched themselves to the top of the list of the best characters in the entire film....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Brian Pacheco

The best camera bags

Photographers often spend more money on gear than they care to admit, between cameras, lenses, flashes, and other accessories. A good bag will help protect that investment, but the best camera bags will do it in style. Whether you need a shoulder bag, backpack, or sling bag small or large, here are our favorite bags for all walks of photographer. ONA Bowery No camera bag brand is as synonymous with style as ONA....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1414 words · Terry Ortega

The best Game of Thrones theories

Few shows generate the great volume of fan speculation thatGame of Thronesdoes, and while the show is approaching its final stretch of episodes, there’s plenty of story left and many theories that could still prove true. One could fill a book with fan theories about this epic tale, but we’ve narrowed it down the most popularGame of Thronestheories in existence. Spoiler alert!If you’re not all caught up on the first seven seasons and the current books, read on at your own risk....

July 9, 2025 · 12 min · 2485 words · Kelsey Moore

The best iPad Air 5 cases and covers for protection, utility, and more

If you’re impressed by Apple’s latest iPad, you’re not alone. TheiPad Air 5is set to be one of the top consumer-focused tablets on the market, with its new M1 chipset, 5G, and upgraded front-facing camera with Center Stage. If you’re dropping $600 or more on a new iPad Air, you’ll want to ensure you protect that gorgeous 10.9-inch display from scratches, scuffs, and impact. That’s where a durable protective case comes in, and there are already some great options available to choose from....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1199 words · Dr. Meagan Ford MD

The new Apple iPhones could be competition for current-gen gaming consoles

Want to play something on your iPhone now?Check out the best iPhone games. During the 2018 Apple iPhone keynote, we were told how thenew iPhone XS and XS Maxare made for high-end gaming. The company revealed all that is possible thanks to the A12 processor that marketing chief Phil Schiller called “… the smartest and most powerful chip ever in a smartphone.” ‘The Elder Scrolls: Blades’ coming to iPhone XS and XS Max Blades is an upcoming addition to the Elder Scrolls series created specifically for mobile, and in a demonstration shown by Bethesda’s Todd Howard at the 2018 iPhone keynote, we saw how beautiful it looks, sounds, and plays on the iPhone XS and XS Max....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Michael Horton

The Perfect Casting Choice For Lady Deadpool Joins The MCU Movie In Epic Deadpool & Wolverine Art

Summary TheMarvel Cinematic Universelands the ultimate casting for Lady Deadpool in newDeadpool & Wolverineart. One of the biggest MCU movies of recent years is only a month away from arriving in theaters, asDeadpool & Wolverinewill mark the latest chapter in The Multiverse Saga. In the movie, Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine for the first time since 2017’sLogan, and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool will officially be moving over to the MCU. WhileDeadpool & Wolverinewill tackle the multiverse, the marketing for the MCU installment has confirmed there will be a number of Deadpool variants showing up in the story....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Shawn Gamble

The Talos Principle 2 review: spirituality meets science in standout puzzle sequel

“Why you’re able to 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.“ Humanity is dead and gone. All that remains is one lone city populated by 1,000 lost androids. They wander their metallic utopia in search of answers to impossible questions that their creators failed to leave behind....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1618 words · Michael Boyd

This GameCube controller adapter gives you more options for ‘Smash Bros.’

The Nintendo Switch supports a wired controller adapter that also functions with the Wii U, giving you the ability to plug four GameCube controllers into your console for games likeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.It’s a fine option if you have people over to your house, but it doesn’t let you enjoy the same experience on the go. Accessory company 8BitDo looks to change that with the “GBros.” wireless adapter, and it should look familiar to fans of the Wii....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Chad White

Twitter now lets you pin DMs, and here’s how to do it

Twitter for iOS, Android, and web now lets you pin as many as six DMs to the top of your inbox. Until now, the feature was only available to Twitter Blue users who have to hand over a monthly fee of $3 for extra goodies, but now the pinning feature is open to everyone on Twitter. With so many other apps already offering the ability to pin messages, the only surprising thing about Twitter’s new feature is that it’s taken this long for the company to roll it out....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Matthew Parker