Kevin Smith exits ‘Buckaroo Banzai’ TV show: ‘This is not what I signed up for’

[Note: As with anything Smith does, there’s quite a bit of potentially objectionable language peppering his speech in the video, so consider yourself warned.] It was announced in May thatClerksandChasing Amydirector Kevin Smith was developing a television series based on the wonderfully weird 1984 filmThe Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimensionthat would serve as both a remake and sequel to the cult-classic movie. Those plans appear to have been thrown out, however, as Smith has exited the project due to a federal lawsuit over the rights to the property....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Richard Richardson

LG’s minimalist concept phone is a thing of beauty

LG hasn’t been known for its groundbreaking smartphone designs recently, but this is set to change in the future as the company gives us a peek at what it’s working on next. The company has published a set ofconceptual drawingsthat depict an unnamed upcoming smartphone, and it’s considerably more attractive than the recentLG G8X ThinQ. There are two key design features highlighted in the drawings — a so-called Raindrop camera array, and a new 3D Arc Design body shape....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Jesse Zimmerman

Lyft will deliver meals and medical supplies in shelter-in-place locations

Rideshare company Lyft has announced it will expand its business to include the delivery of food and medical supplies, as the global outbreak of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, requires many people to stay at home. Grocery and other delivery services are struggling to keep up with the surge in demand as people order supplies from the internet rather than going to stores. On its website, Lyft announced it would support the delivery of medical supplies in areas of the U....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Craig Lee

Michael C. Maronna: Where The Home Alone Actor Is Now

Summary Michael C. Maronna appears inHome Aloneas Jeff McCallister, and since that brief but memorable performance, Maronna has had an interesting and winding career. AlthoughHome Aloneis a truly iconic movie, it can be easy to focus on onlythe Rube Goldberg-esque death traps Kevin(Macaulay Culkin) makes for Marv (Daniel Stern) and Harry (Joe Pesci). However, that’s really only the final quarter of the film, and there are plenty of other memorable sequences in the holiday classic, including thefamily introduction at the beginning ofHome Alone....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Amy Martin DVM

Microsoft is giving Always Connected PCs a performance boost and more apps

Microsoft announced a new software development kit at Build that allows developers to add native 64-bit app support for on Always Connected PCs, like theHP Envy x2and theAsus NovaGo. The SDK was announced as a preview alongside Visual Studio 15.8 Preview 1. With the SDK, Qualcomm said that developers will not only be able to create 64-bit apps, but that these apps will also run natively onWindows on ARMsystems, giving these devices a boost in performance and could bring more apps to the platform....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Deborah Bryant

Microsoft Surface event 2022: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more

Today at Microsoft’s Surface event, the company is launching a range of new Surface devices and accessories. From new laptops to speakerphones, the Redmond, California giant believes it has made a strong pitch for you to upgrade to the latest generation. All in all, there was a lot on show at the event. To help you catch up, here’s everything Microsoft announced. Surface Pro 9 Microsoft’s 2-in-1 also had its time to shine at the Surface event, with the new Surface Pro 9 coming under the spotlights....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · Joseph Johnson

Microsoft’s Surface Mobile Mouse is the ideal companion for your Surface Go

Along withintroducing the $399 Surface Go on Monday, Microsoft revealed a new Surface Mobile Mouseyou can pre-purchase now for $35. The upcoming peripheral will ship on August 2 in platinum, burgundy, and cobalt blue colors, matching the palette coloring the new Surface Go Signature Type Covers, the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers, and the Surface Pens. The new Surface-branded peripheral is extremely compact, measuring 1.01 inches at its tallest peak. It’s minimalistic in nature, sporting left- and right-click buttons, a mouse wheel, and a power button that also serves as a pairing button for connecting the mouse to your Surface device....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Sherry Hooper

NASA’s experimental all-electric X-57 aircraft is a step closer to flight

NASA has taken delivery of its all-electric X-57 “Maxwell” aircraft, taking the agency a step closer to comprehensive testing of its first all-electric experimental aircraft. Several years in development, the X-57 was delivered by Empirical Systems Aerospace of San Luis Obispo, California, in the first of three configurations as an all-electric aircraft, known as Modification II, or Mod II. Tom Rigney, manager of the X-57 project,saidthe arrival of the aircraft marked “the beginning of a new phase in this exciting electric X-plane project,” adding, “With the aircraft in our possession, the X-57 team will soon conduct extensive ground testing of the integrated electric propulsion system … We plan to rapidly share valuable lessons learned along the way as we progress toward flight testing, helping to inform the growing electric aircraft market....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Heather Santiago

NBA 2K24 dev details ProPlay, improved shooting and dribbling, more

NBA 2K24 dev details ProPlay, improved shooting and dribbling, more NBA 2K gameplay director Mike Wang detailed what gameplay changes are coming toNBA 2K24, as well as details on ProPlay. Now that thefinal seasonof NBA 2K23 has arrived, it’s now time to look forward towards NBA 2K24. Wealready receivedsome hints on social media. But on August 15, 2K released the first major look at the incoming changes to gameplay in 2K24....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Charles Robinson

Nuketown in Black Ops 6: Release date, leaks & everything we know

Nuketown in Black Ops 6: Release date, leaks & everything we know Black Ops 6 may already be praised asthe best CoD since Black Ops 3by fans, butour reviewstill highlighted how the gameplay was let down bylackluster maps. That is about to change though, because Nuketown is back. Nuketown is a staple acrossCall of Duty games, the classic map sees players thrown into a futuristic-style town designed for the specific reason of testing nukes in its vicinity....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Kimberly Frank

OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace

“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.“ True wireless earbuds, almost regardless of the price, need to stand out to attract attention today due to the massive amount of choice available. OnePlus is no stranger to standing out when it comes to its smartphones, which usually boast good design, desirable features, and a tempting price....

July 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2042 words · Thomas Perry

OnePlus’ next phone is a compact powerhouse and it’s launching soon

Following the launch ofthe OnePlus 13 in January, the next phone that we’re going to see from the popular offshoot of Oppo is theOnePlus 13T. The official launch of this phone has been booked in for April 24, so there’s not long to wait. There’s a slight catch though: the launch istaking place in China, with no word on whether this phone is going to get a global release and make its way to the US, or not....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Megan Bell

Parasyte live-action gets a Netflix release date

Parasyte live-action gets a Netflix release date Parasyte: The Grey, a new Korean live-action series based on the dark fantasy manga, has just revealed its release date on Netflix. Parasyte was originally released in 1989, becoming one of the most popular series of all time. Fans familiar with the franchise will know it’s not the first time it’s been adapted for live-action. A two-part Japanese live-action film series distributed by Toho was released in 2014 and 2015, respectively....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Monica Bowers