‘Dazzle’ makeup won’t trick facial recognition. Here’s what experts say will

As demonstrators protest against racism and police brutality, some have suggested that extravagant makeup can block facial recognition technology they worry have been deployed by authorities. But the creator of this “CV Dazzle” makeup style said the patterns, which were designed to fool an older method of facial detection, won’t trick more sophisticated algorithms — though he and other experts said protesters can take steps to evade detection. Tear gas and rubber bullets aren’t the only risks for those who attended protests over police violence and the death of George Floyd....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Mrs. Alexandria Ramos MD

10 Best Quotes From Superman Movie Villains

Summary ThroughoutDCmovie history,Supermanhas been featured prominently, and his large cast of villains has grown alongside him. The character and the world he inhabits are so fundamental to any DC worldbuilding that the DCEU and the DCU have both chosen to begin their universes with Superman features. Consideringeverything we know aboutSuperman(2025), the character is a strong foundation to build a universe. Still, the hero is only as strong as their greatest villain, so it is important to reflect on the strong writing and performances that have contributed to the understanding of these characters....

June 27, 2025 · 10 min · 1950 words · Robert Carey

10 MCU Heroes Who Need The Spotlight In Avengers 5’s Massive 60+ Character Roster

Summary WithAvengers: The Kang Dynastyreported to have an expansive cast, theMarvel Cinematic Universeevent better not lose track of some important characters. The MCU has faced a lot of criticism since the start of the Multiverse Saga. Among the complaints was the fact thatthe shared universe has felt aimless without an Avengers film to build towards. Thankfully,Avengers: The Kang Dynastyis coming in 2026to finally give the MCU a new entry for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes....

June 27, 2025 · 10 min · 2015 words · Laura Savage

25 years ago, Tom Cruise starred in the strangest summer movie of all time

Tom Cruise is now known as an action star and “savior of cinema,” but in the late 1990s, the actor only worked on two movies:Magnolia, in which he had a supporting role, andEyes Wide Shut. The latter, Stanley Kubrick’s final movie, drew widespread attention in 1999 with its mysterious subject matter, prolonged production time, and provocative teasers. Upon its posthumous release, Kubrick’s final film received mixed reviews and was the subject of innumerable censorship scandals....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Brandon Williams

4 reasons to still choose a Windows laptop over Mac

The M1, now enhanced by the M1 Pro and M1 Max, has utterly transformed the Mac. There’s now no laptop as efficient and full-featured as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. In a lot of ways, it’s been hard forWindows laptops to compete in 2022. However, there are plenty of reasons to still choose a Windows laptop over a Mac — even beyond just your workplace or software of choice forcing you to....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Kelly Mason

8 Biggest Questions Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Needs To Answer In The Finale

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers for Pretty Little Liars: Summer School episode 7. Summary Only the finale remains inPretty Little Liars: Summer School, and, hopefully, the episode will finally answer several questions that have popped up throughout the season, includingwho Bloody Rose isand why she has been targeting Imogen, Tabby, Faran, Mouse, and Noa. The second season of the Max slasher teen drama, created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring, follows the aforementioned teenage girls and their pursuit to escape the threat of Bloody Rose (whoever she may be)....

June 27, 2025 · 9 min · 1868 words · Corey Martin

Alienware celebrates 25 years with new Aurora, finally adding clear side panel

Alienware is celebrating 25 years in business by looking back and forward. The companyannounced the new Aurora, a desktop squarely focused on improved airflow, acoustics, and thermals by utilizing an open-air design and a new layout of components. For most, the biggest difference is the clear side panel. Breaking from the closed design of the Alienware Aurora R10 and R12, this new design features an optional scratch-resistant clear side panel, which will be available on all Alienware Auroras....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Brian Taylor

All pickable passives in Overwatch 2’s Quick Play: Hacked

All pickable passives in Overwatch 2’s Quick Play: Hacked Teasedin Overwatch 2’s Season 11 trailer and now finally arriving, Quick Play: Hacked is back with the devs experimenting with pickable passives. Here’s the full rundown on how they all work. Quick Play Hackedhas become a staple over the past few seasons as the devs use it to experiment with new ideas for a limited time, such asletting roles double upon the same heroes or experimenting with a faster format....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Paul Snyder

An update to Microsoft To-Do will help you keep up with your resolutions

We’re now just about halfway through the first month of the new year, but there’s still time left to check things off your resolution list and get important tasks done. If that is what you’re after, then you might want to check out thefreshly updated Microsoft To-Do app, now complete with additional integration with the Windows 10 Start Menu, and other features which will help you stay productive. The update was first pushed out on January 14 and changes the overall experience so that the live tile for the app on the Windows 10 Start menu no longer just shows one To-Do list....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Gregory Cervantes

Andor Season 2 release schedule – When do new episodes drop?

Andor Season 2 release schedule – When do new episodes drop? Cassian is back to fight the Empire once again, so we’re breaking down exactly when newAndor Season 2episodes drop onDisney Plus. Rogue One was the secondStar Warsmovie launched under the Disney umbrella, and it became a surprise hit – and not just because ofthatDarth Vader scene. It was dark, mature, and explored the cost of war in a way no other Star Wars story had....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Matthew Smith

Apple iPad 10.2 and iPad Mini in the discount bin — but not for long

Labor Day saleshave arrived early and it’s your chance to score premium tech on the cheap. Right now, Amazon and Walmart have placed theApple iPad 10.2andApple iPad Miniin the discount bin – but not for long. Hurry and get them for as cheap as $279. Apple iPad 10.2– $279, was $329 Now on its seventh iteration, the standard iPad remains as popular as ever, the go-to tablet for most people. It’s a terrific all-rounder with a beautiful display, buttery-smooth performance, and long battery life....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Elizabeth Larsen

Apple supercharges the iPad Air 5 with an M1 chip and 5G

Apple finally announced the iPad Air (5th generation) at itsPeek Performancevirtual event today. Arriving alongside theiPhone SE (2022), this iPad represents Apple’s first upgrade to the midrange iPad since2020. It’s not just a small update with new color choices, Apple is also adding in some substantial improvements that will see users gaining a better day-to-day experience. Design-wise, There’s little to differentiate this visually other than color. Apple has perfected the iPad Air’s look, with few changes coming down the line this year....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Amanda Sanchez

Apple’s anticipated MacBook Pros may have been delayed yet again

Apple’s next series of MacBook Pros featuring the M2 Pro and M2 Max proprietary chips might once again be delayed until much later in the year due to persistent shipping issues, according to a report by the Taiwanese publicationDigiTimes. MacRumorsnotes that such a time frame could now put the M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro launch around the same time asApple’s Worldwide Developer Conference(WWDC), which takes place in June. However, the pundits hope that the company might not want to wait that long and might proceed sooner with showcasing a host of other components and products in its pipeline....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Hunter Wallace PhD