MultiVersus players point out gameplay features the beta did better

MultiVersus players point out gameplay features the beta did better MultiVersus players have pointed out the various gameplay features that have “changed for the worse” since the beta period. After a months-long open beta, MultiVersus went on a lengthy hiatus that ended with the game’s full release on July 07, 2025. The relaunch added new characters, visual upgrades, matchmaking improvements, and a PvE mode. However, many changes haven’t gone over well with the community, one beingcharacter restrictions for local multiplayer....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Jason Wilson

My Hero Academia Chapter 429 spoilers and release date: The end is near

My Hero Academia Chapter 429 spoilers and release date: The end is near With only two more chapters left until the end, the hype over My Hero Academia Chapter 429 is very high right now – here’s the spoilers and release date of the upcoming chapter. The decade-long journey ofMy Hero Academiais coming to an end very soon. After entertaining and inspiring millions of readers, Kohei Horikoshi’s acclaimed shonen manga will be finished on August 5....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Gregory Carr

Myth reveals Activision offered $400,000 just to stream CoD

Myth reveals Activision offered $400,000 just to stream CoD Despite what some players think of Modern Warfare 2019, you would be hard-pressed to find a Call of Duty fan unwilling to play the game for $400,000. Myth has made quite a career for himself through streaming. YouTube paid himfour million dollarsto stream exclusively on their platform for two years. Then, Myth took anindefinite hiatusfrom broadcasting when the contract ended in August and returned to Twitch in December for the comeback ofOG Fortnite....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Brian Mueller

Now you can upgrade your Mazda with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

It’s increasingly common for new vehicles to come equipped withApple CarPlayorAndroid Auto, the in-car smartphone screen mirroring technology that lets you control your phone from your car’s dashboard. But Mazda doesn’t want owners of slightly older cars to feel left out. The car manufacturer is offering owners of vehicles dating back to 2014 to upgrade their infotainment systems to ones that are compatible with both Apple and Google’s car offerings....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Lisa Schultz

Pentax spells out vision as an art company that ignores superior tech

Pentax has gone long enough between camera announcements that “Do they still make Pentax cameras?” is an actual Google search suggestion. But as Pentax prepares to announce the development of a new flagship crop-sensor DSLR next week, the companyshared an evolving brand philosophyand published aninterview with President Shinobu Takahashidiscussing the future of the company. And it’s a future that’s unsurprisingly but dangerously focused on the “art” of SLR photography, rather than mirrorless....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Jeffrey Porter

Pizza Hut responds after viral video shows restautant storing food supplies in bathroom

Pizza Hut responds after viral video shows restautant storing food supplies in bathroom Pizza Hut has issued a statement after a video showing a restaurant keeping food supplies in a bathroom went viral on social media. APizza Hutin Ajax, Ontario near Toronto made waves online for all the wrong reasons when a customer made a startling discovery in the washroom. Originally posted by ‘cee.beexo’ on TikTok, the woman revealed she entered the store to pick up a pie and had to use the washroom....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Lisa Mays

Prefer iced over hot coffee? Amazon cuts 62% off of this Dash cold brew system

Cold brew coffeeis a great way to cool down while getting your caffeine fix on warm summer days. This drink is made by steeping the grounds in room- to low-temperature water at least overnight, which produces a smoother, less acidic taste. But with theDash Rapid Cold Brew Systemyou can make a whole pot of cold brew in only five minutes. Get it now on Amazon for a steal at only $49....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Brent Graves

Psychonauts 2: All Half a mind locations

Raz has a much darker — and more dangerous — quest ahead of him inPsychonauts 2that will push his physical and mental abilities to the limit. You’ll get plenty of new gadgets and psychic powers to help you explore, platform, and fight your way through multiple character’s brains, but no matter how skilled at combat and traversal you are, Raz is bound to take some damage. Whether it be an enemy hitting you, or a misplaced jump, Raz’s health bar is finite, but can be upgraded to give you more chances....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Natasha Simon

Samsung has unearthed the secret path to immortal SSDs: failing in place

Samsung has announced a set ofadvances in its solid state drive (SSD) technologythat could dramatically extend the lifespan of its storage devices. Touted as industry-leading innovations, Samsung’s cutting-edge SSD software includes a new feature dubbed “fail-in-place (FIP)” technology, which is where the supposed immortality comes in. The feature claims to have solved the perennial chip burnout problem that plagues flash memory. Normally, the insulating layer that protects the individual storage units in a sector degrades over time as it is exposed to electricity....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Stephen Valentine

Samsung HT-X810 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.“ The Samsung HT-X810 was one of the coolest soundbars announced at CES 2008, mostly because of the 5.8GHz wireless subwoofer. That plus Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, HDMI output, and an on-board DVD/CD player put it ahead of most competitors, and the glossy black styling matches Samsung’s HDTV line (especially our 40-incher) perfectly....

August 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1377 words · Paul Hoffman

Samsung’s Bixby-powered Galaxy Home speaker now slated for a fall release

In November 2018, Samsung announced the Galaxy Home, a smart speaker that usesSamsung’somniscient digital assistant,Bixby. It’s a clear response to Google’s Assistant-poweredGoogle Home,Amazon’s Echo, or Apple’s Siri on theHomePod. The speaker is one of several new devices launched alongside theGalaxy Note 9, on which Bixby is also installed. Originallyslated for a spring 2019 release, the company now says we won’t see a Galaxy Home until the fall. Samsung says the new Galaxy Home brings together Bixby, amazing sound, and elegant design....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Deborah Brown

Sphero’s Specdrums let you drum up a symphony of sound with colors

At this point, Sphero has nearly become synonymous with Star Wars. The Boulder, Colorado-based company initially made a name for itself with a medley of rolling, remote-controlled robots, namely a miniatureBB-8 and R2-D2, both of which the company has said it will no longer produce due to licensing. In their stead, however, Sphero is branching out into an entirely new segment of consumer tech: Music. More CES 2019 coverage At CES, the company showcased Specdrums, a set of connected rings that let you harness sound using colors and surfaces of your own choosing, as well as a companion app available for Android and iOS devices....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Nathan Butler

Tesla fixes potentially fiery problem with an over-the-air software update

Tesla has fixed a potentially fiery issue it discovered in China by sending out an over-the-air software update that modifies the battery pack’s charge and thermal management settings. The California company sent a team of investigators to Shanghai to look into the issue after a Tesla Model S exploded in a parking garage in April 2019. In-house investigators at Tesla blamed the fire on a single defective battery module, a term that refers to a batch of cells grouped together....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Andrew Walker