Verizon offers Pixel 2, iPhone X for up to half the price with a trade-in

On Tuesday, April 3, Verizon announced newpromotional dealsstarting on Thursday, April 5. The carrier is offering up to 50 percent off for its top smartphones including the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, and more. For a limited time, you can trade in your smartphone and receive up to 50 percent off aPixel 2or Pixel 2 XL, along with a few other perks. The deal also includes two months free of YouTube TV, a Google Chromecast, and a Google Home Mini....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Susan Henderson

Viewer confused by Golden Bachelor contestants’ Season 28 cameo

Viewer confused by Golden Bachelor contestants’ Season 28 cameo Four Golden Bachelor contestants were mentors during one of Joey Graziadei’s Season 28 group dates, and a fan questioned the purpose of their appearance. Joey Graziadeitakes nine contestants on a group date in episode 3 of The Bachelor Season 28. The date takes place in a theatre, where the women compete in an activity called the “Mrs. Right Pageant.” There will be four special guests joining Joey on the date, April Kirkwood, Susan Noles, Kathy Swarts, and Nancy Hulkower, who referred to themselves as “ASKN” on The Golden Bachelor....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Jessica Bender

Wacom’s new tablet sees its biggest redesign in over a decade

AtCES 2025, I had the chance to go behind-the-scenes with Wacom and take a look at the new Intuos Pro tablet. Let me be clear about something upfront: I am no artist. Even my stick figures look like they want to be put out of their misery. Despite my complete inability to hold a pencil correctly, the Intuos Pro demonstrated exactly why this new tablet is so beneficial to users....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Jade Moore

Weird Overwatch 2 bug could pit you against your own team mid-game

Weird Overwatch 2 bug could pit you against your own team mid-game One Overwatch 2 player has shared a clip showing that they were switched with the enemy tank player in the middle of a match. Bugs and glitches are nothing new in Overwatch 2, as they tend to happen from time to time despite all the updates the game’s been getting. However, some could turn the tide of a game, such as this particular bug that switches you with an enemy player in the middle of a match....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Jesse Osborn

What is Custom Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3?

What is Custom Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3? Looking to make your nextBaldur’s Gate 3adventure your own? Well, there’s no better mode to do it on than Custom Mode. Here’s everything you need to know about the feature. Added to the game duringthe fifth major patch, Larian Studios have finally revealed two new game modes —Honour Modeand Custom Mode. Where Honour Mode strives to make the game a little less save-scummy, Custom Mode gives players the chance to adapt their adventure how they see fit, making it entirely personal....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Sheri Macdonald

What is Raw Input in Marvel Rivals? New aiming feature explained

What is Raw Input in Marvel Rivals? New aiming feature explained Marvel Rivals has just added a new setting called Raw Input that players can take advantage of when it comes to aiming and tracking with their mouse. Aside from rolling outbalance changes, Marvel Rivals tends to introduce quality-of-life fixes and features in its updates. One new addition to the game from the Marchmidseason 1.5 patchis Raw Input. This is a new setting you may toggle in the game, which helps make your aiming feel smoother and more consistent....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Amy Fisher DVM

What’s Uber up to? New choices point to local transportation takeover

Shortly after buying theJumpbike-sharing service,Uberis casting a wider net, adding more options to help you get where you want to go. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the ridesharing company will be offering new public transit and car rental options,TechCrunch reports. So now, in addition to hitting up Uber Bike for temporary use of an urban two-wheeler, you can book public transit tickets or connect with a nearby car owner to rent their ride for local use....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Michele Johnson DVM

Why the FTC (and everyone else) is trying to block Nvidia from buying ARM

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issuing Nvidia. Why? Well, Nvidia attempted toacquire U.K. chip designer ARMin 2020 to the tune of $40 billion. And since then, it has encountered an onslaught of probes from governing agencies around the world. Now, the U.S. is stepping in, and the FTC clearly isn’t content to do it quietly. Nvidia has been under a microscope by regulating authorities around the world for more than a year....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Joshua Daniels

Xbox Game Pass Gets Terrifying Underrated 2022 Horror Survival Game On June 13

Summary Microsoft has announced the full first wave of titles forXbox Game Passin June 2024, and it includes an overlooked survival horror game from 2022. As is always the case, each month sees new titles leave the subscription service as new ones are added, with new day-one releases such asStill Wakes the Deepcoming on June 18 or classic RPGs such asOctopath Travelermaking a return to the roster alongside its sequel....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · John Rosales

xQc slams YouTube streaming and claims they will never do anything about it

xQc slams YouTube streaming and claims they will never do anything about it Streaming star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel believes YouTube’s streams are “s*it” compared to others as more and more streamers are taking up multi-streams. While Twitch has remained the dominant site for livestreaming, plenty of other platforms have attempted to make waves in the livestreaming space. The likes of Facebook Gaming, Mixer, and Dlive have all failed, but YouTube remains a viable option for some....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Brian Gonzalez

“Andy Used To Kill Jokes”: Andy Griffith Show’s Rule For Comedy Explained By Ron Howard

Summary Ron Howard explainsThe Andy Griffith Show’s one main rule for comedy. Beginning on the show when he was only six years old, Howard played Opie Taylor, the son of protagonist Andy Taylor, in the series. Howard continued to play the role during theduration ofThe Andy Griffith Show,which ran for eight seasons from 1960 to 1968. In addition to Howard and Andy Griffith,The Andy Griffith Show’s ensemble cast featured Don Knotts, Frances Bavier, Colin Male, George Lindsey, Howard McNear, Tom Jacobs, Aneta Corsaut, and Jack Dodson....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Jessica Powell

20 years later, War of the Worlds is a bracing look at a world in terror

The years after the September 11th terrorist attack were strange and difficult for basically every American. The sense of safety that so many had grown accustomed to was utterly decimated, and the country reacted to the revelation of its own vulnerability in a way that left lasting scars. In the world of feature filmmaking, dozens of directors attempted 9/11 allegories, and most of them failed to meet the moment.Steven Spielberg, though, took his time and then made not one but two movies that seemed to address the tragedy, albeit obliquely....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Nicholas Martinez

Amazon drops an awesome $62 off the Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker

Bluetooth speakersprovide the convenience that comes with being able to take your party anywhere you want. They come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, and some are rugged enough to withstand the occasional drops and splashes ofwater. For something that’s relatively affordable, reliably durable, and most importantly, sounds incredible, theBeats Pill+is an excellent option. You can save awhopping $62when you purchase it on Amazon today. Get this magnificent audio beast for $117 instead of $180....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Joseph Frazier