Fortnite player discovers you can bring back “old movement” by using new weapon

Fortnite player discovers you can bring back “old movement” by using new weapon One Fortnite player has shown how you can use the classic movement mechanics by equipping the unvaulted Anvil Launcher. Fortnite’smid-season update has unleashed a fresh wave of content additions and tweaks to the game for Chapter 5 Season 1. TheV28.10 hotfixfrom Epic Games has centered aroundSolid Snakefinally arriving. The Metal Gear Solid collab has included two iconic MGS skins, quests, two Mythic items and even Snake as an NPC....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · David Scott

FreeSync or G-Sync? VESA may soon solve that dilemma

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) hasannounced the launch of the AdaptiveSync and MediaSync standardsfor monitors, which are aimed at streamlining the process of choosing a new display. As they become more widely adopted, it could make shopping for a new monitor much easier and rid customers of dilemmas such as “FreeSync versus G-Sync.” Picking a new monitor is often not a very intuitive process, and that’s largely due to the number of specifications you have to consider when making your choice....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Kristin Smith

Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin rallying against OpenAI in new copyright lawsuit

Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin rallying against OpenAI in new copyright lawsuit Game of Thronescreator George R.R. Martin is one of 17 high-profile American authors rallying together against the use ofArtificial Intelligence. Together, the group has filed a joint lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright infringement. AI has been an increasingly contentious topic of late. With the rising prevalence of and easier access to various engines like ChatGPT, thousands have been showcasing the power of these divisive tools in recent months....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Ryan Estes

Go home, gaming monitors. You’re drunk

It was all a blur. Literally. I found myself standing at Asus’ CES 2020 suite, watching canned gameplay slide across two monitors at an incredible rate. One monitor was refreshing at 360Hz, the other at a mere 240Hz. I leaned forward for a closer look. Suddenly, I felt as if the room was about to tip on one side. A nearby Asus rep gave me a knowing smile as I stepped back to catch my balance....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Candice Gibson

Grow your movie collection with Amazon Prime Day’s 3-for-2 physical media promotion

Physical media collectors, rejoice. ThisAmazon Prime Daydeal is for you. Streaming services have undoubtedly improved the home viewing experience. The majority of movies are now available to stream with the click of a button. However, knowing which streaming service to watch said movie on can be a challenge. Due to licensing agreements, select movies are removed from streamers at the end of every month. Paying for multiple streaming services may not be financially feasible for some....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Randy Reese

How to make an explosive mix in Schedule 1

How to make an explosive mix in Schedule 1 Schedule 1 lets you make an explosive product that’ll lead anyone consuming it to their doom. Here’s how you can make one. A part of Schedule 1’s charm is being able to make a plethora of differentdrugs with wacky effects. Have you ever wanted to try escaping the police while super jumping all over the place? Well, you can, as long as you consume a product with theAnti-Gravity effect....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Tammy Cardenas

HP’s Spectre x360 16 looks like best new Windows laptop 11 yet, with one caveat

Windows 11 won’t be available as an upgrade until 2022, leaving a few months of time for new laptops to take the limelight. HP just announced what might be one of the most compelling new options, the HP Spectre x360 16. The Spectre x360 line already contains some of the most premium 2-in-1 convertible laptops you may buy, whether that’s the portableSpectre x360 14or the high-poweredSpectre x360 15. A 16-inch model, though, is new to the mix — and Windows 11 is far from the only intriguing new feature....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Madison Banks

Hunger Games account posts cryptic tease and fans think they know exactly what it means

Hunger Games account posts cryptic tease and fans think they know exactly what it means There’s a newHunger Gamesmovie already on the way, but fans think they’ve spotted a hint towards something else after the franchise’s official X account released a cryptic message. In 2023, Hunger Games fans were treated to a whole new story in the world of Panem withThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Focusing on the rise and fall (and rise again) of young Coriolanus Snow, the prequel explored the inception of the Games as we know them....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Mr. Thomas Baker

I'm So Disappointed A24 Canceled Its Friday The 13th TV Show

Summary Although Bryan Fuller’sCrystal Lakehasn’t been completely canceled, I’m still heartbroken to hear that the showrunner’s ambitiousFriday the 13thseries is being retooled.TheFriday the 13thfranchisehas been in turmoil for decades now, but I’ve never given up on Jason’s potential. The series started strong with 1980’s originalFriday the 13th, a cheaply made summer camp slasher that combinedHalloween’s formula with a Giallo twist. The villain was kept a mystery untilFriday the 13th’s endingrevealed it was Pamela Voorhees, the mother of a child who drowned at the campsite....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Paul Jones

Ikea gives us a closer look at its Sonos/Symfonisk wireless controller

Sonos’ partnership with Ikea has not only created themost affordable Sonos speakersto date with theIkea Symfonisk Bookshelf speaker, but it’s also about to unleash a product Sonos should probably have created years ago: An inexpensive wireless remote control for its Wi-Fi speakers. We first got wind of the Symfonisk volume remote controlin June, but the one product shot Ikea made available wasn’t much to go on. The small white circle lacked any visible buttons, and now we know why....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Makayla Lopez

Instagram releases Focus portrait mode for photos

Smartphone cameras are getting smarter. While there was once a time when achieving a decent portrait mode meant using two camera sensors, Google changed all that with machine learning in the Google Pixel 2. Now Instagram is jumping on that bandwagon. According to areport from TechCrunchit has launched a new portrait mode that works on a huge range of phones, and can be applied not only to photos, but also to videos....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Erika Warren DVM

John Krasinski to star in Jack Ryan movie for Amazon MGM Studios

Jack Ryanseason 4was supposed to be John Krasinski’s final outing as the titular CIA analyst. In reality, Krasinski’s farewell only applied to television. Amazon MGM Studiosannounced Krasinski will star in aJack Ryanmovie. Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly will also reprise their roles as James Greer and Mike November, respectively. Andrew Bernstein, an executive producer and director onJack Ryanseason 2, will direct the movie from a script written by Aaron Rabin, a co-executive producer and writer onJack Ryanseason 4....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Maria Allen

Kim Kardashian fans jump scared by Home Alone star in bizarre Santa Baby music video

Kim Kardashian fans jump scared by Home Alone star in bizarre Santa Baby music video Kim Kardashian gave us all a present of sorts, as the reality TV star dropped a surrealist Christmas-themed short film just in time for the holidays–and it might as well be a stealth sequel to a pair of Christmas classics. December has long been a musical season for the celebrity. In December 2010, Kardashian released Jam (Turn It Up)....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Samuel Spencer