FFXIV: Shadowbringers E9 raid guide: The Cloud of Darkness returns!

The first fight of the final Eden raid series featured inFinal Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringerspatch 5.4 takes us back to a rematch with the final fight of the final Crystal Tower series. Confused yet? We’re not. After a little deliberation, the surprisingly humanoid Cloud of Darkness was chosen by Ryne and Gaia as the creature that should be able to restore balance to the light of Eden and The Empty. As these fights are typically conjured based on fragmented memories and shaky retellings, the once-gargantuan voidsent is now without its cloud entirely, making the fight quite a bit different from how you may personally remember it....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Kevin Harper

Fortnite Chapter 3 guide: Season 3, week 9 quests and how to complete them

It’s week 9 ofFortniteChapter 3, Season 3, and as always, Epic Games has a new batch of challenges for us to complete. These new challenges are run-of-the-mill, so if you’ve played throughout the season, you’ll likely be familiar with how to complete most of them. To make your life easier, we’ve compiled a list of the new challenges, with guides for completing each one of them inFortnite. Season 3, week 9 quest guides Season 3, week 9 quest guide Bounce on three separate Crash Pads without landing (1) There are two ways to complete this one....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Zoe Haney

Fortnite leak reveals future plans for car hijacking mechanic

Fortnite leak reveals future plans for car hijacking mechanic Fortnite data miners have revealed that the developers are working on a mechanic to let users hijack other vehicles. Epic Games has brought new vehicles to Fortnite with the release ofChapter 5, including partnerships withLamborginiand Mercedes Benz. Both have brought new forms of transportation to the game from the previous season, which relied on shopping and golf carts. Additionally, Fortnite added a new game mode called Rocket Racing, which thecreators of Rocket League developed....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Katie Ortega

Full Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster leaked & it’s bigger than anyone imagined

Full Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster leaked & it’s bigger than anyone imagined The complete Dragon Ball Sparking Zero character roster has leaked, and it’s even bigger than anyone imagined. Dragon Ball Sparking Zerois one of the most anticipated anime games yet and one 2024’s biggest titles as it’s the first Buddokai game since Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 was released 20 years ago on the PS2. On September 13, nearly a full before before Sparking Zero’s October 11 release, video emerged showing off the game’s full roster, including a handful of big surprises....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Richard Smith

Gaming-focused Red Magic Phone offers monstrous specs for just $400

The Razer Phone needs to watch its back, because it’s no longer the only gaming-focused smartphone on the market.Red Magic— the gaming arm of ZTE-ownedNubia— has taken the wraps off its first phone:the Red Magic Phone. If you’re an avid mobile gamer and your current phone just isn’t cutting the mustard, then you’ve now got more than one choice for your next upgrade. Here’s everything we know about the Red Magic Phone....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1274 words · Christina Brown

HBO Max app is now available on Vizio SmartCast TVs

You no longer have to resort to third-party measures to watchHBO Maxon your Vizio television. Vizio’s built-in SmartCast operating system now has an HBO Max app of its very own, meaning that you now have one fewer reason to use some other streaming hardware like aRoku playerorAmazon Fire TVdevice to catch up onSuccessionahead of Season 3’s premiere this fall. At launch, the Vizio implementation will add a carousel on the SmartCast home screen that features content from HBO Max that’s currently available for free....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Martha Martinez

Here’s how scientists read a charred 16th-century scroll without unraveling it

What do you do when you’re an historian trying to recover information from a severely damaged 16th century scroll that’s darn near unreadable? You turn to cutting-edge technology, of course. At least, that is what several international researchers have been lending their expert assistance to — and they’ve been able to help reveal the hidden text inside the severely burned rolled-up document as a result. “For historical documents that are delicate — often due to fire or water damage — it is problematic to open or unroll them, as this would cause further damage,”Paul Rosin, a professor in the U....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Patricia Torres

How to take great product photos with your smartphone

It’s easier than ever before to start your own online shop so you can sell your goods to the world. But, without professional-quality photos, no one is going to want to do business with your store. So, what are you supposed to do? With your smartphone and a few accessories, you may turn any room in your house into a product photography studio. Don’t spend money on professional photos until you’ve read this article....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Jennifer Rodriguez

HQ Trivia returns, just when the world needs it the most

HQ Trivia has made a surprise comeback, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. A little over a month afterit was shut down, the live quiz show app alerted its users via a push notification about a new game session on Sunday night. The company has been resurrected by an anonymous private investor, its host claimed. The New York-based startup abruptly went out of business in February after its founding CEO Colin Kroll passed away and it continued to run into financial troubles....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Robert Gallagher

Ignore Keanu Reeves Dream MCU Casting, We Already Have Something Better

Summary Keanu Reeves has been dreaming of a particular role in theMCU, but the casting overlooks something even better. Reeves is one of many beloved actors who has yet to make an appearance in the MCU after having ascended to the ranks of Hollywood royalty. While Hollywood actors like Christian Bale and Cate Blanchette have played central yet one-time roles in the franchise, the appetite for Reeves to play a recurring role in the MCU as one of its main heroes is exemplified by the wealth of fan-casts that place him front-and-center....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Edward Price

Is A Simple Favor Based On A True Story?

Summary Given its real-world feel, it’s not surprising that there’s been speculation about whetherA Simple Favoris based on a true story. The 2018 crime thriller comedy follows Stephanie, a widowed mother and vlogger who develops a friendship with Emily, the wealthy mother of one of her son’s classmates. When Emily abruptly disappears, Stephanie starts to search for her and, in the process, ends up uncovering several dark secrets about Emily’s past....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Jeremiah Torres

Is Beyond the Spider-Verse delayed until 2027? “Scrapped” rumor explained

Is Beyond the Spider-Verse delayed until 2027? “Scrapped” rumor explained According to a new report, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has been mostly “scrapped” and punted to 2027 – but it may not be true. Across the Spider-Verse swung into cinemas last year, with itscliffhanger endingteeing up the third and final chapter of Miles Morales’ story for release in 2024. Obviously, as I’m sure you’ve gathered, that hasn’t come to pass....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Danielle Martinez

Is Weapons based on a true story? Real-life “tragedy” explained

Is Weapons based on a true story? Real-life “tragedy” explained In the opening moments ofWeapons, the narrator says, “This is a true story.” It is based on real-life events, but it’s not that straightforward. Some of thegreatest horror moviesof all time arebased on true stories: The Conjuring (and its sequels) is inspired by Ed and Lorraine Warren’s case files, The Strangers has elements of the Keddie Cabin Murders, andThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrefamously drew inspiration from Ed Gein for Leatherface....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Kathryn Johnson