Fortnite community furious over “false takedowns” of popular maps

Fortnite community furious over “false takedowns” of popular maps Epic Games is in hot water with Fortnite creators. Players say their creative islands are getting unfairly removed. Epic has supported independent creators in big ways. TheIsland Creator Programlaunched in 2023, replacing the old Support-A-Creator system. Instead of promo codes, payouts now depend on engagement. Creators also get 40% of Fortnite’s net revenue. That’s a serious chunk of cash. In 2024 alone, Epic paid out$352 millionto map makers....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jennifer Mendoza

Fujitsu made a wearable for cows, and it could boost breeding efficiency in a huge way

If you already think fitness trackers are only forhumans, think again. As it turns out, activity tracking has a host of benefits for livestock too. This week at Mobile World Congress, Japanese tech giant Fujitsu pulled the curtain back on a range of fitness trackers for cattle, which are designed specifically to help farmers increase efficiency around breeding and birthing processes. The Estrus Detection System for Cattle (EDSC), as its called, aims to determine exactly when female cows are biologically primed for artificial insemination....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Abigail Salazar

Gal Gadot's Netflix Success Is Promising For Sequel To $200 Million Action Movie

Summary Gal Gadot’s success with her spy action thrillerHeart of Stoneis a great sign for a potential sequel of another Netflix title. According to Netflix’s “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report”,Heart of Stonewas the second-most watched movieon the giant streaming platform between July to December 2023.Heart of Stonefollows an intelligence operative named Rachel Stone who must stop a hacker from stealing valuable information for a shadowy global diplomatic agency. Following its release date on June 10, 2025,Heart of Stoneearned an uninspired score of 30% on Rotten Tomatoes but was still extremely popular....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Brenda Smith

Gears 5 Escape hands-on: If the entire game is this good, get hyped

The originalGears of Warblew me away. It was a quantum leap for third person shooters. 13 years and four entries later, Gears of War is still one ofMicrosoft’s marquee franchises— but the last two entries seriously underwhelmed. After playingGears 5at E3 2019, it’s clear the much-needed change has finally arrived. Thenew co-op Escape modeoffers a fresh way to experience modernized cover shooting action. If the rest of the package feels as good as Escape,Gears 5could breathe new life into the aging franchise....

June 1, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Michele Dominguez

Google Home and Nest Hub will now answer certain commands with a chime

Smart assistants are supposed to be exactly that: Smart. You want coherent responses to your questions and confirmation that your commands have been heard. Unfortunately, some smart assistants talk too much. That has been the case with theGoogle Assistant. When you ask Google to turn off the lights, you’ll receive a response along the lines of, “OK, turning off living room lights.” And that response is often just a bit louder than you would like....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Angela Richmond

Have Bitcoin and need a drink? BitBar is the site for you

We’re not even going to pretend that most of you (or us) have invested in Bitcoin, or even knowwhat Bitcoin is. Butwe’re learning, and an increasing number of people are diving wallet first into the world of cryptocurrencies. And if you’re one of the relatively early adopters with Bitcoin burning a hole in your virtual pocket, spending the digital gold is one of the various nominal uses Bitcoin has. So, what can you spend it on?...

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Christine Martin

Hierarchy Ending & THAT Post-Credits Scene Explained

This article contains mentions of miscarriage. Summary Hierarchyepisode 7 concluded Netflix’s newestK-dramaseries with surprising redemptions and major twists, including a post-credits scene that sets up season 2. Thought to beNetflix’sElitereplacement,Hierarchyended up being closer toPretty Little Liarsas it combined the high school genre murder mystery tropes. WhileHierarchycan be described as arevenge K-drama, Kang Ha only confirms who killed his brother toward the end of the show. Still,Hierarchy’s finale makes it clear that, whileProfessor Ji-soo was the one who killed In-han, virtually everyone at the school was to blame for what happened....

June 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Jennifer Smith

How long does it take to beat Outriders?

Believe it or not,Outridersisn’t a live service game. That means there will come a day when you’ve scoured every inch of Enoch, collected every Legendary, and completed every quest. People Can Fly doesn’t plan to abandon the game — although post-launch support might vary based on the game’s reception and player base — but it won’t see updates in the same vein asDestiny 2orWarframe. That said,Outridersis still an incredibly dense adventure....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · James Smith

How To Beat Giovanni In Pokémon GO (June 2024)

Quick Links Giovanni is the infamous leader of Team Rocket inPokémon GOand by far the hardest member to beat. Giovanni has a stacked lineup of extremely powerful Pokémon, but this final boss has far more fixed Pokémon than the average Grunt or mini-boss. This makes the fight significantly easier to prepare for, although players still need to prepare if they want any hope of defeating Giovanni inPokémon GO. To reach Giovanni inPokémon GO, you must first fight through Team Rocket Grunts and three mini-bosses: Cliff, Arlo, and Sierra....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Emily Michael

How to cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner in an Instant Pot

Oh, the humbleInstant Pot. It’s a lifesaver on busy nights when it’s almost dinnertime and you have to prepare a quick meal at the last minute. It can also save a boatload of money on takeout. One of thebest things about the Instant Potis its ability to cook almost anything in one pot. From large cuts of meat to side dishes to desserts, the magical device can prepare foods quickly and easily....

June 1, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · Gavin Reid

How to make a Pretty Flower Basket in Disney Dreamlight Valley

How to make a Pretty Flower Basket in Disney Dreamlight Valley TheDisney Dreamlight ValleyEggstravaganza event is here, bringing some exciting new quests – but how do you make a Pretty Flower Basket to complete the Blooming and Blossoming quest? Here’s all you need to know. During theDisney Dreamlight Valley Easter Eggstravaganza event, players can chat with WALL-E to gain some additional weekly and daily quests, with each granting a few seasonal rewards....

June 1, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Alyssa Luna

How to redeem an Xbox One code

Microsoft provides an easy way to make purchases or unlock digital games without having to store credit card information. Xbox gift cards purchased in stores range from $10 to $100 and include a scratch-off layer on the back that covers a 25-character code. Gamers may also receive a code to unlock a digital game that shipped with anXbox One bundle. Difficulty What You Need Web browser or mobile device So how do Xbox owners redeem these codes?...

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Brian Gilbert

How will Twitter ban political ads when practically everything is political?

On Wednesday, Twitter announced it will no longerhost political adson its social media platform. “We’ve made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally,” CEO Jack Dorseytweeted. “We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought.” As of now, there aren’t a lot of details on how the ban will work. In addition to ads about specific candidates and elections, “issue ads” also won’t be allowed. That includes those that “advocate for or against legislative issues of national importance (such as: climate change, healthcare, immigration, national security, taxes),”according toVijaya Gadde, the company’s global lead for legal, policy, and trust and safety....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Gerald Ryan