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#FreeTheMotoZ: Verizon’s exclusive on both Moto phones is total BS

We all knew this day would come. When Lenovo boughtMotorolafrom Google, it promised to let Moto continue as its own brand without interference. Then it started changing things and erasing the lines between Motorola’s business and Lenovo’s businesses. And now, at Lenovo Tech World, it’s clear that there’s been a hostile takeover. Last year,Motorola’s Moto Xlaunched as afree and independent phone. It was only available unlocked, so anyone and everyone could buy one — no matter their wireless carrier....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Brandon Mills

10 best PG-13 horror movies ever, ranked

True horror aficionados tend to prefer R-rated films for all of the gore, violence, and scares that are too extreme for PG-13 horror movies. However, R-rated horror movies don’t tend to become blockbusters very often when compared to their PG-13 counterparts. It’s also easy to forget that the PG-13 rating was created in the mid-80s when the standard PG rating was no longer sufficient for films likeGremlinsorIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom....

August 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1466 words · Zachary Arnold

10 Box Office Flops That Eventually Became Cult Classics

Summary Box office success has never been a reliable indicator of a movie’s quality, and several cult classics were once financial disasters. By definition, cult movies inspire obsession and devotion among their fan bases, even if they don’t have mainstream appeal. Often, these films are intentionally subversive or experimental, which means that they are unlikely to make a lot of money. Performing terribly at the box office can often be the first step in a movie’s journey towardachieving cult classic status....

August 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1668 words · Michael Neal

10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (in May 2024)

Summary Described as “the last great newspaper comic strip”,Calvin and Hobbesdetails the hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt adventures of a six-year-old boy and his best friend, an anthropomorphic tiger.Created by Bill Watterson in 1985,Calvin and Hobbesis beloved by millions of readers around the world, and the reason why is obvious. The mischief these two main characters get up to is iconic, and the real-world issues the comic tackles - primarily those of an average kid - are timelines....

August 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2099 words · Kevin Sanchez

15 best Hallmark TV shows of all time

15 best Hallmark TV shows of all time Surprise! I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me. You thought I was done after thebest Hallmark movies? Well, I raise you the best Hallmark TV shows! Frankly, I’m in my element here. Since 2025 kicked off, I’ve done little else but dedicate my professional life to Hallmark’s back catalog of TV –When Calls the HeartandThe Way Homein particular. Watching a Hallmark series is a bit like putting on your favorite pajamas, sitting on the sofa at just the right temperature, wrapped in the world’s coziest blanket....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Karen Scott MD

All Super Mario Bros. Wonder power-ups, ranked

Super Mario Bros. Wonderis perhaps the Mario franchise’s most colorful and unusual game to date, featuring all manner of dream-like themes and near-endless amounts of creativity. Like any new Mario game, though, it also comes packing some brand-new power-ups alongside a handful of returning classics that everyone knows and loves. All of the power-ups have their unique uses that can help you fend off baddies, reach new areas, or simply create hilarious hijinks, but some are notably more exciting than others....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Sherri Clark

Audio-Technica’s affordable powered bookshelf speakers are made for vinyl

Audio-Technica (A-T) has just launched a new set of powered bookshelfspeakersthat pair perfectly with the company’s new affordable, entry-levelturntables. The AT-SP3X feature wired and wireless connections, and are priced at $199. You can buy them starting July 31Buy at Amazonor directly from Audio-Technica. Buy at Amazon Editor’s note: an earlier version of this article claimed that the AT-SP3X contain a preamp. This has been corrected. If your turntable has a built-inphono preamplikeAudio-Technica’s AT-LP70Xturntable series, you’ll be able to plug it directly into the AT-SP3X’s RCA inputs....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Theodore Ellis

Below Deck Med star João Franco goes Down Under to replace Luke Jones

Below Deck Med star João Franco goes Down Under to replace Luke Jones Below Deck Mediterranean’sJoão Franco is officially joining the cast of Below Deck Down Under Season 2. And fans are not thrilled. After Bosun Luke Jones and Stewardess Laura Bileskane got fired for inappropriate misconduct, fans have been wondering who will be their replacements. Will it be someone that viewers recognize from the Below Deck franchise? Chief Stewardess Aesha Scottdid tease that a crossover will happen in Season 2....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Jennifer Klein

Countries are paying IShowSpeed to visit and help boost tourism

Countries are paying IShowSpeed to visit and help boost tourism YouTuber Darren ‘IShowSpeed’ Watkins Jr is on a government-funded European tour, with countries like Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia shelling out around $35,000 USD per stop to bring the streamer in. Each visitreportedlycost taxpayers €30,000, with €20,000 going directly toSpeedand the remaining €10,000 covering local logistics and reception. The investment, according to tourism officials, is well worth it. “Every destination is fighting for the attention of the same travelers,” said Kaarel Kõvatu, tourism marketing project manager at Estonia’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundation....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Holly Johnson

Deepfake or fake news? Zuckerberg says Facebook might treat them differently

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that his company is considering treating deepfakes differently from traditional fake news and misinformation, which could make it easier for Facebook to delete the altered videos before they spread. Deepfakes, or incredibly realistic altered videos that can make it seem like a person said or did something they never did, have become an increasing problem on social media platforms....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Connie Anderson

Driving growth with hyper-local data: how Rwazi is helping businesses

Broad market trends are no longer reliable for businesses seeking guidance in their strategies. Understanding hyperlocal data—granular insights into consumer habits, preferences, and purchasing patterns at a localized level—has become essential for companies desiring to stay competitive.Rwazi, a data intelligence firm, helps those intending to utilize hyper-local to drive their growth. Rwazi acknowledges that many struggle to sift through massive datasets to extract meaningful insights that can drive growth. Market conditions are continuously shifting due to various factors....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Samuel Baker

Engineer turns his old Apple lle into an wheeled robot, and even gives it a sword

The Apple IIe is making a comeback. More than a quarter century after the last of Apple’s “enhanced” Apple II models rolled off the conveyor belt, the machine has found its way back into the news cycle. First, there was the story of Fordham University law professor John Pfaff, whofound his childhood IIe— still in working order — in his parents’ attic 30 years after he last switched it on. Now, a talented software engineer named Mike Kohn has topped that story by unveiling the world’s first Apple IIe robot, a wheeled creation that looks like the mutant offspring of an Apple II and a Roomba....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Kyle Cooley

Everything we know about Rematch

Everything we know about Rematch Rematch is a fast-paced 5v5 soccer game from indie studio Sloclap, the same developer behind 2022 beat ’em up, Sifu. Likened to Rocket League for soccer fans, players take control of a single kicker on the pitch from a third-person perspective rather than an entire team like in traditional sports games like EA Sports FC. Throughout 2025, Sloclap has held betas for the arcade title, the most recent taking place between May 28 and May 31....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Christopher Green