Tesla Model Y Juniper vs Kia EV9: Can the new Model Y beat a large SUV?

America’s most popular electric vehicle, theTesla Model Y, is getting a major refresh. Tesla already launched the Tesla Model Y Juniper in China, but now it’s bringing the vehicle to the US. Of course, the new Model Y has to go up against a host of competitive electric vehicles, some of which are larger, some faster, and some even cheaper. The Kia EV9 has been hailed for being one of the few full-size electric SUVs that offers a high-quality driving experience without completely breaking the bank....

August 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1433 words · Dr. Alexander Hamilton Jr.

The 5 best smart sprinkler controllers in 2024

Automated sprinklers are convenient and will help you revive a dying lawn, but there’s nothing advanced about them. Once you set the sprinkler schedule, that’s it, there’s nothing more they can do. Smart sprinkler controllers take it to the next level. They automate your in-ground irrigation system, yes, but you’ll also get remote access, useful notifications, and much more — like being able to start or stop your sprinklers with voice commands....

August 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Andrew Flores

The Bachelor’s Kelsey Anderson Has 1 Major "Non-Negotiable" In Joey Graziadei Relationship As Concerns Grow

Summary The Bachelorseason 28’s Kelsey Anderson revealed the one thing that she told Joey Graziadei was a"non-negotiable"for her before they moved forward with their relationship, which was thatshe wants to adopt. Kelsey and Joey got engaged at the end ofThe Bachelorseason 28after sharing a magical relationship. Their connection was so undeniable that runner-up Daisy Kent self-eliminated before the final rose ceremony because she knew Joey would pick Kelsey. Joey only said,“I love you"to Kelsey, which made their engagement very special....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Virginia Lamb

The Boys Season 4 Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts With Series Low (But It's Still Fresh)

The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 Trailer: Homelander Explores His Haunting Past Summary The Boysseason 4 Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed. FromSupernaturalcreator Eric Kripke,The Boyshas been delving into the world of Compound V and the omnipotent heroes and villains it creates since 2019.The Boysseason 4is set for release on June 13, continuing the saga of Homelander, Billy Butcher, Hughie Campbell, and the rest of the team.The Boyshas also been renewed for season 5, which was recently confirmed to be the final season of the Prime Video series....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Zachary Martinez

The global chip shortage has a new problem — overcompensation

Anew report from Jon Peddie Research (JPR)shows massive year-over-year growth across the PC market, but it comes with a warning. The report asserts that the massive demand for computing products will taper off, and overreactions from semiconductor suppliers could leave the market with a lot of chips without a home. The pandemic brought huge demand for computers — in particular, laptops. The report shows a 49% increase in laptop sales year-to-year, which is the greatest single-year growth on record....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Robert Henry

The Simpsons shouts out GTA but everyone has one big problem with it

The Simpsons shouts out GTA but everyone has one big problem with it The Simpsons gave a shout-out to Grand Theft Auto in a new episode, but it’s not the GTA game that everyone is thinking about. With The Simpsons still broadcasting after 36 years, the show has had to modernize a fair bit in recent years. That has meant increasingly more references to pop culture, as well as new technologies....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Krista Robinson

Thor's Next MCU Nemesis Has the Coolest Codename & GIANT-SIZE THOR Wants You to Know It

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Giant-Size Thor #1!While the rest of the originalMCUAvengers have completed their story arcs,Thor’s is only just beginning, as his most recent appearance inThor: Love and Thunderset up an all-new nemesis the God of Thunder will soon be facing: Hercules. And now, in the pages of Marvel Comics, Thor’s upcoming one-shotGiant-Size Thoris putting added emphasis on Hercules' all but forgotten codename, the God of Heroes. In a first-look atGiant-Size Thor#1 by Al Ewing and Brian Level shared byAIPT Comics, fans are given the official description for the issue plus three covers (one main, two variants) by artists Bryan Hitch, Dave Bardin, and Walter Simonson....

August 25, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Michael Anderson

VCT team opens applications for Valorant roster after disastrous season

VCT team opens applications for Valorant roster after disastrous season VCT Pacific side DetonatioN FocusMe is holding an open recruitment process for its Valorant team after a winless season. Here is how you can apply. Japanese organization DetonatioN FocusMe has announced that it is looking for new players to be part of its Valorant team for 2024. The announcement comesafter a disastrous seasonthat saw DFM lose all 11 matches played in VCT competitions (VCT LOCK//IN, VCT Pacific and LCQ)....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Mikayla Hanson

Warzone players furious as Tonfa nerf changed “nothing”

Warzone players furious as Tonfa nerf changed “nothing” Warzone players have been left furious as the Tonfa nerf, which was supposed to bring the melee weapon back down to earth, has basically done “nothing” to change things. Over the last few years of Warzone, plenty of Call of Duty fans have been left furious by the power of melee weapons. Not only has the Riot Shield been a constant nuisance, but Modern Warfare 2019’s Kali Sticks were a better option at times than actually using the starting pistol....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Timothy Fisher

Who’s next? As it snubs R. Kelly, Spotify opens a moral can of worms

On Thursday, Spotify implemented its newHate Content & Hateful Conduct Policy, which outlines the streaming platform’s ethical ideology, renouncing not only music with hateful and discriminatory messaging, but also artists whose actions — whether espoused musically or not — qualify as “harmful or hateful.” The first twocasualtiesof the new policy are R&B star R. Kelly — currently in the midst of a lengthy investigation triggered by allegations that the singer has long been engaging sexually with underage women and even, in some cases, abducting them and holding them against their will — and 20-year-old hip-hop sensation XXXTentacion, who has cultivated a contentious reputation through a series of public feuds, violent assaults, andcontroversial postson social media promoting his music and his lifestyle....

August 25, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Janet Vaughn

Why Splatoon Raiders already has my full attention

In a very unceremonious move, Nintendo announced anupcoming Switch 2 gamenot at a Direct or in an official press release, but on the Nintendo Today App. Alongside a load of details on a newSplatoon 3update coming on June 12, including itsSwitch 2 performance boost, we also got a tiny teaser of the first official spinoff game in the Splatoon universe:Splatoon Raiders. While details are incredibly scarce right now, there are some big hints at the new direction this game will take that have me very excited....

August 25, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Justin Harrison

‘Kingsman’ star Taron Egerton to portray Elton John in ‘Rocketman’ biopic

Taron Egerton inKingsman: The Secret Service20th Century Fox It’s official,per Deadline:Kingsmanstar Taron Egerton is set to play Elton John in an upcoming musical biopic from Paramount Pictures. Egerton actuallyannounced his involvementin the project n September in an interview onThe Jonathan Ross Show, but the film — titledRocketman, afterone of John’s signature tunes— received the official green light from Paramount. The movie will cover John’s (birth name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight) rapid ascent from a prodigy at Britain’s Royal Academy of Music to a global phenomenon, charting his partnership with songwriter Bernie Taupin, who penned many of Elton’s biggest hits....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Charles Manning

17-year-old dies attempting viral subway surfing challenge

17-year-old dies attempting viral subway surfing challenge Four teenagers attempted the viral subway surfing challenge, resulting in one death and another life-threatening injury. On Saturday, October 26, four teenagers in Vienna, Austria attempted social media’s viralsubway surfing challenge. While doing so, two of the participants turned to look at their friends who were recording the incident. In a split second,they both struck their headson a low-hanging bridge. The two teens were rushed to the hospital where one was declared brain dead....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Paul Church