CS2 pro team loses match after SnapTap rule forces them to forfeit a map

CS2 pro team loses match after SnapTap rule forces them to forfeit a map HEROIC’s CS2 team had a map victory overturned in an ESL Pro League Season 20 match against NIP after the SnapTap feature was detected on one of their player’s keyboards. SnapTap is an input automation mode in certain newer keyboards that allows players to counter-strafe much more easily. Valvebanned SnapTapalong withother automation macros in CS2and its competitive circuit just last month....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Christina Reeves MD

Emilia Clarke suffered “brain bleed” during Game of Thrones and worried she’d be fired

Emilia Clarke suffered “brain bleed” during Game of Thrones and worried she’d be fired Actress Emilia Clarke revealed that she was worried she’d get fired from Game of Thrones after suffering a “brain bleed.” Emilia Clarke faced two life-threatening brain haemorrhages while portraying Daenerys Targaryen in the popular TV seriesGame of Thrones. In an interview with Big Issue, she opened up about the challenges of returning to work after enduring a brain injury....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Matthew Powell

Everything coming to Paramount+ in October 2023

The streamer nicknamed “a mountain of entertainment” is about to get a little spooky.Paramount+has at its disposal an impressive library of past and current blockbuster movies as well as new shows that are perfect viewing for Halloween. The Viacom-owned streamer is a treasure trove for anyone interested in not just quick scares, but also entertainment, sports, and pop culture. Some of the highlights of the October 2023 Paramount+ programming schedule include the series reboot ofFrasierwith Kelsey Grammer, the horror prequelPet Sematary: Bloodlineswith David Duchovny, the sweeping historical drama mini-seriesFellow Travelerswith Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, and the premiere ofthe late William Friedkin‘s final film,The Caine Mutiny Court Martial....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Calvin Allen

Final Fantasy 14 10th Anniversary Edition is the ideal way to prep for Dawntrail

Final Fantasy 14 10th Anniversary Edition is the ideal way to prep for Dawntrail Square Enix has released a10th Anniversary Edition of Final Fantasy 14, containing additional in-game items to prepare you for the upcoming Dawntrail expansion. Final Fantasy 14 10th Anniversary Edition’s name refers to a specific version of the game. Final Fantasy 14 actually launched in 2010, but the original version was so poorly received that it was completely retooled and launched as A Realm Reborn in 2013....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Brandon Lucas

Five reasons to be excited about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Qualcomm has finally launched its next-generation mobile chipset: The Snapdragon 888. It’s a leap in naming — skipping over the expected “875” for something oddly higher. But regardless of the name, the new chipset will power the next generation of flagship Android phones — and it brings a lot to the table. Even at first glance, the Snapdragon 888 is a big step up from last year’s Snapdragon 865. It is Qualcomm’s first chipset to be built on a 5nm process, followingApple’s launch of the 5nm A14 Bionicin theiPad AirandiPhone 12....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Kevin Sims

Haunting infrared footage of Las Vegas was made with a modified Sony RX100 IV

Sony’s RX100-series cameras are well known for providing some of the best image quality one can get without going to a larger, interchangeable lens camera. The latest version, the RX100 IV, also introduced some pretty incredible movie features, like 4K resolution and the ability to capture bursts of HD video at a blistering 250 frames per second. None of that was enough for filmmakerPhillip Bloom, who has traveled the world shooting projects for numerous clients, from the BBC to CNN, but who is equally known for his love of novel filmmaking technology....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Michelle Harper

How to gain Inspiration Points in Baldur’s Gate 3

Just like the tabletop game it’s based on,Baldur’s Gate 3runs off of dice rolls. Everything in the game, even if it isn’t shown to you, generally has a dice roll in the background that determines the outcome, from combat to conversations. When you are prompted to roll for a skill check, you will be shown a D20 with the minimum needed to succeed in that check, as well as any advantages or disadvantagesyour specific characterhas depending on the stat that roll is based on....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Randall Hunt

How to go on a date in The Sims 4 Lovestruck

How to go on a date in The Sims 4 Lovestruck Dating in The Sims 4 base game is pretty straightforward, but with the new Lovestruck pack, it can be a bit confusing if you don’t know where to start. Here’s how Sims can go on a date in The Sims 4 Lovestruck. The Sims 4 latest expansion pack, Lovestruck,introduces many new romantic featuresthat give some extra layers of depth to romance....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · James Ware

How to turn off mouse acceleration in Marvel Rivals

How to turn off mouse acceleration in Marvel Rivals If you’re playingMarvel Rivalson PC, there’s a secret way of turning off mouse acceleration, which has a major impact on your aim and accuracy. Marvel Rivals players will do anything to gain an advantage over the enemy team, whether it’s running ameta characteror findingOP tricksto find an edge. This even extends to in-game settings, as many will tinker with theircontrollerorPC settingsto make the experience as smooth as possible....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Rodney Hamilton

How to use Apple AirPlay

There’s a good possibility that you ownan Apple device, like aniPhone,iPad, or andApple TV 4K. There’s also an excellent chance that if you do have one of those devices, then you’ve heard ofApple AirPlay, but maybe aren’t sure what it is or how to use it. AirPlay is a wireless standard that Apple created to allow users to wirelessly transmit audio and video content from popular devices like the iPhone to AirPlay-compatible devices, likesmart TVs,wireless speakers, or Apple devices such as HomePods or Apple TVs....

August 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1594 words · Amber Johnson

Juan Ibarra: The Gold Rush Mechanic's Job Explained

Summary Discovery Channel’sGold Rushfeatures a memorable cast of miners, including Juan Ibarra, who has a pretty cool job in the reality series.Gold Rushfirst premiered asGold Rush: Alaskain 2010 and has since run for 14 seasons as of 2024. It has led to numerous spinoffs includingGold Rush: The Jungle,Gold Rush: South America, andthe much belovedGold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue. As the titles suggest, these series depict the blue-collar people who engage in placer mining in the remote Klondike region of the Yukon Territory in Canada....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Jacqueline Pham

LoL’s Smolder is making entire teams disconnect thanks to nasty bug

LoL’s Smolder is making entire teams disconnect thanks to nasty bug League of Legends’ newest champion Smolder is causing entire teams to disconnect thanks to a nasty bug with the game’s Elder Dragon. Riot’s MOBA League of Legends has just welcomed its newest champion to the roster Smolder. Originally panned as “fugly Spyro”, the champion immediately saw aslight redesign from the developers. Despite all this, the character has been released to marred success....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Christy Hughes

OLED laptops have returned, but read this before buying one

OLED laptops aremaking a comebackin 2019. Manufacturers are actually selling them. We’re seeing OLED in everything from theDell XPS 15andHP Spectre x360 15to gaming laptops like theRazer Bladeand Alienware m15. But, are people interested in these expensive 4K displays? Are they good solutions for gaming or content creators? I took one of the first OLED laptops of 2019 for a spin to see whether or not my eyes melted with pure, white-hot joy....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Adam Parker