Olivia Rodrigo responds to Taylor Swift feud rumors

Olivia Rodrigo responds to Taylor Swift feud rumors After Olivia Rodrigo handed over song credits to Taylor Swift, some fans of the two singers have reason to believe that they are feuding. Olivia Rodrigosprung into the music industry after she dipped her toes into acting as a teenage Disney actress in ‘Bizaardvark’ and ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.’ Her first song ‘Drivers License’ was released in January 2021 and helped Rodrigo establish a foundation of fans as a pop singer....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Andrew Rivera

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: How to watch and what to expect

E3 may be long dead and buried, but its spirit still lives on every June. This week is a loaded one for video game showcases, as we’ll getSummer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and more streaming over the next few days. Now you may add one more must-watch showcase to your radar: PlayStation’s State of Play. Tomorrow, June 4, Sony will give fans a major update on what’s coming to PS5 with a sizable stream....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Jacob Wilson

Star Wars Introduces A New Sith Lightsaber That Really Does Break All The Rules

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 5 Summary The Sith Lord ofThe Acolytedecimated the Jedi, and he used a devastating new type of lightsaber to do it.The Acolyteepisode 5 finally revealed the long awaitedidentity of the show’s Sith Lord, and it was none other than Qimir, Mae’s trusty helper. That wasn’t the only surprise the episode had in store, though, as Qimir also had a very unusual - and surprising - lightsaber at his disposal....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Brandy Jones

Star Wars Is Doubling Down On Rey Skywalker

Summary Star Warsis doubling down on the controversial “Rey Skywalker” moment at the end ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Since 2019,Star Warshas effectively been relegated to the small screen, with Lucasfilm struggling to figure out the franchise’s cinematic future. All that changed from last year’s Star Wars Celebration, when Lucasfilm finally announced a slate ofupcomingStar Warsmovies. One of the most intriguing, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, will feature the return of Daisy Ridley’s Rey as she establishes a new Jedi Order....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Bianca Vaughn

Supervive's Studio Of Ex-LoL, Valorant, & Overwatch Devs Have Cooked Up A Playmaking Machine

Summary Supervive- previously referred to under the codenameProject Loki- is an upcoming squad-based shooter that combines elements of the battle royale, sandbox, and strategy genres. Developer Theorycraft Games has a superstar team behind it, which have collectively worked on a wide range of popular titles likeApex Legends,Overwatch, andDestiny. The game’s executive producer Jessica Nam worked at Riot for many years onLeague of Legends, eventually serving as its vice president. Supervivepits 10 4v4 teams against each other in an increasingly shrinking map until only one is left standing....

August 1, 2025 · 20 min · 4090 words · Zachary Williams

The Google Pixel 2 camera already earned the highest scores yet — here’s why

Its camera was one of the many highlights of the original Google Pixel, but with machine learning and updated hardware, Google is taking its photo game up a notch with a number of firsts in the newGoogle Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Announced on October 4during an event in San Francisco, theGoogle Pixel 2camera sports background blur without a second camera, dual optical and electronic image stabilization, automatic HDR and augmented reality stickers inside the native camera mode....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Jessica May

The most famous video game cheat codes of all time

Cheat codes have existed since the very firstvideo game console generation. Originally used by developers to help test their games, these secret codes quickly spread around the local playgrounds. Sure, we were fooled by plenty of fake cheat codes andEaster eggs, but the real ones were invaluable for beating thehardest games. It’s a sad fact that we are finding fewer and fewer cheat codes in modern games, but there are a few that are burned into the collective consciousness that even newer gamers can recognize and recite....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Veronica Parsons

Theo Von blames Jake & Logan Paul for embarrassing fall at inauguration

Theo Von blames Jake & Logan Paul for embarrassing fall at inauguration Comedian Theo Von has pointed the finger of blame at Logan and Jake Paul following his viral fall during President Donald Trump’s inauguration. On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. However, due to adverse weather, the traditional ceremony was taken inside Capitol Hill instead of being out in public....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Kristen Sharp

This 32-inch HDTV is a steal at only $100 for Prime Day

Busy checking out all the bestPrime Day deals? If you’re in the market for a new TV, you’re able to’t afford to miss out on this amazing Walmart deal on a 32-inch Sceptre HDTV, saving you $80 on the usual price. This deal is selling fast, so to avoid missing out you should grab it now before it sells out completely. The Sceptre 32-inch Smart TV features a 32-inch LED screen with 720p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Matthew Riley

This is the one gaming CPU I recommend over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD’s newRyzen 7 9800X3Dis already one of thebest processorsyou can buy. It delivers productivity and gaming gains across the board, though not in equal strides. Despite the improvements AMD made, the last-genRyzen 7 7800X3Dis still potent competition, particularly when it comes to gaming. These are two of the go-to gaming CPUs right now, and although the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is newer and faster, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the right CPU for most people....

August 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1544 words · Valerie Morgan

This smart bike lock will automatically unlock when you're ready to ride

Bike commuters looking for a high-tech way to secure their ride may want to check outBisecu, a new smart lock that recentlylaunched on Kickstarter. The device promises to deliver an intriguing blend of security, convenience, and a host of other functionality at an affordable price, already making it a success with early bird supporters. The Bisecu installs on the front hub of a bike and features an aesthetic that allows it to seamlessly blend in with the design of the bike itself....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Katherine Green

Twitter finally banned hate speech against religious groups. Will it help?

Twitterwill expand its rules to ban hateful conduct made against religious groups, the social network announced Tuesday. The new rules, announced by Twitter Safety in ablog post, will require the company to remove any tweet which “dehumanizes whole religious groups.” Twitter already removes tweets with threats based on race, ethnicity, religious affiliation and more, but Tuesday’s update sets more precise standards for hateful content based on religion. “After months of conversations and feedback from the public, external experts and our own teams, we’re expanding our rules against hateful conduct to include language that dehumanizes others on the basis of religion,” the blog post states....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Jennifer Benson

Why pause ads in YouTube aren’t the end of the world

A pause ad seen on the Peacock streaming service that doesn’t appear until you stop the video.Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends There’s been a bit of teeth-gnashing this week after Google — a company that makes its money off advertising — dared to talk about advertising in public. Before we go any further, let’s stipulate that when it comes to advertising, there are only two kinds of people: Those who make money off ads one way or another, and those who are subjected to the ads....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Michael Marsh