The Acolyte's Composer Responds To The Show's Divisive Fan Reaction

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Acolyte episode 4! Summary The Acolytecomposer Michael Abels has responded to the newStar Warsshow’s divisive fan reaction, responding to what people have been saying about the latest series in the franchise.Episodes ofThe Acolytehave been getting a plethora of negative reviews since the show began, dividing the fanbase on the quality of the series. Discussion surrounding episode 4 continued to widen this rift, with Ki-Adi-Mundi’s appearance 100 years beforeThe Phantom Menacebringing in the latest bout of criticism....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Cheyenne Moore

The best rideshare apps in 2023: top 11 apps to check out

Getting around without a car can be tricky, especially in certain areas of the U.S. Luckily, ridesharing apps have grown increasingly popular in recent years. It’s a good thing, too, since ridesharing and carpooling are eco-friendly ways of getting around and can even save you time on your trip since you’ll be able to use carpool lanes. With how popular ridesharing apps are nowadays, you’ve likely taken at least one trip using Uber or Lyft, but there are plenty of other great apps that you may prefer depending on your location and what sort of travel you’re looking to do....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1711 words · Dustin Johnson

The magnificent Pixel 6 Pro should make you very excited about a Pixel Watch

Until October this year, my expectations for the long-rumored Google Pixel smartwatch were low. Not just regarding itsactual arrival, but also its desirability as a product at all. It was all because of Google’s spotty track record with mobile design. While it can get away with adding a bright color in an attempt to rescue its woefully dull-looking phones, that won’t cut it on a wearable. Nowrumors of the Pixel Watch’s launchhave reignited again, but this time around, I’m feeling a lot more positive about it, and it’s all because of thePixel 6andPixel 6 Pro....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Michelle Thomas

There may be a new Echo and other Amazon devices announced later this month

At the IFA show earlier this month, Amazon introduced a refreshedFire TV Cube, a new OLED Fire TV Edition, Fire TV Edition Soundbar, and a new 65-inch Toshiba Fire TV Edition with Dolby Vision HDR. Although that may seem like a lot, Amazon isn’t done with big product releases yet. The company announced that it will be having an event on September 25. What will this event include? Amazon told Digital Trends that the event will span popular product lines including Alexa, Echo, Ring, and more....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Michelle Johnson

This 27-inch gaming monitor from Samsung is nearly 50% off

You need a good gaming monitor to keep up with the lightning-fast PC titles on the market. Color accuracy, response time, and input lag are all factors to consider when shopping fora new game display. When it comes to all of the above, one brand that always delivers is Samsung, and it just so happens that one of Samsung’s top monitors is on sale today: For a limited time, you may get the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G65B Gaming Monitor for $360....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Alexa Cherry

This convenient little battery pack charges your Apple Watch and iPhone

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Like the majority of smartwatches, theApple Watch‘s battery lasts just a couple of days before recharging. That’s not too bad if you’re near a charger or have yours with you, but it’s annoying if you’re traveling or forgot to top it up the night before....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Dana White

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For August 06, 2025 (Puzzle #357)

A brand new collection ofConnectionsis available and there are only a few tricky groupings in today’s game. Luckily with a game like this, being able to score the first couple of groups makes the other two much easier. If you’re having trouble though we’ve provided the category expectations, as well as full answer spoilers below One of the best companions forConnectionsis thedaily gameWordlewhich tasks players to guess a simple five-letter word....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Andrew Powell

Toyota’s E-volution continues with 2021 Mirai and 2021 RAV4 Plugin

Underscoring its commitment to alternative fuel vehicles, Toyota revealed the second-generation,2021 Miraihydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at an event held at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Proximity Hotel. Toyota also used the occasion to tease images of the 2021 RAV4 plug-in hybrid and to introduce an extended 10-year, 150,000-mile battery warranty for the model year 2020 hybrid, plug-in, and fuel cell electric vehicles. Toyota held what it termed an E-volution media drive at the Greensboro location because the Proximity Hotel was the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified hotel....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Scott Miller

Trippy Metroidvania Ultros already has me confused and captivated

In the middle of adisappointing PlayStation Showcasein May of this year, one indie game instantly caught my attention. That game wasUltrosfrom Hadoque and Kepler Interactive, the trailer for which featured trippy visuals from the artist behindHotline Miami, all with eerie sci-fi undertones. Described as a “psychedelic sci-fi adventure” by its developers, I was eager to learn a hands-offpreview event held by Kepler Interactive. It turns out the game isn’t just a Metroidvania; it has a compelling narrative and even some farming game elements too....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Matthew Allen

Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question

If you’re no longer happy with the way your computer performs, it might be time to give your entirePC builda new look. Is it time to upgrade, or should you just buy a whole new PC? The choice can be tricky, but there are some general guidelines to follow. A lot of things come into play, be it your budget, the performance of your current PC, or how much you can upgrade before it stops making sense....

July 9, 2025 · 10 min · 2047 words · Courtney Johnson

Wild Hearts is a more sensitive, respectful monster hunting game

The Koei Tecmo-developed and EA-published monster hunting gameWild Hearts, in which players hunt giant beasts called Kemono with the help of a magical piece of crafting technology called a Karakuri, left an impression on me when I played through its opening hours late last year. Now that I’ve had time to go hands-on with the final version of the game, I’m even more impressed with its philosophical approach to hunting and the impact it leaves on the environment....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Nathan Alvarez

Yamaha’s RX-S602 packs MusicCast Surround wireless tech into a slim package

In May, Yamahadebuted three audio/visual receiversthat were good enough on their own but also were the first to carry the company’s MusicCast Surround technology, which lets you connect your surround speakers wirelessly, meaning you don’t have to deal with messy, complicated cable runs. Now the company has taken that package and put it into a space-saving package with the new RX-S602 Slimline A/V receiver. The RX-S602 stands just 4.5 inches tall, meaning not only will it easily fit into your entertainment center, but it will also fit into A/V racks, which is handy for the more serious home theater enthusiast....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Jose Miller

“Third One Is A Little Soft”: Beverly Hills Cop 4 Fixes The Main Mistake Of 3, Eddie Murphy Says

New Beverly Hills Cop 4 Stars Break Down Their Sidekick & Villain Roles Summary Eddie Murphy explains howBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fwill fix one of the problems from the previous film. Returning to his cop role after 30 years, Murphy takes to the California streets again in a new film in theBeverly Hills Copfranchise, which sees Axel Foley come back to Beverly Hills after a new conspiracy threatens his daughter’s life....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Jessica Maldonado