Automakers are spending billions on self-driving technology people are afraid of

On the surface, cost-cutting is the name of the game in the automotive industry. Many automakers areslashingunprofitable, low-volume nameplates from their portfolios in a bid to save money. But, behind the scenes, major car brands are allocating more brains and dollars to research and development than ever before. They’re not designing V8s; they’re funneling the bulk of the money they save into the development of electric and autonomous technology many analysts predict will finally reach the mainstream during the 2020s....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · Mark Gilmore

Barbie heads to the real world in new trailer based on iconic doll

Warner Bros. released a new trailer for the highly anticipatedBarbiemovie starringMargot Robbie(Babylon) in the titular role. The latest footage teases a conflict in Barbieland as Barbie begins to experience minor inconveniences such as cold showers and flat feet. Barbie must travel to the real world to learn the truth about the universe. However, she’s not going alone as Ken (The Gray Man’sRyan Gosling) accompanies his best friend on the journey. Upon arrival, the duo struggles to adjust to the real world, which is the opposite of the idyllic Barbieland....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Ryan Phillips

Battlefield Portal’s classic maps will not be available in standard 2042 modes

On Thursday, July 22, we learned about a new mode coming toBattlefield 2042:Battlefield Portal. The mode will let players make their own custom games, giving them control over everything from time to kill to which vehicles spawn on the map. More than that though, Battlefield Portal is combining a number of older Battlefield titles, includingBattlefield 1942,Battlefield: Bad Company 2, andBattlefield 3. While Thursday’s presentation shone a light on Battlefield Portal, we still had a lot of questions after it wrapped up....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1752 words · Nicole Murphy

Best Buy is having a Traeger grill sale right now

Summeris the perfect time for grilling, which means there will be a lot of interest ingrill dealswith the season’s arrival. There’s no shortage of options out there, but here are a couple of bargains from Best Buy that you should definitely check out — the Traeger Grills Ironwood for $1,600 following a $200 discount on its original price of $1,800, and the Traeger Grills Ironwood XL for $1,800 following a $200 discount on its original price of $2,000....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Jason Frost

Best Walmart Prime Day laptop deals: Gaming laptop for $599

While Amazon has finished itsPrime Day dealsseason, other retailers continue to host sales. That includes Walmart which has some greatPrime Day laptop dealshappening right now. If you’re looking to buy a sweet laptop from Walmart, this is your chance to do so while saving plenty of cash. We’ve got them all listed below from regular laptops, toPrime Day gaming laptop dealsand MacBooks. They’re a great alternative source for laptops to go alongside theDell Prime Day dealswhich are also continuing right now....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Kelsey White

Bitplay’s unique mount brings new lenses, filters to Android and iPhone

Bitplay’s popular lensescan now work with Android phones — and most any smartphone, for that matter.Bitplayrecently launched the new universal lens clip,AllClip, alongside a new macro lens and two new M52 lens filters. The change brings Bitplay lenses and filters to a wider range of compatible devices while introducing a unique lens clip design that doesn’t block some of the smartphone screen. Rather than slip over the top of the device, the AllClip is a pressurized grip that adjusts to cradle the back of the smartphone....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Christopher Hunt

Claim To Fame Season 3 Promo Teases Contestant Whose Identity Has Already Been Spoiled By Fans

WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FROM CLAIM TO FAME SEASON 3! Summary Claim to Fameseason 3 hasn’t premiered yet, butsome fans already know the identity of one of the celebrity relativesbecause they’re fans of his famous family. Hosted by Kevin and Franklin Jonas,Claim to Fameseason 3features 11 celebrity relatives competing for the $100,000 grand prize. The contestants must use clues from the Clue Wall and challenges in order to guess each other’s identities....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Kimberly Maxwell

Deadpool & Wolverine Can Finally Redeem The Juggernaut Joke Nobody Understood For 20 Years

Summary The Juggernaut appears to be one of the many characters returning inDeadpool & Wolverine, so Marvel Studios can finally give the X-Men villain redemption after 18 years. Since Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were confirmed to be making theirMCUdebuts inDeadpool & Wolverine, there has been speculation that many other Fox X-Men Universe characters could join them.Deadpool & Wolverinewill act as a final farewell to many beloved heroes and villains from Fox’s previous franchise, so it’s the best place for some of Fox’s most divisive moments to be fixed....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Christopher Foster

Definitive Technology SoloCinema XTR Review

“Why you’re able to 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.“ Venture into any brick and mortar electronics store such as Best Buy or even Costco and you’ll probably notice a shift in focus has taken place in home electronics over the past few years....

July 5, 2025 · 12 min · 2506 words · Shannon Lopez

Destiny 2 Brave Arsenal weapons: Full release schedule for Into The Light’s new guns

Destiny 2 Brave Arsenal weapons: Full release schedule for Into The Light’s new guns The Brave Arsenal weapons are the talk of the Tower with the Destiny 2 community farming to get as many god rolls as possible, but not all of them are available yet. Here is the full schedule to make sure you know when these new guns are being added. When Bungie first announced theBrave Arsenal weapons, they were supposed to be released between the beginning of Into The Light to July 09, 2025....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Kathleen Silva

Destiny 2 reveals D&D collab: Release date, new cosmetics, more

Destiny 2 reveals D&D collab: Release date, new cosmetics, more A new collaboration has been revealed in Destiny 2; Bungie’s looter shooter will be collaborating with Dungeons & Dragons to bring forth new cosmetics and much more. Here’s everything we know. Destiny 2has been collaborating with several IPs to bring new cosmetics to Guardians all over the galaxy. From Ghostbusters to The Witcher, Bungie has been bringing in plenty of new items and costumes for their players to wear....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Ashley Hart

Dragon Ball Reveals the Difference Between American & Japanese Superheroes

Summary Gohan’s use of his Great Saiyaman persona inDragon Ballis an intriguing blend of global superheroes. While it was initially used to hide his role in the fight against Cell, the identity he takes up combines elements of American and Japanese superhero characters. As a result, it opens up discussion for the direction both types of heroes are moving in. Dragon Ball Officialhosted a discussion with Professor Timothy Takemoto, who studies cultural psychology....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Michael Long

Eavesdropping tech reverse-engineers speech based on light bulb vibrations

​Thenext James Bond moviemay not be out until later this year, but thanks to researchers from Ben Gurion University and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel you can get your high-tech spy fix today — by checking out their new proof-of-concept eavesdropping demonstration. In a project called Lamphone, they have shown how it’s possible to listen to what is being said in a room even without physically accessing the space or using any traditional recording implements....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Sandra Zimmerman