American Idol Producer Sets The Record Straight After Being Fired Following HR Investigation

Summary American Idol’slongtime producer Wylleen May is sharing her experience on the show after being fired from the series,setting the record straight about an HR investigation she was the subject of.American Idolhas been through some drastic changes in its run, most notably changing networks after over a decade, going from FOX to ABC in 2018 after taking a brief hiatus. While there have been network, cast, and rule changes for the series through the years,American Idolhas had most of the same crew throughout its run....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Emily Perez

Apple iPhone SE 3 render leak shows off an iPhone XR revival

New renders emerged today that purport to show off theApple iPhone SE 3(or iPhone SE 2022, if you prefer). The renders, fromTenTechReviewand leaker David Kowalski, show off an iPhone that looks a lot like the iPhone XR, but in the same body as the iPhone 8-style iPhone SE. Now, there are some caveats here, but let’s dive into what the leak says first. According to the new leak, this year’s Phone SE will be aredesign of the 2020 versionand look more like a cross between that and an iPhone XR....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Jay Hubbard

Bad news: AMD may have launched RDNA 3 before it was quite ready

The new AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT are already here, but a new claim suggests that perhaps they shouldn’t be, at least not just yet. According to the claim, AMD has decided to ship the GPUs in an unfinished state, and not everything can be fixed by simply updating drivers. Did AMD rush to release the new graphics cards before they were ready? So AMD decided to release Navi31 A0 silicon, which is known to have a non-working shader prefetch HW 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️https://t....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Michelle Hunter

Beats debuts colorful USB-C and Lightning charging cables

Beats has added a new accessory to its lineup of audio products: Beats Cables. Specifically, USB-C and Lightning charging cables. They come in four colors — Rapid Red, Nitro Navy, Surge Stone, and Bolt Black — and feature a woven fabric exterior sheath designed to prevent fraying. They’re available in two different lengths: 1.5-meter (4 feet, 11 inches) and 0.2-meter (8-inch). The longer version can be purchased individually or as a two-pack, while the shorter version is only sold individually at the moment....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Shaun Hoffman

Best Netflix deals: Watch the latest Netflix originals for free

T-Mobile’s Netflix on Us — Free Netflix Basic If you’re a T-Mobile customer, with any Go5G or Magenta cellular plan — and two or more active lines connected — you can receive Netflix Basic for free. That allows you to use the service on one screen, for no additional cost. Any Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX single line, or Military, 55, and First Responder plans also qualify. If you have a Go5G Plus or MAX plan with two or more active lines, more than the other option, then you qualify for free Netflix Standard, allowing you to use the service on up to two screens per household....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Samantha Henry

Blink Mini 2 vs. Ring Stick Up Cam Pro: Which is the best security camera?

TheBlink Mini 2is one of the cheapest security cameras you can buy. It’s pretty well-rounded too. It’s capable of filming in HD and offering support for outdoor use when paired with an optional accessory, making it a great choice for shoppers on a budget. That makes it wildly different from theRing Stick Up Cam Pro, which carries a hefty price tag and supports both indoor and outdoor use right out of the box without the need to purchase a secondary accessory....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Valerie Gray

Chick-Fil-A worker terrifies viewers with “uncanny” appearance

Chick-Fil-A worker terrifies viewers with “uncanny” appearance A Chick-Fil-A worker is going viral on TikTok, leaving viewers terrified due to her “uncanny” appearance in a confusing video. Fast food workers have gone viral on social media numerous times over the years, but this latest incident is throwing netizens for a major loop. For example, a Jimmy John’s employee tookTikTokby storm earlier this week after tossing a customer’s sandwich in the trash when they could only pay with cash, sparking a heated debate online....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Michael Gregory

Clint Eastwood's Most Forgotten Western Is Also His Funniest

Summary One ofClint Eastwood’sleast talked about Westerns is also his funniest outing in the genre. Eastwood spent years on Western seriesRawhide, before accidentally becoming a screen icon when he signed on for a low-budget Italian film calledA Fistful of Dollars. This 1964 movie redefined the genre, and set the template for the Spaghetti Westerns that followed. Eastwood exitedSergio Leone’sDollarstrilogyas an exciting new leading man, and became one of the last movie stars to make his name with Westerns....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Dana Steele

Don’t let these 3 hidden gem November streaming TV shows fly under your radar

November is chock-full of wonderful new shows you might have heard about already, includingMonarch: Legacy of Monsters, the latest in the MonsterVerse featuring Godzilla and starring Kurt Russell, and the murder mysteryA Murder at the End of the WorldstarringThe Crown‘s Emma Corrin. But as we head full force into the holiday season, there are plenty of other fabulous shows being released that aren’t talked about as much. You won’t want to let these three hidden gem streaming TV shows fly under your radar in November, as all of them have been getting largely positive reviews so far....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Gabriela Lindsey

Everything in Marvel Snap A Blink in Time season update: Release date, new cards, & more

Everything in Marvel Snap A Blink in Time season update: Release date, new cards, & more Blink, and you’ll miss the Exiles making their leap to Marvel Snap in May’s A Blink in Time season with four new cards. The latest season ofMarvel Snapis upon us, and it’s a doozy of a throwback for classicX-Menfans. A Blink In Time introduces the Exiles, a fan-favorite team of X-Men characters from across the multiverse, to Marvel Snap....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Peter Mann

Ford imagines a future without traffic lights or stop signs

What if you never had to stop at a red light again? Ford believes future connected cars could coordinate their movements in order to pass through intersections without stopping. Ford believes this couldsave timeandreduce crashes. It’s testing that idea in the United Kingdom. Ford’s experimental “Intersection Priority Management” system is currently being demonstrated on the streets of Milton Keynes. The system usesvehicle-to-vehicle communication(V2V), a Wi-Fi-like communications medium that allows cars to send and receive signals....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Cody Meyer

Fortnite OG “goated” SMG makes long-awaited return

Fortnite OG “goated” SMG makes long-awaited return Fortnite OG players finally got their hands on a classic weapon many have been eagerly awaiting. After months of anticipation, a fan-favorite, close-quarters weapon has officially returned to the game. Fortnite’s permenant OG modelaunchedon August 06, 2025, aiming to recreate the original Fortnite experience from 2017. This nostalgic game mode brings back theChapter 1 island mapand the classic mechanics that made Fortnite a household name....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Maria Vaughan

Get this Samsung tablet for $120 in Best Buy’s latest sale

Some tablets are powerful enough to handle tough tasks such as multimedia editing and multitasking between several apps, but if you just need a basic device, then you should consider Best Buy’s offer for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. From an already affordable original price of $160 for its 32GB model, it’s down even further to just $120. The $40 discount is part of the retailer’s three-day sale that runs through the weekend, but it’s highly recommended that you make the purchase immediately as there’s no assurance that stocks will still be available by tomorrow....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Charles Williams