Motorola’s P40 is a mishmash of Apple, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung designs

You may recall theMotorola P30for its striking resemblance to theApple iPhone X. For the sequel, Motorola may edge away from the iPhone — a little, at least — and toward the new screen style adopted by Honor, Samsung and Huawei. What may end up being called theMotorola P40is not official yet, but leaks and rumors are building up a comprehensive picture for us ahead of its launch. What will Motorola do with the P40’s design?...

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Joshua Shelton

Net neutrality is dead, but it could make a comeback

The Federal Communications Commission’s ruling against net neutrality took effect on Monday, June 16, ending three years of internet protective measures that were enshrined during the last presidency. While many supporters lament its demise, however, state legislators could make it so that most U.S. citizens end up enjoying the benefits of net neutrality again in the future. Net neutrality is both a principle and legislationthat is designed to make the internet a level playing field for everyone — consumers and businesses....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Melissa Wilson

New Lidar tech uses 128 lasers to help self-driving cars see in high resolution

When it comes to autonomous vehicles,Lidaris one of the driving forces that make it all possible. A laser-based surveying method, Lidar builds up a depth-based image of the world by shining out laser lights and then measuring how long it takes for the reflected pulse to be bounced back to the sensor. And thanks to the work of pioneering companyVelodyne, Lidar just got a whole lot better. Unveiled this week, Velodyne’s new VLS-128 sensor set a new record by doubling the number of laser beams on its previous top-of-the-line Lidar system to a massive 128, while shrinking the overall size of the sensor by 70 percent....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · William Flowers

New Marvel Rival’s X-Men leaks prove NetEase knows exactly what fans want

New Marvel Rival’s X-Men leaks prove NetEase knows exactly what fans want Marvel Rivals has already delighted fans with debuts of iconic heroes. However, a recent leak containing potential new character debuts proves NetEase isn’t just here for the Captain America and Iron Man stans. NetEase hasn’t held back with itshero rostersinceMarvel Rivals was released in 2024. While MCU icons like Groot, Rocket Racoon, Loki, Captain America, and Doctor Strange were used to help sell the game to players, the less-celebrated list of heroes and villains has proved that the developer isn’t just here to ride a movie franchise’s coattails....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Matthew Martinez

Now’s the perfect time to stock up on PS5 controllers

The PlayStation 5’s DualSense is one of myfavorite video game controllersof all time. That’s thanks to its unique touches like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, which genuinely change the way I experience games. There’s a downside to all those bells and whistles though: It’s wildly expensive. If a stick begins to drift or you simply want a second one for multiplayer games, be prepared to spend $70 — or more, if you want it in a different color....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · John Oliver

One Piece: Zoro vs S-Hawk scene has fans calling out Toei’s “bias”

One Piece: Zoro vs S-Hawk scene has fans calling out Toei’s “bias” One Piece Episode 1109 has fans praising the incredible animation and fighting choreography. However, the Zoro vs S-Hawk scene also makes them believe Toei has some real bias going on. One Pieceanime is currently featuring theEgghead Island Arc, and we witnessed theZorovs S-Hawk scene in Episode 1109. Directed by Nanami Michibata, the highly anticipated fight has some of the industry’s big names, such as Shoutarou Ban and Vincent Chansard, participating in it....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Tracy Brock

Peacemaker season 2 wraps filming, James Gunn posts statement

Peacemakerseason 2is complete. Series creator and DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunnannounced that filming has wrapped on the superhero drama. “And that is a WRAP on #Peacemaker season 2, including our last remaining actors Steve Agee, Tim Meadows, Sol Rodriguez & Brandon Stanley (& our DP Sam McCurdy pictured here moments after the last shot.),” Gunn wrote onX. “Thanks to our entire cast & crew who made this a wonderful experience. My relief to have a break from shooting after ten months straight is countered by how much I’ll miss all of you!...

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Regina Hooper

Pikmin almost looked way different than they do now

An interview with some ofPikmin 4‘sdevelopers ahead of its launch shed some light on the earliest days of the series. In fact, we got a glimpse at some early designs for Pikmin, which look much different than what ended up in the final game. While theoriginalPikminwould ultimately see release on Nintendo GameCube in 2001, a newAsk the Developer interviewfrom Nintendo revealed that its origins stem much earlier from that. Developer Shigefumi Hino revealed that the concept for Pikmin first emerged during the transition from the Super NES to Nintendo 64 because Nintendo wanted to create a game where a large number of characters with smart AI could be seen on screen and commanded by players....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Derrick Young

Pokémon TCG's Powerful New Stellar Miracle Ex Card Is A Must-Have

Summary A newPokémon TCGex card for theStellar Miracleexpansion has just been revealed and, given its powerful abilities, it will likely be a must-have for players and possibly even collectors.Stellar Miracleis a Japan-exclusive set that is expected to be released in the country in July. The expansion will focus on several elements from theIndigo DiskDLC forPokémon Scarlet and Violet, such as Terapagos and the Stellar Tera type. Therelease ofPokémon TCG: Stellar Miraclewill then be adapted for the Western market under theStellar Crownexpansion....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Chelsea George

Roku named No. 1 Smart TV in 2021, expands to Sharp TVs

Rokuhas announced its second year of smart TV supremacy as the most sold built-in TV interface in the U.S., according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service. With its first smart TVs released in 2008, Roku has been steadily growing in popularity with its stand-alone streaming devices as well as its built-in Roku OS on popular smart TVs from numerous partners worldwide. Major competitors Google TV (previously Android TV), Amazon Fire TV, and manufacturers’ own operating systems like LG’s webOS, and Samsung’s Tizen-based system continue to grow, but Roku’s ease of use and simplicity help it stand out to consumers....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Carl Ortega

SpaceX’s Starlink rival is about to launch more internet satellites — here’s how to watch

Amazon is preparing to launch its second batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites to orbit as it seeks to build out a constellation to take onSpaceX’s Starlink service. The KA-02 mission had been delayed due to inclement weather, but Amazon and rocket provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) appear confident that it can send the satellites skyward on Monday, June 23. An Atlas V 551 rocket, configured with five side-mounted solid rocket boosters and a medium-length payload fairing, will launch the Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral in Florida....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Sean Lopez

Squarespace free trial: Build and host your website for free

With so many folks running their own websites these days, you may be considering getting one for yourself, and it’s actually surprisingly easy tobuild a websitewithout a ton of effort. Even better, Squarespace is one of the biggest and most well-knownwebsite buildersout there, and even offers things like domain hosting andSquarespace courses, which is pretty interesting. Of course, it is quite a financial investment, even if you take advantage of one of theseSquarespace deals, so you’ll be happy to know that there’s a great free trial to test out if Squarespace is the service for you....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Richard Navarro

The best armor in Cyberpunk 2077, and where to find it

Even though you play the game from a first-person perspective, there are tons of different armors to find and equip inCyberpunk 2077. Because you won’t get to really appreciate the fashion of these armor pieces all that much, the pieces of armor you will want all come down to the stats they carry with them. Just like the weapons you find, armor, or clothing, comes in different rarities, plus a set of unique Iconic clothing that can only be obtained in specific places or circumstances....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1139 words · Donald Murray