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There’s been no shortage ofinstant messaging appsover the past decade, as the rise of advanced smartphone platforms has created the need for more sophisticated ways to communicate than traditional SMS text messages allowed for. In fact, the Apple App Store and Google Play Store are both littered with apps that promised to be the next big thing in mobile communications. Yet, many of those fell by the wayside as they failed to achieve the critical mass of users needed to make them useful....

Two of HBO’s biggest properties,Game of ThronesandEuphoria, are making headlines for both positive and negative reasons. HBO and Max Content CEO Casey Bloysfinally addressed reports about aGame of ThronesmovieandEuphoriaseason 3during a press event on Tuesday. Let’s start with news of theGame of Thronesmovie in early development at Warner Bros. Bloys confirmed that studio heads Michael DeLuca and Pamela Abdy are teaming with author George R.R. Martin for a feature film set in the Game of Thrones universe....

Later this week, Microsoft will launch a series of monthly streams called Xbox 20/20 that will take a look at the future of its gaming projects throughout the rest of the year. July’s Xbox 20/20 presentation will give the first glimpse into what many of its first-partyXbox Series Xgames will look like. Microsoft is promising new game reveals, gameplay footage, and its development teams discussing the new console. Other months will focus on Xbox Game Pass, its game streaming platform Project xCloud, and looks into Microsoft’s 15 internal development studios....

xQc gives his honest verdict on Dr Disrespect’s demand to be unbanned on Twitch Prominent streamer xQc had a pessimistic opinion of Dr Disrespect’s reaction to Twitch’s latest ban changes, saying the Doc must be “trolling” with his demands to get unbanned. On August 25, 2025,Twitchoutlined several big changes to the way it handles bans, suggesting that permanently suspended accounts could have thechance to get reinstated. More specifically, Twitch said that banned streamers can “submit an appeal, or request reinstatement of your account if you’ve been indefinitely suspended for longer than 6 months....

Nintendo has announcedPokémon DP Sound Library, a web-based service that allows users to listen to and download the music and sound effects of the originalPokémon DiamondandPearl. Listeners can play individual tracks as much as they want, including iconic songs like Champion Cynthia and the Lake theme. Users can also choose from a variety of developer-made playlists based on mood as well as musical collaborations, only one of which has been revealed so far....

TheOnePlus Openwas released last year and receivedverypositive reviews. However, according to a tipster named@That_Kartikeyon X (formerly Twitter), its successor won’t be released this year. According to the poster, Oppo does not plan to release a new Find N in 2024. Therefore, we shouldn’t expect a next-generation OnePlus Open this year, either. This news was confirmed by reliable tech rumor source@chunvn8888, who said the release of both handsets is expected in 2025....

Ford isshifting awayfrom sedans and hatchbacks to go all in on pickup trucks and SUVs, and the latest Escape epitomizes that. The 2020 Ford Escape gets sleeker, more car-like styling to help attract a wider range of buyers, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options to increase fuel efficiency, and a wider range of tech features. But Ford insists the redesigned Escape still has the utility traditional SUV buyers want. Launched for the 2001 model year, the original Escape was one the first crossover utility vehicles....

Launched in 2012, theJaguar F-Typeis fairly old by industry standards. Jaguar is trying to keep its sports car fresh by looking even further into the past. The 2020 Jaguar F-Type gets a new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model meant to reference Jag’s past sports-car glory. Jaguar has a deep well of history to draw from, going back to the1948 XK 120. But, aside from the F-Type itself already looking like a reincarnation ofthe classic E-Type, it’s hard to see how the Checkered Flag Limited Edition references any of that....

It can be comforting to watch the same shows over and over again, but sometimes, you might be looking for something that breaks up the tedium. Netflix is filled with interesting shows, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. Hopefully, that’s where we come in. We’ve compiled a list of three underrated Netflix shows that are well worth checking out this weekend. Even better? Each show is relatively bite-sized, meaning you can get through it in a single weekend or savor it a little bit longer to make it last....

Google’s Pixel phones have gone from an oddity to a smartphone market mainstay. Where once we thought the Pixel would go the way of the Nexus line or any one of a number of projects Google hasprematurely killed off, the Pixel range has gone from strength to strength, and now they seem as common asSamsung Galaxy phonesandiPhones. Key to the Pixel’s success is the strength of the camera system. The combination of Google’s software with some solid hardware has led to the Pixel becoming one of the best smartphone camera systems around....

Horror movieshave experienced a renaissance in the 21st century, particularly during the 2010s, and this trend has continued halfway into the 2020s. Many new and original movies have scared up plenty of fans worldwide, even while theaters struggled during the pandemic. The genre’s continued achievements, both critically and commercially, have shown that the movie industry has the potential to create smart, scary, and successful films. Now that 2025 is here, it’s time to review the seven best horror movies of the decade so far....

Proton, known forits popular email client, has always made it clear that it takes user privacy seriously. And that’s the defining feature of a new piece of software in its lineup calle dProton Docs, which the company announced in ablog poston Wednesday. The latest addition launching today promises to push the envelope and encrypt the file, cursor movements, and keystrokes. Proton Docs (found inside Proton Drive) has the features you would find inGoogle Docs, such as the formatting toolbar at the top, rich text options, file names, paths, commenting, multimedia support, white pages, and live indicators to see who is also looking at the file....

Summary Lightsabers have gone through quite a few changes throughout the history ofStar Wars, and each method of creating the iconic visual effect through the years had advantages and drawbacks. There’s a tremendous amount of lore surroundingStar Wars' most famous weapon, from themeaning of lightsaber colorsto thedifferent types of lightsabers. They’re one of the most iconic parts of the entire franchise, and a symbol of the galaxy far, far away. Part of the reason they’re so influential is because they look so cool, but lightsabers haven’t always looked exactly the same over the years....