Nintendo’s Alarmo turned my bedroom into a battleground

It was only on day two of introducing Nintendo’s new alarm clock to my household that my girlfriend began to crack. As we woke up one morning to the chaotic sounds ofSplatoon 3, she turned to me in a morning daze. “I don’t like the Alarmo,” she sadly squeaked with tired sincerity. “It’s aggressive.” As if on cue, the sound of an army of Inklings firing their weapons blared from the nightstand....

May 31, 2025 · 10 min · 1927 words · Yolanda Carter

One Piece fans “shocked” that live-action show is actually good

One Piece fans “shocked” that live-action show is actually good Live-action anime adaptations don’t exactly have the best track record, leaving fans of One Piece shocked that the adaptation is worth watching. Finding a way to stick the landing with a live-action adaptation of anime shows has been an ongoing struggle for many. Outside of questionable Japan-produced attempts like the infamous movie adaptation ofJunji Ito’s UzumakiandAttack on Titan’s live-action film, Netflix’s track record isn’t squeaky clean either....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Aaron Flores

Ordering in? MealMe tells you which food delivery service is cheapest

Food delivery isn’t always cheap. Between the food itself, delivery fees, and any extra charges, costs can really add up. Sometimes, you can save a few dollars by going with onefood delivery serviceover another — but comparing them can be a pain. Thankfully, there’s a new app that can do that work for you. MealMe allows you to compare the prices of services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub, and more for all your favorite local restaurants, meaning you’re able to always pick the cheapest option....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Nathan Tucker

Overwatch 2 devs address Pink Mercy skin concerns as beloved cosmetic returns

Overwatch 2 devs address Pink Mercy skin concerns as beloved cosmetic returns Overwatch 2 developers have addressed concerns after multiple players reported they aren’t receiving their Pink Mercy skin after purchasing the returning cosmetic. When Blizzard was teasing what was coming inSeason 11, one of its headliners was the return of the belovedPink Mercy skin, alongside a new Rose Gold Mercy bundle as part of a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Christopher Robinson

Perfect Dark: everything we know so far

We haven’t seen or heard from secret agent Joanna Dark since the launch of the Xbox 360, and that’s not because she’s undercover. A new entry in thiscult classic firstperson shooterseries was revealed in 2020, but seemed to vanish into thin air between then and now. Thankfully, we have signs of life for this project from The Initiative and reason to start getting excited. You don’t need to go back and play the old games to catch up with Agent Dark for the upcomingPerfect Darkwhen we can fully brief you right here on all the details of this upcoming spy-thriller....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Barry James

Pokemon Go players celebrate “wholesome” Mega Lucario Raid Day experience

Pokemon Go players celebrate “wholesome” Mega Lucario Raid Day experience A longtimePokemon Goplayer shared their first experience of the game’sRaids, resulting in an outpouring of celebration among fans. Deciding to step out of their “usual PoGo zone” and visit a local park, the rookie raider, a self-described “older player,” recounted their chance encounter with another younger player and the subsequent adventures that followed during Mega Lucario’s Raid Day. “Third raid in and I notice a solo young lad, I assumed around 11-12 years old,” theRedditthread started....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Charles Briggs

Pokemon TCG player gives amazing collection away to young fan

Pokemon TCG player gives amazing collection away to young fan A Pokemon collector decided to give away a binder filled with holographic cards to a young boy who was just starting out in a heartwarming encounter. Getting into the Pokemon trading card scene can seem a bit tough at first sight. Not exactly because there’s a learning curve – but it’s no secret thatscalpers,theft, andother criminal-related issuesare just something that can potentially put people off....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Melanie Morris

Regular Show Reboot Is A Sad Reminder Of Another Great Cartoon’s Cancelation

Summary ARegular Showreboot is now in the works, and while this news is exciting, it is a sad reminder of the cancelation of another great cartoon.Regular Showis one of Cartoon Network’s most popular cartoons, with the series still remaining popular to this day years after the show’s original ending. Because of this, Cartoon Network has announced that a newRegular Showseries is currently being made, bringing back the beloved series for a new generation....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Stephanie Rivera

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs. Tab S10 Plus: Go big or even bigger?

Samsung’s 2024 tablet lineup recently arrived with an interesting twist. While the company surprised us last year with a new 14.6-inchGalaxy Tab S9 Ultra, adding a third model to the mix, this year it reduced the family back to two models by dropping the standard 11-inch Galaxy Tab. Your choice is now between the bigGalaxy Tab S10 Plusand the even biggerGalaxy Tab S10 Ultra. As usual, Samsung has made some good year-over-year improvements to both tablets under the hood, although on the outside, you’ll have a hard time telling them apart from their predecessors....

May 31, 2025 · 11 min · 2249 words · Michael Thompson

Samsung spent a year adding stereo sound to the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

Until a few years ago, smartphone speakers could almost universally be described as dreadful. If you wanted to watch YouTube or Netflix you were faced with two options: Use headphones or settle for a sub-par audio experience via your smartphone speaker. But a few years ago, things started to change. Stereo sound began making its way to many flagship smartphones. Samsung however, was a bit slow to hop on the bandwagon, waiting until theGalaxy S9andS9 Plusto release its first flagships with stereo sound....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Brittany Golden

Smarten up your old-fashioned watch with the Montblanc Twin Smart Strap

If you haven’t joined thesmartwatch revolutionyet, you’ve likely got a good reason for doing so. Maybe you’re really attached to your watch, and replacing it with a new device seems wrong when your current timepiece functions just as well for telling the time orfinding north without a compass. German luxury watch manufacturerMontblanchas heard your keening cries and introduced the Twin Smart Strap, which can turn most classic watches into a smart device, capable of step tracking, digital payments, and more....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Mariah Bass

Spotify viral band responds to claims they’re entirely AI generated

Spotify viral band responds to claims they’re entirely AI generated A band accused of being AI-generated has issued a statement on X, hitting back at the viral claims. In June 2025, Spotify listeners began coming across a band by the name of The Velvet Sundown as the app provided one of their songs in a playlist. They’ve amassed over 634,000 monthly listeners thanks to the playlist inclusion, but rumors of the band being completely AI-generated quickly made the rounds around social media....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Mary Pratt

Startup Boxbot has a unique plan for its autonomous delivery vehicles

Future autonomous vehicles may spend more time carrying packages than people. Several companies, fromlarge automakerstosmall startups, are experimenting with self-driving delivery vehicles. The latest isBoxbot, which was developed an autonomous electric vehicle for so-called “last-mile deliveries.” Boxbot’s pitch is certainly full of tech industry buzzwords, but will that equal success in the real world? Boxbot was founded in 2016, and claims to have veterans of Uber and Tesla in its ranks....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Sydney Delgado