Lara, B.J., Kratos: Who’s next? 5 games ready for a ‘God of War’-style reboot

Kratos is back and better than ever. Therecent return ofGod of Wartook a franchise and a character that were beloved in their prime, but arenow considered painfully of their moment, and made themmore relevant and mature than anyone was expecting. The reaction to this shift has been overwhelmingly positive, with many hailing it as a generation-defining game. This isn’t the first time a game franchise has found new popularity thanks to a healthy dose of fresh, modern perspective....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Harold Wilson

Logitech G920 review: A great entry point

Logitech G920 review: A great entry point The Logitech G920 racing wheel is one of the most popular entry-level ways to play your favorite racing game, whether it’s a classic Need for Speed or the newest Forza Motorsport. There’s no doubt that sim racing is one of the most popular types of video games in recent years, with force feedback steering wheels becoming more accessible to those on a budget....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Cathy Johnson

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 becomes the first mobile chip to support LPDDR5X memory

MediaTek recently marked its entry into the world of flagship system-on-chips (SoC) when itannounced the MediaTek 9000 processor. The new mobile processor stakes the claim for being the first-ever 4nm chip to be based on ARM’S new Cortex X2 architecture. But did you know that the Dimensity 9000 has another first to its credit? As it turns out, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 system-on-a-chip SoC also happens to be the first-ever mobile processor to support LPDDR5X DRAM....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Caroline Hardin

Modern Horizons 3’s Colossal Dreadmask turns iconic Creature into Equipment

Modern Horizons 3’s Colossal Dreadmask turns iconic Creature into Equipment Colossal Dreadmask is a six mana green Equipment card releasing with MTG’sModern Horizons 3set. This card is not only a great and fun-to-use new Equipment, but also a direct callback to one of the Magic fanbase’s most beloved cards. MTG has seen a real resurgence in Dinosaur decks lately, thanks toThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan. This set focused on a return to the plane of Ixalan where Dinosaur Creatures always take centre-stage....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Shawn Hicks

Monster Hunter Now Deviljho: Release date, event requirements, weakness

Monster Hunter Now Deviljho: Release date, event requirements, weakness Deviljho will be making its debut inMonster Hunter Now, so here’s when you’re able to begin hunting it and what it will be weak to. The Monster Hunter NowVernal Invader updatehas been announced, bringing with it a wave of new content. There’s the introduction of the Charge Blade, new Season Pass, layered armor, and new monsters. However, the deadliest wyvern to be added tothe gamein the upcoming update is none other than, Deviljho....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Laura Gonzales

Netflix spinoff of record-breaking horror anime series is returning very soon

Netflix spinoff of record-breaking horror anime series is returning very soon Love horror? Love anime? Lovehorror anime? Perfect, because Netflix has a treat in store this January, as the spinoff to its record-breaking Castlevania is returning with Season 2 – and it’s dropping very soon. Netflix has been steadily building up its anime library over the past 10 years, with original content likeBlue Eye Samuraiand Cyberpunk: Edgerunners to licensed hits likeOne Pieceand Demon Slayer....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Anna Stephens

No vein, no gain: Wax hand beats the latest vein-recognition systems

We’re bored by voice identification, fatigued by Face ID, and totally over fingerprint-reading technology. Here in the closing days of 2018, it’s all about unusual new biometric technologies like “vein authentication.” As its name suggests, this technology involves reading theunique pattern of veins on a person’s palmto confirm that they are who they say they are. Such technology is reportedly being increasingly used in high-security facilities around the world. Only it might not turn out to be quite as secure as people think — at least if arecent demonstrationat the hacker-centric Chaos Communication Congress is to be believed....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Vanessa Smith

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Golem deck build

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Golem deck build Pokemon TCG Pocket’sMythical Island expansionhas a rising star, as Golem is one of the best cards in the set, thanks to its amazing combined offense and defense. As far as Fighting Pokemon go, the original breakout star of the Mythical Island set was Aerodactyl ex. This was due to the dinosaur’s Primeval Law Ability, preventing Active Pokemon from evolving. Unfortunately, a meta full of powerful Basic Pokemon stopped Aerodactyl ex from soaring too high....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Richard White

Q Acoustics’ new 5050 floorstanding speakers are built to fill big rooms with sound

It’s a good day for fans of Q Acoustics, as the British audio device maker today unveiled a new member of its award-winning 5000 series of stereo and home theater speakers, the 5050 passive floorstanding speakers. On sale now and priced at $1,999, the new flagship speakers are now the largest in the range and designed to fill big rooms, either on their own or paired with other 5000 series speakers for a complete home theater system....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · David Holland

Reverse The Curse's Jason Beghe On Lifetime Friendship With Director/Star David Duchovny & Chicago PD

Summary Jason Beghe reunites with his longtime friend David Duchovny forReverse the Curse. Having first broken out with the George A. Romero-helmed horror movieMonkey Shines, Beghe has most recently found success for his role intheOne Chicagofranchise, leading the cast ofChicago P.D.,in particular, as Sergeant Hank Voight for the past eleven seasons after making his debut inChicago Fire. Duchovny and Beghe have remained friends for the better part of 50 years, with the latter having also served as the former’s best man at his wedding to Téa Leoni....

August 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1742 words · Vincent Rodriguez

Safelite’s advanced safety systems recalibration: Keep your vehicle safe

It’s important to keep safe on the roads and that’s precisely why advanced safety systems are increasingly common in newer vehicles. These vehicles offer features that keep you safe on the road with what feels like an extra pair of eyes looking out for any dangers. These safety features can include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and even the ability to detect when a pedestrian has stepped out in front of your vehicle....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Lisa Mercado

Security experts just found two giant smartphone privacy issues

Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxAndy Boxall / Digital Trends This has been quite a stunning week in regard to the privacy and security of smartphone users. Specifically, two investigations have revealed troubling privacy concerns around smartphone advertising and iOS’ notification system. The first, a deep investigation by404 Media, uncovered a company called Patternz is weaponizing the ad delivery system on smartphones to extract information through apps and then send it to bidders....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Natalie Mayer

Self-driving startup Aurora attracts major Amazon investment

Amazon is showing a growing interest in autonomous technology, having recently taken part in a $530 million funding round for Silicon Valley-based self-driving startup Aurora Innovation With its ongoing development ofautonomous delivery drones, the recent unveiling ofa self-driving delivery robot, the use of self-driving truck tests totransport some of its goods, anddeployment of robotsin its fulfillment centers, Amazon’s investment in Aurora is its very latest move to explore the technology’s potential....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Ryan Russo