PSA: Don’t burn yourself out on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s open-world activities

I’m normally a completionist when it comes to games, but I wish I had told myself to push that mindset to the side before I startedFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth. I get the desire to do it all, I really do. In the critically acclaimed sequel, we’re finally let loose outside of Midgar. Square Enix has laid a huge, lush set of biomes to stretch our legs in after being stuck in the cramped hallways and tunnels of the drab city....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Lauren Simmons

Quilt wants to change the way you heat and cool your home

Mini-split air conditioners are often overlooked in favor of central air conditioning systems, as most homes are prebuilt with ducts — making it easy to install an A/C unit and furnace to heat or cool all your rooms. Quilt is looking to change that, however, as the company (founded by former Google employees) has created a ductless HVAC system that looks great, works in all climates, and can be personalized to fit nearly every type of home....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Mary Salinas

Razer’s new Sila router is primed to deliver lag-free gaming connections

Although Razer made its start in the gaming space by buildingsleek laptops, mice, and keyboard accessories, the company seemingly wants to own more of the gaming ecosystem. Newer product categories include a gaming phone and speakers, and today, October 3, Razer is entering thewireless routermarket. The Razer Sila is a tri-band (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) router that promises to deliver lag-free gaming connections for$250, or 300 euros, starting today. “Meet Razer Sila — our first gaming router that isn’t just built to deliver unhindered speed, but lets you prioritize your applications for smooth wireless gaming performance,” Razer said on itswebsite....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Mike Wolfe

Record-breaking NASA astronaut reveals what he’ll miss most about ISS life

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio inside the Cupola module aboard the International Space Station.NASA Record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio recently revealed what he’ll miss most about life in orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Rubio returned to Earth at the end of last month afterspending 371 days in space— the longest period of time spent in orbit by a NASA astronaut. Now with his feet firmly back on the ground, and having had a few weeks to recover from more than a year spent in microgravity conditions, the American astronaut took some time out to answer questions about his historic mission....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Cynthia Mcdonald

Researchers create ‘missing jigsaw piece’ in development of quantum computing

Spin qubit device being connected to circuit board in preparation for measurement.Serwan Asaad The promise ofquantum computingis incredible, allowing huge leaps in the speed and efficiency of computation. However, even though the idea has been around for decades, putting the concept into practice is a massive engineering challenge. Now, researchers from the University of South Wales Sydney say they have made a leap forward and found the “missing jigsaw piece” to improve the architecture of quantum computing chips....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Monica Roberts

Snapchat’s new TikTok-like feature will share $1M among the best creators

In the latest tale of social media platforms brazenly nabbing features from one another, Snapchat has just launched its own version of TikTok. Rolled out this week as part of the Snapchat app, “Spotlight” welcomes short, entertaining clips — similar to what you see on TikTok. Indeed, you may be posting that kind of stuff on Snapchat already, with Spotlight designed as a natural home for such content. Just like TikTok, you can swipe up and down to speed through Spotlight content, with algorithms working diligently in the background to serve up engaging clips....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Joseph Jones

Something amazing happened to U.S. smartphones on July 11

Something momentous happened on August 11, 2025: A new smartphone was released in the U.S. This isn’t a special thing, as new phones aren’t exactly uncommon, but it came from a brand that has never released a phone in the U.S. before, and that makes it very special indeed. It deserves all your attention, not because it’s such a rare occurrence, but because —finally — buyers are getting more choice....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · David Bryant

Sony’s PS5 logo is exactly like all the other PlayStations

Sony surprised the gaming world by making a PlayStation 5 announcement at CES 2020, sharing the first look at the PlayStation 5 logo. It’s exactly what you would expect. The logo looks similar to the PS4 logo. Sony has kept its PlayStation branding extremely consistent across generations, so any major change for the PS5 would have been a strange move. This news follows Microsoft’s reveal of theXbox Series X at The Game Awards 2019....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Amanda Gonzalez

TCL focuses on new QM6K and QLED advancements at CES 2025

News from TCL atCES 2025is heavily focused on the new QM6K series TV — the first of what TCL is calling its Precise Dimming Series. Under TCL’s “phased series launch strategy,” the QM6K is the TV for the first phase of that strategy. Last year, theQ6was the one remaining Q series TV from TCL that didn’t have mini-LED. Now, in 2025, the least expensive Q television from TCL also gets the M in its name....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Shawn Nguyen

That '90s Show Producer Breaks Down Season 2's Fallout From Leia & Nate's Almost Kiss

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for That ’90s Show part 2! Summary That ’90s Showproducer Gregg Mettler unpacks part 2’s fallout from Leia and Nate almost kissing, explaining why everything that transpires afterward happens the way it does. At theend ofThat ’90s Showpart 1, Leia and Nate almost kiss, something they originally decide to keep secret from Jay and Nikki, their respective partners. However, the beginning of part 2 sees Leia accidentally reveal the information to the pair, causing major shifts in her relationship with Jay, while resulting in Nate and Nikki breaking up....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Shawn Dennis

The 3,900-ft projected ceiling in this Berlin mall lets you shop underwater

The main attraction at most malls may be the shopping, but that’s not at all the case in Das Schloss, located inBerlin. In fact, the best thing you can get atDas Schlossisn’t even something you can buy — it’s just something you look up at. Home to Europe’s largest ceiling projection, this shopping center displays some pretty incredible video and imagery across its 1,200-meter (3,900-foot) ceiling. It’s the result of two years of design and planning, two months of installation, and two weeks of setup....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Edward Wilson

The Bear Stars Address Potential Carmy & Sydney Romance In Season 3

The Bear Season 3 Trailer: Carmy’s New Kitchen Is Already Dysfunctional & More Meltdowns Are Coming Summary The Bearstars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri address a potential romance between Carmy and Sydney in season 3. Premiered in 2022, FX’s acclaimed series follows an award-winning chef, Carmy, and his sous Sydney, as he takes over his late brother’s Italian beef sandwich shop and turns it into a fine-dining restaurant. White and Edebiri, who have both won Emmys for their performances, star as Carmy and Sydney, and inThe Bearseason 3, there is a potential for new developments in their relationship....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Gary Padilla

The Chosen executive addresses Season 4 streaming delay

The Chosen executive addresses Season 4 streaming delay The Chosen fans are waiting with bated breath for any sign of Season 4 arriving on streaming — unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’ll be any time soon. The fourth season ofThe Chosen, Dallas Jenkins’ smash-hit series about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, premiered exclusively in cinemas. While incredibly successful at the box office, it has earned the ire of some fans, who believeit’s “unfair” to keep it in cinemaswhen it usually dropped on the show’s website and app for free....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Amy Franklin