Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra color should you buy?

TheSamsung Galaxy S24lineup has been revealed for 2024, and it’s unsurprisingly back with a three-pronged approach that includes the “basic” S24, mid-range S24+, and all-out S24 Ultra. Focusing on the largest phone, the S24 Ultra, it now has a flat display without curved sides, as well as a chassis made from titanium. Phones Editor Will Sattelberg wenthands-on with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, calling it “Inarguably the best-feeling hardware you’ll find outside of Apple today....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1024 words · Alejandro Valentine

Who Is Tyson? Percy Jackson Season 2's Cyclops Character Explained

Summary Percy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 has officially cast its Tyson. During the show’sSan Diego Comic-Conpanel, Screen Rant learned from book series author Rick Riordan himself that Daniel Diemer will play the cyclops Tyson in the show’s highly anticipated sophomore outing. One of 2023’s biggest Disney+ releases,the eight-episodePercy Jacksonshow chronicled the events of Riordan’s first novelin the series,The Lightning Thief. As in the source material, the story centers on the titular demigod (Walker Scobell), who discovers that the Greek god Poseidon is, in fact, his long-absent father....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · James Bailey

Why Do Antiviruses Have Scanning Exclusions?

It’s easy to wonder why your antivirus suite needs exceptions and whether they’re something you should set up. Excluding certain files from a virus scan might surely mean viruses can hide in your system, but allowing your antivirus to scan every file on your system is likely to lead to a terrible false flag sooner or later. Why do antiviruses have scanning exclusions—and what are their pros and cons? What Are Antivirus Exclusions?...

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Caleb Zimmerman

Why I Prefer Streaming Music Over Owning Albums

Quick Links Owning albums felt like a rite of passage when I was younger. But as much as I cherished those memories, I can’t imagine going back. Streaming music has changed the way I listen to and enjoy songs. Here’s why I’ve fully embraced streaming over collecting albums. 1Unlimited Music Access One of the biggest reasons I prefer streaming is the sheer variety of music available. With a single subscription, I can explore millions of songs from countless artists, genres, and eras....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Caitlyn Alexander

Xbox Controller Drifting? Here's How to Fix That

Xbox Controller Drifting? Here’s How to Fix That Joystick drift is a big problem regardless of what controller you use, but some models are more prone to the issue than others. Xbox controllers for instance can often start drifting just months into their lifespan, and that’s a problem for a $60 controller. Luckily, fixing Xbox controller drift is just a matter of taking apart the controller and running some simple repairs....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Shannon Hernandez

Yes, You Can Still Poke People on Facebook: Here's How

Quick Links You may have thought poking was dead on Facebook. But it turns out the feature is still there and Facebook is even trying to revive it. Here’s what you need to know about poking someone on Facebook and how you’re able to still use the feature. What Is Poking on Facebook? Those who used Facebook in its early days will remember the ability to “poke” someone on Facebook to get their attention....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Joseph Guerra

Your Chromebook’s Files app finally gets Microsoft OneDrive integration

For years, people who prefer Microsoft’s office suite and cloud storage service over Google Drive were treated as second class citizens on Chromebooks. While Google Drive is tightly integrated with your Chromebook’s Files app from the start, Microsoft never even offered an official way to sync your OneDrive files on Google’s ChromeOS — you’d have to rely ona pesky workaround instead. With ChromeOS version 116, that’s finally changing. After enabling a flag, you can set up OneDrive right in the Files app, living natively alongside Google Drive and other supported cloud services....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · George Cox MD

"I Didn't See This Coming": From Star Reacts To Massive Season 3 Finale Twist

Previous From Star Shares Mournful Reaction To Season 3’s Latest Death Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for the From season 3 finale!Fromstar David Alpay, who portrays Jade, has reacted to the show’s massive season 3 finale twist, explaining his thoughts on a major question that’s finally been answered. During theend ofFromseason 3, Jade, Tabitha (Catalina Sandino Moreno) and Jim (Eion Bailey) discover the numbers in the Bottle Tree are actually musical notes....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Nicholas Hayes

"I Hate To Leave Him Hanging": Jake Gyllenhaal's Road House 2 Gets Cautious Update From Director Doug Liman

Summary Jake Gyllenhaal’sRoad House 2receives a cautious update from director Doug Liman, though he would “hate to leave him hanging.” A remake of 1989’sRoad House, the new film follows an ex-UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse and discovers the apparent paradise is not at all what it seems. Other than Gyllenhaal in the lead role as Elwood Dalton, theRoad Houseremake’s castincludes Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, J....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Charles Martin

10 Best Fantasy Movies Of The 2020s (So Far), Ranked

Despite being only halfway through the 2020s, it has already been a fantastic time forfantasymovies, and the following ten films are the absolute best of the best of the decade so far.Fantasy has long been a staple of Hollywood, fromThe Princess Brideto theLord of the Ringsmovies, yet that does not change the fact that fantasy is constantly reshaping itself. As certain trends and tropes ebb away, others rise to the occasion....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1864 words · Lori Ward

10 Best Gadgets From The Ghostbusters Franchise

Summary TheGhostbustersfranchise is filled to the brim with plenty of awesome gadgets, though a select few reign supreme as iconic tools of the Ghostbusters' trade. In the original 1984 classicGhostbusters, the four founding members of the undead extermination service had precious few scientific creations to use against the ghosts. Since then,each successiveGhostbustersmoviehas found new ways for every incarnation of the team to do their jobs betterthan ever before. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirehas added some new gadgetsas the series' most recent mainline entry....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1868 words · Stephen Johnson

10 Features That Would Be Awesome If Bands Are Coming To The Sims 4

Bands inThe Sims 4are something that has not yet been seen, although after the recent The Game Awards 2024 show, it’s easy to speculate whether this might be planned for the near future. Avery brief live-action trailer was played at the awards which shows a woman daydreaming about becoming a rockstar, with a plumbob above her head, which can be interpreted as a possible sign that bands might be introduced inThe Sims 4in the not-so-distant future....

July 31, 2025 · 8 min · 1546 words · Ashley Richards

10 Things I've Learned Rewatching Every Superman Movie Ever Made

Summary Supermanhas led a multitude ofDCmovies, and upon revisiting each of his cinematic outings, a few key things stood out about the character and his place in pop culture. Superman is recognized as the first ever comic-book superhero and an icon of quintessential heroism. He has held this office since his creation inAction Comics’ first issue and has achieved further iconic status in a number ofSuperman movies. His impact on culture is unrivaled, with his real only competition being Batman....

July 31, 2025 · 12 min · 2371 words · Kristina Floyd