Severance Season 2's $200M Budget Explained: Why It Cost So Much When It's... Set In An Office

Summary Severanceseason 2 reportedly has a massive budget of $200 million, causing many who have heard the news to wonder why the series is costing so much when it is just set in an office.Severanceseason 1 was a massive critical hit upon its release, with it quickly becoming one of the most well-known original shows on Apple TV+. Many viewers have been eagerly awaiting a bigger and betterSeveranceseason 2, and with the news being released that the season has cost around $200 million, it definitely has the bigger part covered....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Brian Taylor

Star Wars: The Acolyte Doubles Down On George Lucas' Most Controversial Force Idea

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 7. Summary The Acolyteepisode 7 just doubled down on one of George Lucas’ most controversial Force ideas in all ofStar Wars. Even though George Lucas is beloved byStar Warsaudiences for the inception of a galaxy far, far away, that doesn’t mean he didn’t have missteps when it came to the franchise. For example, whenStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menacepremiered, many viewers hated the character of Jar Jar Binks, a character Lucas believed to be the heart of the movie because of Jar Jar’s comedic timing....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · James Higgins

Sunrise On The Reaping Rules Out One Hunger Games Movie Cameo I Was Really Hoping For

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.Sunrise on the Reapingis the latest novel in Suzanne Collins’Hunger Gamesseries, set over two decades before the events of the original story and following Haymitch Abernathy during his time in the infamous arena. The book does a brilliant job of reframing the events ofThe Hunger Gameswhile providing readers with a whole new story about love, ambition, and sacrifice that fits neatly with ongoing themes of the series....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Karen Moon

Telegram's new peer-to-peer SMS relay is an absolute privacy nightmare

Telegramhas started offering some of its users free access to its Premium subscription in exchange for access to their phones for sending out login verification codes via SMS. The feature is potentially a privacy and spam nightmare, as participants will presumably be able to see the numbers that their phones are sending out codes to. Even though they’re not allowed to contact these numbers as per the terms of service, Telegram shouldn’t provide random users with other users’ phone numbers for whatever reason....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · George Park

The 6 Best Auto-Tech Features to Keep Your Dog Safe

The 6 Best Auto-Tech Features to Keep Your Dog Safe Whether it’s a quick errand or a cross-country trek, you know how unnerving it can be to worry about safety if you’re traveling with your dog. From sudden stops to dog theft, the threats are real.Here are six safety technologies to consider before you take your next trip with your dog. 1. Rear Seat Reminders Every summer, we hear horror stories of children left inside cars on sweltering days....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Raymond Garcia

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Confirmation, Cast, Story & Everything We Know

A sequel is finally in development to 2006’sThe Devil Wears Prada, and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the anticipated follow-up,The Devil Wears Prada 2. The Aughts classic is based on Lauren Weisberger’s eponymous novel and follows plucky journalist Andy (Anne Hathaway), who lands the job of a lifetime as fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly’s (Meryl Streep) assistant. Unfortunately, Andy quickly learns that Miranda’s world is cut-throat, and she struggles to keep up with her despotic boss....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Richard Martin

The Family Chantel: "Green Card Hunter?" 8 Clues Pedro Jimeno Had An Ulterior Motive With Chantel

Summary Pedro Jimenomay have fallen for Chantel Everett while filming the90 Day Fiancéfranchise, but he proved over time inThe Family Chantelhe was only ever interested in her for a green card. The tumultuous couple was first introduced in90 Day Fiancéseason 4. Pedro, from the Dominican Republic, met Chantel, an American woman, online. After they developed a relationship, Chantel brought Pedro to the United States, where they quickly got married. However, Chantel’s family never trusted Pedro, especially her mother, Karen Everett....

August 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1647 words · Colin Miles

The LG Wing's final form is apparently a super-cute custom gaming console

The LG Wing’s final form is apparently a super-cute custom gaming console When theLG Wingdebuted in 2020, it was clear that this imaginative, innovative handset would either utterly transform our expectations for phones going forward, or it would — well, let’s just leave it at “LG gave up on making smartphones entirely.” But for as weird a legacy as this phone had, complete withstarring in a bizarre pandemic movie, it’s what we’ve seen modders do with the hardware after its death that has really been interesting....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Stephen Evans

These 5 Awesome Features Arrived in Google's June 2024 Pixel Drop

Quick Links Google’s June 2024 Android 14 Pixel Feature Drop brings a slew of improvements to compatible Pixel phones to deliver a better user experience. Feel free to learn about all the key new features in the update below. 1Improved AI-Generated Summaries in the Recorder app The Recorder app is among the best apps on the Pixel. It uses AI to provide real-time transcripts of voice notes being recorded with speaker label support....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Rebecca Morris

Tulsa King Finally Gives Dwight's Gang The Attention They Deserve In Season 2

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Tulsa King season 2.Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) has always been the focus ofTulsa King, but season 2 of the crime show is finally giving the rest of his gang some much-deserved attention. Already,Tulsa Kingseason 2is off to a quick start, and Dwight is already under quite a bit of pressure. With new threats from Cal Thresher, Bill Bevilaqua, and even the United States government, his criminal empire is under a massive threat....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Michael Johns

What Are PNG Files? And What Should You Use Them For?

Image formats matter because they affect your file’s appearance, compatibility with other software, and overall performance. If you’re not a graphic designer, then the random acronyms following your image files might cause some confusion. If PNG is a foreign language to you, then this article will shed some light on what these file types are, and when you should use them. What Is a PNG File? PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Brian Stephens

What Is Datafication and How Does it Differ From Digitisation?

The word “datification” sounds like a dull piece of jargon. It also sounds like a word that was a big deal some twenty years ago and has since fallen off the radar for many people. Actually, datafication is an incredibly important movement that impacts all of us - and it’s not the same as “digitization.” What Is Digitization? “Digitization” is a word you’ve probably heard before, even if you haven’t heard it in a long time....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Chelsea Solomon

Why Listening to Audiobooks Is as Good as Reading Books

Why Listening to Audiobooks Is as Good as Reading Books Reading for pleasure can be one of the most relaxing activities. Whether on the subway, on a plane, in the park, or at home—where you read does not matter. Unfortunately, a discourse has sprung up arguing that how and what you read does matter. Literary purists believe that unless you’re reading a paperback book, you’re not reading. So, let’s explore why these rules don’t really matter....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Jeff Jackson