Squid Game: The Challenge: Release date, channel, trailer, and everything we know so far

In 2021,Squid Game, a Korean survival thriller series, was released onNetflixand it quickly became one of the streamer’s most popular original shows. Conceived by series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk,Squid Gamefollows a select group who are among the 456 players who are competing for a large cash prize. To emerge victorious, the players will have to master several children’s games. But what the players don’t realize until it’s too late is that the penalty for failing in the games is death, in order to whittle down the 456 contestants to a single winner....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Christopher Mcgrath

Switch ports for Persona 5, Metroid Prime, and A Link to the Past may be coming

A couple of Nintendo classics and a modern Japanese RPG hit may be headed to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. Best Buy’s internal system looks to have leaked the existence of the Metroid Prime Trilogy,Persona 5, andThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Pastfor Nintendo Switch. Best Buy’s leaks initially started making the rounds when an Imgur user posted them. Eventually, popular leakerWario64caught wind and had multiple employees verify the existence of these three SKUs (stock keeping unit) in Best Buy’s internal system....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Mrs. Nicole Webb

The best free VPNs for 2025

To protect your privacy, hide your internet traffic, or get around geoblocking, avirtual private network (VPN)is a necessity. With hackers developing more sophisticated cyberattacks every day and advertisers relentlessly harvesting your personal information, your personal data is at risk. While you need a subscription touse the best and fastest VPNs, the best free VPNs protect your privacy at no charge. There are some trade-offs, but you may still enjoy good speed, premium features, and great security....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Nicole Ortiz

The Gunk is an environmentally conscious Super Mario Sunshine

I’ll always defendSuper Mario Sunshine. The GameCube Mario game is the most polarizing installment in the series as it ditched basic platforming for a unique water cannon mechanic. It’s unlike anything else in the series, and few games have really followed its lead. Love it or hate it, the game’s F.L.U.D.D. mechanic was a fresh idea that turned cleaning a dirty island into a cathartic experience. So, I was immediately sold when I sawThe Gunk, whichreleases today on Xbox consoles, PC, and Game Pass....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Wanda Underwood

These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters

Upgrading your PCis a good way to give it some extra juice without having to spend money on a whole new build. Unfortunately, that’s not always a universal truth. Certain components can become real money wasters, and you’ll never know it unless you dig deeper into what’s worth it and what’s not. The five upgrades I talk about below are notorious for sounding great on paper, but ultimately, they cost a lot of money that you’re better off spending on something else — and I’m here to tell you why....

August 4, 2025 · 12 min · 2473 words · Alexis Golden

This powerhouse of an HP laptop with 64GB of RAM is $3,100 off today

For a laptop that will be able to handle every type of task that you throw at it, you can’t go wrong with the HP ZBook Firefly G10 Mobile Workstation. Its 14-inch model is on sale from HP with a very attractive $3,100 discount on its original price of $4,549, so you’ll only have to pay $1,449 for this powerful machine. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this offer though, so if you want to take advantage of one of the largest savings that you can currently get fromlaptop deals, you’ll have to hurry in completing your purchase....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Donna Smith

Tom Aspinall reveals Jon Jones alternative as ideal next UFC opponent

Tom Aspinall reveals Jon Jones alternative as ideal next UFC opponent UFC interim heavyweight champion has revealed he would like to fight Curtis Blaydes in the first defense of his title – if he cannot secure a fight with Jon Jones. Jones is expected to defend hisUFCheavyweight title against former champion Stipe Miocic, despite the calls of Aspinall – and manyMMAfans – to fight him for the undisputed title instead....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Kevin Miller

Toyota AI Ventures doubles down with a second $100 million for mobility startups

Toyota AI Ventures(TAIV) announced its second $100 million investment commitment –Toyota AI Ventures Fund II– dedicated to supporting early-stage autonomous mobility and robotics startups. Following the Toyota corporate’s venture capital firm’s initial $100 million in 2017, the group’s total asset investments now total $200 million. TAIV isn’t just giving the money to startups in the hope that the potentially successful mobility disruptors will do well. Toyota uses TAIV to stay ahead of the pack as the world of mobility continues to evolve....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Jessica Chapman

Twitter fires VR chief who called homeless people ‘degenerates’ in Facebook post

Twitter’s new virtual reality project manager Gregory Gopman lasted around 48 hours at the company before being shown the door. It seems Gopman secured his downfall due to an opinionated rant shared on Facebook almost two years ago. The original post, which Gopman has long deleted, saw the then AngelHack CEO describe San Francisco’s Market Street as “overrun by crazy, homeless, drug dealers, dropouts, and trash. He also called the city’s displaced citizens “degenerates” that “gather like hyenas....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Christina Green

Want a cordless vacuum for under $100? This one’s just $65!

If you’re searching for the ultimate bargain from the availablecordless vacuum deals, look no further than Walmart’s offer for the PrettyCare W200. Originally sold at $400, you can get this cleaning machine for an unbelievably low price of only $65. That’s $335 in savings! We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this discount expires, so if you don’t want to miss this opportunity, you’re going to have to add this cordless vacuum to your cart and complete the checkout process immediately....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Riley Young

We gave this Asus OLED laptop a four star review — it’s half off today

If you’re looking for a device we once described as a “powerful OLED laptop, done right,” you’re in luck. Among the manylaptop dealshappening at the moment, Amazon has reduced the price of the Asus VivoBook Pro 16X OLED laptop to $800 from $1,450. Yup, that’s very nearly 50% off with a huge $650 taken off the price. The laptop might be over two years old now, but it remains a great option, especially at this price....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Heather Cabrera

WhatsApp offers extra convenience with new desktop app for Windows and Mac

If you want to get people to use your messaging app, it helps to have it available in as many ways as possible. WhileWhatsAppis already doing pretty darn well having so far attracted more thana billion monthly active usersto its messaging platform, it’s certainly not about to rest on its laurels. There are, after all, some six billion more people on the planet who’renotusing the service (OK, they’re not all connected yet, but one day…)...

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Michelle Clark

When is the best time to post on Facebook?

Knowing when to publish yourFacebook poststo gain maximum exposure is important if you’re trying to bring more attention to your brand or business. But figuring out the best timing can be a bit tricky as there’s no real clear-cut answer that works for every Facebook page. And that’s because the optimal timing for different Facebook pages will vary depending on the browsing/viewing habits of their respective audiences. In the guide below, we’ll answer a few of your questions about when to post on Facebook (generally), and we’ll mention some ways to figure out the best publish times for your specific Facebook page....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Marilyn Gardner