YouTube could be about to launch a widespread crackdown on folks using ad blockers. Reports emerged last month that YouTube was deploying pop-ups to warn against the use of ad-blocking tools. But now it’s taking the action one step further. A revised notice says that an ad blocker has been detected, but now warns that the video player will stop functioning after three video streams unless the user adjusts the ad blocker’s settings to allow YouTube ads, or disables the ad blocker entirely....

Summary Many of Disney’s greatest villains are aided by menacing sidekicks, and these lowly goons can sometimes steal the spotlight. Over the decades, Disney villains have become one of the animation studio’s greatest traditions. Icons like Ursula, Jafar and Cruella De Vil wouldn’t be the same without their sidekicks, however, and these lesser characters are just as important to the Disney formula. Disney’s darkest villainsoften need a humorous sidekick to take the edge off....

Summary Star Warsis a franchise well known for its retcons and plot twists, so these 10 fan theories may not be entirely out of the question.Star Warsmovies and TV showshave spurred on a number of theories over the years, beginning with the original trilogy and continuing to the present day withStar Wars’most recent TV shows. In fact, there have been many popularStar Warsfan theories that have come true, from Rosario Dawson being cast as live-action Ahsoka Tano to Darth Maul not really being dead after all....

Summary As there are so many incredible TV shows available to watch now, it’s not surprising to encounter two characters with surprisingly similar backstories. Whether they’re from thebest sitcom of all timeor a deep and dark drama, there are some TV show characters whose backstories provide a sense of de ja vu. In fact, some ofthe best character development in TV showshas influenced other titles and their respective personalities. Despite inhabiting different fictional universes, some TV characters share strikingly similar origins and journeys....

Lincoln is trying to move on from selling gussied-up Fords to making genuine luxury vehicles, so it’s focusing on one of the most important aspects of a luxury car: Ride quality. Lincoln’s new adaptive suspension system, debuting in the2020 AviatorSUV, is one of the most sophisticated the brand has ever offered. It’s so smart, it can scan the road ahead for potholes and bumps and adjust settings accordingly. The Aviator boasts an adaptive suspension system with optional air springs, which isn’t unusual in the luxury segment these days....

This month’s picks include a Tom Cruise action flick, a heist film with an all-star cast, and a road trip romance movie that takes a few detours. But watch them while you can, as all three movies will be leaving Peacock on January 31. Oblivion (2013) Nine years prior toTop Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski teamed up for the sci-fi action flickOblivion. Due to an alien attack, the end of the world has already happened, and Jack Harper (Cruise) is left to pick up the pieces alongside his partner, Victoria Olsen (Andrea Riseborough)....

Elden Ringis a daunting experience. Unlike many open-world games, it doesn’t give you a laundry list of objectives to chase. When you first step intoThe Lands Between, there is no marker telling you where to go next. You won’t find a quest log in the menu or an encyclopedia of tooltips explaining how its myriad systems work. If you’re the kind of person who appreciates a little guidance in your games, you’ll find parts of the game confoundingly obtuse....

The release of AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards is still a while away, but we’re already hearing rumors about the performance and power requirements of these next-gen graphics cards. Today, a known leaker has teased that even entry-level AMD RX 7000 GPUs may be capable of outperforming the current-gen flagship, the RX 6900 XT. As a cherry on top, new AMD graphics cards could be a lot less power-hungry than the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 GPUs....

Animal Crossing finally went mainstream with 2020’sNew Horizons,which has already outsold all of the series’ previous entries. That means there are a lot of new players exploring the world for the first time, and withAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsoffering more possibilities than ever, there are a lot of questions to be answered. This is certainly a charming game you can kick back and relax with, but there are a few tips that will let you flex your creative muscles much faster than just flying by the seat of your pants....

Apple Intelligence has just been rolled out on a larger scale, internationally, with more languages and locations included than ever before. Apple has announced that from today there will be new features and languages added to expand the reach of its artificial intelligence software. The new update will roll out today as part of the latest OS upgrades which apply to iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, andmacOS Sequoia 15.4. Apple has said the new language support for Apple Intelligence includes French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) — as well as localized English for Singapore and India — which are accessible in nearly all regions around the world....

Arcane fans left furious after Blue Rose Necklace goes on sale Riot Gamesmade the ingenious decision to introduce Jinx and Ekko’s Blue Rose Necklace from Arcane Season 2 Act 3 to its merch line, so why exactly are the fans not happy? The answer is simple: it’s already sold out. Before we go any further, let it be known that there are mild spoilers ahead. For context,Arcane Season 2 Episode 7, ‘Pretend Like It’s The First Time’, showed where Ekko, Jayce, and Heimerdinger went in the anomaly....

The Republic of Gamers arm at Asus is claiming“world’s thinnest” with the introduction of its new Zephyrus S gaming laptop measuring just 0.58 inches at its thinnest point. The company also revealed the Strix SCAR II that crams a 17.3-inch screen into a 15.7-inch chassis. First, Asus will sell two variants of its new ROG Zephyrus S laptop. The GX531GS model sports Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q discrete graphics chipdesigned for the best performance in thin-and-light notebooks....

The biggest shopping event of the year has finally arrived, with Black Friday underway and Cyber Week to follow. If you’re looking to pick up a Bose speaker or a pair of headphones, now is the perfect time to do it. The best part about shopping online today is that you may avoid the usual rush in stores, with everything shipped right to your doorstep. If you’re feeling frisky and still want to go out, you can always pick up your items at a local store — most retailers offer this option....