Google Home Hub smart display will reportedly be renamed the Google Nest Hub

Sources reportedly familiar with Google’s plans confirmed that theGoogle Home Hub smart displaywould be rebranded as the Google Nest Hub, according to9to5Google. Citing accidental leaks on the Google Store website about the upcoming Pixel 3a smartphone and the Nest Home Max, a new smart display with a 10-inch screen, 9to5Google suggests a May 7 launch date. On that day we’ll be watching for Pixel’s new smartphone lineup including the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL with accessories for both phones, the launch date for the smartphone lineup, and accessories....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Mr. Anthony Green

Harry Kane misses golden chance as Bayern Munich’s season stoops to new low

Harry Kane misses golden chance as Bayern Munich’s season stoops to new low Bayern Munich’s season has gone from bad to worse on Sunday, as the German champions fell to a third defeat inside nine days. The pressure is building on manager Thomas Tuchel after a damaging 3-2 defeat at Bochum followed last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen. Those two league defeats sandwiched a 1-0 loss to Lazio in the Champions League in midweek and Bayern, who have won the Bundesliga in each of the last 11 seasons, could end the campaign trophyless....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Hunter Cohen

Hisense debuts its first 8K Roku TV, the 75-inch U800GR

We’re still several weeks away from CES 2022, but don’t tell Hisense that. The company has decided it doesn’t need a big, splashy Las Vegas show to show off its big, splashy newRoku TV, which also happens to be its first Roku TV to offer 8K resolution: TheHisense U800GR, which is available December 8 from Best Buy and Amazon for $2,700. The U800GR packs Hisense’s ULED display technology, which in this case means a quantum dot LED panel with a native 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits of brightness....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Lisa Barton

Hit up the group chat! ‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ adds new 50-on-50 mode

Whether itsFortnite,PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds, or another battle royale game, it can be hard to come out as the winner. Whether players are good at hiding or fighting, chances are they won’t win every match. With teams, there’s a much bigger chance for a victory. Announced during the Game Awards 2017,Epic Gamesis bringing a limited time 50 vs. 50 mode toFortnite Battle Royale. This new game mode takes the popular last person standing mode and divides everyone up into two teams....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Kathy Hubbard

How To Beat Igris In Solo Leveling: Arise (Best Weapons & Hunters)

Quick Links Most bosses in the early stages ofSolo Leveling: ARISEcan be easily beaten with a variety of weapons and Hunters, but Igris the Red is one opponent who will force you to use your best resources to win. Encountered in Chapter 8 of the story, Igris' fight stands due to its many limitations and requirements. Failing to understand the parameters of this battle can result in a quick loss....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Rachel Wise

How to capture and hold sectors in Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042is all about teamwork. The only way to win games is to capture and hold sectors in the two available game modes: Conquest and Breakthrough. However, capturing sectors isn’t as simple as standing under the flag.Battlefield 2042introduced objectives within sectors, which shook up the formula in a fantastic way. With plenty of gadgets and specialist abilities to choose from, a coordinated squad can capture and defend any flag if they know what they’re doing....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 949 words · Melissa Lindsey

How to convert your VHS tapes to DVD, Blu-ray, or digital

While DVD and Blu-ray dominate today’s world, VHS tapes ruled supreme in the ’80s and ’90s. It wasn’t uncommon for families to document birthday parties, holidays, sporting events, and other big moments in life with their handheld camcorder, recording the footage onto a trusty VHS tape. Unfortunately, playing those VHS tapes is challenging nowadays, as it’s unlikely that you still have your old VHS player (or that it’s even still in working condition)....

June 30, 2025 · 10 min · 1943 words · Amy Gentry

How to play Amazon Prime games on Steam Deck

How to play Amazon Prime games on Steam Deck Amazon Prime’s free games are easily accessible on the Steam Deck. There’s a treasure trove of forgotten redeemed games, so here’s how to play some of them. Since we originally wrote this guide, significant updates have been made to playing non-Steam games on the Deck. We recommend usingNon-Steam Launcherto make the entire process as easy as possible. However, you’ll find the original method using Lutris below....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Ronald Jones

How to watch The Equalizer 3 – is it streaming?

How to watch The Equalizer 3 – is it streaming? The Equalizer 3, the final chapter of Denzel Washington’s trilogy, is here – so, here’s how to watch the movie and if it’s available on streaming. Washington made his debut as Robert McCall in 2014’s The Equalizer. When we meet him, he’s a detail-orientated, mild-mannered everyman who works at his local Boston hardware store. He swore off the blood-soaked life he once led, but he’s tempted into vigilantism by armed robbers and the Russian mafia....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Brian Pierce

I'm Still So Glad Harry Potter Didn't Redeem Severus Snape, Even After All This Time

Summary Severus Snape is one of the most divisive characters inHarry Potter, but after all this time, I’m still glad he was never fully redeemed. Snape was controversial even before his big twist ending was revealed at the end of the series, with years of heavy debate about whether he was actually good or bad. Of course, his twist ending ultimately revealed that he had been against Voldemort since the Dark Lord killed Lily Potter, but this wasn’t enough to settle the argument....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1288 words · David Harris

Intel Core i7-12800H CPU outperforms Apple M1 Max in new benchmark

Intel’sAlder LakeIntel Core i7-12800H processor continues to impress, with the CPU showcasing impressive performance levels when put up against Apple’sM1 Max chip. An insight into the CPU initially emerged in November when it was tested in a Gigabyte Aorus 15 YE4 laptop. The Alder Lake chipperformed extremely wellwhen compared to Intel’s Core i7-11800H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processors. The Core i7-12800H processor has emerged once again on Geekbench.Three new testswere conducted on a 2022 Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop (RZ09-0421)....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Melissa Ortiz

Is Roblox The Classic event pay-to-play?

Is Roblox The Classic event pay-to-play? After The Hunt, Roblox is hosting another major event calledThe Classic. As the name suggests, this event will feature classic Roblox titles to take the players down memory lane. Similar to The Hunt, players can access the event through The Classic Hub once it goes live onMay 23, 2024. However, this nostalgic event will only be live for5 days. Within this period, players have a chance to earn rewards to take with them on their future travels....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Laurie Murray

Is your smart home lighting too confusing? Intellect simplifies your controls

In recent years, Leviton has made a name for itself as a provider of smart home technology, specifically in smart home lighting. Now the company has taken another step down that road with the addition Intellect, its fifth brand alongside Birchwood, ConTech, Intense, and JCC. Intellect is a Controls Platform that will support Leviton’s growing Internet of Things functionality and smart home tech. Leviton already offers smart bulbs and other forms of smart home functionality, but until now, the company didn’t provide a proprietary way to control its bulbs....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Jill Farmer