TikTok roller-skating queen Ana Coto is leading the hobby’s revival

In aviral clip set to Jennifer Lopez’sJenny from the Block,rising TikTok star Ana Coto glides while lip-syncing down a sunny Los Angeles streetso effortlessly you’d think she was floating. After scrolling through her profile — where the young actress shimmies and skates to pop hits —you may be surprised to learn her first time lacing up roller skates was just three years ago. Despite how easy she makes roller skating look, Coto still considers herself a newbie....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Tracy Turner

Watch U.S. Open tennis champ’s wacky video game celebration

Tennis ace Daniil Medvedev drew inspiration from one of his favorite video games for his victory celebration against Novak Djokovic in the final of the U.S. Open in New York City on Sunday night. In what must’ve been one of the most bizarre match-winning responses ever witnessed in the world of professional tennis, the Russian champion performed the wacky “dead fish celebration” more commonly associated with theFIFA video game series....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Alyssa Duncan

What is the ‘I peeled my orange today’ story on TikTok?

What is the ‘I peeled my orange today’ story on TikTok? A story containing the line “I peeled my orange today” has gone viral on TikTok after leaving viewers in tears. If you find yourself out of the loop, here’s what everyone is talking about. TikTokhas spawned countless fun trends that prompt millions of users to participate, such as theRoman Empire phenomenonand the hilariousspider filter prank. However, the latest craze taking over the app is undoubtedly less humorous....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Chase Mcgrath

What’s new on Tubi in July 2023

Have you heard of Tubi? The upstart streamer has tens of thousands of new and old TV shows from every decade and every genre imaginable. Want to watch the hottest series that aired onHBO Max? Tubi has it. Are you feeling nostalgic about that old TV show you used to watch as a kid in the ’80s or ’90s? Chances are, Tubi has it. Tubihas so much content that it can be hard to choose which shows are worth your time....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · John Smith

Wiim teases a 100-watt amp for those who already own a streamer

Wiim has just given us a sneak peek at its next product: the Vibelink Amp. It’s a 100-watt-per-channel, two-channel amplifier that doesn’t have any streaming smarts built-in. Wiim unveiled the Vibelink Amp at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. For now, Wiim isn’t revealing many details. We know that it will get its official launch in March, but the company hasn’t said how much it will cost. In 2024, Wiim released theAmp Pro, a two-channel, 120-watt-per-channel amp with built-in streaming for $369, so that may give us a sense of where the Vibelink will end up — likely less than the Amp Pro given the Vibelink lacks streaming features....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Sara Melton

Windows 10X vs. iPadOS: Does Microsoft finally beat Apple?

Microsoft has a new flavor of Windows for dual-screen PCsknown as Windows 10X. From a redesigned Taskbar and Start Menu to new touch gestures, there’s a lot in Windows 10X that feels new and refreshing. But the competition is stiff. The iPad has a tight grip on the tablet world, andthe launch of iPadOSmade big improvements to things like multitasking and touch gestures. Although it is still a work in progress, we’ve spent some time with an early version of Windows 10X by playing with Microsoft’s new emulator for developers....

June 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1683 words · David Mccarthy

X-Men ’97 might have given Spider-Man the happy ending we wanted

X-Men ’97 might have given Spider-Man the happy ending we wanted WhenX-Men ’97launched, fans already had one question: will we seeSpider-Manor other characters from Marvel’s shared animated universe? Not only did fans get their answer, but they may have learned the final fate of Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson, too. X-Men ’97 episode 7 had the wall-crawler himself makea brief, unvoiced cameo. And while it was eventually confirmed to be the Spider-Man: The Animated Series take on the character,fans were dying to see more Spider-Man....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Andrew Taylor

Xfinity TV will give Sony Android TVs owners one less remote to juggle

Though you won’t need to use it nearly as much, don’t plan on throwing your cable box away. Just as with the Roku TVs thatjoined the Xfinity TV Partner Programearly this year, you still need your Xfinity cable box in order for the app to work. All of the features you’re used to — including local programming and viewing Cloud DVR recordings — will work on your TV via the Xfinity TV Partner app....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Ashley Cummings

xQc responds to claims Kick is “dying” for not having one thing

xQc responds to claims Kick is “dying” for not having one thing Streaming star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel has given an update on when fans can expect to see a KICK app on consoles so that they can watch their favorite streamers. KICKemerged as a legitimate challenger to Twitch back in early 2023 asthe Stake-backed platformstarted handing out big money deals to a number of top streamers. While it may have seemed similar to what YouTube has done previously, KICK had has a number of features that resembled Twitch....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Joshua Price

Yes, it’s okay to watch Hamilton on Disney+ before seeing the musical live

How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman suddenlybecome a cultural phenomenon? If you’re one of the fortunate few to have seenHamilton, the Broadway musical that became one of the hottest — and most expensive — theater tickets in recent memory, you know the answer to that question. For everyone else, Disney is bringingHamiltonto its streaming service for what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated additions to the Disney+ library since the platform launched last year....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Michael Fischer

‘Infinity War’ and ‘First Man’ among Oscar contenders for visual effects

The next set of Academy Awards nominees will be officially announced in January, but theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienceshas released a preliminary list of contenders in the Best Visual Effects category. More Oscars VFX News The list of 20 films in the running for an Academy Award nomination includes the usual big-budget spectacle projects, with Marvel Studios’Avengers: Infinity War,Black Panther, andAnt-Man and the Waspall named as potential nominees, as well as a few smaller films, such asChristopher Robin,Isle of Dogs, andWelcome to Marwen....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Alexandria Chavez

10 MCU Phase 1 Scenes That Aged Poorly

Summary As theMarvel Cinematic Universecontinues to captivate audiences with its expansive storytelling and beloved characters, revisiting its Phase 1 movies reveals moments that have not stood the test of time. From its inception, the MCU’s Phase 1 set the foundation for what would become a cinematic juggernaut, introducing iconic heroes and establishing theinterconnected MCU timeline. However, as societal norms and audience expectations evolve, certain scenes from these early films now seem out of place withthe MCU’s future....

June 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1898 words · Rachael Johnson

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Looking fora flip smartphone? TheSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6is right at the top of the list, thanks to Samsung’s sublime design, powerful specs, and excellent attention to detail. The Z Flip 6 may be new, but it’s making its own mark rapidly. However, it’s far from the only option open to you, and if you’re looking for a flip smartphone in particular or just a powerful phone, then there are plenty of alternatives....

June 28, 2025 · 10 min · 2103 words · Michael Bond