Summary According to his biographer,Peanutscreator Charles Schulz was fiercely competitive –to the point where he consideredGarfieldartist Jim Davis to be something of an arch-rival, even as he helped shape the younger illustrator’s comic in ways that would help define it. A closer look at the relationship between Schulz and Davis offers fascinating insight into how two of the most prolific creators in American pop culture coexisted. InSchulz and Peanuts: A Biographyby David Michaelis, the author provides readers with a detailed account of how Charles Schulz felt aboutGarfieldwhen the latter strip entered national syndication in 1978....

As a photographer who owns plenty of high-end camera gear, from pro-grade cameras to drones, a surprising number of my photos are captured using my phone. Most people these days snap pictures using the cameras integrated into their phones, and the quality of these cameras has increased by leaps and bounds. Now, the latest and greatest smartphones include the kind of features that not only appeal to amateur photographers, but to professionals as well....

Samsung has yet to release theGalaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3to the public, but reports from Korea indicate that, based on pre-orders, they may be more of a hit than the company’s more mainstream models. Both foldables are said to be on the path to reaching 800,000 units, according to a report from theKorea Herald. Samsung also confirms that in just 10 days, the pre-orders have already surpassed total global Samsung foldable sales for all of 2021....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Smartening up something as simple as a door lock shouldn’t be very complicated. Start with a deadbolt, add a small motor, some circuitry, battery, and antenna. Presto, smart lock. However, the variety of ways this is being accomplished and the ever-growing number of options on the market can leave your head spinning....

NASA’s Mars 2020 rover is roving toward completion. Having recentlystood on its own six wheelsfor the first time andpracticed its descent separationfrom the craft that will transport it to the red planet, the rover has now undergone vacuum testing at a facility in Pasadena, California. In the time-lapse video above, you’re able to see the rover being attended to by engineers from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), dressed in white “bunny suits” to prevent dust or other contaminants from entering the rover’s delicate machinery....

Selling Sunset fans wouldn’t hire the Oppenheim Group in their house hunt Fans of Selling Sunset admit they enjoy watching the show, but claim they wouldn’tactuallyhire anyone from the Oppenheim Group in real life. Watching episodes of Selling Sunset gives viewers a glimpse into the world of luxury real estate in Southern California. Real estate agents at the Oppenheim Group are constantly handling million-dollar listings, going on breathtaking mansion tours, and dealing with endless behind-the-scenes drama....

Sentinels’ Zellsis slams VCT refs for forcing team to play through tech issues Sentinels Valorant player Jordan ‘Zellsis’ Montemurro called out the VCT Americas referees following his team’s first match of the split for forcing them to fix audio issues during the game without pausing. Sentinelstook down 100 Thieves 2-0in their first match of the VCT Americas regular season on Sunday. The game, however, was not as seamless a win as the scoreline would lead fans to believe....

Veteran actor, activist, and internet icon George Takei is no stranger to challenging the status quo, whether in his career-launching role asHikaru Suluin the Star Trek franchise or his modern evolution to social media celebrity. As an outspoken human-rights advocate both within the U.S. and abroad, Takei has earned considerable acclaim, but his latest endeavor takes a considerably more humorous approach to activism. The actor has helped launchHouse of Cats, an app that uses augmented-reality elements to let users interact with and manipulate “Trumpy Cat,” a feline parody of the U....

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Under the control of a less capable filmmaker,The Forgivencould have very easily been a boring film. It’s a testament to writer-director John Michael McDonagh’s talent that it’s not. As a matter of fact, while there are moments whenThe Forgivenedges toward tediousness, McDonagh’s ear for conversation and his impeccably written scenes keep the film moving at an involving pace for almost the entirety of its 117-minute runtime....

Get ready to head back into The Matrix again. Lana Wachowski, who co-wrote and co-directed the groundbreaking action filmThe Matrix(and its two less-well-received sequels), is currently prepping a fourth entry in the franchise. And yes, both Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are expected to reprise their iconicroles. TitledThe Matrix Resurrections,the film will be released June 23, 2025. That’s four months earlier than its previous release date of April 2022. Here’s everything we know aboutThe Matrix Resurrectionsso far....

Labor Day salesmay still be a few days away, but we already see discounts on appliances and gadgets floating around. If you happen to be on the hunt for a qualityfitness tracker, we spotted a deal for you. The small version of theFitbit Alta HR is currently discounted on Amazonby up to 40%. This early Labor Day deal applies to a variety of color options, but the lowest sale price is for the black model which is available for just $79....

Summary The new Netflix animated filmThelma the Unicornhas a talented voice cast behind the colorful main characters. The latest in the trend of non-Disney animated musicals such as theSingandTrollsfranchises,Thelma the Unicornis Netflix’s foray into the musical performance film genre. It follows the story of a pony named Thelma who has dreams of becoming a pop star, but has not yet made her big break. When a glitter-filled truck comes by and spills contents onto Thelma, making her look like a unicorn, she is finally noticed by eager talent scouts....

You’re going to want to take advantage of any discount that you encounter when shopping forgaming PC deals, as these machines can get pretty expensive. Here’s an offer from Amazon to consider: the MSI Aegis Z2 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card at $143 off, which brings its price down from $1,400 to $1,257. That’s a pretty nice bargain for a gaming desktop of this caliber, but you’re going to have to hurry with your purchase if you want to make sure that you get it at 10% off....