A slimmer Spotify? Music streamer tests a ‘lite’ version for Android

Having a slower network or less data on your plan will no longer stop you from accessing the most popular apps and services on the market. The latest company to introduce a slimmed- down version of its mobile app is Spotify, who has recently debuted the predictably named Spotify Lite. As its name suggests, it’s a lightweight version of its original music streaming offering, though it seems as though it’s not exactly the most useful or successful of the “lite” apps we’ve seen thus far....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Jonathan Jones

After chaotic launch, Fall Guys will patch game to address issues

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutreleased yesterdaywith quite the eventful launch amid server overloads and review bombs both good and bad. “When we sayFall Guysis experiencing a lot of traffic… We had over 1.5 million new players in the first 24 hours!We’re working on our first patch for the game, listening to ALL of your feedback and ideas, and are super grateful to everyone who’s supported so far!” the game’s official Twitter account said....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Antonio Allen

Amazon cancels Citadel spinoffs Honey Bunny & Diana; season 2 heads to 2026

Citadelis saying goodbye to two international spinoffs at Prime Video. Amazon announced thatCitadel: Honey BunnyandCitadel: Dianawill not receive second seasons at Prime Video. Instead, the two spinoffs will be intertwined with the second season of the flagship program,Citadel. “Having successfully traversed India and Italy, storylines from bothCitadel: Honey BunnyandCitadel: Dianawill be woven into the upcoming second season of the mothership seriesCitadel,” Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios, said viaDeadline....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Miranda Leach

Apple Vision Pro 2 may have hit mass production, claimed release imminent

The Apple Vision Pro 2 headset may be arriving soon according to new manufacturing changes. The news comes thatApplehas moved into the mass production phase for itsVision Pro 2headset. Reports suggest that key components for the new Vision Pro are being sought as suppliers “rush” to fulfill orders. This comes fromIT Home, a Chinese website that refers to unknown sources inside the supply chain. The parts in question include panels, housing and circuitry....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Hannah Ortiz

Avatar: The Last Airbender’s major character design change angers fans

Avatar: The Last Airbender’s major character design change angers fans Avatar: The Last Airbender fans are in an uproar over a major character design change in one of the cast’s key players. After almost two decades since it first premiered,Avatar: The Last Airbenderis being introduced to a new generation thanks toNetflix‘slatest adaptation. While the series has already been plagued with some issues as it’s been revealed that some major character arcs may be left out, most fans are still excited to revisitAang and crew‘s world of bending....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Scott Olson

Best 4th of July Laptop Deals 2020: Apple, HP & Dell

Independence Day falls on Saturday this year and the big4th of July saleshave been going strong all week (with many extending well into next week), offering huge mid-year bargains on all sorts of stuff from home appliances to expensive electronics. These sales are an especially great chance to score a new computer, and if your old laptop could use replacing, then now’s the time to do it: Whether you’re after a no-nonsense Windows workhorse or you’re more of a MacOS type of person, these great 4th of July laptop deals have something to fit just about any need or budget:...

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Stephanie Kelly

Best budget gaming mice

Looking for a great budget gaming mouse? Have we got the list for you. This collection ofstellar gaming rodentsoffers something for everyone, from right-handed to left-handed gamers, claw grippers to palm grippers, RGB lovers to blackout fans. Whether you want an ultralight, wired, wireless mouse, or something else entirely, we’ve got a range of fantastic value mice for you to pick from. They’re even good enough to rival some of thebest gaming mice around....

June 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · Charles Lane

Best gaming laptop 4th of July deals

If you’re on the hunt forgaming laptop deals, you won’t want to miss 4th of July sales. The good news is that you’re able to already start your shopping, as various retailers have rolled out their discounts for the holiday. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase though, in order to make sure that you’re able to secure the savings. To help you out, we’ve rounded up our favorite gaming laptop 4th of July deals below, with choices ranging from budget-friendly devices to top-of-the-line machines....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Nathan Murphy

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dead at 43

Chadwick Boseman, the Marvel star who played the titular superhero inBlack Pantherand had starring roles inDa 5 Bloodsand42, died Friday of cancer. He was 43. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016,according to a family statement. He had not made his diagnosis public. pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5ai — Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman)June 11, 2025 His family said several of Boseman’s latest roles were filmed “between countless surgeries and chemotherapy” as the cancer progressed and that he was a “true fighter” who “persevered through it all....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Kevin White

Bose pulls the plug on its audio-based augmented reality platform

Two years after debuting itsprototype augmented reality glasses, Bose is stepping away from its efforts to bring augmented reality to your ears. Key Bose AR employees have left the company, according to a report byProtocol, and Bose’s AR partners have been informed that their apps will stop working in the coming weeks. The decision comes six months after the company announced it wouldclose all of its U.S. retail store locationsand move its entire sales operation online....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Stacy Wall

Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences

As parents, we’re all charged with the awesome responsibility of guiding and directing our younglings on the right path to becoming well-rounded adults and productive members of society. Making sure they eat a balanced diet, sending them to the right schools, and engaging them in extra-curricular activities that promote a healthy body and mind are critically important. When my daughter was born nearly 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions....

June 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1335 words · Marc Brewer

Conservative, pro-Trump witches are flocking to Facebook

On “Witches for Trump,” a Facebook page liked by over 2,000 people, someone posted a meme — a still from the 2004 movieFinding Neverlandwith text edited on top. In the meme, a child tearfully looks up at Johnny Depp and says: “But dad, we’re Pagans, shouldn’t we be on the left?” Depp responds, “Paganism existed long before modern politics, and the gods don’t give a fuck about your feelings.” The meme represents a growing fracture in the digital witchcraft community as intensified political polarization among witches drives conservative-leaning practitioners to feel isolated online....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Dawn Harris

Controversial image site 8chan is back online for now and has a new name: 8kun

8chan is back online, but this time, under a new name. 8kun has taken over as the controversial image board’s new name. After being down since August 5 due to the El Paso mass shooter’s involvement with the site, 8chan’s Twitter account tweeted Sunday, October 6, a video promoting the site’s new name and logo. The new logo is a snake in the shape of an 8. 8Chan also tweeted, “If you were previously a Board Owner on 8chan, please email us at admin@8kun....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Vicki Ali