This ‘Swiss Army Knife’ app transformed how I play PC games

Most PC games aren’t perfect. I’d go as far to say that most of them have problems — especially consideringthe disastrous PC launcheswe’ve seen this year. If a game is popular enough, and open enough, you may lean on community mods to get your game in a better state. But what if there was an app that could help your performance and add missing features toallof your PC games? There is, and it’s calledSpecial Kfrom developer Kaldaien....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Stephen Pierce

TikTok finally returns to Apple & Google App Stores in US

TikTok finally returns to Apple & Google App Stores in US Just weeks after TikTok was removed from the app stores due to a ban in the United States, the ByteDance-owned short-form video app has returned. On July 12, 2025, just a day before TikTok’s ban in the US was set to take place – Apple and Googleremoved all ByteDance-owned apps from their respective stores. iPhone users flocked to eBay tobuy used devices with the app already installed, and evenGameStop attempted to capitalize on usersnot being able to download the short-form video app....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Mitchell Rodriguez

Twitch streamer robbed at gunpoint and then gets banned because of it

Twitch streamer robbed at gunpoint and then gets banned because of it Twitch has banned a Spanish-speaking streamer after he was suddenly robbed in the middle of a broadcast. IRLTwitch streams can be some of the most entertaining on the platform, but they also come with a series of risks, especially when one ventures into a potentially unsafe area. Over the years we’ve seen dozens of wild IRL incidents including fights, streamers getting theirphones stolen, and now even a makeup studio getting robbed at gunpoint....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Mr. Donald Leach

Wayfair’s Way Day sale drops prices on appliances, robot vacuums, and more

This year Wayfair has extended their annualWay Day saleto 36 hours. It officially starts today, April 10 and ends on April 11 at 11:59 p.m. E.T. Shop steep savings of up to 80% off can be found across Wayfair’s kitchen appliances, vacuums, mattresses, furniture, and more. The Boston-based online company is also offering free shipping on over 100,000 products. And if you own a Wayfair Credit Card you earn triple the awards for purchases made with the card....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Emily Turner

When is Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith? Ringwalk times and undercard ahead of world title fight

When is Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith? Ringwalk times and undercard ahead of world title fight Artur Beterbiev will put his WBC, IBF and WBO world titles on the line this weekend when he defends his light-heavyweight world titles against Callum Smith in Canada’s Quebec City. The two hard-hitting fighters will finally meet five months after they were originally supposed to meet in August after Beterbiev had to pull out of the fight with a jaw infection....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · Terri Garrison

Where to find Pack-A-Punch in Black Ops 6 Zombies Shattered Veil

Where to find Pack-A-Punch in Black Ops 6 Zombies Shattered Veil There’s nothing quite like the feeling of upgrading your weapon inCall of Duty Zombies, so you’ll want to know where to find the Pack-A-Punch machine. Whether you’re mowing down the undead with a fire-spewingLMGor apistolthat suddenly packs a nuclear punch, the Pack-A-Punch machine is essential for survival. InShattered Veil, this iconic machine makes a return, wrapped in eerie symbols and deep lore connections....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · William Bridges

Which Instant Pot should you buy? All of the models compared

Instant Pots are multifunctional pressure cookers with enhanced features and multiple settings to make an even better meal. Thebest Instant Potsnot only offer faster cooking times but other handy features like preprogrammed settings, LCDs, smartphone apps, and customizable parameters. In this article, we compare the current Instant Pot models, examine their unique features, and explain how each product’s settings work. Instant Pots at a glance Instant Pot Duo TheInstant Pot Duois the most popular Instant Pot family, and it’s one of our favorites....

August 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1626 words · Daniel Stone

Why was Kevin Can F**k Himself ‘canceled’?

Why was Kevin Can F**k Himself ‘canceled’? Poor Kevin; what did he do? Well, that’s a question of the past, since Kevin Can F**k Himself has been canceled for a while. The reason why isn’t exactly clear-cut, either. In the pandemic depths of 2021, Kevin Can F**k Himself seemed like TV salvation. Starring Schitt’s Creek andBlack Mirrorstar Annie Murphy, the dark comedy follows Allison, a housewife who realizes that her life is meaningless and decides to transform it....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Melanie Russell

‘You can’t lick a badger twice’: How Google’s AI Overview hallucinates idioms

The latestAI trendis a funny one, as a user has discovered that you can plug a made-up phrase into Google and append it with “meaning,” then Google’s AI Overview feature will hallucinate a meaning for the phrase. Historian Greg Jenner kicked off the trend with a post onBlueskyin which he asked Google to explain the meaning of “You can’t lick a badger twice.” AI Overview helpfully explained that this expression means that you can’t deceive someone a second time after they’ve already been tricked once — which seems like a reasonable explanation, but ignores the fact that this idiom didn’t exist before this query went viral....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Elizabeth Hughes

“Felt Like Poetic Justice”: Bridgerton Season 3 Ending's One Key Book Difference Explained By Showrunner

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for the Bridgerton season 3 finale! Summary Bridgertonshowrunner Jess Brownell has explained why one key difference happened during season 3’s ending, something that involves Penelope’s story changing compared to the books. InBridgertonseason 3’s time jump, it’s revealed that Penelope and Colin now have a son, the first male heir to the Featherington family. However, this is in sharp contrast to the books, wherein they have a daughter named Agatha, named after Lady Danbury, who, in the books, has a strong relationship with Penelope....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Ian Marsh

10 Animated Comic Book Movies That Seriously Outdid Live-Action

Summary Animation has a lot of benefits over traditional live-action filmmaking when it comes tocomic book movieadaptations, as clearly demonstrated by the different films that adapt the same stories and characters. From the one-off animated films of the Marvel universe to the incredible variety ofthe DC Animated Universe,the medium has a lengthy history with the superhero genre that nearly eclipses the popularity of live-action films. In many cases, comic books make the transition from the page to the screen much more smoothly via animation....

August 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2107 words · Daniel Kim

Amazon slashes the prices of Smart Pet Feeders for Black Friday

Pets tend to be more than furry friendsnowadaysas owners behave more like their parents. While it is not unusual to see a dog or a cat being pushed in astroller, the key responsibilities of a pet owner — cleaning up after them, playing with them, and making sure they don’t go hungry — still remain. If you want to keep their diet in check, as well as not worry about their feeding times when you’re caught up at work,smart pet feederswill help you do just that....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · John Hall

Amazon’s latest sale takes up to $200 off the price of the 2018 MacBook Air

The new MacBook Air was only released a few months ago, but Amazon is already discounting select models of Apple’s latest laptop. you may now get up to $200 off the price of the 2018 MacBook Air from the popular online retailer, which knocks the cost down to as low as $1,050. There’s currently no clear expiration date for the offer, which covers all three colors of the new 2018 MacBook Air — silver, space gray, and gold....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Margaret King