Who is the best James Bond ever?

A favorite pastime of a certain subset of cinephiles is to theorize, speculate, andeven wageron who will become the nextJames Bond. Seriously, it’s right there in the sports books next to the horse races and the billion-to-one bet that the Sacramento Kings will ever make the playoffs again. But what is it, precisely, that has so many of us so invested? If the 007 movies themselves tend to be more or less the same, employing action/spy genre tropes with the formal discipline of a sonnet, why does it really matter who steps into thebespoke menswearand wields theWalther?...

August 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1964 words · Karl Garcia

With Spotify for Wear OS, you’ll soon have even more control over your music

After what has seemed like a long time coming, Spotify will be available on Wear OS smartwatches as an app. Whether it’s on a run or a while lounging at home, you will now be able to access your music right from your wrist — without having to constantly reach for your smartphone. Currently, those who want to use Spotify while working out with their WearOS smartwatch are limited in terms of what they can access....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Diane Allen

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series brings flagship features at a budget

Today, theXiaomispin-off brand, Redmi, has added more products to the portfolio by launching three new Note series devices in China — the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. While these specific models may be limited to China, the launch helps us set some expectations for the global Redmi Note 11 smartphones. Here are the details of all of the products that Redmi announced at today’s event:...

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Donald Snyder

Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 6 recap: A battle of moms and faith

Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 6 recap: A battle of moms and faith Young Sheldon Season 7 is back from its hiatus, and Episode 6 has caused a huge family rift. Here’s the lowdown on exactly what happened. Fans have been not-so-patiently waiting fornew episodes of Young SheldonSeason 7, which has been on hiatus thanks to a three-week delay caused by “March Madness.” Nevertheless,the Cooper familyis back with a bang, indulging in an argument that could arguably break the family apart for good....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Anthony Anderson

‘Black Ops 4’ will have battle royale, but ditches the single-player campaign

Today, Activision and Treyarch revealedCall of Duty: Black Ops 4,a multiplayer-focused shooter that features bits and pieces of previous Black Ops games. Along with traditional multiplayer and zombies, the game will include its own take on the battle royale mode popularized byPlayerunknown’s BattlegroundsandFortnite. It will also be the first Call of Duty game to ditch the campaign. Competitive multi-player Call of Duty: Black Ops 4is set in a “narrative world” between the events ofBlack Ops IIandBlack Ops III, and Treyarch aims to tell its story throughout all three main modes....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Karen Jones

10 Biggest Details Crazy Rich Asians’ Movie Leaves Out From The Book

Summary Jon. M Chu’s hit rom-comCrazy Rich Asianswas forced to leave out some major story details from its source material due to time constraints.Based on Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel of the same name,Crazy Rich Asiansfollows NYU professor Rachel Chu (Constance Wu)who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding) for a wedding and meets his disapproving,“crazy rich"family. Like all book-to-movie adaptations,Crazy Rich Asianshad to make some strategic choices about what to cut but succeeded in presenting an enjoyable romance that captures the essence of the novel....

August 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2225 words · Mrs. Brenda Garcia

10 most likable characters from Schitt’s Creek

Schitt’s Creekis asitcomfilled with many quirky characters, ranging from flashy celebutantes to oddball mayors. While much of the cast, specifically the Rose family, didn’t start out as the most likable characters, audiences saw many of them grow into much more compassionate and relatable people as the series progressed. Many of Schitt’s Creek inhabitants may still have qualities that make them hard to hang out with at first, but audiences couldn’t help but love these characters as they learn to live together in their quiet, little town....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Donald Sullivan

415-hp Polestar-engineered powertrains coming to 2020 Volvo V60 and XC60

It may look like an ordinary sedan, but theVolvo S60 Polestar Engineeredis automotive unobtainium. A performance-tuned plug-in hybrid version of the2019 Volvo S60, the Polestar Engineered was offered in limited quantities through the Care By Volvo subscription service — and sold out almost immediately. For those who missed out on the S60 Polestar Engineered, Volvo will now offer the same package of upgrades on theV60 wagonandXC60 crossover. The new models roll out this summer....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Shawn Garcia

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?'s Body Obsession Has Gone Too Far

Summary Jasmine Pinedafrom the90 Day Fiancéfranchise has undergone quite a transformation since her debut season, making fans wonder why she constantly changes her look. Jasmine made her first appearance on90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 5 alongside her American partner, Gino Palazzolo. The two met on a sugar baby website and their love story blossomed from there. Throughout the season, viewers sawGino and Jasmine bickering about their communication issues. Despite facing challenges and having several heated arguments,Gino and Jasmine eventually got engaged....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Heather Walker

Apple’s new sign-in feature brings a secure way to log in to your iOS 13 apps

At WWDC 2019, Apple is continuing to make its case and push for strongerprivacy features. To make it simpler and more secure for iOS 13 users to sign in to apps, Apple is launching a new sign in button called “Sign in with Apple.” The tool works like similar social sign-in buttons — like those that allow users to log into third-party apps with either their Google or Facebook ID — but adds Apple’s twist with a focus on privacy and security....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Mr. Daniel Larsen Jr.

AT&T and Ericsson team up to improve ‘Internet of Things’ security

Connected devices are not limited solely to the home. A growing number of businesses both large and small use connected smart devices to provide convenience to employees and improve productivity. However, not enough of these companies take the proper steps to safeguard these devices — and hackers are taking notice. IoT devices are often used as entry points for malicious hacks in the corporate sector, so AT&T and Ericsson have teamed up to help improve Internet of Things,or IoT, securityacross the board....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Colleen Payne

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans slam player for making major artifact error

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans slam player for making major artifact error A Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken an unconventional approach to using the artifact, and other players are a bit confused by the plan. The artifact that Shadowheart takes from the Nautiloid is one of the most important items in the game, especially if you’re invested in Lae’zel and the Githyanki subplot. In Act 1 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, possession of the artifact will have you on the run from both the Absolute cultists and the Githyaanki soldiers, and it’s also important to Shadowheart’s quest as well....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Kevin Rodriguez

Beermkr is the all-in-one craft beer homebrewing machine

Anyone that has ever tried homebrewing knows just how complex the process can be. The mixture must be kept at a certain temperature for a certain amount of time. Certain parts of the process can have a less than pleasant odor and depending on how much beer you brew, it can take up a lot of space. Beermkr aims to solve all those problems. The Beermkr is a countertop device that handles both the brewing and fermentation parts of the process....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · David Beard