The First Descendant community blasts AFK players who leech mission rewards

The First Descendant community blasts AFK players who leech mission rewards Exhausted by players going AFK and leeching mission experience, The First Descendant community wants Nexon to implement measures that stop some players from taking advantage of others. Games likeWarframehave long dealt with their share of AFK players who do nothing during a mission, yet try to reap the rewards from the hard work done by fellow users. The First Descendantmarks the latest online shooter plagued by such behavior and its fledgling community is already fed up....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Eric Grant

The Flank drama explained: ZooMaa & Ben clash over CDL show’s future

The Flank drama explained: ZooMaa & Ben clash over CDL show’s future The Flank hosts Ben J Nissim and Thomas ‘ZooMaa’ Paparatto have clashed after Ben complained on stream about lack of show progression. Thecompetitive CoD communityhas been enjoying The Flank for a number of seasons now, with its blend of elite-level CoD insights with pro-player banter. It seems as though things may have hit the rocks though, as Ben spoke out about some issues he has with The Flank, and it came to blows on-stream as ZooMaa and Ben clashed....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Jeremy Smith

The Flash: 10 Best Wally West Costumes in DC Comic History

Summary Wally West isn’t the first person to bear theFlashmoniker, but he’s undoubtedly one of the most popular Scarlet Speedsters ever. From his days as Kid Flash to his wildest adventures as the Fastest Man Alive, West has had a lot of amazing looks. Wally has had one of the most fascinating journeys in the DC Universe. From stepping up to replace his mentor in the wake ofCrisis on Infinite Earthsto triumphantly returning during the DC Rebirth era, Wally has had numerous cool outfits....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1651 words · Christopher Wilson

The Garmin Forerunner 745 offers improved tracking and a sleek design for $500

Garmin is stepping up its smartwatch game. The company is known for its fitness-tracking watches for all different kinds of athletes, and now it’s launching a new model: The Forerunner 745. The Forerunner series in general has long been marketed as a watch specifically designed to meet the needs of runners, and the Forerunner 745 is built for runners and triathletes who want “detailed training data, on-device workouts, smartwatch features, and more....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Cynthia Patrick

The latest iMessage phishing scam is easy to fall for. Here’s how to avoid it

It’s a new year, but bad actors are still at it with an old trick repackaged for iPhone users. Bleeping Computer reports a rise inphishing attackstargeting iPhone users that involves tricking them into disabling built-in protections and clicking on malicious links. In an increasing number of cases, text messages appear to come from fake delivery agents posing as service messages from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Two Digital Trends contributors have received such sham messages recently in North America....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Jamie Cain

These Razer Blade Prime Day deals really pack a punch [in gaming power]

Ready or not, Prime Day is in full swing, with a lot of early offers already floating around. Of course, the best deals are yet to come with the main event, and that’s definitely true of some fantastic deals that Razer is featuring. More specifically, Razer has some huge discounts available on the Blade series — a solid mix of gaming and productivity-focused laptops. If, for some reason, you’ve never heard of the Razer Blade series before, they’re packed with power for ultimate performance in a portable package....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Daniel Dennis

This gadget lets you sleep on airplanes without snuggling a stranger

Ever drift off on a long flight, only to realize once you fell asleep, your head lolled to one side until it was resting on the shoulder of the stranger next to you? An odd Kickstarter gadget is vying to help travelerssleep comfortably on airplaneswithout snuggling with a stranger.The Napup Fly+is a mix between a personal travel pillow, a sleep mask, and a pair of headphones all rolled into one without that head loll....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Brandon Brown

Two things that might stop me from buying the Google Pixel Watch 3

The newGoogle Pixel Watch 3fixes one of my biggest issues with the previous two generations: It’s now available in a bigger size. The previous models were too small for my wrists, and the Pixel Watch 2 required me to charge it two times a day in the brief time I used it. The new 45mm size is a welcome change, and the latest Google Pixel Watch offers plenty of new features that make it look like a lucrative upgrade....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · James Vega

Want your paycheck in Bitcoin? Get paid with the BitPay Payroll API

Are you bonkers for Bitcoin? If so, then you may want to talk your employer into using the new Bitcoin Payroll API from leading digital currency payment processorBitPay, which allows businesses to pay all or a portion of workers’ salaries in the cryptocurrency. While getting paid entirely in Bitcoin is likely a bad idea for most people – the price fluctuates too wildly, and too few businesses accept it as payment for it to be practical – this could be a good way for anyone looking for a relatively easy way toget into Bitcoin....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Brandi Spencer

Watch 958 drones create a 400-foot tall Time cover in lights instead of pixels

The iconic red border and masthead on Time magazine for the issue now nestled on newsstands wasn’t created by graphic design software. The Time cover for the June 11 issue was insteadcreated by 958 flying drones— and shot by another drone. For the Time special-edition Drone Report, the magazine created the cover in the sky using Intel’s Shooting Star, a fleet of drones and software used to create UAV light shows....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Frederick Lewis

What time is Goosebumps on Disney Plus?

What time is Goosebumps on Disney Plus? The creepy R.L. Stine stories 90s kids grew up with are back in full swing for the Disney Plus Goosebumps series, but what time will old and new fans be able to watch? From the Cuckoo Clock to the infamous creepy Mask, Stine’s stories were full of fear and fright back in the day.Disney+has revamped the stories and original series with Rob Letterman and Nicholas Stoller....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Kimberly Garcia

Which character should you pick in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?

Each playable memberin Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis its own distinct character. Beyond the obvious visual differences, there’s a good amount of mechanical differences that make playing as Harley a unique experience compared to King Shark, for example. If you’replaying alone or with friends, you probably will want to focus on just one member of the team to learn and go through the story with first. Since these “heroes” aren’t all that common, especially in the world of video games, it isn’t immediately obvious what type of character each one will play like....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Phyllis Harris

Wireless speaker buying guide: Everything you need to know about wireless speakers

In the history of audio, few product categories have expanded as quickly or dramatically as wireless speakers. In the past few years, the evolution of wireless audio technology has helped the genre blossom from novelty to near-ubiquitous. From boom boxes and speaker docks, we’ve transitioned to a legion of wireless speakers that allow you to stream the entire history of recorded music from your armchair. However, while there’s never been a better time to get into the wireless speaker game, the ocean of available choices out there can be pretty daunting....

August 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2301 words · Joseph Webb