Mobvoi teases its next-gen TicWatch powered by a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1

Mobvoi teases its next-gen TicWatch powered by a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Qualcomm chips for the Wear OS platform have not been as good as its smartphone SoCs. They are among the key reasons why many Wear OS smartwatches have been riddled with performance and battery life issues. The San Diego chipmaker hopes to change that with itsupcoming Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and W5 Gen 1 platform, which promise 50% better battery life....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Jeremy Smith

New FCC rules are here to ensure carriers block scam texts

We’ve all been spammed by sketchy text messages warning us that our debit card has been locked due to suspicious activity or telling us that we have a package waiting for us. Most of these messages include links that reroute users toshady webpages asking for personal information— a common tactic used by cyber criminals to steal their identity or, worse, empty their bank accounts. Now, the Federal Communications Commission is finally doing something about it with new rules meant to protect consumers from scam texts....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Lisa Hunt

Non-MCU Marvel Show's Multiverse Crossover Chances Addressed By Series Creators

Summary The chances ofHit-Monkeycrossing over with theMarvel Cinematic Universeare addressed by the series' co-creators.Hit-Monkeyis a TV-MA animated series that follows a Japanese snow monkey who becomes an assassin to avenge his clan’s death and is mentored by the ghost of Jason Sudeiki’s Bryce Fowler, a world-class assassin. Despite focusing on a Marvel character,Hit-Monkeyis not part of the MCU. However, with the release ofHit-Monkeyseason 2, the series' creators comment on a possible MCU crossover....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Jillian Robertson

One Of Adam Sandler's Best Comedies Is Now On Netflix & I'm Shocked By Its 39% RT Score

Summary One of the bestAdam Sandlercomedies ever made is now on Netflix despite its negative Rotten Tomatoes score. Sandler, who has gotten more into dramatic roles in recent years with his leading performances in films such asUncut Gems(2019),Hustle(2022), andSpaceman(2024), is still celebrated for his timeless comedy classics such asHappy Gilmore(1996),The Waterboy(1998), andBilly Madison(1995).Sandler has several upcoming movies in both the dramatic and comedy genreincluding an untitled Noah Baumbach film, an untitled Safdie Brothers project, and aHappy Gilmoresequel....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Stephen Fritz

Pierce Brosnan Just Broke My Heart By Ruling Out A James Bond 26 Idea That Could Have Been Amazing

Although Pierce Brosnan’s return to theJames Bondfranchise might not have been entirely realistic, I’m still crestfallen to hear the star turn down thisJames Bond 26premise. Four years afterNo Time To Diearrived in cinemas and ended Daniel Craig’s long run as 007, the future ofJames Bond 26has never been less clear. In late February 2025, Amazon MGM Studios shocked the world by announcing that they would be taking over creative control of the franchise from long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Shelley Garrett

Samsung Galaxy A03s review: Better than last year's, it's a barebones phone well worth its price

While Samsung makes a big splash every year with its Galaxy S-series of phones and its lineup of foldable phones, the truth is those are very expensive. Heck, many of thebest Android phonesyou can buy today are costly, often pushing over $1,000. However, plenty of manufacturers have gotten quite competitive in the midrange and budget phones market as of late. So even though Samsung often makes headlines with its more premium phones, they also make some of the bestbudget Android phones— including the Galaxy A03s....

August 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1841 words · Brian Mccoy

Shonen Jump's Most Popular Female Characters Will Be a Surprise For Fans

Summary Weekly Shonen Jumphas produced many iconic and beloved women since its inception, and the two most popular female characters from the magazine are a bit of a surprise for a few reasons. However, they both deserve the popularity they have earned and have great reasons as to why they are beloved. The Japanese news and media outlet Nijimen conducteda poll on the most beloved female characters fromShonen Jump, in which 2782 people participated....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Jean Henderson

Sims 4 Dating App Is Full Of Catfish (Just Like Real Life)

Summary AsThe Sims 4community continues to enjoy theLovestruckexpansion,some players are learning that the in-game dating app is a little too realistic. When it comes toapps like Tinder and Hinge, it’s become more and more common to encounter “catfish,” the colloquially accepted name for someone who either pretends to be a different person online or misrepresents what they look like in the real world. Catfish may be difficult enough to avoid for those currently in the dating sphere, but at least when it happens inThe Sims 4, it’s pretty funny....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Andrew Gibson

Sister Wives: 8 Ways Puppetmaster Robyn Manipulated Kody & His Exes (She's A Mean Gold Digger Who Can't Be Trusted)

Summary Sister WivesstarRobyn Brownknew how to playKody Brown’s strings, manipulating her way into his relationships with the other wives. Kody’s crashed marriages to Meri Brown, Christine Brown, and Janelle Brown have been the theme of the lastSister Wivesseasons, all thanks to Robyn’s manipulative tactics. The Brown family had enjoyed years of peace and unity before Robyn’s addition, and although the plan was to expand their family, it proved to be its undoing....

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1374 words · Edward Lynch

Stable Android 12L exhibits a status bar glitch that wasn't caught in months of beta testing

Stable Android 12L exhibits a status bar glitch that wasn’t caught in months of beta testing No matter how mature software is or whether we call it stable, there are bound to be bugs in anything more advanced than a ‘hello world’ app. If you’re running Android 12L on a phone with a notch or punch hole, there’s a decent chance some of your apps don’t look quite right. A change in the latest version of Android is causing a layout bug in some apps that results in an offset of background colors, action bars, and possibly other elements at the top of the screen....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Joel Garcia

Steal a Capybara Codes [Moon] (August 2025)

In Roblox Steal a Capybara, buy capybaras, steal them from other players, and use troll gear to mess with others. Earn piles of money and unlock weapons while building your collection and causing chaos in this unpredictable multiplayer experience full of wild moments! To get Cash and Capybaras inSteal a Capybara, redeem codes so you can start collecting fast. Code hunting takes too long, so we have already tracked them down....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Alisha Blackwell

The Acolyte Episode 6 Reveals How The Sith Really Survived

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 6. Summary The Acolyteepisode 6 detailed more about the mysterious Qimir, potentially raising a theory about a method of the Sith’s survival. One of the most discussed aspects ofThe Acolytesince episode 5’s endinghas been the emergence of the Sith before theStar Warsprequels. Up until the event of the firstchronologicalStar Warsmovie, the Jedi believed the Sith were extinct, whichThe Acolyteneeds to preserve so as to not contradict canon....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1243 words · Teresa Murphy DDS

The Acolyte Episode 8 Director Reveals Yoda Cameo Was More Difficult Than You'd Think, Hints At Future Yoda Plans

Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for The Acolyte season 1, episode 8, “The Acolyte”! Summary The Acolyteepisode 8 director Hannelle M. Culpepper reveals that the season finale’s Yoda’s surprising appearance was difficult to bring to screen due to hesitation from Lucasfilm behind the scenes. After exploring a murder mystery and one of the Jedi Order’s darkest moments across season 1, the latestStar WarsDisney+ series ended with the Jedi under Senate scrutiny and Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Jedi custody....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Angela Smith