No, TikTok Won't Pay You for Streaks: Here's the Truth

I’ve been having a lot of fun keeping up TikTok streaks with my friends and seeing how high the number can go. However, some people have made claims that you can earn money using TikTok streaks, which is simply not true. As such, here’s what a TikTok streak is, and the false information people are spreading around the app. What Is a TikTok Streak? TikTok streaks are a fun little incentive to get people to use the messenger feature built into the app....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Dr. Steven Osborne II

One Piece Zoro Cosplay Brings the "King of Hell' to Life With Badass Results

Summary A cosplay of Roronoa Zoro fromOne Pieceshows how dedicated fans can still give the live-action series a run for its money. The cosplay, which was uploaded online to Reddit, depicts the character after the time skip, showing fans what the swordsman would look like if taken straight from the current manga. While Netflix’s series is lauded for its faithfulness, photos like this show how much further the costuming can go to match Eiichiro Oda’s vision....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Pamela Jackson

Oppo’s back in hot water over its use of patented 4G tech

The tech world is no stranger to high-stakes intellectual property clashes, with heavyweights constantly dueling over vital patents in modern communication. Following previous legal challenges where companies likeNokia battled Oppo over patent infringements, now another giant steps into the spotlight. Panasonic, in a development reminiscent of prior disputes, has taken legal aim at Oppo and Xiaomi concerning allegations of 4G patent infringements. According to a recent report by theSouth China Morning Post(SCMP), Japanese electronics titan Panasonic claims it’s been unsuccessful in landing licensing agreements with the two Chinese smartphone leaders despite persistent negotiations spanning years....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Susan Hughes

Polestar races from designing EVs to releasing its first smartphone

In the past few years, many brands from outside the tech world have launched dedicated smartphone or wearable lineups. While such products have a relatively short shelf life, they are mostly launched asaccessoriesfor the brand’s luxurious items to create a personalized experience for the buyer. 10 of the wackiest mainstream Android phones we’ve ever seen We round up our favorite weird and wonderful Android phones from over the years Along the way, we’ve beenhearing rumblings about the Polestar Phonefor quite some time now....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Melissa Mccormick

Reacher Season 4 Renewed Before Season 3's 2025 Release

Reacherseason 4 has been confirmed, with the season 3 release date coming next year. The second installment of the Alan Ritchson-led adaptation of Lee Child novels cemented the series' massive success, as it became the No. 1 title of the year for Prime Video in terms of total viewers across all series and films globally. As a result, Prime Video is moving forward with a spinoff focused on Maria Sten’s Frances Neagley....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Francis Ortiz

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition is the fashionable foldable you did not ask for

TheSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5stands out from a hoard of other devices on the market with its foldable design and steep price tag. But what if you want your Galaxy Z Fold to exude a bit more style and oomph? To satiate your more luxurious demands, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition. This is not the first time the company has partnered with the American fashion designer Thom Browne to launch a special edition of its smartphone or wearable....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Melissa Martinez PhD

Shrek 5 Release Date Revealed In Pitch-Perfect Announcement Video, 3 OG Stars Returning

Summary Dreamworks has officially revealed the release date forShrek 5. Picking up where the animatedfranchise left off over a decade ago withShrek Forever Afterin 2010,Shrek 5is the next installmentof the main storyline in the green ogre-led series. As of yet, thefull plot ofShrek 5has yet to be revealed. Its full cast and production team are also still unknown. DreamWorkshas now revealed the release date for the upcoming sequel.Shrek 5isset to hit theaters on August 24, 2025....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Keith Whitney

The 10 War Movies That Defined The Genre

Summary War movies have been popular since the early days of cinema, but there are a few movies which have helped to shape the genre into what it is today. War movies offer things which no other genre can deliver, since they show real chapters from human history that are more extreme and more shocking than most fiction. The real-world context adds extra weight to the action of war movies....

June 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1831 words · Donald Williams

The Easiest Ways to Free Up Space on Your PS5

Quick Links With less than 1TB of usable storage for your game collection, your PS5’s internal drive can fill up rather quickly. Hence, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with some easy ways to free up storage space on your PS5. 1Delete Unwanted Screenshots, Gameplay, and Trophy Recordings By default, your PS5 automatically captures screenshots and videos when you earn a trophy in your games. Additionally, you may have captured some gameplay yourself to share with friends....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Jessica Hoffman

The Sims 4 Made The Right Call Removing Disturbing Romance Feature

Summary Players recently noticed an issue withThe Sims 4romance that should probably be addressed as soon as possible by EA Games. Like the rest ofThe Simsseries,The Sims 4places certain restrictions onthe types of romance that are availablein the game. While certain restrictions have been rightly lifted over the years — like allowing same-sex couples to marry starting inThe Sims 3— the game still does its best to restrict romances that would be seen as illegal and immoral....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · Austin Webb

These MagSafe adapters have me excited for Qi2 on Android

Even though Android is my preferred operating system, I still have a trusty old iPhone 13. As a tech blogger and Android Police’s Google editor, that just makes sense — I need to know the competition to better understand and cover Google’s products. One thing I love about Apple’s ecosystem is MagSafe, and I’m happy to see that it will come to Android soon in the form of theQi2 wireless charging standard....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Amy Harrison

This Simple Trick Makes Changing Notes on iPhone Easy

Ever had to switch between your recent notes on the Notes app to check important details? iOS 18 added a new feature that simplifies this process and lets you access your recent notes in just a few taps. How to Open Recent Notes From Within Your Current Note The Notes app oniPhones is a solid alternative to Google Keep. It has several useful features, likedocument scanning on your iPhoneand creating checklists....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Michelle Hill

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For June 06, 2025 (Puzzle #399)

Quick Links There are many ways to solve theConnectionspuzzle, but you will have to see past the bluffs the editor puts in the puzzles to confuse you. The words are oftentimes purposely misleading and many times look like they belong to other categories. Today, there are a few of these words, but fortunately, we have all the answers and tips you need to solve the puzzle. Once you finish off theConnectionspuzzle for today, you will want to look at theNYTTilesgameand search for any misdirection there as well....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Sean Park