Roku confirms home screen video ads are coming – here’s what that means
Roku’s home screen has become one of the few bastions of peace and quiet on our screens as other streamers pack their apps with video …
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Switch 2 will have an 8-inch display and full backward compatibility, report claims
If you were intrigued by the rumor about Nintendo bringing magnetic Joy-Con controllers to the Switch 2, you’re going to want to see the extensive …
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint fined nearly $200 million for illegally sharing our location data
On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it is fining the top four mobile carriers in the U.S. for illegally sharing access to …
Peacock is increasing the price of both its plans in July
After launching back in July 2020, Peacock abstained from raising prices for three years before finally asking subscribers to pay more last summer. Sadly, price …
Android malware posing as a fake Chrome update is stealing banking app logins
Some online scams are more conspicuous than others, but the most insidious can be especially tricky to spot. For instance, last week, cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric …
Nintendo Switch 2 rumored to feature new magnetic Joy-Cons
For as unbelievably popular as the Switch turned out to be, Nintendo’s newest console doesn’t exactly have the best primary controllers. The Joy-Con (L) and …
Ingenious idle game puts a pixelated farm on your desktop
Although I’d love to sit around playing games all day, I have a job, so other than the occasional lunch break, I have to save …
Leak says Deadpool 3 has a ‘mind-blowing’ post-credits scene
There were plenty of reasons to get excited about Deadpool & Wolverine, but now we have one more, as a prolific leaker has teased an …
Netflix’s latest mind-bending mystery is a spinoff of The Sandman
Done with Fallout and looking for something new to binge? This Thursday, Netflix unleashed all eight episodes of its new supernatural dramedy series Dead Boy …
Don’t be tricked by this phishing campaign targeting Verizon customers
No matter how confident you are that you won’t get fooled by an online scam, you can never be too careful when opening texts and …
How to disable Microsoft’s annoying new Windows 11 Start menu ads
If you own a Windows 11 computer, you are about to start seeing ads for apps that you haven’t downloaded in the Start menu. Thankfully, …
This new fantasy RPG looks perfect for old-school Elder Scrolls fans
Over the past few years, I’ve been following a project that should pique the interest of any Elder Scrolls fan. Independent studio OnceLost Games was …
The Spider-Man easter egg in the Deadpool 3 trailer is killing us
On Monday, Marvel Studios debuted the first full trailer for its one and only theatrical release of 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine. After teasing Wolverine back …
GPT-4 can exploit security flaws on its own, study shows
At least once a week, generative AI finds a new way to terrify us. We are still anxiously awaiting news about the next large language …
Lord of the Rings fans: This is the cozy game you’ve been waiting for
While we wait patiently for the return of Amazon’s Rings of Power and a whole new series of Lord of the Rings movies, Wētā Workshop …
Here’s why GameCube and Wii emulators might not come to the App Store
On Friday, April 5, Apple upended years of precedent by updating its App Review Guidelines to allow retro game emulators on the App Store. Less …
4 wacky travel shows to watch after Conan O’Brien Must Go
The top show on Max right now isn’t the last season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Jinx − Part Two, or The Sympathizer. No, the …
5 post-apocalyptic shows to stream after you finish Fallout
Prime Video’s live-action series based on the Fallout game franchise has turned into a streaming sensation since its debut on April 11. It’s more than …
Provenance will soon bring PS1 and Genesis emulation to iPhone
Just a few days after Apple finally opened the App Store to iPhone retro game emulation for the first time, the Delta emulator has taken …
5 female-led action thrillers like Anna, the #1 movie on Netflix
Underseen action flicks continue to dominate the Netflix charts. The latest is Luc Besson’s 2019 action thriller film Anna. Besson is best known for writing …
The Office reboot might have found its first two stars
Rumors of a reboot of NBC’s The Office have been floating around for years, but according to a new report, the project took a major …
Fallout is officially coming back for season 2 on Prime Video
After premiering to rave reviews (and our favorable review) last week, Fallout has officially been picked up for a second season. The Prime Video series, …
Apple TV+ mystery thriller Sunny could be the streamer’s next Severance
It’s been over two years since Severance premiered on Apple TV+ to rave reviews, but we’re all still anxiously awaiting a release date for season …
iPhone game emulators will never replace retro handhelds for me
When Apple announced it would finally allow developers to launch retro game emulators on the App Store earlier this month, I was thrilled. After several …
Delta, the first iPhone game emulator worth downloading, is out now
Days after Apple announced that developers could offer retro game emulators, Riley Testut’s Delta app has made its long-awaited debut on the App Store. As …
Instagram gave Taylor Swift an exclusive feature to celebrate her new album
Later this week, Taylor Swift will release her highly-anticipated new album, The Tortured Poets Department. The album will be on sale and streaming wherever you …
PS5 Pro Enhanced games: Here’s what the label really means
Sony is struggling to keep a lid on its unannounced PS5 Pro. Any questions you had about the “high-end version” of the PS5 (codenamed Trinity) …
Andor season 2 update: ‘We’re finishing the second half,’ says creator
It’s been about a year and a half since the first season of Andor concluded, but the long wait for season 2 is finally coming …
A bunch of Turner Classic Movies are free to watch on Fandango at Home
If you are willing to download a few unfamiliar apps and watch some ads along the way, there’s more free (and legal) content to watch …
YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown expands to third-party apps
Late last year, YouTube finally began cracking down on ad blockers. The company encouraged users who blocked ads to upgrade to YouTube Premium and disabled …
