I Ditched the Competition and Chose these Two Power Banks For My Long Trip Abroad

Quick Links Our phones are better than ever at staying charged for a whole day. But there are days when they need to give more than 100%—particularly when traveling. Power banks are the easiest way to keep juiced up on the go—and these are my two favorites. A Compact Power Bank for Short Trips While traveling through Japan, my phone was running on overtime. It was my go-to for navigation, translation, photos; you name it, and my phone did it....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Michael James

I Love The Bear Season 3's Tiff Cameo Twist, But I Feel Even Worse For Richie Now

Summary Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Bearseason 3. Josh Hartnett’s unexpected guest appearance inThe Bearseason 3 was a nice surprise, but his character only served to make me feel even worse for Richie.The Bearseason 2 featured a few mentions of Tiff’s fiancé Frank, but he never appeared on-screen. In season 3, as Tiff and Frank’s wedding gets closer and closer, Frank finally makes his first on-screen appearance – and he’s played by a familiar face....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Tony Mack

I Think I've Guessed The Final Scene Of The Shadowhunter Chronicles

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for all the books in the Shadowhunter Chronicles. Summary The last series in theShadowhunter Chronicleshas yet to debut, butI think I know what the final scene ofThe Wicked Powerswill be.Cassandra Clare’sShadowhunter Chroniclescurrently spans five series and several short story collections, andthe finalShadowhuntertrilogywill debut with its first book in 2025. DubbedThe Wicked Powers,this concluding chapter will catch readers up with many of their favorite characters from Clare’s previous series....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Andrew Kline

James Bond 26 Returning To The Camp, Lighter Tone Of Sean Connery & Roger Moore's Eras Would Be A Mistake

After the relative grimness of Daniel Craig’s movies,007 could return to the campy and lighter tones of yore withJames Bond 26, but doing so would be a mistake. Not sinceSean Connery quit as 007 in the 1960shas the James Bond franchise faced such an uncertain future.No Time To Die’s endingbroke new ground by killing Bond off, meaningBond 26represents a full-on reset rather than a simple change of actor. If that wasn’t enough upheaval, Amazon’s acquisition of MGM meansBond 26will be EON’s first production under the big Bezos umbrella....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · Catherine Brandt

Microsoft Edge PWAs will feel more like native apps on Windows

Microsoft Edge PWAs will feel more like native apps on Windows Progressive Web Apps have been all the rave in the software world for some time, not least because they offer users the capabilities of full applications in a more lightweight form. Google has been a huge proponent of the solution (especially after realizing that Accelerated Mobile Pages weren’t going to work out),adopting PWAs for many of its serviceswhile improving the experience on Chrome OS....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Kimberly Jones

My Favorite Star Trek Beyond Line Is The Smartest Of J.J. Abrams’ Movies

Summary My favorite line inStar Trek Beyondis the smartest and most insightful bit of spoken dialogue in theStar Trekmovies produced by J.J. Abrams.Star Trek Beyondwas directed by Justin Lin from a screenplay by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. To their credit, Pegg and Jung went back to the source material and hewedStar Trek Beyondcloser to the spirit ofStar Trek: The Original Series. As a result,Star Trek Beyondfused J.J. Abrams' trademark slam-bang action with a greater emphasis on character depth, especially for Captain James T....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Roger Kim

New "CloudMensis" Mac Malware Uses Cloud Storage to Steal Data

New “CloudMensis” Mac Malware Uses Cloud Storage to Steal Data Researchers at the ESET security firm have discovered a new kind of malware known as CloudMensis. This exploits macOS systems in order to spy on users and steal their private data, including documents, email attachments, and keystrokes. The malware can also be used to capture screenshots on a victim’s device. CloudMensis Backdoors macOS Devices to Steal Data CloudMensis malware has been found to exploit publically availablecloud storage providers like DropBox, pCloud, and Yandex Disk with the purpose of infiltrate a given macOS system and steal user data....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Veronica Webb

NYT Crossword July 16, 2025 Answers (5/15/25)

Our NYT Crossword July 01, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Zachary Davis

NYT Mini Crossword August 10, 2025 Answers (6/24/25)

Our NYT Mini Crossword June 08, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Haley Robinson

Ralph Macchio Unites With Jackie Chan & New Karate Kid Ben Wang In Images From 2025 Movie

Ralph Macchio unites with Jackie Chan alongside Ben Wang’s new Karate Kid in images fromKarate Kid: Legends, showing off the new 2025 movie. The upcomingKarate Kid: Legendsfollows Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and Chan’s Mr. Han as they both begin training a new, talented student named Li Fong, portrayed by Wang. The movie will also include Shaunette Renée Wilson as Ms. Morgan and Joshua Jackson as Victor. Additional cast members include Jennifer-Lyn Christie, Aramis Knight, Danny McBride, Wyatt Oleff, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Michelle Lewis

Sands of Salzaar is an expansive open-world RPG with some unfortunate flaws

Sands of Salzaar is an expansive open-world RPG with some unfortunate flaws The open-world RPG Sands of Salzaar is out now on Android. Originally released on PC in 2021, it offers an experience akin to the Mount and Blade franchise, where you explore a world filled with factions and quests, building up your party to engage in real-time battles. The Android release is a direct port of the PC version at a fraction of the price....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Allen Thomas

Star Trek 4 Is “Forever Tainted” But Simon Pegg Would Love To Do It

Summary Simon Pegg joins hisStar Trekco-stars in wanting to return toStar Trek 4but notes that a USS Enterprise reunion is"forever tainted"because of the tragic death of Anton Yelchin. The 27-year-old Yelchin, who played Pavel Chekov in J.J. Abrams’Star Trekmovies, lost his life in a vehicular accident in June 2016, just over a month beforeStar Trek Beyondwas released in theaters. Simon Pegg co-wroteStar Trek Beyondwith Doug Jung as well as played Scotty, andthe film was dedicated to Yelchin and the late Leonard Nimoy....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Matthew Jenkins

Star Trek Introduces Its Own Version Of Loki's Miss Minutes

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Summary To help explain the complexities of time travel,Star Trek: Prodigyrevealed its own version of Miss Minutes (Tara Strong) fromMarvel’sLoki.Prodigyseason 2 picks up about a year after the finale ofStar Trek: Prodigyseason 1.The ragtag crew members of the USS Protostar finally made it to Starfleet,and are working to prove themselves worthy of attending Starfleet Academy. As they continue their studies and share their expertise, Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) recruits Dal R’El (Brett Gray), Gwyndala (Ella Purnell), and their friends for a mission aboard the newly commissioned USS Voyager-A....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Logan Harris