Quick Links One of my favorite music streaming service features are music discovery tools, which save me the hassle of sifting through content to find the music I like. As a longtime Spotify devotee and a recent Apple Music convert, I was eager to find out which service delivers the best recommendations. How Do Apple Music and Spotify Recommendations Differ? Apple Music and Spotify approach their recommendations in distinct ways, making it easier to decide which service’s recommendations we prefer....

Summary Warning: Spoilers forStar Wars: Inquisitors #1!InStar Warslore, thetragic event that was Order 66wiped out virtually all of theJediand set into motion events that would negatively affect the entire galaxy for decades to come. Yet in the years between the eradication of the Jedi andStar Wars: A New Hope,a secret Jedi school existed far away from prying Imperial eyes, one that continued the teachings of the Jedi Order and sheltered those in need....

This post contains a PREVIEW for Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege #1 Star Warshas revealed a surprise connection betweenLuke Skywalkerand the legacy ofAsajj Ventress. Although Ventress is best known for being Count Dooku’s Sith assassin during the Clone Wars, she didn’t always belong to the dark side, and also escaped its hold in the Clone Wars' aftermath. Now, Luke Skywalker has uncovered a connection to Ventress' early history following the Battle of Endor....

The Best Headphones Unveiled at CES 2023 The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show has officially wrapped up, and we’re left going through the trove of cool gear that launched this year, including the best headphones. Every year, headphone technology improves; they become better at accurately reproducing music, keeping a steady connection to your devices, and creating a soundproof bubble between you and the outside world. This year, we’re rounding up the best headphones at CES 2023....

The Poco F4 and X4 GT pair powerful gaming hardware with sleek designs Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco made a name for itself with thePoco F1, which delivered an insane price-to-performance ratio. Since then, the company has expanded its lineup toinclude more budget and mid-range offerings. Its flagship phones are primarily aimed at gamers and power users due to their flashy or bulky designs. The company is looking to change that with the latest additions to its product portfolio: the Poco F4 and X4 GT....

The challenges inRed Dead Redemption 2aren’t required to beat the game’s story, but they do provide Arthur and John with some additional goals on the side. There are nine kinds of challenges in the game to complete:bandit, explorer, gambler, herbalist, horseman, master hunter, sharpshooter, survivalist, and weapons expert.Each focuses on a different kind of skill the player uses throughoutRDR2, and each has ten steps to complete. The ten steps must be completed in order for each challenge path, and are generally supposed to get harder as they advance....

We often hear about the great soundtracks of blockbuster films. However, there are also soundtracks to lesser-known films that sometimes surpass those scores in artistry. 6The Last American Virgin (1982) This 1980s film follows a group of high school friends as they navigate their way through awkward body changes, relationships, and the quest to lose their virginity. Although it was rightly marketed as a teen comedy,The Last American Virginconcludes with one of the most emotionally serious endings for a film of its era....

Summary Fifty years ago, the Gene Wilder-ledYoung Frankensteindefined the hallmarks of the modern legacy sequel. In modern film, there have plenty of legacy sequels that expand on previous film universes by introducing new generations of heroes. Beyond direct sequels likeCandymanandTop Gun: Maverick, franchises likeStar Wars,Indiana Jones,Ghostbusters,Scream, andHalloweenhave used the concept to set up new characters — often with direct ties to previous heroes and villains. While this concept has become more popular in the 21st century, there are examples of it occurring in previous decades of film....

Blockchain domains have gained attention over the last few years as people rush to scoop names before everyone jumps onto the Web3 train. But most importantly, these domains enable users to enjoy the benefits of blockchain technology. While blockchain domains are synonymous with Web3 domains, in this context, we’re only referring to domains backed by existing blockchains since they generally have the most growth potential in the Web3 space. Below are some of the top blockchain domain systems....

WhatsApp just doubled its group chat capacity to over 500 people Your group chats on WhatsApp may be about to get a bit more unruly as the messaging app has just doubled the number of participants you can have in one chat. Previously, the limit was 256 people, but you can now have 512 people in the same group chat. The change has been known for around a month through betas, but this is the first time the feature has rolled out to all users....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Boys season 4, episode 8. Summary The Boysseason 4 sees Starlight losing control of her powers, butthey come back to her during the finale — and their sudden return may leave viewers wondering why. Starlight faces asimilar struggle to the rest of The Boysin the show’s latest outing. She’s forced to grapple with her past mistakes, which makes the fight against Homelander that much harder. For Starlight, this is especially challenging, as parts of her history are directly tied to the negligence and corruption of Supes....

Quick Links Thebest anime protagonists, such as Luffy, Haruka Sakura, and Light Yagami, don’t have a canon love interest, and definitely don’t need one. If my fellow anime fans are anything like me, they love finding new characters to ship, as it’s always been one of my favorite parts of starting a series. However, there are few major characters in anime (and other Western shows) that actually don’t need a love interest....

Samsung’s newGalaxy Watch 6and its premium sibling, theGalaxy Watch 6 Classic, both offer exceptional wearables that are both timeless and stylish. With a host of improvements over theGalaxy Watch 5, the latest release quickly took the reigns as thebest Android smartwachesmoney can buy, improving the experience with a refined design and upgraded hardware. Pairing perfectly with Samsung’s Galaxy devices, it’s also the perfect companion piece for anyone part of the Galaxy ecosystem....