YouTube's newest AI can help you cut through the clickbait

To say that AI has taken precedence at Google would be an understatement. Aside from the effort being poured into Gemini, the company’s AI darling, it is continuing to find new ways to integrate the technology into existing products and services — even to the point ofrestructuring its Android and hardware divisions. One of these products isYouTube, which is now testing a new experimental AI feature that gives you quick answers about the video you’re watching....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Jacqueline Rasmussen

​​Why I Stopped Trying to Find New Music and Gave In to AI DJs

Quick Links As a musician and record collector, I was never comfortable with the idea of an algorithm suggesting new music. As it turns out, I was too quick to judge—I’m now happy to let AI DJs take charge. AI DJs Offer an Almost Limitless Variety Most major music streaming services have over 100 million songs in their libraries, encompassing countless eras, cultural influences, and genres, most of which exist outside my radar....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Angel Sanchez

"We Messed Up": Deadpool Creator Reveals Marvel SOS After X-Men Origins Disaster

Summary While Deadpool is now one of the most popular characters to have come out of the Fox X-Men era, his on-screen debut inX-Men Origins: Wolverinecaused creatives to call Rob Liefield, the creator of Deadpool, desperately looking for help.X-Men Originswas released in 2009, just as theMCUwas in its infancy, and it proved to be one of the most controversial entries in the Wolverine saga due to a number of odd choices for the film....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Kristin Jones

10 Biggest Reveals About Celine Dion From Her New Documentary

Summary Prime Video’sI Am: Celine Dionis honest and informative, revealing some fascinating details about the singer’s life. Directed by Irene Taylor,I Amhears largely from Dion as she brings audiences up to date on the state of her health. In late 2022, Dion shared with the world that she had recently been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS) and would refrain from performing until further notice. ThePrime Video documentaryfollows Dion as she attends doctor’s appointments and attempts to regain the strength of her voice....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1831 words · Ashley Bernard

10 Saddest Westerns Of All Time

This article contains mention of violence and assault. Summary Westernmovies grapple with many themes, but the intensity and violence that have come to define Western narratives have led to some of the saddest movies of the genre. This sadness could stem from the loss of an important character, the dying of the West, or the loneliness of the gunslinger lifestyle.Many of the tragic heroes who make up the central figures of the West isolate themselves and embody the ideal of individualismthat is celebrated by these movies....

August 5, 2025 · 12 min · 2520 words · Tara Phillips

1000-Lb Sisters Star Amy Slaton Is Living Her Best Life After Weight Loss Transformation

Summary Amy Slatonfrom1000-lb Sistersrecentlyshared a fun dance video on TikTok celebrating her life after losing weight. The 36-year-old mother of two was once over 406 pounds, feeling unhappy and stuck in a stagnant lifestyle.Amy struggled to lose weight and change hereating habits, especially because of her close relationship with her best friend and sister, Tammy Slaton, who faced similar challenges. Finally,Amy decided it was time to prioritize herhealth and opted for weight loss surgery, leading her to shed over 125 pounds....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Anthony Hendrix

15 Years Ago, We Got The Ultimate Jedi Versus Sith Battle The Star Wars Movies Have Never Given Us

Summary 15 years ago,Star Warsrevealed the ultimate Jedi vs Sith battle the movies have never given us. In the 9-film Skywalker saga and its connected movies such asRogue OneandSolo, the Old Republic era in which there were just as many Sith Lords as Jedi Knights has never been explored on the big screen. Likewise, the soleStar Warslive-action show that’s gotten even remotely close is still a far cry away from what audiences have wanted since 2009 (if not earlier)....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Melissa Stewart

5 Data Backup Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them)

Backing up your data is essential, but it’s only half the battle. You also need to ensure it is secure, reliable, and accessible when needed. And the best way to do that? Proactively avoid these common data backup mistakes. 5Putting All Your Backups in One Place One of the costliest data backup mistakes you can make is storing all your backups in one place. Imagine relying on an external drive, only to find it has failed when you need to recover your data....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Nicholas Campbell

8 Ways Streaming Platforms Have Gotten Worse

Quick Links Streaming platforms were initially seen as a revolutionary alternative to cable TV, but in my opinion, they’ve gotten progressively worse over the past five years or so. Paid plans with ads, declining show quality, and in-app experiences are some of the many reasons why. 1Paid Plans With Ads Many apps and websites use ad-supported free tiers, and I have no problem with this whatsoever. Businesses ultimately need to make money, and I also think that a lot of people don’t understand how expensive content that’s free for them is to make....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Kelly Hughes

9 Biggest Changes Warcraft Makes To The Video Games

Summary 2016’sWarcraftmovie is based on the classic Blizzard strategy game, but it takes creative liberties with its narrative. TheWarcraftfranchise is known best by the MMORPGWorld of Warcraft, one of the biggest and most popular games of all time, with an enormous, enduring, international fan base. However,the 2016 movie is based on the original 1994 real-time strategy gameWarcraft: Orcs & Humans, which kicked off the multimedia franchise. FromWarcraft’sensemble character castto its timeline of events, there are many aspects that differ from Blizzard’s lore canon....

August 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1614 words · Amy Grant

A Popular Court Of Thorns & Roses Fanfic Proves Sarah J. Maas Should Write Her Own Version Of This 2020 Fantasy Book

A popularA Court Of Thorns & Rosesfanfic proves that Sarah J. Maas should write her own version of this 2020 fantasy book that expanded another famous franchise. News of thenextA Court Of Thorns & Rosesbookhas largely been scattered, but that has not stopped the fans of the series.Much like many other fandoms, audiences have written and created fanworks that add to the overall worldbuilding and plot of the storyin the intervening time, with one fanfic rising in the ranks for the way it highlights Rhysand and his journey....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Michael Carson

A Quiet Place: Day One Releases Digitally On VOD

Summary A Quiet Place: Day Onereleases digitally on video-on-demand. Written and directed byPig’s Michael Sarnoski, with a story he conceived with John Krasinski, the prequel film follows a terminally ill woman during the onset of the alien invasion in New York City by extraterrestrial creatures who possess an acute sense of hearing. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o leads theA Quiet Place: Day Onecastalongside Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, Eliane Umuhire, and Nico and Schnitzel as Frodo the Cat....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Elizabeth Adams

AI Can Make You More Creative If You Follow These Unorthodox Methods

It’s 2025, and AI has moved beyond the hype. For many, it’s become a familiar part of everyday life, handling routine tasks with ease. Yet, in the hands of a creative mind, AI has the power to ignite innovation, inspire experimentation, and lead to surprising breakthroughs. The following screenshots were taken from ChatGPT in sequential order, and together form a continuous conversation. 1Collaborate With AI AI has the capacity to explore options you might overlook....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1330 words · Erika Whitaker