Lord Of The Rings' Unofficial 10th Fellowship Member Deserves More Respect

Summary Peter Jackson’s movie trilogy brought new life to the Fellowship of the Ring from the legendary J.R.R. Tolkien bookThe Lord of the Rings, butthere is one unofficial Fellowship member that doesn’t get enough respect. When debating thebest characters inThe Lord of the Rings, it’s normally Frodo, Aragorn, or Gandalf that get special mention, with all Fellowship members earning a special place in the legends of Middle-earth. But sometimes it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference, which applies to this underrated Tolkien character that played a big role in the Fellowship’s quest....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Erica Clark

Magik Burns Down Xavier's School in Hardcore X-Men Cosplay

Summary This excellent cosplay pays tributetoMagik, the blade-wielding mutant sorceress and an all-around entertaining character that appeals to a broad range of comic book fans. Since Illyana’s tragic introduction as a mutant inUncanny X-Men#160 – by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson – Magik has literally grown up into one of the X-Men’s most popular and influential characters. Cosplayer Grace Marie (@sulkysiren) – in collaboration with photographer Kirk Nelson (@the.pixelpro) and Pat Loika (@patloikaphotoworks) – offered followers a stunning take on Magik’s nihilistic yet confident charisma, pictured here armed with a soul-forged sword and the mutant power to open portals, surrounded by flames....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Anna Barnes

Marvel Finally Respects The X-Men Legend Cut From 3 Different Fox Movies

Summary Marvelfinally redeems an iconic X-Men member that Fox cut from three of its movies inDeadpool & Wolverine. The X-Men have maintained a constant presence in the superhero movie landscape, but the studios often shuffle which members get the most focus.Hugh Jackman’s Wolverinewas the star for a long time, and that continues to be the case asDeadpool & Wolverinebreaks records at the box office. Other characters, like Professor X and Magneto, have received the spotlight, along with Cyclops, Beast, Nightcrawler, Mystique, and Jean Grey....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Craig Brewer

Motorola's new 2023 lineup has something for everyone — except foldable fans

It’s been just over two years sinceLG left the smartphonemarket behind, and as we learned in 2022,Motorola was the company that stepped upand managed to capture a majority of that space in the market. It’s looking like 2023 is its busiest year yet, too. In addition to therecently-launched (and surprisingly good) ThinkPhone, theMoto Razr seems due for another turnin the ever-growing foldables war. Motorola isn’t forgetting about its more familiar lineups though, and today, we’re getting a brand-new Edge-branded flagship alongside two new G-series entries....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1137 words · Charlene Jenkins MD

Nothing Phone 1 receives its third update in three weeks

Nothing Phone 1 receives its third update in three weeks TheNothing Phone 1is one of the most impressive mid-tier budget phones available for purchase now. Since its unveiling and subsequent launch last month, the phone has already received two updates. Itsfirst over-the-air updateintroduced revamped sound effects, improvements in battery life, and optimized camera effects. Thesecond updatethat arrived soon after had improved clarity in photos taken with the ultra-wide camera as well as photos shot in low-light conditions and added an experimental NFT gallery widget plus a Tesla control feature....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jennifer Glenn

NYT Crossword Hints July 01, 2025

Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 07, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Ms. Melissa Smith

NYT Mini Crossword June 28, 2025 Answers (7/9/25)

Our NYT Mini Crossword August 11, 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 18, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Ashley Cortez

Play the Drums Virtually With These 6 Online Drum Sets

Play the Drums Virtually With These 6 Online Drum Sets Maybe you need a drum beat for your newest song, but don’t want to risk bothering your neighbors with the sound, or maybe you’ve always wanted to get into drumming but aren’t sure if you’d like it very much. There are plenty of reasons why someone may want to give a virtual drum kit a go. There is a huge variety of different options out there, and sorting the good from the bad can be quite difficult....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Rachael Dalton

Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Announces New Radiant Stellar Tera Cards

Summary New radiant Stellar Tera cards forPokémon TCGhave been announced as part of the upcomingSurging Sparksexpansion later this year.Surging Sparkswill adapt the JapaneseParadise Dragonaset coming out in September, though therelease ofPokémon TCG: Surging Sparkswill only occur in November. The expansion is mostly focused on Dragon-type Pokémon, though cards of several other types of creatures will be made available, too. Now, a few new Stellar Tera Pokémon ex cards have been officially announced as part of the official lineup....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Brady Wells

Should You Download the CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy Browser Add-On?

Should You Download the CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy Browser Add-On? VPNs and proxies can be a big help in anonymizing and securing your online activity. While you can download a VPN app to your device, you can also install a browser add-on and encrypt your traffic in seconds. CyberGhost, a popular VPN service, offers such an add-on. But what can this do for you, and is it worth downloading? What Is CyberGhost?...

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · David Douglas

Sony Xperia 1 VI specs leak, and there may be a cheaper phone in tow

If you’re in the market for apremium Android smartphone, Sony might not be the first brand that comes to mind. However, despite the challenges, Sony is not giving up on the smartphone game and has some exciting new products in the works. As we’ve previously reported,Sony is gearing up to unveilits latest flagship, theXperia 1 VI, at an event on May 17. The phone’s specifications have already been leaked, giving us a tantalizing glimpse into what Sony has in store for us with its upcoming flagship....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Mary Green

The Metaverse vs. the Multiverse: What You Need to Know

The Metaverse vs. the Multiverse: What You Need to Know You probably come across the term “metaverse” now and then. Popular culture icons like Ready Player One and The Matrix have featured it, as have tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft. But if you’re into Marvel comics and movies, you might have also heard about the “multiverse.” The metaverse and multiverse are two terms that sound so similar, yet they are significantly different and have different approaches to reality....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · Timothy Robinson

The Samsung Galaxy F23 builds on its predecessor in all the right ways

The Samsung Galaxy F23 builds on its predecessor in all the right ways While Samsung’s best known for its Galaxy S and A-series lineups, it also sells smartphones under the Galaxy F and M branding in India. These devices are primarily meant for select online and retail channels and don’t usually bring anything new or overly impressive to the table, but they’re solid offerings in their own right. The Galaxy F23 is the Korean smartphone maker’s latest device in this segment, and with somemuch-needed upgrades over its predecessor, it might just be an exception to this rule....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Ricardo Young