I Tried a TikTok-Style Version of Wikipedia, and It's Now My Favorite Way of Learning

Like all encyclopedias, online or offline, Wikipedia is absolutely chock-full of information. So much so that it can feel overwhelming if you fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole. However, what if there was a way of consuming Wikipedia in a more digestible manner? WikiTok: A Better Way of Exploring Wikipedia WhileWikipediareceives a lot of criticism (some deserved and some not), it’s still a fantastic way to learn about the world. After all, it’s a fully loaded encyclopedia, online, and completely free to use....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Douglas Park

I'm hardly excited for a new Chromecast when Google filled Android TV with ads

Once upon a time, Chromecast was a great little device that offered users a better experience casting their favorite shows, movies, and videos. All seemed right with the world. But then Google, as it is wont to do, decided to make things worse for its customers. Sure, showing TV and movie recommendations makes sense, but now Chromecast with Google TV is playing product ads on the home page. With rumors of anew Chromecast with Google TVin the works, I can’t help but wonder: is this product even for consumers anymore?...

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Larry Fowler

JBL Charge 5 Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Bite

TheJBL Charge 5is a powerhouse of a portable Bluetooth speaker for those who love music and crave top-notch sound on the go. Thanks to its waterproof design and versatile connectivity, it is ideal for outdoor adventures of any kind. This versatile and portable speaker will be perfect for camping, outdoor parties or just enjoying your favorite tunes while dancing around the house. JBL Charge 5 Take the party with you no matter what the weather....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Robert Vaughan

Jess & Jimmy's NCIS Season 22 Story Teased By Star After Knight's Premiere Decision

NCISseason 22 is expected to focus heavily on the complicated relationship between Jess and Jimmy, with emotional tensions that inevitably surfaced early in the new installment. TheNCISseason 22 premierekicked off with Special Agent Jessica Knight in a shocking situation, whereshe appeared to be holding an innocent clergyman hostage.She now needs legal assistance to help her work out her situation. In a recent interview withTVLine, Katrina Law, who plays Jessica Knight, teased the upcoming storylines involving her and Jimmy....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · David Hall

Katrina Law Detail Hints At Jessica Knight's Real Future In NCIS Season 22

Summary Jessica Knight’s real fate inNCISseason 22 is hinted at by a largely overlooked Katrina Law detail. CBS' premier procedural show is showing no signs of slowing down, starting with the Major Case Response Team’s (MCRT) return for new episodes this fall. Despite the end of its notable Stateside spinoffs such asNCIS: Hawai’i, and previouslyNCIS: Los AngelesandNCIS: New Orleans, the flagship series thrives, surviving countless character departures. That being said, it may be looking at a big change moving forward, considering the way theNCISseason 21finale ended....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Todd Davis

Linux 6.0 Lands While Linus Teases Major Change in Next Version

Linux 6.0 Lands While Linus Teases Major Change in Next Version The latest version of the Linux kernel has arrived with the usual batch of hardware updates. The latest version doesn’t include any major changes, but Linus Torvalds signaled an upcoming addition of code written in Rust in the next version. No Major Changes, But “Core New Things” on the Horizon While the version number would imply a major change in other software projects, Linus Torvalds said that it’s mostly about just keeping version numbers manageable in a message to theLinux Kernel Mailing List, the main hub of kernel development....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Joy Bennett

Los Angeles Wildfires: Here's How To Help, Donate & Stay Informed

Quick Links The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are still raging, but recovery efforts are already in motion to build the city back up. A particularly harsh dry season, coupled with powerful winds, caused one of the largest and costliest natural disasters in American history. The two largest blazes, the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, have burned almost 40,000 acres across Southern California alone at the time of writing. Coupled with the several other fires in the greater Los Angeles area, it’s been a staggering event to witness, let alone live through....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Robert Miller

Marvel Resurrects Its Goofiest Character With a Twist Too Horrifying for the MCU

Summary Warning: contains spoilers for “The Fall of the House of Udder,” appearing inBlood Hunters#3! Marvel has brought back what might be its goofiest character ever, but with a twist way too terrifying for theMCU. The vampires ofthe Marvel Universe have risen up inBlood Hunt, the publisher’s summer crossover event. In the story “The Fall of the House of Udder,” appearing inBlood Hunters#3,Marvel’s weirdest vampire returns with a gruesome new gimmick that might be too much for MCU fans....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Phillip Harding

Most Dragon Ball Heroes Dies Except This One, And There's a Perfect Reason Why

Dragon Ballis infamous for having characters die and come back on a regular basis. So much so, in fact, that there’s only one full-blooded Saiyan in all of Universe 7 that hasn’t died before, and it might be one you’d least expect. With the Dragon Balls' wish-granting properties, cheating death is probably easier in theDragon Ballworld than it is in almost any other fictional setting. And with the scale of disasters that have taken place inDragon Ball’s world, there have been plenty of opportunities for even the strongest to end up dead once in a while....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Matthew Acevedo

NYT Crossword Hints July 18, 2025

Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 28, 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 6, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Kyle Martinez

OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 11: Which OnePlus is the one for you?

OnePlus 12 The OnePlus 12 is a testament to OnePlus’s growth, eclipsing its forerunner with a cascade of features. Sporting a top-tier camera system, fast wireless charging, and a mammoth battery, it raises the bar for OnePlus flagships. Factor in enhanced software, superfast wired charging, a stellar display, and impeccable performance, and the OnePlus 12 emerges as an irresistible all-in-one package. OnePlus 11 Need for speed The OnePlus 11 still delivers flagship-grade performance along with stellar battery life and superfast charging....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1910 words · Sarah Hill

Our favorite Bose ANC earbuds just got $50 cheaper

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer excellent audio quality and best-in-class ANC. They’re usually one of the most expensive wireless earbuds on the market, but today’s $50 discount brings them much more inline with the competition. Imagine you’re standing on the corner of a busy street, or in a fully-packed subway, and you’re being bombarded with sounds from every direction. It’s sensory overload, and after a long day, you can feel a headache starting to form....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Kyle Sanders

The 31 Biggest Star Wars Easter Eggs & References In The Acolyte

Summary The Acolytehas come to an end, and here are all the most importantStar WarsEaster eggs and references in the eight-episode Disney+ TV show. The future ofStar Warslies in the past - specifically in theHigh Republic Era, the golden age of the Jedi and the Republic. Set roughly a century before the Skywalker saga,The Acolytetells a tale the Jedi would definitely prefer to cover up, one that shows the danger of giving even people with the best of intentions unlimited power and no accountability....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Carolyn Salazar