Lithium-Ion Batteries vs. Lithium-Polymer: Which One’s Better? Lithium-ion batteries power most electronic devices around the globe. However, you may have encountered certain consumer electronics with a lithium polymer battery. While it might not be immediately evident, there’s a significant difference between lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lithium-polymer (Li-Po) batteries. In this article, we take an in-depth look at these popular battery types and how they power the devices we use in our everyday lives....

Summary Earlier this year,One Pieceannounced that a remake by WIT Studio was in the works. The decision understandably perplexed many, asOne Piecewould likely become the first series to have two anime adaptations airing at the same time. That said, WIT Studio’s President has finally come out and revealed thereal reason for theOne Pieceremake,and it isn’t what fans would expect. In a recentinterview with Real Soundon “The Current State of Japanese Anime”, Production IG and WIT Studio’s President, George Wada, revealed that the main goal of the upcomingOne Pieceremake is toreach a wider audience who may be put off by the old 4:3 ratio....

Motorola Edge (2022) The Motorola Edge is now down to its lowest price ever, coming in at just $139.99 if you pick it up from Amazon. Budget Android smartphonescan be a compelling option if you’re looking for a handset that offers a pretty good experience but doesn’t cost a lot of money. With that said, if you’ve been looking to buy an Android phone on the cheap, your search may have come to a close thanks to this fantastic deal on the 2022 iteration of theMotorola Edge....

Summary Over on Reddit, userFollowsJesus2024posted thatthey’d recently received an email from Blizzard that contained a code for a one-month trial of PC Game Pass, stating that it needed to be redeemed by July 24. Several other users commented that they’d also been sent a code, with speculation running rampant that it was sent out to everyone who has a Blizzard account. To make matters more interesting,July 24 is also the day thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is rumored to debut on Game Pass, marking the start of the game’s next major season of content....

WWE’s Netflix Era has kicked off with a show billed as not only the biggestWWE Rawof all time, but also an event arguably more worthy of a PLE. Streamed live around the world from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and in front of a huge crowd,Rawbrought together current superstars with The Undertaker (as the American Badass), John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for a packed episode. Why Netflix Censored The Rock On Raw The reason for the audio dropping was immediately obvious for anyone paying close enough attention: a visibly excited Johnson hyped up Cole and McAfee saying “let’s f*cking go!...

Summary Accusedseason 2 recruits Patrick J. Adams, as theSuitsstar finds himself on the other side of the law. Developed byHomelandco-creator Alex Gansa and based on the British show of the same name,Accuseddebuted in January 2023 on Fox. The anthology focuses on ordinary people who are accused of crimes as they go on trial, showing how they got to that point. The cast ofAccusedseason 1 includedThe OCstar Rachel Bilson,The Americansalum Margo Martindale,The Blacklist’s Megan Boone, and more....

Qualcomm’s $1,500 Snapdragon Insiders phone finally gets an update, but not the one everyone was hoping for Qualcomm is known for its Snapdragon chips and modem. But last year, it decided to start selling smartphones under its own brand. This marked the debut of the “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders”—an Asus-manufactured phone packing high-end internals. With a wallet-busting $1,500 price tag and the chipmaker being directly at the helm, you’d expect the phone to get regular updates....

Samsung and Google disagree on whether Dirty Pipe vulnerability was fixed in recent patches Although updates for Pixels and Samsung’s phones have been rolling out with the April 2022 patch levels included, there’s been a lot of confusion about one important and high-profile security vulnerability. Although the Android Security Bulletin for April has been published today, it does not state that it addresses theDirty Pipe vulnerability, which can be used for arbitrary code execution....

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Packs a punch for under $500 Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is an excellent phone for under $500 that improves in a few key areas over its predecessor. It won’t be as fast as the Galaxy S22, but with a stellar 120Hz AMOLED display and a bigger battery, you may want to save your cash and get the A54 instead. Samsung Galaxy S22 Mostly still in true flagship form...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a smartwatch that can handle anything you throw at it. It offers a premium feel thanks to its titanium case and offers plenty of protection with its sapphire display. The watch also has a large and vibrant display and long battery life. Right now, you may score a major discount that knocks 50% off for a limited time....

Summary Though it never appeared in the newStar Warssequel trilogy, a brand-new book has revealed that Coruscant was actually never captured by theFirst Order. After the events ofStar Wars:The Force Awakens, the First Order’s full might is finally revealed to the galaxy. This led toStar Wars:The Last Jedi’s opening crawl stating “Supreme Leader Snokenow deploys his merciless legions to seize military control of the galaxy.” This conquering force was deployed throughout the galaxy, leading to the First Order quickly being able to usurp the power vacuum left from their destruction of theNew Republicand its defense fleet....

2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year forAndroid smartphonesof all kinds, be itfoldableor a traditional candy bar. We’ve already seen high-end flagships announced left and right, such as theSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Most new premium devices sport the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, improved cameras, and enhanced hardware, making them more compelling. Still, it’s worth remembering that we’re only three months in, and many more devices are yet to be announced later this year....

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 6. Summary Star Wars: The Acolytehas inspired a horrific theory about what happens to the Jedi’s dropouts after they leave the Order.Osha’s (Amandla Stenberg)position withinThe Acolyte’s story is unique. She’s one of a few main characters who have chosen to leave the Jedi Order of their own volition (or at least, that’s what she believes). Previously, Ahsoka Tano left the Jedi Order after being falsely accused of treason and murder, as her trust in the Jedi Order and what they stood for was completely shattered....