Gladiator 2's Trailer Controversy Is Actually A Positive Sign For Ridley Scott's Sequel

Summary One element of the trailer for Ridley Scott’sGladiator IIhas caused some controversy, but it was actually a great choice for the trailer, and a positive sign for the sequel.The trailer forGladiator IIgave a great first look at the upcoming sequel and revealed some major parts of its story. It highlighted themain cast ofGladiator II, like Paul Mescal’s Lucius, Pedro Pascal’s General Acacius, and Denzel Washington’s Macrinus. The trailer also sparked a bit of controversy, even though its most controversial decision was a great choice and a positive sign forGladiator II....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 858 words · Steven Walker

Glen Powell's New Kurt Russell Remake Sets Up The Perfect Reunion 8 Years After Acclaimed 87% Movie

Summary Glen Powell is set to star in a remake of Kurt Russell’s hit movieBackdraft, and the project sets up a perfect reunion for the actor. Powell has rocketed to stardom in recent years thanks to the incredible string of hits withTop Gun: Maverick,Anybody But You,Hit Man, andTwisters. His newfound popularity has meant Hollywood has been eager to put manyGlen Powell movies in development, as every studio wants to be in business with the rising star....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Susan Duncan

Google Search will now recommend game streaming services when you search for a game

Google Search will now recommend game streaming services when you search for a game Over the last few years, game streaming has become increasingly popular. While it may remain less popular than music and video streaming, with the rise of apps likeGeForce Nowand Xbox Cloud Gaming, they’re becoming an increasingly common option for gamers to play games (even if Googleoccasionally neglects its own Stadia). Now, if you want to find a specific game to stream, you don’t need to scour through multiple streaming services....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Sarah Nguyen

Google teases standalone AR glasses with an unknown release date

Google teases standalone AR glasses with an unknown release date Google had a whole slew of hardware to announce atGoogle I/O 2022, including thePixel 6a, thePixel Watch, anew Tensor-powered tablet, and atease of the Pixel 7, but it probably surprised everybody by teasing a new pair of wearable glasses that are all but Google Glass reincarnated, 10 years after it initially saw the light of world at Google I/O 2012. The new glasses will make it possible to add subtitles to the world around you, which Google pitches as a great tool for those hard-of-hearing or those who are separated by language barriers....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Eugene Thomas

Google's next Nest Hub might be the detachable tablet you always wanted it to be

Google’s next Nest Hub might be the detachable tablet you always wanted it to be Google is reportedly working on a new Assistant-powered smart display. Given the typical release cadence, that’s no shock, but this one may have a twist: It could have a removable display for tablet-style use. Plop it on the base for use as a smart display, pop it off for a bit of sofa browsing. It sounds cool, but it also raises a question about software....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Jamie Rogers

Here's How I Make Tech Actually Help Me Sleep Better

Quick Links After years of having my sleep disrupted with technology, I’ve successfully set boundaries. My gadgets now support my sleep goals, and I often wake up feeling more refreshed than before. 1Buying a Sunrise Alarm Clock In 2021, I switched from using my smartphone as an alarm to my iPad because I didn’t want to see notifications first thing in the morning. After a year of using my tablet as an alarm, I sought an alternative that didn’t involve a mobile device....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Samantha Hill

How to Always Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator on Windows

How to Always Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator on Windows Are you tired of constantly clicking through dialogue boxes asking for permission to access PowerShell as an administrator? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just run this command line tool with a single click? Well, now you can. This guide will show you how to always run Windows PowerShell as an administrator without taking any additional steps. However, before we dive into the solution, let’s take a moment to describe this powerful tool to those who are unfamiliar with it....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Kathryn Gardner

How to hide your likes on Facebook

Meta is known for providing social media spaces for billions of users worldwide. Even with these platforms having high usage rates, these popular platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook, don’t shy away from publicly displaying your interests and beliefs with reaction counts. You have to go out of your way toprotect your digital privacy on Facebook. And when you click the like button and react to a Facebook post or page, you risk giving more information about yourself through these activities....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Linda Keller

How to Play Steam Games on Your Meta Quest

Quick Links While Meta Quest has a strong library of native games that you can access only using the headset, you’re missing out on more graphically intensive Steam VR games that can harness the power of your gaming PC. If you want to play Steam games on your Meta Quest headset, there’s a variety of ways to do this and we’ll show you how. What You’ll Need to Play Steam Games on a Meta Quest There is no way to natively play Steam games on the Quest, so all of these methods are strictly streaming them from a host computer....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Jonathan Kelley

How to Replace Your DualSense Controller’s Faceplate

How to Replace Your DualSense Controller’s Faceplate Are you tired of looking at the same old faceplate on your DualSense controller? Well, you’re in luck because replacing the faceplate is a quick and easy DIY project that you can do at home. The faceplate is the black part of the controller that covers the area around the joysticks, and it can be easily removed and replaced with a compatible one. Whether you want to change your PS5 controller’s faceplate to give it a new look, or completely take apart the controller for further repairs, removing the existing faceplate comes first....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Donald Wright

How to Restore Licenses on Your PS5

Quick Links If your PS5 games have a padlock icon next to them, or you are having trouble accessing your downloadable content, you may need to restore the licenses on your console. While the process is easy, it can also be intimidating if you don’t fully understand what’s involved. If you need to restore licenses on your PS5 console, here’s how. What Does Restoring Licenses on My PS5 Do? Restoring licenses on your PS5 is a process designed to help resolve any issues you may be experiencing with accessing games or content you’ve purchased....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Robert Gonzalez

How to Use the TV Calibration Tool on Your Xbox Series X|S

Your Xbox Series X|S has the ability to display a high-quality picture, and the chances are, so does your TV. But if your settings aren’t operating in tandem with one another, you could be missing important details in your game. The TV Calibration tool allows you to calibrate your TV so it is fully capable of displaying every detail on your Xbox Series X|S. The process, however, is a little complicated and requires digging around in the settings of both your Xbox Series X|S console and your TV....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1300 words · Amy Turner

I'm So Ready for Nightwing to Get Back to His Street-Level Roots in His Brand New Story

Summary Nightwinghas done just about everything a hero can do: led the biggest team of heroes on Earth, been a sidekick, been a street-level hero. There’s almost nothing Nightwing hasn’t experienced, and with a new creative team on his book starting this October, it’s time he finally returns to where I feel he’s best: fighting street-level crime. Abrilliant new creative team is moving ontoNightwingat issue #119 after the previous team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo departs....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Sydney Gonzalez