This Former Disney Actor Had One Of Music's Biggest (& Best) Debuts 4 Years Ago

The success thatOlivia Rodrigoachieved with her debut album was seriously impressive, and it remains one of the most impactful debuts even four years later. It’s no surprise that a lot ofthe industry’s biggest names have ties to Disney. Many of them got their start as young actors on the channel, using it as a platform to eventually start their music careers. Disney created stars like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez, who all went on to achieve amazing success in music....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Laura Alexander

Tomb Raider TV Show Gets Promising Production & Casting Update From Amazon Exec

Summary TheTomb RaiderTV show gets a promising new update from an Amazon executive. The Lara Croft video game character first made the jump to live-action in 2001, with Angelina Jolie taking on the iconic role. Croft then appeared in a 2018 movie starring Alicia Vikander, seemingly serving as the first installment in a new franchise. Now, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is now set to bring an entirely new iteration of the character to life with her announced Prime VideoTomb Raiderseries....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · John Brewer

Universal Crossword July 06, 2025 Answers (8/12/25)

Our Universal Crossword June 21, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. TheUniversal Crosswordis a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers. Universal Crossword June 02, 2025 Answers If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 8/12/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you may find the answer(s) you need....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Kevin Lee

Verizon will let you test-drive its network free for 30 days, 'no strings attached'

It’s a good time to be considering changing your phone carrier. Last week we told you abouta new Google Fi trial optionthat allows people withphones that support eSIMsto test drive the service for a week, and decide if it’s right for you. TodayVerizonupped the ante by giving potential customers the option totry out its 5G Ultra Wideband network for free for 30 days, with no obligation to commit, and minimal strings attached....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Maria Valdez

We Called It: Marvel Just Reversed It Big Death of 2024

Contains Spoilers for The Ultimates (2024) #7!Marvel’s newUltimate Universeis full of surprises, but what looked like a massive death in the pages of one of its premiere titles has now been proven to be a fake out, as the youngIron Man’ssurvival has been confirmed. The Ultimates haven’t actually lost their leader, but the near-fatality is still a big deal, in terms of what it means for both the present and the potential future of this entire timeline....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Johnny Robinson

What Is "Omega Level"? Marvel's Mutant Power Scale, Explained

Summary For half a century,X-Menfans have argued about the strengths of their various favorite characters. The franchise itself hasn’t done much in the way of grading mutant power levels, other than naming some mutants as“Omega-level threats.”Omega-level mutants gained new importance during the 2019-2024 Krakoan era, becoming the young nation’s most important natural resource, and topping the hit list of the enemy group Orchis. The X-Men’s mutant abilities vary wildly from character to character, so Marvel needed to create a way to measure who thetrue heavy-hitters among the X-Menwere....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1151 words · Ryan Long

WhatsApp finally gets serious about multi-phone support

WhatsApp is already a leader in instant messaging, and lately it’s been working to get even better. For a few years now, Meta has been trying to make WhatsApp usable across multiple devices at once. First a web interface came early, andthe ability to use accounts with secondary devicesfollowed suit.WhatsApp multi devicehas so far supported using the same account on one primary device and up to four other linked devices, and now you’re finally getting the freedom to include as many additional smartphones as you like among them....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Margaret Harrington

Which Moto Razr+ (2023) color should you buy?

In the category of flip phones, theSamsung Galaxy Z Flip serieshas gone largely unopposed in the United States, but Motorola is looking to change that with theRazr+. With this version of the Razr, Motorola no longer relies on nostalgia. The design breaks free from earlier iterations in an attempt to be a legitimate alternative to the Z Flip 5. It features an impressive spec list headlined by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and a stunning 3....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Jesus Williams

Why I Wouldn't Recommend Anyone Get Adobe Creative Cloud in 2024

Quick Links I have used Adobe’s software for nearly seven years for creative tasks, especially video and photo editing. I’ve been lucky enough to get it for free for most of that time through university connections and employers providing it, but here’s why I’m considering jumping ship and picking alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud. The Subscription Is Prohibitively Expensive Adobe’s pricing model is prohibitively expensive. Adobe’s flagship, all-inclusive Creative Cloud plan costs $89....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · James Robles

Why the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Is Better Than the M4 iPad Pro

Quick Links Apple’s M4 iPad Pro packs incredible hardware for a tablet, but iPadOS and a few other factors hold it back from achieving its maximum potential. If you want a tablet that will truly replace your laptop, you’re better off going withMicrosoft’s Surface Pro 11. The13-inch iPad Propacks cutting-edge hardware—the flagship M4 chip, up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, and an all-newUltra Retina XDR display. However, many people, including Apple loyalists, say iPadOS holds it back from reaching its true hardware potential....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Ryan Knapp

Young Guns 3's Filming Start Window & Location Revealed By Emilio Estevez

Young Guns 3star Emilio Estevez reveals the long-awaited sequel’s filming start window and shooting location. Released in 1988, the original Estevez-starring Western movie about a gang of youthful gunslingers proved a hit at the box office, grossing $56 million worldwide on a budget of $11 million. AYoung Gunssequel followed in 1990, sporting a price tag of $20 million, and going on to gross $59 million. Estevez revealed back in 2021 thatYoung Guns 3was at last in development....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Veronica Torres

10 Things About Marvel’s Iron Man Movies That Have Aged Poorly

Summary Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark may have kicked off theMCU, buttheIron Manmovies already feel slightly outdated just over 15 years later.In 2008, the MCU had its humble beginnings when the egotistical billionaire hot shot Tony Stark was captured by a terrorist group and threatened with grievous bodily harm at the hands of his own weapons. The story was an incredible journey for a man who had more money than sense, and no real purpose in life, to become a hero who would begin taking responsibility and accountability....

July 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2177 words · Terry Sanders

1923’s Season 2 Premiere Brings Back A Violent Yellowstone Dutton Tradition (& I Can’t Wait For More)

1923’sseason 2’s premiere felt reminiscent of an unforgettable aspect ofYellowstone, and I hope it carries on in some capacity through the remainder of the series. Brandon Sklenar plays Spencer Dutton in1923’scast, andin a universe that includes John Dutton III, Rip Wheeler, and many more, Spencer manages to be one of the toughest characters we’ve seen. We’ve seen him kill leopards, lions, and sharks, and now he’s getting in the business of hand-to-hand combat, hoping to earn enough money to afford a train back to Montana....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Kristina Wyatt