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Summary Remakes and remasters have become a common part of modern gaming, with the intent of bringing titles up to modern standards. Whether they’re always successful in this regard is another matter. Recently, two of my favorite game series from the Xbox 360 era,Dead RisingandBioShock,have been the subject of this topic, but I’ll admit, the idea of a re-release of both titles has left me cold. In June, Capcom announced thatDead Risingwould be receiving a new"Deluxe Remaster,“with its trailer promising a “brand-new look” for modern platforms....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Samsung has dropped another insane deal through its Shop Samsung app, this time on their premium foldable. Not only is Samsung taking 25% off the 256GB model, but they are taking 30% off the 512GB option which essentially makes it a free memory upgrade plus additional savings. On top of that, you’re able to earn up to $1,000 in trade-in credits with qualifying devices, which means you could get this phone for as little as $580 with the right device!...

Summary Immaculateis a film that often straddles the line between serious horror and campy absurdity. While its exploration of religious themes and disturbing imagery is undoubtedly its focal point,there’s an unexpected moment of levity that, for me, stands out in stark contrast to the rest of the film. It also couldn’t be further fromImmaculate’s harrowing ending, yet somehow works within the overall context of the movie. One particular scene provides a brief respite fromImmaculate’s oppressive atmosphere....

The 7 Best Cybersecurity Jobs You Can Pursue Are you a recent IT or cybersecurity graduate, and have yet to decide what field to go into? Whether you’re a college student with zero experience or have worked in the field for a while, you’ll know that IT and cybersecurity have many jobs on offer. The key is to understand what career best suits your skills, and the cybersecurity space will only keep growing....

Summary The dynamic between Osha and Sol inStar Wars: The Acolytegave Osha the closure thatLeia Organadeserved. Thematically,The Acolyteis an incredibly rich story – loneliness, love, desire, fear, loss, guilt, and betrayal push the narrative toward what is, ultimately, a tragic yet foregone conclusion. Sol should never have hidden the truth from Osha; after what he did to her mother, and what the rest ofthe Jedi on Brendokdid to cover up what happened, there was only ever going to be a violent, emotional altercation between these two characters....

Summary The music used in the opening scene ofThe Bearseason 3, episode 5 “Children” was taken from a classic film noir. Debuting in 2022 on Hulu,The Bearis led by Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, an acclaimed chef who takes over his deceased brother’s sandwich shop in Chicago.The Bearfeatures an exceptional ensemble of Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Oliver Platt, and Abby Elliott. Most notably,The Bearfearlessly tackles challenging subject matters thoughtfully and profoundly....

In the past few years, the European Union has tightened its grip on Big Tech companies to break their reign and create a better chance of competing for smaller businesses. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) that took effect on March 7 is the EU’s main weapon against anti-competitive practices by trillion-dollar firms. While there was a lot of skepticism about the effectiveness of DMA at first, it turns out that the DMA rules on theweb browsermarket are working, creating hope for smaller browsers to gain more users....

Our favorite Android phonesget more powerful every year, and there’s no dearth of computational muscle even on most mid-range devices. However, most people only consider a Chromebook or Android tablet as a substitute for a desktop-like computing experience. Custom Android skins offer the ideal middle ground with equivalents likeSamsung DeX, powered using just your phone. Android’s Desktop mode could soon get better, because the Pixel 8 supports display mirroring via USB-C now....

How often do you like to change up your phone’s look? You’ve got no shortage of options for sprucing up your wallpaper, considering how Google regularly includes newcommunity-created wallpaperswith Android updates, and third-party wallpaper apps regularly feature new content, too. One of our favorite, and most unexpected sources has involvedturning to the heavens for some astronomical wallpapers. Today we’re checking out the newest wallpaper-grade shot of the Tarantula Nebula, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope....

A lot is riding on the shoulders of Google’sPixel 9 series, as the company is preparing for a flagship smartphone shake-up by offering three high-end devices —alongside a rebranded foldable— for the very first time. Changes in positioning are never easy, but it might be even tougher for Google as its phone models often struggle to differentiate themselves. This is why the Pixel 9a just shouldn’t exist. Yes, it might be a little too early to talk about the Pixel 9a when the 8a is yet to launch, but that’s when the problems will start....

Summary With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson officially returning to theFast & Furiousfranchise, the saga has more star power than ever, but his role already sounds extremely complicated.Fast Fivemarked The Rock’s first appearance in the franchiseand remains one of his best-acting outings to date, with his character - Luke Hobbs - becoming a central part of the story. However, despite his frequent appearances and elevated role,The Rock’sFast & Furiousfeud with Vin Dieselled to the actor leaving the main movies and getting his own spinoff film alongside Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw....

The Top 10 Most Popular AppImage Apps for Linux While most of you probably know of Flatpaks and Snaps, you may not have heard much about AppImage. It might even surprise you to know that it’s been around quite a bit longer than the other Linux universal package formats. When apps are released as Snaps or Flatpaks, there’s usually accompanying articles, videos, and social media posts, whereas when apps release as AppImage, there seems to be little to no fanfare....

Quick Links Whether you’re getting into the spirit of Halloween or just looking to explore something out of the ordinary, we’ve put together a few scary websites that are sure to send a shiver down your spine. If you enjoy a good scare, these websites won’t disappoint. 1Creepypasta In the mood for horror stories that range from somewhat unsettling to downright terrifying? Well, Creepypasta is the site for you! The stories are user-generated, but I’ve found that many of them are chilling, to say the least....