The 3G shutdown could affect the most vulnerable of us

The loomingshutdownof 3G networks could leave older adults without a critical communications lifeline. All 3G devices will lose service by the end of the year due to a planned transition to newer technologies. Verizon said it would finish shutting down its 3G network by December 31. T-Mobile aims to shut down its 3G by March 31, and AT&T said it would shut down its network last month. Experts say that the 3G shutoff could mean seniors will suffer....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Cheryl Owens

The Boys budget is enormous compared to Invincible

The Boys budget is enormous compared to Invincible Prime Video has two superhero bangers on its platform: Invincible and The Boys – but the latter demands the most money by a wide margin, according to a new report. Avengers: Endgame brought pop culture to its knees andMCUhype to an all-time high, but as the world cooled off from the hysteria, it needed a tonic. That’s whereThe Boyscame in, with its blood-soaked, crude thrills connecting with audiences immediately....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Crystal Martinez

The full ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ ending won’t be in the game at launch

Kingdom Hearts IIIis the first numbered entry in the series in well over a decade, and dedicated fans are excited to see the climax of Sora’s journey with pals Donald and Goofy at his side. As with any major game release, you have to be careful about spoilers online, so Square Enix opted tonot include the full endingfor the game at launch. In a series of posts on the official Kingdom Hearts Twitter account, Square Enix explained that following the release of the game on January 29, a series of updates would be coming to add more features....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Benjamin Romero

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: you shall pass on this bizarre adventure

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ As I struggled to wrap my head around an unclear platforming puzzle inThe Lord of The Rings: Gollum, a game from my childhood flashed into my brain:The Grinch. See, gaming was a very different experience for kids in the year 2000....

August 22, 2025 · 11 min · 2249 words · Jerome Calderon

This precious Game Pass adventure let me see the world through my cat’s eyes

I recently moved into a new apartment, graduating from a boxy one-bedroom to a much larger two-bedroom railroad-style space. It’s been a great change for me, but it’s my cat who is thriving. She’s no longer a paperweight glued to my couch. She spends the days bouncing between rooms, jumping off of furniture, sneaking into cabinets, and peering out windows. Her entire world has tripled and she’s become a new creature because of it....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Janet Bryan

TORRAS Ostand Air Case deal: save 15% for Earth Day

Earth Dayis almost here, and TORRAS is making it even easier to celebrate sustainably without sacrificing style. From April 18 to April 25, you can score 15% off the TORRAS Ostand Air Case (available foriPhone 15 Pro Max,iPhone16 Pro, andiPhone 16 Pro Max) when you use codeostand321at checkout. It’s the perfect time to refresh your phone case with something that blends innovation, protection, and nature-inspired design. Why the TORRAS Ostand Air Stands Out Light as air but strong as a rock, the Ostand Air is designed for people who want serious protection without the usual bulk....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Patricia Morgan

Valorant players call out Riot for “greedy” new cosmetic type

Valorant players call out Riot for “greedy” new cosmetic type Valorant just revealed a brand new cosmetic type and it’s already getting blasted by the community for being “useless” and a “money grab.” Valorant has dropped its10.00 patch, introducing players to the newAgent Tejoand many other in-game changes. One of the latest additions included in the patch is FLEX. Not to be confused with the term that refers to players being able to hop over to multiple roles, this is actually a brand new type of cosmetic in the competitive shooter....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · David Flores

Wicked trailer: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande experience the wonders of Oz

Are people born wicked? That is the question posed in the latest trailer forWicked, Universal Pictures’ long-awaited adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, a young woman with green skin who enrolls at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Soon after arriving at the school, Elphaba meets the bubbly and popular student, Glinda, played by pop singerAriana Grande. Together, Elphaba and Glinda form an unlikely friendship....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Mary Rivera

Women may be immune to brain damage from cosmic rays, study finds

All things considered, outer space is a pretty terrifying place. It’s utterly silent, unfathomably vast, and it experiencesweather extremesthat make Earth’s seem mild in comparison. And then there’s the radiation. We’re pretty much protected from hazardous levels galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) by our planet’s magnetic field but, just past low orbit, high-energy protons and charged particles can cause serious health and cognition problems. But new NASA-funded research out of the University of California, San Fransisco and Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York suggests that not everyone’s brain is impacted by cosmic rays....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Melissa Pena

‘Fortnite’ Playground mode to go offline July 12 — but it will return

Fortnite: Battle Royale‘s relaxingPlayground modehas only been live since July 3, but the instantly popular sandbox mode will go offline July 12, developer Epic Games announced onReddit. We knew this would happen, as Playground was dubbed a limited-time mode from the jump, but it still stings a bit. On a positive note, we know the mode will return. Epic detailed changes it hopes to make to Playground before its next iteration....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Gilbert Romero

1000-Lb Sisters: Amy, Tammy, Misty, & Amanda Are Sister Goals

Summary 1000-lb Sisterscenters around the weight loss journeys ofAmy SlatonandTammy Slaton, but their sisters, Misty Wentworth and Amanda Halterman, are there every step of the way. The Slaton sisters and their brother, Chris Combs, grew up together in Shawneetown, Illinois, and always stayed close. They were raised by a single mother and never had a lot of money, so they’ve been through some tough times. Over the years, the Slatons have gone through their share of ups and downs, but they’ve always had each other’s backs....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Richard Herrera

Absurd new ‘third eye’ wearable watches the world so you can stare at your phone

Mark Weiser, the late chief technologist for the legendary Silicon Valley research lab Xerox PARC, once wrote that the most profound technologies arethose that disappear, “weaving themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.” There’s a chance that industrial design studentMinwook Paeng’s new prototype wearable one day becomes so commonplace as to be unremarkable and, therefore, unnoticeable. But that’s a chance most gamblers would be unlikely to take....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Kevin Navarro

Baseus Eli Sport 1 review: killer open-ear value

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ I had never heard of Baseus before 2023. Then, the company sent me itsBowie MA10 wireless earbuds, and I became an instant fan. For well under $50, those earbuds have just about everything you could possibly want....

August 21, 2025 · 10 min · 1918 words · Mr. Jordan Fisher