Teacher bans Gen Z slang like ‘aura’ & ‘pookie’ as she wants students to “be better”

Teacher bans Gen Z slang like ‘aura’ & ‘pookie’ as she wants students to “be better” A science teacher has gone viral on TikTok for banning Gen Z slang like “aura” and “pookie” in her classroom to encourage her students to “be better.” Nowadays, it can be hard to keep up with all the different slang terms and phrases used by different age ranges, particularly acrossTikTokand other social media apps....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Rebecca Flores

Terrifier 3 is secretly the best Christian movie of 2024

Terrifier 3 is secretly the best Christian movie of 2024 Terrifier 3 is depravity made manifest; it is undeniably the goriest, most shocking horror film you’ll see this year. Yet, as unholy as it may appear, Biblical imagery and ideas are in its DNA, making it one of 2024’s most fascinating Christian movies. “Thy Clown come, and thy will be done as it is in Hell.” In Art’s (and Damien Leone’s) name, cinema screens have been polluted with blood; women have been sawn in half, men have been chainsawed through their balls to their heads, teenagers have been reduced to lumps of broken bone and pulsating flesh that’d make Cenobites gag....

July 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2170 words · Anne Jones DVM

The $150 Realme 3 is a far better smartphone than it has any right to be

Our expectations continue to be raised when it comes to smartphones that cost $1,000 or more, but can the same be said for phones that cost a lot less?Realmeis a very new brand, which at the moment targets emerging markets where demands are high, but budgets are usually relatively low. It needs to make a phone that attracts people, has good features, capable performance, and a sensible price. That’s a tall order....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · Robert Frederick

The 10 best Hulu shows to check out this summer

Although it’s never been as big as Netflix or even Disney+, which has now subsumed it,Huluremains one of the best places you can go if you’re just looking for a great show to watch. Even though it’s now owned by Disney, Hulu remains one of the best generators of quality fiction shows out there. If you’re looking for something to check out there this summer, we’ve got you covered. We’ve pulled together a list of 10 great shows that are well worth your time, all of which are available on Hulu....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Angela Zavala

The 10 best Tim Burton movies, ranked

For nearly four decades, Tim Burton has proven to be one of Hollywood’s most eclectic directors. And while not all of Burton’s movies are created equal — especially his ill-fatedPlanet of the Apesreboot — he does have a pretty terrific track record. And since his latest film,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is now out in theaters, this is the perfect time to share our picks for the 10 best Tim Burton movies. Note that only movies that were directed by Burton appear on this list....

July 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1511 words · Ryan Gomez

The Amazon Halo has a lot to prove before it can compete with Fitbit and Apple

As it often does, Amazon entered a new product category with no warning today.Its new product is called the Amazon Halo, and it’s a fitness band that promises A.I.-enabled features and is bought via an ongoing a subscription rather than an upfront purchase. Considering that nobody’s used — or even touched — anBuy Nowjust yet, the only way we can start to analyze its position in the fitness world isBuy Nowand a look back at Amazon’s shaky past in wearables....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Kyle Thompson

The best Mario Kart World karts: find the right kart for your driving style

There was no better choice for aSwitch 2 launchtitle thanMario Kart World.The last game was easily one of the best Switch games of all time, if not one of thebest racing gamesever made. Mario Kart Worldhas even more characters, more items, a vast open world to explore, but also new karts. Just like inMario Kart 8,the kart you pick changes more than just the appearance. Each one has a different stat distribution that alters the way it performs....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Leah David

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 proves foldables have reached peak design

Ask most average people why they weren’t willing to buy one of thebest folding phones, and the answer often includes the price, size, or weight. The newGalaxy Z Fold 7addresses two out of these three issues and, in turn, resolves one of the key problems with folding phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner than any previous folding phone available in the US, measuring 4.2mm thick when unfolded, and is only second in thickness to theHonor Magic V5, which is 0....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Keith Irwin PhD

The Mandalorian, season 2: Episode 7 Easter eggs and secrets explained

Lock and load, Star Wars fans, because the latest episode ofThe Mandalorianon Disney+ dives back into the action. Episode 7 of thesecond season ofThe Mandalorianfinds bounty hunter Din Djarin embarking on a dangerous mission to rescue his adorable traveling partner,Baby Yoda(aka Grogu). TitledThe Believer, the sixth episode of season 2 was written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa. The episode has Djarin enlist the aid of a former enemy to infiltrate an Imperial stronghold, only to have the mission test their resolve in unexpected ways....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Maria Rivera

The Suicide Squad review: James Gunn makes a body count beautiful

“Why you may 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.“ It’s nothing new for Warner Bros. Pictures to give underwhelming comic-book movies a big-budget do-over. After all, this is the same studio that gaveZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguethe opportunity to rewrite history (and defy pundits) with a re-cut, superior version of 2017’sJustice Leaguejust a few months ago....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Jeff Campbell

This new RPG game’s script is so long it could fill 60 novels

This new RPG game’s script is so long it could fill 60 novels A highly rated RPG that released alongsideClair Obscur: Expedition 33has made headlines for its staggering script length. Despite receiving high praise from both fans and critics alike, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy has flown under the radar. The ambitious RPG was released on April 24, the same day as Clair Obscur – a turn-based gameour reviewhailed as a Game of the Year contender....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Brianna Morrison

This Severance theory about Miss Huang is wrong and there’s a simple reason why

This Severance theory about Miss Huang is wrong and there’s a simple reason why There are plenty of new characters to take note of inSeverance Season 2Episode 1, but one caught our attention before the premiere: Lumon’s new deputy manager (and a literal child), Miss Huang. She’s not the most likeable newcomer on the severed floor, although she does fit right in with her deadpan delivery. While playing the ball game, Mark W (a newcomer at MDR) asks why she’s a child, to which Miss Huang replies, “Because of when I was born....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Joseph Rodriguez

Twitter stops some images from animating to protect those with epilepsy

Twitter has announced that it will no longer allow Animated PNG (APNG) files to be posted by users so that people with sensitivity to motion and flashing imagery can feel more confident when using the service. The decision comes just days after the Epilepsy Foundation revealed that its Twitter account had beenthe target of an attackthat used flashing images in a bid to trigger seizures. Exposure to flashing lights and particular visual patterns can cause seizures in about 3% of those with epilepsy, according to the Epilepsy Foundation....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Matthew Harris