Video provides peek at what may — or may not — be Google’s Pixelbook successor

Google has been working on a Pixelbook successorcode-named Atlasfor some time — but it’s possibile the device might not be made by Google after all. A leaked video showcases a purported version of the device, and it looks very different from anything the company currently offers under its branding. Originally spotted byAbout Chromebooks, the videos have since been pulled from the original Chromium Bug tracker source, but 9to5Google managed to take a snippet of it before it went offline....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Randall Reyes

What does JSP mean on Snapchat?

What does JSP mean on Snapchat? If you have seen the term ‘JSP’ used on Snapchat, you may be confused about its meaning. Here’s everything you need to know. Snapchatis used by millions of people around the world every day, who use the popular social media app to connect with their friends through disappearing snaps and direct messages. Naturally,the platformis filled with a number of different slang terms and acronyms that people use in order to make messaging even simpler and quicker....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Carl Baker

Why 2025's Best Actress Oscars Race Could Be Exactly The Same As 2024's

Summary Emma Stone’s highly acclaimed turn inKinds of Kindnessand Lily Gladstone’s highly acclaimed turn inFancy Dancecould lead to a repeat of this year’s Best Actress race at the 2025Oscars. Earlier this year, in the run-up to the Academy Awards, Stone was nominated forPoor Thingsand Gladstone was nominated forKillers of the Flower Moon. They both gave phenomenal performances that were worthy of an Oscar win. But, much like inHighlander, there can only be one....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Steven Turner

Why Doctor Who's 2006 Villains Were Cut From Season 14 Finale Explained By Showrunner RTD

Previous “It’s A Better Story”: How Ruby Sunday’s Doctor Who Season 14 Reveal Came From Star Wars Explained By Showrunner Warning: SPOILERS ahead for the Doctor Who season 14 finale, “Empire of Death”! Summary Doctor Whoshowrunner Russell T Davies reveals that familiar villains in the show from 2006 were cut from the season 14 finale, but were planned to make an appearance in the original draft.Doctor Whoseason 14 endedwith the Doctor and Ruby Sunday managing to defeat Sutekh, while the companion learned about her mother and where she really came from....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Danielle Edwards

Why the Mac Studio offers something Windows PCs can’t compete with

While Windows desktops offer fantastic alternatives to theMac miniand Mac Pro, the Mac Studio continues to sit in its own unique sphere. Part compact PC and part powerhouse, it’s the kind of device that’s only possible thanks to the massive success of Apple Silicon. When it comes down to it, that means nothing on the Windows side of the aisle can duplicate the kind of efficiency and performance the Mac Studio offers....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1427 words · Stacey Richards

World of Warcraft: The War Within is brilliant, but Blizzard had something better at Gamescom

World of Warcraft: The War Within is brilliant, but Blizzard had something better at Gamescom Gamescom’s show floor is a jungle at the best of times. It’s a cacophonous wonderland (or Hell, if you’re trying to get to an appointment) of recognizable brands and video game characters all screaming, “look at me, we want your attention!” Most of the time, this involves either getting you in front of a game and playing it months, potentially even weeks, before it hits the shelves....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Tiffany Bradley

xQc wants Marvel Rivals to copy Overwatch’s big change in war on stream snipers

xQc wants Marvel Rivals to copy Overwatch’s big change in war on stream snipers Streaming star Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel has called on Marvel Rivals to make a big change in order to combat sniper streams, and its something other games have already done. Over the last few months,Marvel Rivalshas dominated as the Overwatch replacement that many streamers have been looking for. The hero shooter, which involves many of Marvel’s top superheroes and characters, has seen creators from all corners having a go, but it is those who were previously dominant inOverwatchthat have had the most success....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Kenneth Hicks

10 Times Hollywood Gave Up On Movie Series

Summary Hollywood movie franchises have been known to give up on the series part-way through,due to box office bombs or other circumstances. Several independent superhero movies ended when the rights to the character were bought by Disney, after struggling to compete with the MCU. Other sequels languished in development hell for years before the people involved with the project finally admitted that the next movie was never happening. These planned movies' cancellations may have come as a relief or a disappointmentto audiences....

July 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1933 words · Megan Downs

1000-Lb Sisters: "Behind These Hazel Eyes!": Tammy's Sad Moments After Extraordinary Weight Loss Milestone

Summary 1000-Lb SistersstarTammy Slatonhas endured numerous ups and downs since achieving her weight loss milestone. The Dixon, Illinois resident was nearly 700 pounds a few years ago. She was morbidly obese and relied on her family for every little thing.Tammy hit her all-time lowduring the COVID-19 pandemic. She grew so big that she couldn’t breathe properly, leading doctors to put her in a medically induced coma just to save her life....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Kelly Hood

25 Years After The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Fans' Biggest Jedi Criticism Is Becoming Part Of The Story

Summary 25 years afterStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,The Acolyteis making a key Jedi criticism an explicit part of the story. For over two decades, viewers had seen the Jedi through the romanticized lens of Luke Skywalker and the sacrificial heroism of Obi-Wan Kenobi. That’s why George Lucas' portrayal of the Jedi Order inThe Phantom Menacetook audiences by surprise; suddenly they realized Jedi weren’t gods or supermen.The past glory was an illusion, for the Jedi were flawed....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · George Sutton

4 alternatives to buying an overpriced GPU right now

The GPU marketis a disasterin 2021. A globalsemiconductor shortage, combined with massive demand from gamers and cryptocurrency miners, has driven graphics cards off the digital shelves. And withtariffs on imported goodsfrom the East, cards are selling well above MSRP.Scalpershave only compounded the issue, selling cards on the secondhand market for twice their asking price (and sometimes even more). The GPU market isn’t going to recover anytime soon, but the news isn’t all bad....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Jamie Murphy

5 most disgusting moments in Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, from “poop lasagna” to soggy sandwiches

5 most disgusting moments in Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, from “poop lasagna” to soggy sandwiches Netflixhas saved the best ‘till last with its newest trio ofTrainwreckdocumentaries, with the third episode – Poop Cruise – diving into the literal sh*tshow that was the 2013 Carnival ship disaster. If you have a queasy stomach, you may want to look away now. Trainwreck is adocumentaryseries unpacking high-profile scandals. The latest batch has covered theTravis Scott Astroworld tragedyand lateToronto Mayor Rob Ford’sdownfall, but now Poop Cruise has docked – and it’s easily the most disgusting entry yet....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · James Scott

American Idol Winner Abi Carter’s Single “This Isn’t Over” Debuts On Billboard Chart

Summary American Idolseason 22 winnerAbi Carter’s first single, “This Isn’t Over,” has debuted on the Billboard Digital Songs Sales chart. Abi, a 21-year-old musician from Indio, California, wowed the judges–Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan–with her stunning rendition of “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish. The jaw-dropping performance earned her one of the three platinum tickets of the season. Abi wonAmerican Idolseason 22, defeating runner-up Will Moseley and third place finisher Jack Blocker during the season finale....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Cathy Dawson