You Asked: Black bar mystery solved and virtual mode explained

On today’s You Asked: Why dumb TVs are practically extinct and what it means for you. Plus, we dive into what Samsung’s virtual mode really does in its soundbars and tackle the age-old question: Why do some movies have black bars on certain streaming services but not others — even when it’s the same movie? Black bars: sometimes there, sometimes not Saud writes:I have a question that’s been frustrating me for a while....

July 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1537 words · Michael Olsen

Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Theory Could Have Major Implications For The Series’ Timeline

Summary WithThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhaving been announced at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, the titular Princess Zelda headlining her own adventure has the fanbase buzzing with excitement. The game’s 2.5D art style borrows from 2019’sThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, while mixing in the spirit of unbridled exploration fromBreath of the Wildand Tears of the Kingdom. Precious few clues are known about what the developers ofEchoes of Wisdomhave in store for Hyrule, but that hasn’t kept an intrepid public from scouring each frame of the game’s teaser trailer for possible indicators....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Denise Mcdonald

"A Wild Adventure": Austin Butler Teases His Character In Ari Aster's Next Movie

Summary Dune: Part TwoandThe Bikeridersstar Austin Butler teases his new character for Ari Aster’s upcoming movie,Eddington. With few details out right now, not much is known about the film except its genre and talented cast.Eddingtonis being marketed as a “film noir ensemble western dark comedy” about a “small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.” The movie sports a talented ensemble, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal,Emma Stone, Luke Grimes, Butler, Deirdre O’Connell, Clifton Collins Jr....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Vanessa Jones

3 great (HBO) Max movies to watch on Labor Day

What you may not know, though, is that Max is absolutelystuffed with great movies, many of which are actually hard to find from the home screen. If you’re looking for a movie to while away Labor Day weekend with, then we’ve got you covered with three titles that perfectly fit the bill. Need more recommendations? We also have guides to thebest movies on Netflix, thebest movies on Hulu, thebest movies on Amazon Prime Video, and thebest movies on Max....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Heather Archer

5G will turn your car into a talking, thinking supercomputer. And it’s coming soon

The next generation of wireless data communications is called5Gbecause it succeeds older protocols. Most of the current discussion about 5G concerns your phone and other mobile devices. Because 5G can bring up to 20 Gbps data speeds to your devices, it enables a better experience. What might get lost in the noise is that 5G is also going to enable automakers, governments, and the aftermarket to put smarter, more connected vehicles on the road through CellularVehicle-to-Anything(C-V2X) communications....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1373 words · Nicholas Gray

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Loses Original Cast Member As Show's Future Begins Looking Bleak

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 Trailer Previews High-Octane New Episodes While Seeming Addressing Cancellation Rumors Summary An original9-1-1: Lone Starcast member is exiting the show as the action spinoff faces an uncertain future. With a cast that includes Rob Lowe, Ronen Rubinstein, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael L. Silva, Julian Works, Gina Torres, Brianna Baker, Kelsey Yates, and Skyler Yates, the9-1-1expansion examines the lives of the police, fire and ambulance departments working at Company 126 in Texas....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Gabriela Nichols

Acer Switch 3 review

“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.“ The Acer Switch 3 has an attractive price tag. At just $450, it’s well below what you’d pay for nearly any otherWindows-based tabletor laptop — it’s even cheaper than most smartphones. Your money buys an Intel Pentium N4200 processor, onboard Intel HD 505 graphics, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage space, and a 1,920 × 1,200 display....

July 10, 2025 · 13 min · 2665 words · Tammy Snow PhD

Amazon and Best Buy shake hands and team up to sell smart TVs

Amazon and Best Buy are putting aside their rivalry for the time being, and instead teaming up to sellsmart TVspowered by none other than Amazon’s Fire TV operating system. At a Best Buy store in Bellevue, Washington, the CEOs of the respective retailers, Jeff Bezos and Hubert Joly, unveiled their new collaboration. In total, the duo will sell 11 models of these TVs beginning this summer. The actual hardware will be provided by Toshiba, as well as Best Buy’s own brand, Insignia....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Eric Hicks

Android 12 Beta 5 showcases new features ahead of final release

Google has released the final Android 12 beta for Pixel phones before the official version rolls out. There’s still time toenroll in beta testingand see the new features for yourself if you’re impatient for the OS launch. Here are a few things to look for: Google Clock redesign The Material You redesign has been brought to the calculator and Google Clock. The new design features large bubbles and cards with high-contrast text....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Megan Thompson

Apple- and Samsung-rivalling phones, earbuds and more due at huge July event

OnePlus has confirmed it will host a bumper launch event on July 8, where it will announce five new products, covering phones, headphones, wearables and tablets. The range of new devices will join theOnePlus 13,OnePlus 13RandOnePlus Pad 3which arrived earlier this year as the Chinese firm fills out its product offering to compete against Apple, Samsung and co. Here’s what we know so far on the five new OnePlus devices arriving on July 8....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Mark Gardner

Are TCL and Hisense the next LG and Samsung?

If you had told me 20 years ago — or, heck, even 15 — that Samsung and LG were going to be the top TV brands in the U.S., I’d have laughed in your face. But I feel like I’ve learned to see the writing on the wall since then. And now I’m wondering: Are TCL and Hisense the next Samsung and LG? If we take a look at TCL and Hisense’s 2023 TV lineups, their recently inked partnerships with huge national sports organizations, and their progress over the last five years in terms of both technological advancement and sales, I think there’s a strong argument in favor of TCL and Hisense becoming the top two TV brands in the U....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · Taylor Jones

Atlus debuts teaser for ‘Persona 5 R’ for PlayStation 4, promises more in March

Atlus has rolled out a trailer forPersona 5 R, officially confirming the follow-up to the popular RPG but without providing any specific details. The teaser video opens with the PlayStation logo, indicating thatPersona 5 Rwill launch on the PlayStation 4. The video and the officialwebsitesay that more information about the game will be revealed in March 2019, and with the text “New Projects” appearing in the teaser, it is possible that is more than one thing in the works....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Kimberly Sexton

Bachelor fan predicts why Canadian flag was blurred out in premiere episode

Bachelor fan predicts why Canadian flag was blurred out in premiere episode Maria Georgas gave Joey Graziadei a Canadian flag on The Bachelor Season 28 premiere, and a fan speculated why it was blurred out. Joey Graziadeigreeted 32 women at the mansion during The Bachelor Season 28 premiere episode, and witnessed many interesting limo entrances. One Season 28 contestant who made a statement was Maria Georgas, an Executive Assistant from Ontario, Canada....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Deanna Hughes