Hilarious Destiny 2 usernames are getting some attention on Twitter

Destiny 2: Shadowkeepis now available, and while most players are busy exploring the game’s new secrets and progressing in its campaign, others are far too enamored by their fellow players’ names to make much progress. A Twitter account has been set up to showcase the best and funniest of theDestiny 2usernames, and there are some real winners to be found. Launched in October, theDestiny 2 Namesaccount allows players to submit their favorite names for publication, provided that they don’t contain particularly offensive material....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Michelle Brock

Honor Magic V5 is a seriously impressive foldable phone, so it’s gutting it’s not available in the US

The Honor Magic V5 is the world’s thinnest foldable phone, and while the thickness of your phone may not be a driving force behind your purchasing decision my brief time so far with this handset has shown there’s more going on here than a simple spec benchmark. If I were Samsung, I’d be looking a little nervously over my shoulder as I prepare for theGalaxy Z Fold 7andZ Flip 7launch on July 9....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Ian Sanchez

How to control your Christmas lights with voice commands

You’ve got presents to wrap, meals to prep, and family quarrels to squash — there’s no time to dig around under the tree to turn on the lights. Here are some key strategies to control your Christmas lights with your voice alone. Roll with smart lights from the get-go If you’re starting your Christmas decoration collection from scratch, you can beeline to the most convenient option:smart holiday lights. These lights connect to your phone for remote access via a dedicated app....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · John Wilson

How to take a screenshot using a Microsoft Surface

Whether you want to capture friends and relatives making funny faces on Skype or need accessible photos of online resources or programs, screenshots benefit users in many ways. Since the Surface Pros are a bit different than other2-in-1 laptops, however, you may find yourself wondering how to take a screenshot on one. Here, we take the mystery out of the Difficulty What You Need Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft Type Cover Microsoft Snipping Tool Microsoft Surface Pen But what if you want totake a screenshoton a tablet?...

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Joan Gonzalez

I Rewatched The MCU's Biggest Box Office Bomb And I Still Don't Understand Why It Didn’t Succeed

Summary I just rewatchedThe Marvels, and I believe theMarvel Cinematic Universemovie did not deserve the poor performance it had in theaters. I enjoyed the originalCaptain Marvel, though it does not sit close to mytop 10 MCU movies. The 2019 film was released at the best possible time for it to reach peak performance in theaters, withBrie Larson’s Captain Marvel having been teased at the end ofAvengers: Infinity Warand the MCU solo film being the final one before the release of the anticipatedAvengers: Endgame....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Joe Moore

Is Elemental streaming on Disney+?

Pixar loves its high concepts, and concepts don’t get much higher than Element City in the studio’s latest release,Elemental. Element City is a place where very human-like elemental beings of water, Earth, and fire live side-by-side. But by their very nature, water and fire can’t touch without turning the water into steam. That doesn’t stop an immigrant from Fire Town, Ember Lumen (Leah Lewis), from starting a romantic relationship with Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athie), a water being who is head over heels in love with her....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Stephanie Thompson

Logitech Crayon stylus for iPad is now available for pre-order

In March, Apple held aneducation-focused eventin Chicago where the company introduced the Crayon — a third-party stylus created in partnership with Logitech for its 9.7-inch iPad. At launch, the cheaper alternative was only available for schools to purchase, but now it’s being sold to the public. Logitech Crayon uses Apple Pencil technology. It doesn’t support pressure sensitivity, but it does include a smart tip to adjust line weight depending on how you angle the Crayon....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Nicole Hatfield

Marathon players claim Bungie needs to delay it as Alpha disappoints

Marathon players claim Bungie needs to delay it as Alpha disappoints Marathon’s Alpha launched to very mixed reception, with people who got to play it early having their fair share of likes and dislikes with the title. But many of the biggest creators who participated claim that it needs to be delayed. It’s important to mention that Marathon’s Alpha is just that: An Alpha. It’s an early build of the game that isn’t fully representative of the final product....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Stephanie Lucas

Microsoft gives OneNote Windows 10 a promotion, kills off OneNote 2016

Microsoft OneNote is one of the oldest and most popular note-taking appson the market. It is also one of the most feature-complete, it works on every important platform, and it integrates well with Microsoft’s Office productivity suite. There are two versions of OneNote, though, andMicrosoft has announcedthat it’s making the Windows 10 version of OneNote the official option going forward. This decision might disappoint some OneNote users who have been using the desktop application that Microsoft included in the Office suite and that currently stands at Office 2016....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Katherine Boyd

Microsoft nixes its Dall-E upgrade after image quality complaints

Microsoft has had to roll back its latest update to itsBing Image Generationsystem, which installed the latest iteration of OpenAI’sDall-E model, called PR16, after Bing users vociferously complained about a decline in image quality. Since the launch of Bing Image Creator last spring, users have generated billions of images with text prompts. I'm pleased to share our latest updates to enhance your creative experience. Starting today, we’re rolling out the latest DALL-E 3 model PR16, which will create images…pic....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Larry Savage

Microsoft Opposes Google-DoubleClick Merger

In an ironic twist,Microsoftgeneral counsel Brad Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday in opposition to theproposed merger between Internet titan Google and online advertising giant DoubleClick. The proposed deal is facing antitrust scrutiny as competition heats up in the Internet advertising arena. While acknowledging the industry is very fluid with companies like Yahoo, AOL, and even Microsoft (which just paid over $6 billion for aQuantive) making large moves in recent months, Smith still told the Committee that Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick poses “an imminent risk of giving a single company the degree of market power that could foreclose competition....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Charles Flores

Minting music: How to setup a DIY recording studio on your computer

Want to be a rock star? If the answer isyes, you’re in luck: There have never been more or more affordable tools available to help you pursue your dream. With today’s hardware and software, it’s possible to set up not just a high-quality recording studio, but a fully-fledged record label — all from the comfort of your own home! Below, learn how to set up your own record label — from recording, to producing, to distribution and promotion....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1674 words · Edward White

No, James Gunn isn’t casting Hawk Tuah girl as “major” DCU character

No, James Gunn isn’t casting Hawk Tuah girl as “major” DCU character An absurd new rumor has surfaced about James Gunn trying to cast the Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch as a “major character” in the DC Universe. The only problem? It’s not real. James Gunn is still in the process ofbuilding out the DC Universeto properly compete with Marvel’s MCU, and one rumored casting choice has left the community rightfully baffled....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Gabriel Warren