Netflix sheds light on its ‘approved cameras’ for filmmakers

But did you know that commissioned production companies are expected to only use cameras approved by the streaming giant? In a recent video (below), Netflix shed some light on how it works with camera makers and production companies to ensure high standards when it comes to selecting devices for its “approved cameras” list. In the video, Netflix camera systems specialist Kris Prygrocki kicks off by pointing out a common misconception, which is that the company’s only requirement for its approved list is 4K capture capability....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Dylan Obrien

Olympic Esports Games officially approved by IOC

Olympic Esports Games officially approved by IOC The International Olympic Committee has voted to approve the creation of the Olympic Esports Games in its 142nd session. The inaugural event will be hosted in Saudi Arabia in 2025. The committeevoted on creating the gamesjust over a week after the IOC announced its partnership with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the tournament on July 12. Some fans and industry veteranscriticized the initial announcementover the choice of host country....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Marcus Harper

One Piece fans discover restaurant featuring Joyboy and Luffy – but there’s a problem

One Piece fans discover restaurant featuring Joyboy and Luffy – but there’s a problem One Piece fans have just found the perfect spot for a bite to eat, but their excitement comes with some caveats. Over the last 27 years,One Piecehas become a force of nature. Eiichiro Oda’s manga, following Luffy and the Straw Hats on their quest to find the eponymous treasure, gave us one of thebest animeever (with some of thebest anime moviesto boot), not to mention one of the longest-running....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jacob Nolan

PS Plus won’t beat Xbox Game Pass, and that’s why I’m sold

Sony’s revamped PS Plus service was under the microscope before it was even announced. As soon as journalists caught wind of the company’srumored “Spartacus” service, fans began speculating about how it would stack up against Xbox Game Pass. When Sony formally revealed its plans and noted that PS Plus wouldn’t feature new launch day releases, many immediately wrote the service off as an unworthy competitor. Today, Sony made akey pit stopon the road to the service’s June 13 launch....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Sue Watkins

Roku blazes a wireless audio trail for new soundbars at CES 2021

Soundbarsare immensely popular for one very good reason: Simplicity. A power cable and anHDMI cableare typically all you need to get one set up and connected to your TV. But Roku — the king of simplicity in the streaming world — thinks we can do better. Ahead of CES 2021, the company has announced that it has created a new reference design for a soundbar that doesn’t need to be physically connected to a TV at all....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Robin Skinner

Sony WF-C500 earbuds review: Small buds, big sound

“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.“ Sony is no stranger totrue wireless earbuds. It sells some of the best we’ve ever tested, like the $280WF-1000XM4, the $200WF-1000XM3, and the $200WF-SP800N. But Sony has been hesitant to enter the more budget-friendly end of the market....

June 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1494 words · Veronica Lowe DDS

Star Trek fans can board the Enterprise-D in a new ‘Halo 5: Forge’ creation

Like most modern first-person shooter titles,Halo 5: Guardiansboasts an action-packed single-player campaign and a swathe of multiplayer options — but it also features Forge mode, a set of tools that players can use to exercise their creativity. At this point, power users have become incredibly adept at building with Forge mode, and their work is truly a sight to behold. One such standout is Parker Hall, better known as Starship Forge among the Halo community....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Harold Nguyen

Starfield fans warned by AMD boss about fake graphics card giveaways

Starfield fans warned by AMD boss about fake graphics card giveaways An AMD executive has issued a warning to Starfield fans to keep an eye out for fake giveaways of their limited-edition Starfield Graphics Cards. WithStarfieldset to release on August 16, 2025, hype for the game is building up across social media. AMD,Bethesda’s partner for Starfield’s launchhas helped build up that hype by releasing a limited-editionStarfield branded 7900 XTX graphics card....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Julie Randolph

Stylish BG3 Cosplay Re-Creates Shadowheart's Most Iconic Fashion Statement

Summary The world of Shadowheart cosplay is a wide one, and new creations keep coming along that bring memorable aspects ofBaldur’s Gate 3to life in new ways. Shadowheart has been a fan-favorite companion sinceBaldur’s Gate 3’s early access period, with a personality that has earned her the affectionate description of “God’s favorite princess and the most interesting girl in the world.” She might be a cleric of the Lady of Loss Shar, but nobody’s perfect, and that dark edge might just be an extra part of the appeal....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Vanessa Pennington

Sweet Tooth's Future Beyond Final Season Gets Intriguing Response From Netflix Show Creator

Summary The future ofSweet Toothgets an interesting response from creator Jim Mickle. Produced by Netflix, the coming-of-age series is set in a post-apocalyptic world wherein human-animal hybrid children attempt to survive.Sweet Toothseason 3features a leading cast including Nonsa Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar, Stefania LaVie Owen, James Brolin, Naledia Murray, and Aliza Vellani. In an exclusive interview withScreen Rant, Mickle hints atSweet Tooth’s future after its final season. According to the creator,there have been talks of moreSweet Tooth-relatedcontent....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Danny Nelson

The 10 best Monster Hunter games ranked

The 10 best Monster Hunter games ranked Monster Hunter Wilds‘ release date is upon us, which means it’s time to rank the very best games from across Capcom’s beast-slaying series. Monster Hunter is brimming with amazing games, and each one brings something new to the table. Whether it’s the aquatic fights of Monster Hunter Tri to the aerial combat introduced in MH4U, Capcom has always been keen to evolve its man vs monster battles – taking them to new heights....

June 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2048 words · Christopher Gutierrez

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus is a portable power station with enough juice to run your entire home

After launching theSolix F3800in 2024, Anker is back this year with the enhanced Solix F3800 Plus. Built with enough power to run all the electronics and appliances in your entire home, it looks like the ideal company to have around during emergencies and outages. Featuring a 6,000-watt AC output to run large appliances such as washers, dryers, and air conditioners, it’ll keep your home running as intended even when the grid is unavailable....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Jennifer Gibbs

The Apple Watch has already saved someone’s life this year

Natalie Nasatka was feeling disoriented, but she didn’t know that she was suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Fortunately, she was able to use the SOS feature on her Apple Watch before losing consciousness. The feature automatically dialed 911 and alerted emergency services, who were able to respond in time to save her life. Called the silent killer because it has no color, odor, or taste, carbon monoxide sends 50,000 Americans to the emergency room and claims 400 lives each year....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Ashley Dawson