With no plans for merging operating systems, Apple opts to combine apps instead

App developers hoping to create the next big, must-have app forAppleproduct users will soon find it a bit easier to do so. According toa recent report by Bloomberg, Apple is working toward combining apps built for its iPhones, Macs, and iPads in an effort to stimulate the development of new apps and services. Codenamed “Marzipan,” Apple’s multi-platform app integration initiative is expected to be completed by 2021 and will begin as early as June 2019 with the debut of a new software development kit (SDK)....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Sarah Jones

YouTube Premium is finally launching a cheaper “ad-free” version in the US: Report

YouTube Premium is finally launching a cheaper “ad-free” version in the US: Report YouTube is reportedly set to launch Premium Lite, a cheaper subscription service for those looking to remove ads from the platform. First launched back in 2014, YouTube Premium was created to give users the ability to watch music videos without having to sit through ads. It’s since been expanded to offer an ad-free experience across all videos and access toYouTube Music, the Google-owned platform’s competitor to Spotify....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Matthew Alvarez

’NBA 2K18’ 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.“ When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics tip off the NBA season on October 17, the teams’ All-Star point guards will be reversed. The Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas swap was the biggest story in an offseason filled with surprises....

June 24, 2025 · 11 min · 2163 words · Joseph Gould

007 stunner: Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control of James Bond franchise

In a stunning decision,Amazon MGM Studioshas gained creative control over the James Bond franchise. James Bond’s longtime producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, are handing the 007 creative reins to Amazon MGM Studios. Wilson and Broccoli announced Thursday the formation of a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The producing duo will remain co-owners of the franchise. “Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment,” said Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Debra Hill

10 best moments from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings saga

With anew chapterin theLord of the Ringssaga on the horizon, it’s as good a time as any to remember just how impactful Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringsoutput has been. The New Zealand director dedicated well more than a decade to bringing this world to the screen, and he did so with remarkable success in the original trilogy. AlthoughThe Hobbittrilogy is less universally beloved, and with good reason, it’s important to acknowledge that there are still some moments of magic in that chapter of Jackson’s saga as well....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1164 words · Angela Allen

1000-Lb Sisters: "Fashion Victim!": Tammy Slaton's Rare Fashion Fails After Weight Loss (She Still Looks Great)

Summary 1000-lb SistersstarTammy Slatonhas been experimenting with fashion since losing an incredible 440 pounds, but not all of her outfits are winners. When Tammy made her television debut in 2020, she weighed over 600 pounds. Though her doctors and her family begged her to lose weight, she seemed to weigh more every time she stepped on a scale. By season 3, Tammy weighed 720 pounds. At that size, it was difficult to even leave the house, and she was basically a prisoner of her own body....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Ashley Williams

5 shocking revelations from the Netflix docuseries Waco: American Apocalypse

On June 26, 2025, the U.S. government attempted to enter the Mount Carmel Center ranch housing members of the Branch Davidian religious cult. They were executing a search warrant for the alleged possession of a stockpile of illegal weapons, including ones members had allegedly modified for automatic firing capabilities. They were also seeking out the leader David Koresh in hopes of a peaceful surrender. But the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) agents did not expect the gunfight that would ensue....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · David Wilson

8 best Netflix original anime that need your attention

8 best Netflix original anime that need your attention Netflix has grown a lot in terms of platform-exclusive and original anime over the years. We’ve have compiled a list of the 8 best Netflix originals shows that you shouldn’t miss, whether you’re an enthusiast or trying to get into anime as a whole. Whether it’s a live-action or ananime, the streaming giant comes to the mind of every fanatic when they think of watching a good series....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · Jonathan Blanchard

90 Day Fiance: Biggest Redemption Arcs In Franchise History (These Cast Members Changed Their Reputation)

Summary There have been90 Day Fiancécast members over the years who have successfully shaken their villain label and presented redemption arcs on the show. Whether it’s the American partner who has acted outrageously or the foreign individual who behaved suspect, there have been several notable90 Day Fiancévillains.90 Day Fiancébegan in 2014and has ten complete seasons. Each season has followed five to eight couples as they navigatethe K-1 visa processand adjust to being together in America....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · Ashley Pittman

90 Day Fiancé’s Paul Staehle Claims “Justice” Will Be Served In Brand-New Custody Update

Summary Paul Staehle from the90 Day Fiancéfranchise has made a shocking claim regarding the custody of his sons, Pierre and Ethan Staehle.Paul debuted with Karine Martinson90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 2. During the season, Paul confessed to Karine that he had been found guilty of felony arson and had a restraining order from his ex-girlfriend. Despite these warning signs, Karine married Paul, and they went on to welcome their sons in the following years....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Roy Fisher

A cure for hangovers? A UCLA professor may have cracked the code

Drop everything and pick up a glass of wine. Science may have finally come through for us. Aprofessor from UCLAhas designed “an antidote that could help people enjoy wine or cocktails orbeerwithout a hangover.” According to Yunfeng Lu, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering in the Los Angeles university, there is now a solution to that all-powerful, all-consuming hangover, and it has been tested (successfully) in mice. In tests, Lu and fellow professor Cheng Ji, an expert in liver diseases from Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and Lu’s graduate student Duo Xu, found that the treatment decreased the blood alcohol level in inebriated mice by 45 percent in four hours....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Sonia Howell

A Sacrifice Review: Eric Bana & Sadie Sink Star In An Overstuffed & Confusing Psychological Thriller

Summary A Sacrificeis the second full-length film from director Jordan Scott, daughter ofthe venerable Sir Ridley Scott, and her first movie in 15 years. Maybe she was off in Berlin like the lead of her movie, Ben Monroe (Eric Bana), a psychologist, novelist, and university professor. He, however, isnota therapist, as he pointedly delineates to German forensic investigator and love interest, Nina (Sylvia Hoeks). It’s too bad he isn’t, because just about every character in this meandering, often confusing, tale could use a one-hour session with a professional....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Rebecca Harvey

Alexa Guard vs. Alexa Guard Plus

First announced in 2019,Alexa Guardbrings a second layer of protection to your smart home by listening for certain sounds that indicate there’s an emergency. The service has a few limitations, but Amazon has addressed those drawbacks with Alexa Guard Plus — a premium subscription that offers tons of enhanced features. But what exactly is the difference between Alexa Guard and Alexa Guard Plus? We break it down in this guide....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · John Sharp