Rhett McLaughlin updates fans on missing James and the Shame merch

Rhett McLaughlin updates fans on missing James and the Shame merch YouTuber Rhett McLaughlin has updated his fans on the status of merch preorders that he held for his music side project, James and the Shame. Over the last year or so, Rhett McLaughlin, one of the faces of legendaryYouTubeduoRhett & Linkand co-host of Good Mythical Morning, has shared his musical talents through a side project. Rhett calls it ‘James and the Shame,’ and in the fall of 2023, the star put together a fair bit of preorder merch for fans to purchase....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Cindy Scott

Robert Downey Jr. embraces his inner Tony Stark to save the world for real

In a move that sounds like it’s been ripped straight out of anIron Manmovie, big-screen AvengerRobert Downey Jr.has unveiled the Footprint Coalition, an organization that will use robotics and nanotechnology to help the environment and battle climate change. Downey took the stage at Amazon’s artificial intelligence-focused Re:Mars conference to deliver a 20-minute presentation during which Downey’s Marvel alter-ego would’ve been right at home. In addition to announcing the Footprint Coalition, which is expected to launch in April 2020, Downey’s speech was peppered with both big ideas,Amazon Alexariffs, and Tony Stark-worthy quips....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Joyce Adams

Samsung’s Remote Access feature will connect its smart TVs to PCs, phones, more

A brand new feature is coming to Samsung smart TVs in 2019:Remote Access. The feature will use wireless connectivity to let smart TVs connect to PCs, tablets, and smartphones and will allow users to remotely control programs or apps from their Samsung TV, the company said. The idea is essentially likeGoogle Chromecast, but beefed up specially for Samsung TVs. With Chromecast, you’re able to browse for content on your Android phone or tablet, then “cast” that content to your TV....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Jacqueline Davis

SXSW 2020’s fate uncertain after Twitter, Facebook pull out amid coronavirus fears

Facebook, Twitter, and Intel have decided not to attend at the annual South by Southwest festival (SXSW), amid concerns about the coronavirus. Twitter was the first to cancel, including a planned keynote with CEO Jack Dorsey. With three of the biggest companies no longer attending, it remains unclear whether SXSW will take place as usual this year. On Sunday, Twitter announced it was suspending”non-critical business travel and events” until a vaccine is available or the World Health Organization or Centers for Disease Control “deem it appropriate to step back from pandemic precautionary measures....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Karen Guzman

Thanos Returns To The MCU To Fight Deadpool & Court Death In Marvel Concept Poster

Summary New fan art brings togetherDeadpoolandThanosin a potential crossover movie that introduces a powerful Marvel villain who has been missing from theMCU. Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool is set to join the MCU permanently in Shawn Levy’s upcomingDeadpool & Wolverine. The team-up storyline of Deadpool’s Phase 5 debut could hint at the Merc with a Mouth partnering with other MCU characters in the future. While Levy may want to bring togetherDeadpool and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Reynolds' antihero might be a better match for an iconic Marvel Studios villain....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Thomas Bennett

The best video game sneakers

Movie enthusiasts might dream of wearing Marty McFly’s sneakers, a wish almost granted a few years ago with theNike Air Mag, but those who enjoy gaming might be surprised by the selection of products available that will help them feel nostalgic on the go as they sport odes to their most treasured consoles or video games. While you may’t wear Sonic’s pointy red shoes just yet, companies like Nintendo and PlayStation have released their own official footwear, and we’ve also found limited (but legendary) runs that are sold for thousands of dollars....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · John Adams

The future of MacBook displays? Mini-LED, says a new report

Apple’s next iMacs and MacBooks could ditch LCD retina screens in favor of much more vibrant mini LED panels. That’s according to a research note from respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo,MacRumors reports. Though the details are scarce, Kuo believes that the switch to mini LED panels will offer wider color gamuts, higher contrast ratios, as well as high-dynamic ranges when compared to OLED panels found on other devices. It also will last much longer, and won’t pose burn-in issues when images are displayed too long on the screen....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Robert Brock

The HP Omen gaming laptop is down to $1,000 from $1,450

If you’re looking for greatgaming laptop deals, check out what HP has to offer. Currently you can buy a HP Omen gaming laptop for $1,000, meaning you’re saving $450 off the regular price of $1,450. It’s an ideal option for anyone who wants great portable gaming for less. Let’s take a look at what it offers before you miss out on the sweet deal. Why you should buy the HP Omen gaming laptop HP may not be one of thebest gaming laptop brandsbut it knows how to make good laptops with some of thebest laptopsoriginating from it....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Nicole Reyes

TimTheTatman concerned Twitch is no longer a “gaming” site as IRL streams dominate

TimTheTatman concerned Twitch is no longer a “gaming” site as IRL streams dominate Popular streamer TimTheTatMan has sparked a viral debate over the future of gaming broadcasts, saying Twitch’s Just Chatting category far outpaces people playing games. Kai Cenat,IShowSpeedandAsmongoldare some of the biggest streamers on the internet, branching out from their status as content creators to enter the mainstream media. For instance, Kai Cenat regularly rubs shoulders with major celebrities likeDrake, LeBron James,Kevin Hartand more, while IShowSpeed, who streams on YouTube, gets international recognition thanks to hisviral tours abroad....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Christopher Smith

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For June 18, 2025 (Puzzle #371)

MakingConnectionscan be challenging, but with the right hints it can be a lot easier. Today there are a lot of words that seem small and disconnected, and a few odd words out with many syllables. As with mostConnectionsgames, there are times when this is helpful and times when they are not. With enough patience and perhaps some help, you can finish this puzzle and keep your streak alive. Once you have finished today’sConnectionspuzzle, it is entirely possible that you would like to play something a little more traditional....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Stacy Monroe

Watch these 7 Netflix shows before the summer ends

Like all good things, summer is coming to its end. The weather is cooling down, kids are heading back to school, and Halloween lovers are justifying their decision to start decorating. If you’re looking for something to watch as summer winds down, we have some TV show recommendations you need to check out onNetflixbefore the season’s over. Some of these shows are new this year, but others are classics that are worth checking out....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Patricia Walker

We’ll get a closer look at Jedi: Fallen Order at Star Wars Celebration

The Star Wars universe has had a turbulent existence in the gaming industry, but one of the shining beacons of hopes will be officially unveiled in a few days. On Saturday, April 13, Respawn Entertainment’sJedi: Fallen Orderwill be unveiled as part of the 2019 Star Wars Celebration taking place in Chicago. Don't stand out.#StarWarsJediFallenOrderpic.twitter.com/dQ8bg4bqyf — EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars)August 21, 2025 Star Wars Celebration is a yearly fan event that started in 1999 and 2019’s event in Chicago will be home to a panel forEpisode IX, the conclusion to the most recent trilogy....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · David Goodman

What to pack in a car emergency kit

Although new and late-model cars are generally reliable, there’s no guarantee that they won’t break down at the worst possible time. And, sometimes it’s not a mechanical issue that stops your trip; it’s an accident, a flat tire, or the weather. That’s why keeping an emergency kit in your trunk is crucial, especially if you’re taking a long drive. Here are some of the items we’d pack before trekking across the country....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Kimberly Johnson