Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV review: a few too many barriers for a decent afterparty

Last year, Nintendo wrapped up its trilogy of Mario Party games with its most ambitious title yet inSuper Mario Party Jamboree. With more minigames, boards, and modes than any entry before it, it was bordering on losing its focus on the core board game gameplay that makes it such a popular and approachable series. That makes it a natural choice for a proper Switch 2 Edition to bring us back for a little afterparty to show off some new tricks....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1813 words · Oscar Moreno

The 10 biggest sci-fi bombs of all time, ranked

For as long as there have been movies, there have been flops as well. But few projects have ever lost as much money as the 10 biggest sci-fi bombs of all-time. There have been plenty of dramas and comedies that have failed at the box office, but their budgets don’t tend to get as high as that of the typical science fiction flick. Sci-fi movies are often high risk and high reward, but they can bring down a studio or two when they absolutely fail to make back their money....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1791 words · Jacqueline Brown

The 2020 Ford Explorer fights flat tires with self-sealing tech from Michelin

Aflat tirecan ruin your day, leaving you stuck on the side of the road or thumbing through ancient magazines in the waiting area of a tire shop. To help prevent that, the2020 Ford Explorerwill be available with Michelin Selfseal tires, which can keep a car on the road even after they have been punctured. Ford claims the 2020 Explorer is the first SUV in the world to be sold with these tires, although similar ones were previously fitted to theChevrolet Bolt EVelectric car....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Justin Daniels

The Acolyte’s Opening Repeats Obi-Wan’s Oldest Lie

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 1. Summary The newestStar Warsseries,The Acolyte, has introduced the generalStar Warsaudience to theHigh Republic, an era never-before-seen in live action – and with it, a lie from the originalStar Warstrilogy. This era was considered to be an age of peace and justice, with the galaxy firmly under the reign of theGalactic Republic, the same government seen later on in the prequel trilogy andStar Wars:The Clone Wars....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Amber Simmons

The best home security cameras for 2025

While home security systems like those offered by ADT or Vivant are robust, comprehensive setups, they’re also quite expensive. And, quite honestly, not everyone needs all the bells and whistles for their home. If you’re a frugal shopper looking for a simple way to keep tabs on your property, a standalone security camera (or two) might be all you need. Home security cameras have seen tremendous growth over the past decade....

June 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2700 words · Renee Holmes

The Last of Us: Part 2 reportedly delayed weeks after release date announcement

The Last of Us: Part 2received a new trailer in late September that revealed a June 19, 2025, release date for the PlayStation 4 exclusive. However, it appears Sony may have jumped the gun on this news, as the game has reportedly already been delayed. According to a newreport from Kotaku,The Last of Us: Part 2has been bumped to an undetermined final date next spring. The reason for the release date change was not revealed, but Naughty Dog has always valued perfection over getting a game out at its originally scheduled time....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Victoria Steele

The Oura Ring now tells you if you really are a night owl or an early bird

As part of its most recent update, theOura Ringwill let you know whether you’re going against type by confirming if you really are an early bird or a night owl. It’ll do this using a metric called Chronotype, which examines our natural sleep patterns and energy levels, and then correctly assigns you the right designation. Oura says that understanding this, and working with it to improve your sleep patterns, can have a “profound impact on our lives....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Meghan Santos

Think ice is the only way to keep cool? Chill.Systems wants you to think again

Who says ice is a must-have for ice-cold beverages? Certainly not the team behindChill.Systems, a new iceless beverage cooler that may just become your best friend this summer. Unlike the traditional monstrosities that you’ve resigned yourself to lugging around at the beach, Chill.Systems offers sleek, portable coolers that not only keep your drinks cold all the livelong day but look fantastic doing so. Created by two former Google and Apple employees, Chill....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Paul Potter

This $15 Steam game is a must-buy for Zelda fans

The past year was the Legend of Zelda series’ moment to shine thanks to the excellentTears of the Kingdom. Unfortunately, there’s something bittersweet about that: It means we’re likely not getting another Zelda game for a long time. While Switch ports of some classic 3D games have been long-rumored for Switch and we could always get a surprise remake à laLink’s Awakening, Link isn’t currently scheduled to set off on his next journey anytime soon....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Kyle Smith

This TCL soundbar and subwoofer combo is a must-have at only $129

If your TV speakers just aren’t cutting it for those family movie nights, know that upgrading your home theater system doesn’t have to break the bank. Originally $200,the TCL Alto 7 soundbar with wireless subwoofer is only $129 todayat Walmart. That’s a 35% discount, and shipping is free. We’ve seen it hit this price before as recently as June, and it doesn’t beat the Prime Day price, but it’s nevertheless an awesome buy for a home theater sound system....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Dustin Atkins

TP-Link routers may get banned. Here’s which brands to use instead

In December last year, it was revealed that the U.S. government is consideringbanning TP-Link routers entirely. Much like Huawei back in 2019, the brand might soon all but vanish from the U.S. market — but unlike Huawei, this might turn out to be a huge problem, because TP-Link routers are highly popular all across the country. The fate of these routers is still uncertain, but it’s a good idea to think ahead and potentially replace your existing router....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1750 words · Christina Carlson

Ubisoft’s PR director fired due to allegations of misconduct

Ubisoftpublic relations director Stone Chin was terminated last week by the company due to misconduct allegations. Chin’s termination comes on the heels of a series of firings based on allegations of sexual harassment, which appear to be in response to the reportedlymisogynist culture at Ubisoft. “My employer told me that the reason for my termination was its conclusion that I have failed to uphold the company’s code of conduct over the course of my career at the company,” Chin stated onTwitLonger....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Dr. Anna Parrish MD

Underwater survival game ‘Subnautica’ free on Epic Games’ online store

Subnautica, the underwater survival game that recently won PC Game of the Year at the2018 Golden Joystick Awards, is being offered as a free download on the Epic Games store. Epic Games, which is looking to attract more PC players to its recently launched online store, promised to offer a new free game every two weeks.Subnauticaby Unknown Worlds is the first free download for the Steam competitor. InSubnautica, players take on the role of a human whose spaceship crashed into a hostile, underwater planet....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Gregory Clark