Cool Runnings 2 should be based on this true story

Cool Runnings 2 should be based on this true story Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it’s bobsled time! According to a Hollywood insider, Cool Runnings 2 is in development at Disney, and there’s already the perfect true story for the sequel’s plot to cover. Withstreaming servicescompletely rebuilding the entertainment business, marking a sharp decline in cinema sales, studios are far likelier to bet on established IP. As such, reboots and sequels are hot property now whether we like it or not....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Stephen Mcdonald

Coronavirus: The ongoing ripple effect throughout the gaming industry

The impact of coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, continues to grow as multiple gaming companies announce delays and interruptions. The outbreak has disrupted life in China as daily activities in public spaces and workplaces are put on hold while officials attempt to contain the virus. With much of the tech industry, including gaming, relying on China for production and materials, a ripple effect was quickly felt. As the virus spreads across the world, including the U....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · John Mayer

FAA proposes nationwide real-time tracking system for all drones

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to launch a nationwide system to track drones in the sky in real-time, as well as connected pilot IDs. The proposed tracking network, unveiled in a draft documentreleased by the FAAthis week, would cover everything from small consumer drones to larger unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operated for commercial purposes,Bloombergreported on Thursday. The network — part of efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft into the national airspace — would allow law enforcement to see the precise position of all drones in the sky across the U....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Casey Rogers

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explains why he is not giving his $45 billion to charity

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerbergdefendedhis philanthropic plans earlier today, disclosing the goals of theChan Zuckerberg Initiative,where 99 percent of his wealth will be distributed. This follows criticism of the LLC company Zuckerberg set up to distribute his wealth. Some commenters suggested that he should’ve set it up as a charity, and others have said it is a way for him to dodge taxes on investments. “By using an LLC instead of a traditional foundation, we receive no tax benefit from transferring our shares to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, but we gain flexibility to execute our mission more effectively,” says Zuckerberg in the Facebook post....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Paul Hudson

General Motors and AT&T teaming up to launch 5G connected vehicles

General Motors is partnering with AT&T tolaunch 5G connected vehiclesover the next decade. The updates aim to provide better connectivity, helping users navigate routes more accurately, download updates faster, and access seamless entertainment through uninterrupted streaming.Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles coming out in 2024 will be equipped with5G connectivitysupported byAT&T’s infrastructure. Users in the United States owning 4G LTE-capable model year 2019 and newer vehicles can migrate to the new network once it’s available in the market....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Peter Watson

Google’s Project Yeti hardware may be revealed at Game Developers Conference

Google will reportedly reveal its gaming hardware for Project Yeti at the Game Developers Conference on March 19, 9to5Google reported, citing a source familiar with the matter. Google recently sent out mysterious invitations for a press event at GDC 2019, without giving any hints as to what it will be about. A source told 9to5Google that the keynote willfeatureboth the Project Stream game streaming service and a console that will utilize it....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Christina Perez

Harry Potter Series & It Prequel Welcome To Derry Officially Become HBO Originals (Not Max)

Summary The upcomingHarry Pottertelevision series, theITprequel seriesWelcome to Derry, and other series will be consideredHBOoriginals instead of Max originals. HBO’s streaming service,HBO Max, was rebranded as Max in May 2023. Series made exclusively for the streaming platform, includingThe Flight Attendant,Our Flag Means Death,Hacks, andPeacemaker,were branded as HBO Max originals beforeshifting to Max originals. According toVariety, most of Max’s big-budget projects related to massive IPs, including upcoming series forHarry Potter,IT, and DC, arenow HBO originals instead of Max originals....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Mary Schneider

HBO Go vs. HBO Max

Now, however, the rich are getting richer.HBO Max, launching June 03, 2025, will offer yet another content streaming option, and one that is far more extensive than the largely similar HBO Go and HBO Now. Rather than a sibling to the two previous services, HBO Max is more like the family’s favorite youngest cousin. To help you figure out which service is right for you, or if you’d like to get both, we’re breaking down the similarities and differences between HBO Go and HBO Max....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Monica Hunter

How HP made the new Elite Dragonfly one of the most sustainable laptops ever

The hunger for the creation of new gadgets and technology always comes at a cost. They’re often made of materials that aren’t recycled and will contribute to a global epidemic of polluting oceans, water supplies, or worse. This is something that HP has long wanted to change. As part of itsongoing sustainability efforts, HP has introduced a new laptop that’s unlike any other, made of 80% recycled materials. Everything from the speakers to the keyboard has been considered, and the result is one of the most sustainable laptops ever made....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Mackenzie Thomas

How to use the robotic arm of the Roborock Saros Z70

While theRoborock Saros Z70didn’t exactly live up to the hype, there’s no denying its robotic arm is still a cool piece of technology. Capable of picking up small objects in its path, moving them to a new location, then continuing its cleaning process, the Saros Z70 and its robotic arm might be the coolest feature we’ve ever seen in a robot vacuum. But how exactly does it work? And what are the robotic arm’s limitations?...

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Natalie Sanchez

Installation of SuperCam Mast Unit on Mars 2020 rover is a towering success

In this image taken August 11, 2025, engineers install the SuperCam instrument on Mars 2020’s rover. This image was taken in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California.NASA/JPL-Caltech The Mars 2020 rover reached another milestone this week, when technicians installed its mast, the SuperCam Mast Unit. The rover already has itswheelsand arobotic arm, and the next step was to add the mast. The rover’scamera, laser, and spectrometers were installed as part of the mast unit, which is the central spire coming out of the middle of the rover and into the air, onto which instruments which require a longer view are placed....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Jill Maldonado

iOS 11 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.“ Even though the changes are minor, iOS 11 transforms how we rely on the iPhone and iPad. After a months-long beta program, the officialiOS 11is finally available. Since June, we’ve been trying out the latest version of Apple’smobile operating systemthroughboth publicand developer betas....

June 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2504 words · Stuart Torres

Is Netflix the right home for The Sandman?

The Sandman, Neil Gaiman’s iconic and seminal exploration of dreams, fantasy, and the occult, is getting a lush adaptation on Netflix. Famouslydescribed by Norman Maileras “a comic strip for intellectuals,”The Sandmanis among the finest pieces of storytelling and artistry we’ve seen in the comic book genre. It is famously challenging, thought-provoking, philosophical, and unwilling — or perhaps unable — to confine itself in any given category. Like its famously elusive protagonist,The Sandmanflows, twists, and turns throughout a story that remains engaging, even if it is not always approachable....

June 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1568 words · Connie Harrison