With Amazon's latest Echo updates, Google's Nest speakers have some serious catching up to do

With Amazon’s latest Echo updates, Google’s Nest speakers have some serious catching up to do When theNest Audiowas released in 2020, I gave it a glowing review. At the time, in the context of other Assistant-equipped smart speakers on the market, I couldn’t find much to complain about: it was a better version of the Google Home speaker it replaced, with a modern look and great sound for its size, and it was offered at a very reasonable $99 price point — $30 cheaper than its predecessor was at launch....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Craig Buchanan

You've seen the Nothing Ear Stick, but you should see the earbuds themselves

You’ve seen the Nothing Ear Stick, but you should see the earbuds themselves Nothingmay have a decent technical backbone to it, but for Carl Pei’s newest brand, the messaging has to be all about the flair. The Nothing Ear Stick has been nothing but flair since we heard about it more than a week ago betweenfashion showsandInstagram runway videos. But for all the looks, some people are still wondering if it would matter if they bought an Ear Stick over aNothing Ear (1)....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Kristi Wiley

Your phone might soon sweet-talk you into updating Android

There are two kinds of Android phone owners out there. We have the kind of people who eagerly take an update to the next Android version as soon as it’s available, and then we have the kind that will just ignore the update until it becomes too hard to ignore. There are an awful lot of people in the latter crowd, and if you don’t have a friend or relative who does this, then it’s probably you....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Sheryl Carroll

Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Map Size Compared To TOTK & BOTW

The map size ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis much different than that ofZelda: Tears of the KingdomandZelda: Breath of the Wild– a lot of which is due to the different design approaches between the games.Echoes of Wisdomis a new installment set in the classic Nintendo franchise but with a twist. Instead of having Link as the ever-faithful protagonist rescuing Princess Zelda, the titular character takes on the role of the hero and must save her knight after rifts appear across Hyrule and Link disappears....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Jason Robles

1 Year Later, James Gunn’s Comments About The Difference Between The MCU & DCU Feels More Right Than Ever

TheDC Universehas only recently launched with the release ofCreature Commandos, and year-old comments from James Gunn on the universe’s difference from theMCUare beginning to make sense.The new universe will launch in full with the release of Superman. However,Creature Commandoshas served as the first taste of the new universe.With only a handful of episodes released so far, this first look at this world and the characters that inhabit it have clearly proven right much of what Gunn has said previously....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Monica Black

10 Beloved TV Show Characters Who Only Appeared In 1 Season

Summary Great TV characters don’t always need a lot of time to leave their mark, and they can feel like they’ve been part of a show for much longer than they actually have been. One season is plenty of time for a character to create a lasting impression, especially if the writers and the actor are on the same page. Sometimes, leaving fans wanting more makes a character even more popular....

August 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1837 words · Robert Flores

10 Best Dragon Ball Dragons, Ranked

Summary Dragon Ballgets its name from a set of 7 orbs, which, when gathered, can summon a wish-granting dragon. Despite not being seen all that often, dragons play a very important role inDragon Ball, with their existence often motivating the plot as various characters attempt to get their wishes granted by these powerful beings. Over the years, quite a few dragons have been introduced in the series, and all of them are associated with the Dragon Balls in some way....

August 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1901 words · Heather Ball

90 Day Fiancé: "User" Jasmine Pineda Will Never Be A Powerful Influencer (Her Low-Quality Content Is The Proof)

Summary Jasmine Pinedafrom90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?struggles to find a niche on social media, which may stop her from becoming a successful influencer. The mom of two was active on a sugar baby website when she first found her beau, Gino Palazzolo. She got into a relationship with him and felt he’d make all her dreams come true. Unfortunately,Jasmine’s hopes and dreams for her future didn’t pan out. Whileshe got some financial help from Gino, it wasn’t as much as she wanted, which led to arguments and fights....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Joel Morales

A new Tomb Raider game is coming to mobile, and you can pre-register right now

Tomb Raider Reloaded offers a fresh take on the franchise with a top-down roguelike developed exclusively for mobile devices. It’s available for pre-registration starting today ahead of its worldwide launch on February 14th. The publisher has stated the game will simultaneously release through Netflix Games without ads or in-app purchases alongside the standard Play Store release (akin to Cats & Soup), but at least this will provide players with a choice....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Corey Camacho

Can You Play PS4 Games on the PS5? Here's What You Should Know

Quick Links Upgrading to the PlayStation 5 doesn’t mean you have to throw out all your old PlayStation 4 games. So pull those games out of the back of your closet because they still have a lot of life in them (even if you don’t own a PS4 anymore), since there are a couple of ways you’re able to play PS4 games on the PS5. Whether you still have your old collection of games or you’re wondering how to go about re-downloading and playing them on your new PS5, you’ve come to the right place....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1142 words · Andrew Juarez

DC's Legion of Substitute Heroes Officially Return, with the Most Unique Powers in Comics

Warning: Spoilers for Justice Society of America #10 Summary The heroes of the 31st century are back - but they’re not the famous ones. As Geoff Johns' and Mikel Janín’sJustice Society of Americabarrels towards a climax, the whole DC Universe is at stake, and it’s possible theLegion of Substitute Heroeswill be the ones to save the day. In a preview forJustice Society of America#10 by Johns and Janín, the much anticipated return of some less-than-heroic heroes is glimpsed....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Jared Davies

Dr. Nowzaradan: Net Worth, Age, Height & Everything You Need To Know About My 600-lb Life Star

Summary Dr. Nowzaradan, or “Dr. Now” as he’s known onMy 600-lb Life, is also a real surgeon, and he has the net worth expected of someone who’s a talented medical professional and a famous reality show star. Dr. Now has been providing health care guidance andhelping save the lives of patients onMy 600-lb Lifesince the pilot.Younan Nowzaradan arrived from Iran to the United Statesafter graduating from the University of Tehran in 1970 and then attended the Medical Orientation Program at St....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Jeffrey Butler

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree& Kill Winter Lanterns (Aging Untouchable)

Quick Links There are a lot of dangerous enemies to defeat inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree,but none more so than the Winter Lanterns (Aging Untouchable). They areknown as one of the most feared enemies in Bloodborneand many players will choose to avoid them. The Aging Untouchables can only be dealt with in a certain way, being able to quickly cause problems for those unaware of how to defeat them. They can only be found in one of the manyhidden locations in theShadow of the Erdtree DLC....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Deborah Willis