Paramorehas been one of my favorite bands for the past 15+ years, and yet 2024 still managed to surprise me when it comes to one of their songs. I first saw the Tennessee outfit way back in 2006, before their big breakout a year later withRiot!, as part of theGive It A Name Introducestour in the UK. They weren’t even the most prominent names on the lineup, and I’d be lying if I said I knew they’d reach the level of stardom they have, but they were certainly enjoyable (as a sidenote, my friend and I somehow ended up in the same seating area as a few members and got to say hello, though Hayley Williams wasn’t present at that moment)....

Quick answer:No, unfortunately the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 retains the same dustproof and waterproof rating as its predecessor, IPX8, indicating it is not dustproof or dust-resistant. We are in the middle of a foldable renaissance in the smartphone space, and frankly, I’m here for it. Thebest foldable phonesessentially double your phone’s real estate while keeping it compact enough to still squeeze into your pocket is a revolution I’m happy to champion, and to be honest, I’ve always been a fan of thicc toys where electronics are concerned (bring on the musclebooks and desktop replacement laptops)....

There are no two ways about it: smartphone competition in the US is dryer than it’s ever been. WithApple taking an ever-growing leadand Samsung dominating much of the Android-owning audience, finding an alternative is proving to be a difficult task.Google’s Pixel series continues to grow, andOnePlus has courted its power-user fansall while remaining tethered to its parent company’s software. And then there’s Motorola. In the wake of LG’s exit from the smartphone market,Motorola has picked up plenty of new customers, with shoppers drawn in by the company’s wide breadth of options available at nearly every carrier....

Competition in the clamshell foldable market appears to be heating up. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series is likely gettinga major refreshthis year, and the Oppo Find N2 just made quite a bit of noise with aglobal release earlier this month. But one major player hasn’t been heard from in the North American market for a couple of years, and that could soon change after a leaked announcement date for the Motorola Razr 2023....

Hulu’s twisting political thriller seriesParadisewas an immediate smash-hit, and the streamer quickly renewed the show for a second season in early 2025. Starring Sterling K. Brown, the series is set within a massive underground bunker created by the United States government to house key political figures in the event of a world-wide catastrophe. Three years after a mysterious doomsday scenario sent everyone underground, Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Brown) is determined to discover the truth behind the apocalyptic event, and find out who really killed the President of the United States....

PLA & ABS Cheatsheet: Choosing the Correct Slicer Settings As any experienced 3D printing enthusiast will tell you, slicer settings make a big difference when working with different materials. ABS and PLA filaments share similar properties, but you still need to adjust your settings to get the best results with each material. To give you an idea of the best slicer settings for PLA and ABS, this article will take you through all the most critical settings....

Play Store lays out new rules to curb intrusive full screen ads Google Play regularly revises its policies in response to both new and old problems that can be found among apps in the marketplace. Many of thechangesmay only impact developers, with some will also having indirect effects that show up for users; but there are a few that many people will benefit from right away. Full screen ads Perhaps the most significant and directly relevant change for many people will be a set of stricter rules regarding full screen ads....

Reolink’s three new security camera includes its first battery-powered 4K option While more announcements are expected atCES 2023, we’ve been treated to some unique products already, ranging from new smart home products to smartphones and, my personal favorite, theRing Car Cam. Another renowned producer of smart cameras, Reolink, was also in attendance at the annual electronics event, showcasing three new security cameras. Starting with the more basic of the trio, the Argus Track (pictured above) features a 4MP/2K sensor with a spotlight, night vision capabilities, and two lenses....

Spider-Man, Wolverine, and several more iconicMarvelsuperheroes are joining forces in a new pixel art beat-‘em-up game calledMARVEL Cosmic Invasion. We’ve recently seen all sorts ofsuperhero team-ups inMarvel Rivals, which is a more competitive multiplayer-style game. But this new title by Dotemu andTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengedeveloper Tribute Games may be the game that scratches the old-school brawler itch for Marvel fans who just want to hop in alone or with a friend and save the world from evil....

An upcomingStar Warsvideo game will fix a 24-year-old continuity issue in the franchise’s original timeline. In 2000,Star Warsnon-movie materials were part of what was once called theExpanded Universe, though these materials now comprise theStar WarsLegends continuity after the franchise’s partial reboot in 2014. In the pre-Disney era, the Expanded Universe was officially canon, with comics, video games, and other forms of media maintaining a consistent continuity with the original six saga movies....

Summary Suitsis finally complete on Netflix, and its timing couldn’t be more perfect. First premiering in 2011, the legal drama series quickly became a fan favorite for its sharp writing, dynamic characters, and compelling storylines. The show revolves around the fast-paced world of corporate law in New York City, primarily following the suave and highly successful attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and the brilliant college dropout Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams)....

Summary By the end of its 10-episode run, it becomes apparent thatThe Bearseason 3’s greatest strength is also indicative of the show’s biggest problem. Created by Christopher Storer, the frenetic and often-stressful comedy-meets-drama series is fresh off its impressive glut of Emmy wins. WhileThe Bearbecame hugely popular well before earning well-deserved accolades, there’s no denying the particular pressure that comes with being the “it” show. As a result,the series takes some big swings, and while it doesn’t strike out,The Bearseason 3’s divisive Rotten Tomatoes scoresare certainly telling....

Mainstream cloud storage services like OneDrive and Google Drive may not be for you, and fortunately, you don’t need to stick with them. Instead, try these underrated cloud storage alternatives. pCloud is a lesser-known but powerful cloud storage solution that competes head-to-head with giants like Google Drive and Dropbox—often beating them in value and flexibility. Based in Switzerland, pCloud stands out for its strong privacy policies, including compliance with strict Swiss data laws andzero-knowledge encryption....