Studio Ghibli's Most Iconic Film Inspired a Huge Pop Star's Latest Hit

Summary Studio Ghibli’s impact on American media has always been wide-ranging, but its influence has officially reached the pop music industry thanks to a song in the third studio album of US music artist and songwriter Billie Eilish, CHIHIRO, which was inspired by one of Ghibli’s most famous movies,Spirited Away. On June 19, 2025, Billie Eilish released her long-awaited third studio album.Hit Me Hard And Soft,with 10 songs on the track list, the album contains 45 minutes of impactful, incredibly personal ballads....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Christian Lindsey

Summoners War Chronicles guide: How to get started defending the Kingdom of Rahil

Summoners War Chronicles guide: How to get started defending the Kingdom of Rahil Com2su Studio brings anotherpet-companion collector, Summoners War, to mobile and PC. Some may already be familiar with the name, as Summoners War made the rounds on mobile devices a decade ago and is still alive and kicking. Com2su Studio aims to revitalize the Summoners War series by introducing a new game to modern-day (compatible) devices. So, if you’ve never dipped your feet into the franchise before, Summoners War: Chronicles provides more than a solid enough entry point....

June 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2267 words · Dr. Angela Morrison

Superman Just Solved Every Inconsistency with His Strength in 1 Sentence

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1067!Fans who have been curious aboutSuperman’sfluctuating power levels finally have their answer thanks to a new story. A glimpse into the Man of Steel’s earliest days digs into the way his power works and finally clears things up aboutwhy Superman’s amazing powersjust aren’t as consistent as they should be. In a preview forAction Comics #1067by Gail Simone, Eddy Barrows, and Danny Miki, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen hit the streets on an unusually hot and sunny day to conduct an interview....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Timothy Barnes

The 8 Best Messaging Apps for Android and iOS in 2024

Quick Links Not happy with the built-in Messages app on your phone? Perhaps iMessage isn’t sufficient to text your friends who own Android devices? If so, try one of these fun and reliable cross-platform messaging apps to stay connected with your loved ones. Withend-to-end encryptionand a range of social tools at your disposal, WhatsApp is rightfully the best messaging app out there. You get to chat, call, join communities, and stay up to date with your favorite channels....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Steven Perez

The OnePlus Open is back to its best price with this activation deal

OnePlus Open The OnePlus Open is one of the best foldables available today, offering a blend of excellent hardware and one of the best software experiences around. You can grab this powerhouse today via Best Buy for just $1,400, provided you’re willing to activate the phone immediately. If you don’t want to go that route, you can still get a sizable $200 discount from both Amazon and Best Buy. Smartphone deals don’t come around often this time of the year, given that most people have already concluded their end-of-the-year shopping....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Michael Middleton

This App Won’t Let You Doomscroll Until You Get Your Steps In

Doomscrolling is the easiest way to lose track of time and lose your day’s productivity in a zombie-fied state. The Steppin app puts control back in your hands—or even, your feet—making you earn your time to unblock phone apps by walking first. Why I Chose to Use the Steppin App As with many Millennials or Gen Zers—and let’s be honest, even our parents’ generations too—I find myself wasting the day away scrolling on my phone....

June 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1773 words · Linda Callahan

This Below Deck Med Star Refuses To Take Responsibility for Poor Performance Amid Producer Interference Accusations

Summary Below Deck Mediterraneanstar Iain Maclean doesn’t seem willing to take accountability for his behavior in a brand-new preview clip. Coming into his first season in theBelow Deckfranchise, Iain brought five years of yachting experience toBelow Deck Mediterraneanseason 9, which seemed to be a bonus for Captain Sandy Yawn and the rest of the deckhand crew. However,Iain has raised red flagsover his poor performance and lack of accountability regarding Captain Sandy’s feedback....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Hannah Brown

Transfer cash from Venmo, PayPal and other P2P apps to your bank

PayPal and Venmo are convenient ways to make purchases, receive payments, and send money to friends. Holding a PayPal balance is a great way to make quick payments on ourfavorite shopping appswithout entering your card details. But you may want to rethink keeping cash in peer-to-peer (P2P) apps. In May 2023, The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a public advisory urging people who keep funds in Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, or other P2P apps to move their funds to bank or credit union accounts withpass-through insurance from the FDIC or NCUA....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Sherry Smith

Use Google Search like it’s 1998 to mark its 25th birthday

Googlehas turned 25! It has become such an ingrained part of our digital lives in all these years that not even a day goes by when we don’t use at least one Google service. The software our phones are powered by, thevoice assistantthat controls our smart homes, theemail servicewe all can’t live without, and theapp that stores our treasured family memoriesare all Google products. While these various services are now prominent parts of the Google ecosystem, Google Search remains at the heart of the company’s identity — you don’t just look something up on the internet, yougoogleit....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Cheryl Bray

You Probably Missed The Boys Season 4 Episode 7's Hilarious Deadpool Reference

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4, episode 7! Summary The Boysseason 4’s episode 7 features an easy-to-missDeadpoolreference that is both clever and hilarious. Like its predecessors,The Boysseason 4 continues to feature parodies of superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics. While almost all these parodies and nods to popular superhero franchises are overt and add more heft to the show’s fascinating portrayal of morally skewed superheroes, perhaps the most memorable among these is season 4’s depiction of an unrecognizableSpider-Man-esque character named Webweaver....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Gary Choi

You'll Soon Be Able to Open Snapchat Faster Than Ever on Your iPhone

If you take a picture, and no one is around to see it, does it really exist? For those inclined to share photos and videos as soon as humanly possible, you can now replace your iPhone’s Camera shortcut with Snapchat. Customize Your Lock Screen With a Snapchat Shortcut iOS 18 introduced the ability toadd third-party apps to Control Center, as well as replace the two controls on the Lock Screen. Snapchat is taking advantage of those convenience features with its latest update....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Michael Navarro

Zenless Zone Zero: Hollow Zero Mode Guide (How To Unlock, Best Tips & Strategies)

Quick Links Hollow Zero is an alternate game mode inZenless Zone Zerowhere your party takes on various enemies and challenges using different strategies from story missions. This rogue-like mode starts you off with limited resources, encouraging you to grow stronger and progress to new areas. Tons of rewards are available for those who master Hollow Zero and earn upgrades through multiple victories in this mode. You can unlock Hollow Zero mode bycompleting"Chapter 1 - Intermission"from the main story, at the same time as you access side commissions....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Angela Roberts

"A Universal Theme of Love": Demon Slayer's Secret to Success Was Revealed by Tanjiro's Voice Actor

Summary Demon Slayerhas received quite a few prestigious awards, recently winning the2024 Crunchyroll Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Animation. The series has been widely appreciated worldwide since its first episode was released in 2021. However,Demon Slayer’sviewers do not fit into one neat, simple category, as the franchise has attracted avid fans from all walks of life. Tanjiro Kamado’s Japanese voice actor, Natsuki Hanae, revealed in aTimes of Indiainterview theone quality that he believes makesDemon Slayerso universally relatableto all different age groups and genders....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · Erica Moore