Is Threads Safe? Here's Everything You Need to Know

The first social networks popped up in the late 1990s, and many have emerged and disappeared since then. But few have been as influential as Twitter, which has had a major impact on our society, galvanizing social and political movements across the globe. Twitter has historically faced weak competition in its niche market, but the need for an alternative became evident after Elon Musk acquired the company in 2022. And it appears as though Twitter now finally has a real competitor, called Threads....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1033 words · Alexander Mendoza

Kobo Libra 2 Review: Not Perfect, but an Excellent Kindle Alternative

During the early days of eReaders, it was anyone’s game, but at least at a passing glance, it now appears Amazon’s Kindle line won out against the competition. That said, Kobo’s eReaders have always been in the fight, debuting many features before Amazon’s models claimed them as their own. The Kobo Libra 2doesn’t bring any firsts to its product category, but it does bring a new feature to Kobo eReaders in the form of audiobook support....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1457 words · Ashlee Morse

Marvel Officially Debuts New Star-Lord (& Peter Quill's Replacement Has Surprise Connection to an MCU Icon)

Summary Marvel just officially debuted its new version ofStar-Lord, as Peter Quill’s codename passes to a powerful new holder with mysterious ties to some major Marvel heroes. This hero seemingly has no links to theGuardians of the Galaxy, and is a solo operator who entire civilizations call when they face Galactus-level threats they can’t defeat alone. In a preview ofAnnihilation 2099 #2, fans meet the new Starlord (Marvel is seemingly dropping the hyphen used by Peter Quill’s version....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Allison Rivas

Meemaw’s Post-Young Sheldon Story In Georgie & Mandy’s Spinoff Teased By Annie Potts

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Casting Update Includes Returning Cooper In-Law Summary Annie Potts teases what’s next for Meemaw afterYoung Sheldonand why she’s involved inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. More than two months sinceYoung Sheldonended, Chuck Lorre and his team are already moving forward with the next expansion series inThe Big Bang Theoryuniverse. Technically a follow-up toYoung Sheldon,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewill shift its storytelling focus to the couple and the McAllisters....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Brett Lane

NBA 2K25 Cover Athletes Make History With Series’ First Dual-League Cover

Summary The cover forNBA 2K25’sAll-Star Editionhas officially been revealed, and it marks a significant historical step for the franchise. True to its name, theNBA 2Kseries has traditionally focused on the premier basketball association of the NBA, but it’s added theoption to play through a WNBA careerin recent years. Great WNBA players have featured on alternate covers before, but the two leagues haven’t previously starred on the same cover. NBA 2K25 All-Star Editionshakes things up by featuring a representative for both the NBA and WNBA on the cover....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Jonathan Scott

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery vs. Nest Cam Battery

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery vs. Nest Cam Battery Battery-powered and weather-resistant, the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery and theNest Cam Batteryare bothsolid connected security camerasmade to be used anywhere. Made by Amazon and Google, the two cameras share a lot in common — but at an MSRP of $180, Google’s offering costs nearly twice as much, and that’s beforeAmazon Prime Daybrings the Ring’s price down even more. So how do the two cameras compare, and which is right for your home?...

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1518 words · Autumn Cook

Samsung may kill one of its most popular Galaxy A-series phones next year

Samsung may kill one of its most popular Galaxy A-series phones next year Samsung’s Galaxy A series bridges the gap in its portfolio between its extensive budget lineup and premium phones, offeringsome good mid-tier options. TheGalaxy A53remains an excellent choice that strikes a great balance, and can hold its own against thePixel 6a. But if recent reports are to be believed, Samsung has decided to shake up its Galaxy A series, and will likely go without an upper mid-range Galaxy A7x model entirely in 2023....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Margaret Maldonado

Samsung's Sound Assistant App: 8 Powerful and Useful Audio Features You Need to Try

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, you can download an app called Sound Assistant from the Galaxy Store. The app is optimized for audio management on Galaxy devices. The default audio controls on One UI just do the basics but if you want more flexibility with your audio, you might want to install Sound Assistant. With this in mind, here are eight things you can do with Sound Assistant on your Samsung Galaxy device....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Jake Morris

Save $110 on this Jackery portable battery with the perfect balance of size and power

Jackery Explorer 300 Unlike the pocket-size power banks meant for occasionally topping off a phone, Jackery’s Explorer 300 power station is ready to handle full-sized appliances. It boasts a total of six potential outputs including AC outlets and a DC car plug. The tech inside delivers clean sine wave power and a recharge time of under three hours when using both the USB and AC plugs. Jackery makes some ofthe best power stationsaround — large and in charge, giving you tons of capacity for powering a huge range of devices....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Deanna Edwards

Steam's Latest Open-World F2P Hit Could Have Massive Issues Already

Summary WhileSteamusers have flocked to the new free-to-play survival gameOnce Human,members of the community are expressing concerns about the title’s privacy policy. Whenever a game is released as “free” to an audience, many users will begin to question how the developers are making the necessary revenue to continue supporting their creation despite not charging any money for the core experience. In most cases, profits are generated through microtransactions, seasonal battle passes, or even adverts, but someOnce Humanplayers are concerned there’s more going on....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Shannon Mcgee

TerraMaster F4-423 NAS review: Streamlined network storage on a budget

Owning a NAS has become significantly more common over the last few years, largely due to a rise in remote work and the popularity of maintaining a local digital content library. TerraMaster has made a name for itself in this market with a lineup of NAS boxes with specs that match or exceed many of thebest NAS solutionswhile keeping prices low. The F4-423 4-bay NAS fits this theme well with a pair of 2....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1287 words · Jacob Beasley

Thanos Is Officially Beaten, As He Actually SURRENDERS to a Marvel Hero (And Means It)

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Avengers Annual 2024 #1!Thanosis one of the most terrifyingly powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, something that’s been made clear by his many conquests across the cosmos.Thanos has murdered Elders of the Universe, he’s wielded power that can bend and reshape the fabric of reality, and he even once killed an entire universe. However, that shouldn’t suggest that he’s unbeatable, as Thanos actually surrenders to one extremely powerful Marvel hero (and means it)....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Dwayne Bush

The Best 17-Inch Laptops

The Best 17-Inch Laptops While laptops are meant to be portable, sometimes you just want a bigger screen. 17-inch screens are perfect for those working from home on a laptop, or even gamers looking for more screen real estate. While laptops over 15.6 inches are much less common, there are still some great choices out there. Whether you are looking for the biggest and most powerful 17-inch laptop, or simply an everyday affordable option, there are some great choices to pick from....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Mark Ortega