Why I Prioritize Fast Charging Over Battery Capacity

Most Android smartphones today support some form of fast charging, but in the US, many devices still ship with large batteries that lack true fast charging support. That’s why I prioritize fast charging over battery capacity when choosing a new smartphone. 4Fast Charging Is Just More Convenient Phones with 5,000 or even 6,000 mAh batteries are great, since most of them last through a full day of use, even for heavy users....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Mark Keller

Why Sister Sage Helped Homelander Despite Betrayal In The Boys Season 4 Ending Explained By Star

This article contains spoilers from The Boys season 4 finale. Summary The Boys' Susan Heyward addresses why her character,Sister Sage, helps Homelander despite his betrayalin the season 4 finale. After growing frustrated with her, not getting the results he desired, and being influenced by Firecracker, Homelander threw Sage aside, despite his initial promise that he would listen to her and trust in her plan. This did not dissuade Sage inThe Boysseason 4 ending, as she continued to follow through on her plan and helped him get what he wanted....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Joshua Ruiz

X-Men Officially Reveals Codenames & Powers of 2024's New Mutant Students

Summary The latestX-Menera -From the Ashes- has finally begun, and Marvel has revealed more details about the three new mutants who will be starring inExceptional X-Men, alongside Kate Pryde and Emma Frost.Axo, Bronze, and Meleeare all young mutants who need training in controlling and properly using their unique mutant abilities,forcing the exhausted Pryde to come out of retirement as a teacherfor the powerful youth. TheX-Men’s Krakoan Era has ended,spreading mutantkind across Earth to reintegrate into human society, which is already causing tensions in the city of Chicago, whereExceptional X-Mentakes place....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Margaret Williams

YouTube Deepfakes Are On the Rise, but You Can Now Flag Certain AI Content

Quick Links Artificial intelligence is, slowly but surely, starting to impact our lives in tangible ways. Some good, some bad. And this is forcing tech companies to take steps to protect people using their platforms. This includes YouTube, which now lets individuals report a video featuring an AI-generated version of themselves. How AI-Generated YouTube Videos Are on the Rise AI-generated content is everywhere. News reports and online articles can be generated by AI bots such as ChatGPT and Gemini, photos and artwork can be generated by the likes of DALL-E and Imagen, and videos can be generated by a range oftext-to-video AI toolsthat are improving all the time....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Valerie Carson

YouTube Music’s new listening stats will let you show off your music tastes publicly

Music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music currently dominate the segment, butYouTube Musicisn’t too far behind. The app has seen a handful of exciting additions in the recent past, asreal-time lyricsmade their way to the platform, while Google also rolled out visual changes to theapp’s Library tabearlier this month. The app has now secretly gained a new social feature, enabling users to make their listening stats public. While users can already display public playlists on their profile, this feature addition takes things a step further....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Jennifer West

10 Best DC Comics from the 1980s, the Decade that Changed Comics Forever

DC Comicsis home to some of the greatest heroes and villains in print, ranging from Batman and Superman to Joker and Brainiac. During the 1980s, the comic book industry underwent something of a revolution, thanks to the work of a new generation of creators and turning points for key characters. The decade was an era rife with experimentation, character deconstruction, fresh ideas and massive events,all of which made it one of the most memorable periods in comics history....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1684 words · Anthony Wheeler

10 Biggest Details The Blind Side Leaves Out From Michael Oher's True Story

Summary The 2009 film,The Blind Side, tells the story of Michael Oher’s path to becoming a famed football player, but takes a few creative liberties and excludes certain details about his life. After playing for three NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Oher is now retired. The former football player has achieved numerous milestones throughout his career, buthis name is predominantly tied to the film about his life. The profit earned from Oher’s name hasmadeThe Blind Sidea controversial filmin recent years after he filed a lawsuit in 2023, claiming others made millions from the film, and he saw none of it....

July 13, 2025 · 10 min · 2123 words · Ralph Mclaughlin

10 Exciting Horror Movies Still To Come In 2024

Summary 2024 still has plenty of treats for horror movie fans yet to come.2024 has been a great year for horrorso far, with a great mix of styles to breathe new life into the genre. There have been new entries into popular franchises, includingA Quiet Place: Day OneandThe First Omen,but there have also been plenty of fresh, original ideas. Movies likeI Saw the TV GlowandLonglegshave been met with critical acclaim....

July 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1721 words · Megan Carter DVM

10 Movies That Are Heartbreaking When Told From The Villain's Viewpoint

Audiences are supposed to side with the heroes, but a well-written villain can have a story that’s just as compelling and sympathetic. Sometimes, it only takes a slight change of perspective to realize that villains have their own tragedies and traumas to deal with, just like any hero. Tragic villains can add depth to any movie, creating interesting moral conundrums that defy the ordinary binary of good and evil. Many of the best movie villains consider themselves to be the good guys, and if the stories were told from their point of view, audiences would likely agree with them....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Jeff Robinson

5 Cons of USB-C Connectors You Should Know About

USB Type-C is the latest in a long line of USB connectors, and it is the first to feature a symmetrical design that allows it to be plugged into devices in any direction. It includes several other improvements over its predecessors and, for all intents and purposes, may very well turn out to be the universal connector we’ve all been waiting for. However, USB-C is not without its faults. 1. USB-C Is Not Yet as Widely Adopted as Other USB Types Although it has been around since 2014, users and industries still haven’t completely adopted USB-C....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Julie Delgado

7 Windows Security Settings Everyone Should Change

Considering how much sensitive data your PC holds, you’ll want it locked down tight. Windows does a decent job out of the box, but a you’re able to boost your security with few key settings tweaks. 7Lock Your PC Automatically With Dynamic Lock Your laptop or PC is locked with a PIN or password, but what about those times when you step away from your desk for a short break? Sure, this might not be a problem when you’re at home, but in offices or public spaces, even a brief moment unattended can be enough for someone to access sensitive information....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Brittany Scott

9 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Matilda, 28 Years Later

Matildais a classic family film, but one that quietly has some harsh aspects that stand out in retrospect. Directed by Danny DeVito (who also appears in the film as Matilda’s father Harry Wormwood),Matildafocuses on the titular little girl. Brilliant beyond her years but ignored by a largely uncaring world, Matilda finds herself defending herself, her friends, and her teacher Miss Honey from the villainous school principal, Ms Trunchbull. The 1996movie version of the Roald Dahl bookof the same name,Matildais a sweet story that retains much of the author’s sneaky and subversive leanings....

July 13, 2025 · 10 min · 2098 words · Deborah Green

Acclaimed Mecha Series Finally Gets Full Anime Adaptation, And The First Trailer Shows It's An Instant Must-Watch

Summary The highly anticipated animeMecha-Ude: Mechanical Armshas just released a brand-new trailer, alongside the reveal of its theme song artists and insight into the plot, sparking a wave of excitement among long-timeMecha-Udefans and newcomers alike. Based upon the mangaMecha-Ude: Mechanical Armsfrom 2022 by Yoshino Koyoka and the 2018Mecha-UdeOVA, this new series will premiere inOctober 2024 on Crunchyroll. According to a post on X by@animetv_jp,Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Armswill be adapted by TriFi Studio and have Hiroyuki Sawano on board for the opening and ending themes....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Christopher Sandoval