I Now Try to Get Every Achievement in Games: Here's Why

Once upon a time, I was the kind of guy who would reach the end of a game and then drop it. However, over time, I’ve been slowly building respect for the idea of achievement-hunting, and now I can’t help but eye up how easy it would be to get every achievement in every game I play. Here’s why… 1Getting Every Achievement Gives the Indisputable Feeling of “Beating” a Game When I complete a game and drop it right afterward, I feel that I haven’t quite “beaten” the game....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · John Watson

If You Fall for a Phishing Email, Here’s What Happens Next

Quick Links Most people receive a lot of spam emails, calls, and other messages daily. These usually represent some phishing attempt and try as you might, you’ll likely accidentally put yourself in a sketchy position eventually—it’s not your fault; it happens to everyone. If you get phished, it’s important not to worry too much. While it’s annoying, you may mitigate the damage if you realize the mistake fast enough. Now, there is a small distinction to make here: downloading and installing malware are different issues....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Danielle Bowman DVM

I’ll Never Get Over How Totally Horrific The DCEU's First-Ever Cyborg Scene Really Was

TheDCEUwas dark, but the introductory scene forCyborgwas absolutely wild, with a brief but traumatic cameo inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The DCEU had more than its fair share of issues. Despite a promising start in 2013 withMan of Steel, it wasn’t long until the entire universe began to fall to pieces. And one of the core issues was how abruptly and rapidly the universe tried to introduce a team of heroes without any real context....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Derek Pham

Jason Statham's Lowest-Rated Movie With Just 4% On RT Has The Best Cast He's Ever Worked With

Jason Stathamis no stranger to working with some seriously talented people, but perhaps the most impressive cast he’s ever featured in bizarrely came in his worst-ever movie. With a track record inaction franchises likeThe Fast and the FuriousandThe Expendables, Stathamhas arguably forged his reputation by augmenting ensembles. And yet, while these movies have become some of Statham’s best-known releases, one oft-forgotten film still reigns supreme as the pinnacle of Jason Statham’s screen collaborations....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Kristen Ortega

Jedi vs Aliens: Star Wars Is As Close As We'll Ever Get to a Crossover With Alien (So Far)

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Jedi Knights #2 Star Warsjust introduced the closest thing we’re ever going to get to Xenomorphs in the galaxy far, far away…so far. Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm have just released a story where two Jedi Knights encounter a new species of galactic monster that bears a major resemblance to the classic xenomorphs of theAlienfranchise. However, I think there needs to be some serious consideration about taking the idea even further....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Mark Rodriguez

Joan Collins Played Captain Kirk’s Great Star Trek Love & Batman’s Villain

Summary Dynasty’s Joan Collins has an eclectic acting career, having played both aBatmanvillain and a love interest for Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) inStar Trek: The Original Series. Originating from the United Kingdom,Joan Collins moved to Hollywood in the mid-1950s, when 20th Century Fox studio executive Darryl Francis Zanuck offered her a 7-year contract.After she lost the lead role in Fox’s epicCleopatrato Elizabeth Taylor, Collins demanded to be released from her contract and spent the 1960s as a freelance actress....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Carolyn Vaughn

Justice League Unlimited: The Next Version of The DC Hero Team is Officially Revealed

Summary The future of DC’s greatest heroes has been revealed, withJustice League Unlimitedofficially announced by the publisher. Revealing an all-star creative team, a new roster ofJustice Leagueheroes, and the resurrection of an iconic piece of comic book lore. Whilean Absolute Universe of DCis approaching, this news will be affecting the main canon of the DC Universe that exists outside of Absolute. The first details have been revealed atSan Diego Comic-Con, with the creative team of Mark Waid and Dan Mora (Batman/Superman: World’s Finest) promising not only the presence of every DC superhero on the team (in official or unofficial capacity), but the first designs of the brand new Justice League Watchtower restored....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Michael Burns

LA Times Crossword June 28, 2025 Answers (5/15/25)

Our LA Times Crossword July 04, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Amy Stephenson

Mickey 17's Donald Trump-Like Character Is One Of Bong Joon Ho's Most Effective Villains

The following contains spoilers for Mickey 17, now playing in theatersMickey 17’smain antagonist, Kenneth Marshall, is very reminiscent of United States President Donald Trump, which helps highlight one why the character works as Bong Joon Ho’s best villain so far.Mickey 17is largely focused on the titular Mickey, an unfortunate worker bee in an intended space colony who is frequently killed and then cloned anew in the name of progress.Mickey’s various deathsand the conflict that arises when there are two versions of him at once are justMickey 17’s surface-level story, as the thematic strength of the film is in its satirical riff on society....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Spencer Myers

Mint Mobile is giving away up to 6 months of free service for Black Friday

Mint Mobile is giving away up to 6 months of free service for Black Friday If you’re willing to try out a new carrier, Mint Mobile will pay for half of your service. The already ultra-affordable wireless provider, which operates on T-Mobile’s 5G network, is offering to pay for up to 6 months of service for new customers as part of its Early AccessBlack FridaySale. Mint Mobile offers a variety of plans, ranging from $15 to $35 per month, depending on data allotment and the length of your commitment....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · David Wilson

New Cuckoo Malware Is Targeting Mac Users, and This Is How You Spot It

Quick Links While Mac users used to enjoy a lack of viruses versus Windows machines, hackers are finding ways to get viruses onto macOS to wreak havoc. One of them is the Cuckoo virus, which—despite its non-threatening name—can steal a lot of your data. So, what is the Cuckoo virus, and how do you avoid it on your Mac? What Is Cuckoo? As reported by security research firmKandji, Cuckoo is a virus that affects both Intel and Arm-based Macs....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Justin Williams

Nvidia Says You Should Turn Off This Feature to Fix the Reduced Performance With the Nvidia App

Nvidia deprecated the GeForce Experience app in favor of the Nvidia App last November 2024. However, reviewers discovered that it slows down your GPU by as much as 15%. Turn Off the Game Filters and Photo Mode Toggle to Get Your FPS Back Testing byTom’s Hardwarerevealed that the filter overlay on the Nvidia App takes away so much performance that you’re basically getting the FPS of a lower GPU tier when this feature is turned on, even if you did not apply any filter....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Troy Hines

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs. Galaxy A52 5G: Should you upgrade?

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A worthy upgrade for those who want it Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is the newest mid-range phone from the South Korean company, and it’s got everything you’d expect from a phone of this caliber. With a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP camera that promises to be capable even in low-light situations, and a faster processor, the A54 looks to be a worthy upgrade if you’re still carrying around the A52....

July 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1780 words · Cody Jackson