South Park Secretly Announced One Divisive Character’s Retirement (And It’s The Right Choice)

AlthoughSouth Parkseason 27 has not yet arrived, it is already fairly clear that the long-running satirical comedy is done with one overused character.South Parkhas retired numerous characters over the years for a variety of reasons. Thecharacters killed off permanently bySouth Parkinclude major supporting stars like Chef and Pip, minor figures like Ms. Choksondik and Veronica Crabtree, and countless one-off guest stars. However,South Parkdoesn’t always kill off characters when the show decides to retire them....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Christy Nguyen

Star Trek Confirms the 1 Hivemind Stronger Than the Borg

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek: Defiant#16! Star Trekjust confirmed there are hiveminds even stronger than the Borg, ones capable of defeating the Collective. Currently, in the pages ofStar Trek: Defiant,Worf and his crew are facing a potential invasion from outside reality from the “Conspiracy” aliens. In issue 16,a shocking revelation is made about these parasites, one giving a tantalizing glimpse into their true power. Star Trek: Defiant#16, part five of “Hell is Only a Word,” is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Justin Gardner

Star Trek Just Gave One of The Original Series' Underrated Aliens a Much-Needed Makeover

Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek: Lower Decks#2! Star Trekjust gave one of the Original Series’ most underrated aliens a much-needed makeover. Throughout Captain Kirk’s first five-year mission, theEnterpriseencountered numerous alien races, some of them powerful, and not all of them entirely friendly. Now, inStar Trek: Lower Decks#2,an alien race fulfilling those criteria makes a grand return–and receives a modern makeover in the process. Both Ryan North and Derek Charm collaboarted on the Eisner-nominated one-shotStar Trek: Day of Blood: Shaxs' Best Day....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Alexandra Ryan

Synology BeeStation Review: If Dropbox and a Hard Drive Had a Baby

TheSynology BeeStationprovides most of the luxuries we’ve grown to expect from cloud storage but stores your data in your home. It’s an incredibly easy-to-use option for people who want to exercise more control over their personal data but lack the technical knowledge to set up a traditional NAS. Unfortunately, with priority placed on desktop users, the BeeStation isn’t as helpful for those of us who store most of our personal data on our phones or tablets....

June 25, 2025 · 10 min · 1943 words · Michael Miller

The Best Budget Gaming Headsets of 2024

It’s easy to overspend on gaming headsets, with prices soaring to well over $200 for premium features such as companion apps, long battery life, and high-end drivers. But if you’re working on a budget, there’s no need to break the bank. Budget gaming headsets that clock in under $100 are typically perfectly suited for casual gamers, and unless you’re trying to go pro, there’s no need to inflate your budget....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Cody Lam

The Best Lego Sets for Gamers

The Best Lego Sets for Gamers LEGO and gaming go hand in hand with one another, and like the very best partnerships, they just work together. Gamers love LEGO, and LEGO loves gamers. And as pixels are the building bricks of video games, so too are bricks the building bricks of LEGO. Some of the most beloved video games and video game characters of all time have now been lovingly reproduced in miniature building brick form....

June 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1535 words · Jennifer Carlson

This limited-time deal knocks our favorite budget earbuds down to just $60

EarFun Air Pro 3 The EarFun Air Pro 3 are our top recommendation for those looking for quality earbuds without breaking the bank. They sound great, offer impressive ANC, and with today’s discount you may pick up a pair for just $60. Just be sure to clip the on-page $20 coupon before checking out. We’re big fans of theEarFun Air Pro 3here at Android Police, as evidenced by our inclusion of them in our buyer’s guide to thebest wireless earbuds, as well as our roundup of thebest cheap wireless earbuds....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Mandy Barnes

This Rumored iPhone Feature Could Replace My Laptop

Despite how handy our phones have become over the years, I still need to carry around a laptop if I want to do a lot of work. Thankfully, that could change if a rumored new iPhone feature ever sees the light of day. DeX, but for iPhone One of the things that has made me lean more towards Samsung in recent years is the ability to work directly on your phone with an external display....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Amy Clark

This upcoming Android phone is bringing back the headphone jack in style

Apple kicked off a trend of sorts, removing the headphone jack from iPhones nearly a decade ago in 2016, when the iPhone 7 launched. Android brands swiftly followed suit, creating a market for some ofour favorite true-wireless earbuds. However, connoisseurs of high-res lossless music remained faithful to their wired gear and the lack of a headphone jack vastly expanded the market for digital audio players (DAPs) running Android. However, DAP and audiophile-focused headphone maker Moondrop has other ideas — a full-fledged android phone with high-end DAP features....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Chris Sanchez

Trap: How [SPOILER] Knew That Cooper Was The Butcher

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Trap. Summary One of the biggest twists inTrapwas the reveal that Cooper’s wife Rachel was in on it from the start. Based on the initial trailer forTrapthat was released months before its June 13, 2025 release, it was more of a premise than a twist thatJosh Hartnett’s star character Cooper Adams was in fact a serial killer.Hartnett has made a major comebackover the last few years after he appeared inBlack Mirrorseason 6 and Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture winnerOppenheimerand has shown no signs of slowing down since....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Christopher Williams

Universal Crossword July 23, 2025 Answers (8/1/25)

Our Universal Crossword August 20, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. TheUniversal Crosswordis a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers. Universal Crossword June 29, 2025 Answers If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 8/1/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you’re able to find the answer(s) you need....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Jessica Robertson

Universal Crossword June 07, 2025 Answers (7/15/25)

Our Universal Crossword July 06, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. TheUniversal Crosswordis a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers. Universal Crossword August 22, 2025 Answers If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 7/15/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Michael Frank

What Happened To Kristine & Michael Barnett After Good American Family – Where They Are Today

Warning: The following article contains mention of alleged child abuse. Hulu’sGood American Familypulls inspiration from real events and people, including Ellen Pompeo’s Kristine Barnett and Mark Duplass’s Michael Barnett. The 2025 drama limited series, created by Katie Robbins, revolves aroundthe Barnetts' adoption of Natalia Grace, an orphan from Ukraine born with a rare form of dwarfism called diastrophic dysplasia, in 2010.The married couple had three biological sons (Jacob, Ethan, and Wesley) before the adoption, the oldest of whom was diagnosed with autism at a young age....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Emily Love