Summary I was in Hall H for the Star Trek Universe panel atSan Diego Comic-Con,and somethingStar Trek: Lower Deckscreator Mike McMahan said gave me hope that season 5 isn’t the end of the show. Earlier this year, Paramount+ announcedStar Trek: Lower Decksis ending, although this was something McMahan and his creative team knew was coming. Even while promotingStar Trek: Lower Decksseason 4 last year,McMahan started to sound red alerts that Paramount+ was closing the blast doors onStar Trek’s first half-hour animated comedy, and sure enough, that’s what happened....

Sony stops all entertainment releases in Russia, pulls Crunchyroll streaming service Tech and entertainment companies continue to go dark in Russia as itsinvasion of Ukraineenters week three. Apple and Google werealready coping with Vladimir Putin’s free speech crackdownsbefore the February 24 invasion and quickly denounced Russia’s actions and began making changes and even switching off services soon after. Sony is just the latest to make decisive moves aimed at cutting off Russian access....

The wireless earbud market has exploded in recent years, with more good options than ever before. Not all of those quality picks are pricey, either: with 12mm drivers, low-latency gaming mode, and active noise cancelation for a bargain-bin MSRP of $70, the SoundPeats Capsule 3 Pro are a good pick for anyone looking tosave a buck on their next pair of true wireless earbuds. SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro The SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro are a killer pair of earbuds for just $70....

The 10 Best Indie Developer Communities for Game Projects If you’re an indie game developer, one of the most important things you can do is build a strong community around your work. A supportive community can provide feedback, inspiration, and practical advice when you need it most. Fortunately, there are many great online communities for indie game developers, each with its own culture and strengths. This post highlights 10 of the best communities for indie game developers....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Acolyte episode 7. Summary The Acolytecreator Leslye Headland teases a particularly big Easter egg that will feature in episode 8. Premiering in June, the latestStar Warsshow takes place a hundred years before the events ofThe Phantom Menace, chronicling the investigation into a series of Jedi murders.The Acolytehas been filled with fun Easter eggsfor viewers throughout its seven episodes thus far, and episode 8, the season 1 finale, is poised to continue this trend....

The Best Accessories for Digital Artists Whether you’re a traditional artist going digital or simply expanding your range of skills, there’s one aspect of digital art that doesn’t change: you will always need tools and accessories. One could argue that you need just as many, despite software having the capacity to streamline much of the process. That’s just the nature of breathing life into what you envision. Here are the best accessories for digital artists....

Summary Gen V’ssecond season just got more exciting as The Deep is confirmed to appear in its next installment, but this sets up a dark future for the show afterThe Boysseason 4’s ending. Screen Rant attendedThe Boys’San Diego Comic-Conpanel, where the franchise made a number of announcements, including a new spinoff show, Jensen Ackles' future as Soldier Boy, and what’s next forGen V. Alongside teasing some interesting story details,Gen Vseason 2’s castreceived a significant update as Chace Crawford will once again reprise his role as The Deep....

The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple went on another romantic getaway recently, and I love that they’re proving critics wrong. When 62-year-old Joan and 60-year-old Chock got engaged during the final rose ceremony, there was a lot of speculation that their relationship wasn’t the real deal. It’s great to see the couple proving they’re much more than a showmance. They’re the real deal and seem destined to go the distance....

Battery life remains a crucial feature of modern technology, particularly for mobile devices like laptops, smartphones, and smartwatches. Without adequate battery life, these devices become cumbersome and always leave you thinking about the next place to find a plug. If you have to top them up during the day all the time, it negates one of the main benefits of these devices; portability. Sure, agreat powerbankcan solve this issue, but you should not have to resort to an additional piece of hardware to make your device work....

Asus has announced the ROG Ally X, the successor to 2023’s ROG Ally. It boasts several improvements, but arguably one of the best changes is its increased battery capacity. The ROG Ally X Doubles The Original’s Battery Capacity Announced at Computex 2024, the ROG Ally X improves the original handheld’s formula in many ways. One of the biggest differences is its battery capacity, which has been doubled. Rather than the 40Wh batteryfeatured on the ROG Ally, the ROG Ally X includes an 80Wh battery....

Although Oppo’s smartphones never hit US shores, the company is often behind some of thebest Android phonesyou can buy today.Last year’s Find X5 Prowas no exception, providing a unique design with high-end specs, exceptional battery life, and a gorgeous display. For its successor, Oppo is stepping things up, creating a smartphone worthy of competing head-to-head with Samsung. While the Find X6 Pro remains exclusive to China for the time being, it’s certainly a smartphone to keep an eye on — or, at the very least, one to lust over....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series launched running Wear OS 4. A month later, in September 2023, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 lineup wereupdated to the latest Wear OS release. Then, in early October, thePixel Watch 2debuted with Wear OS 4. Surprisingly, the company did not mention anything about the originalPixelWatch’s update at the event, with support documents revealing it would arrive later this year. Thankfully, Google is not making Pixel Watch owners wait too long and has commenced itsWear OS 4rollout....

If you’re looking for cool new features to try on your phone, check out the Android 14 update. The latest OS versionhas many improvements and additions. We picked the best ones to make your Android 14 experience more enjoyable and productive. One perk of having a Google Pixel phone is getting the latest Android updates as soon as they’re available. If you have a Pixel 4a (5G) or a newer model, you can update to Android 14 right now....