My Hero Academia Shigaraki Cosplay Shows Just How Horrific the Villain Would Be In Live Action

Summary The villains inMy Hero Academiaare some of the most well-written, most compelling, and overall best in anime. Since the series focuses on a world where almost everyone has superpowers, this definitely makes sense. However, few villains in the franchise aremore terrifying, cruel, and downright horrific than Tomura Shigaraki. Shigaraki is a wicked individual, but his character design is undoubtedly cool and distinctive,matching with his fearsome personalityand frightening his opponents.u/ghostlygreyson, a cosplayer on Reddit, has created a depiction of the vile villain that is sure to make anyone’s blood run cold in fear....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Elizabeth Wong

Netflix is lowering its prices, but probably not in your country

Netflix is lowering its prices, but probably not in your country Over the last few years, Netflix has been mainly in the news for all the wrong reasons. Followingprice hikes in January 2019and October 2020, the streaming service againbumped its prices in the US and Canada in January 2022. Then, the companydecided to start cracking down on password sharing. Unsurprisingly, these moves ledNetflix to lose subscribers. Now, to arrest its declining user base, the streaming service has lowered its subscription fees by as much as 60 percent....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Heather Gutierrez

One Shadow Of The Erdtree Enemy Is Far Too Strong To Not Be A Boss

Summary There are plenty of strong enemies inElden Ring’s new DLC, but one particularShadow of the Erdtreefoe seems unfairly powerful for a non-boss. Even though many people have already learned that boss fights are not always thedeadliest parts ofShadow of the Erdtree, it cannot be denied that the DLC’s foes are extremely frustrating at times. Nevertheless, many Tarnished have experienced tougher fights than what might be expected at certain points....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Robin Cowan

Slow phone? Here's the reason phone makers throttle performance

As consumers, we get a bad taste in our mouths when we hear something is “throttled.” That usually means telecom companies are throttling our data and ruining our online experience. It also means that not-so-unlimited data plans get throttled when you go beyond a certain amount of data in a month. Throttling practices like these are widely denounced as unfair and annoying. However, there are other types of throttling, and, from the developer’s perspective, it sometimes makes sense....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Melinda Brown

Star Trek Just Cleverly Reversed The TNG Episode That Inspired Lower Decks

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 8 - “Upper Decks"Star Trek: Lower Decksjust cleverly reversed theStar Trek: The Next Generationepisode that inspired it. AsStar Trek: Lower Decks' fifth and final season on Paramount+ nears the finish line, the crew of the USS Cerritos takes a break from its current mission of closing fissures in space that lead to alternateStar Trektimelines.Star Trek: Lower Decks' episodic format allows season 5, episode 8, “Upper Decks” to be a one-off that flipsStar Trek: The Next Generationseason 7’s “Lower Decks....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Sara Jackson

The 6 Best Reverb Techniques for Your Vocals

Reverb, or reverberation, is one of the most vital elements in professional-sounding vocals. Reverb can emphasize certain emotional and tonal characters, generate intimate or expansive spaces, and make your vocal line stand out in your mix. When you overuse or misuse reverb, it can lead to undefined and washed-out vocals which may be the opposite of what you’re after. To make sure you’re getting the best out of reverb plugins on your vocals, we’ll go through some of the best reverb techniques that you’ll want to try out in your projects....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · Kevin Frost

The Family Chantel: 4 Signs That Pedro Can't Stand Chantel Now (4 Clues He Might Want Her Back)

Summary Pedro JimenofromThe Family Chantelprobablyhas mixed feelings about his ex-wife,Chantel Everett, even now after their breakup. The 32-year-old guy from the Dominican Republic was head over heels for his American love interest back in 2014.Pedro liked Chantel’s personalityand wasted no time starting a relationship with her. After a few months together, Chantel applied for Pedro’s K-1 visa to bring him to the United States without her family knowing. She made the mistake of keeping their relationship a secret, which didn’t sit well with her family when they began to doubt Pedro’s intentions....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Erin Holland

The Sony Xperia 1 VI could arrive sooner than you think

Sony may not be at the forefront of Android OEMs, but that doesn’t stop it from making exciting phones that hit unque niches other manufacturers ignore. This is why the Xperia line stands out, so we’ve been hotlyanticipating the arrival of the Xperia 1 VI. Well, Sony just announcedon its Japanese websitethat it will hold a Xperia Special Event this May. While the site is scarce on details, it does mention a product experience (as in it will launch some new hardware) so there’s a good chance Sony will debut the Xperia 1 VI....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Brenda Guzman

The UK's highly controversial online surveillance bill has been delayed, pending a new Prime Minister

The UK’s highly controversial online surveillance bill has been delayed, pending a new Prime Minister For some time, the United Kingdom has been cooking up legislation to more tightly regulate the internet for British users. TheOnline Safety Billseeks to force tech companies, like Meta andGoogle, to deal with harmful content on their platforms, with provisions including jail time for executives withholding data and obligatory age checks for porn websites. The bill, which has understandably raised concerns regarding freedom of speech, was due to be put up for a vote by the British House of Commons, but the vote has now been delayed....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Anthony Harrington

This Android Auto wireless car display is only $90 for a limited time

Android Auto wireless display Looking to spruce up your car tech without breaking the bank? Grab this 7-inch wireless car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and phone mirroring for just $90 – a steal for the latest display features. Staring at your tiny smartphone screen while driving can be a recipe for stress and accidents. So, once you’re in the driver’s seat, fiddling with your phone is a no-go....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Christina Morales

This Chrome Extension Lets Me Search the Web Without AI Content

Quick Links AI-generated content floods the internet, making it difficult to find genuine, human-written content. But it doesn’t have to be like that; you can return to the good old days. The Pre-AI Search Chrome Extension lets me search the web without AI results, making it much easier to find what I really want. How Pre-AI Search Improves My Search Experience I miss the days when Google search results felt reliable and real....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Nicholas Lewis

Weekend poll: Would you repair or fix your own broken smartphone?

Weekend poll: Would you repair or fix your own broken smartphone? This week,Google announced its new DIY repair programfor Pixel phones. With the exception of first-gen models, every single one of its smartphones will have in-stock replacement parts ready for purchase from iFixit when the partnership goes into effect later this year. It’d be a landmark announcement, if not for the fact that Google isbehindon this matter. DIY self-repair kits are becoming the norm....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Melissa Wilson

WhatsApp Is Now Finally Available on Your iPad (15 Years Later)

iPad users have finally got what they waited 15 years for: a native WhatsApp messaging app that works seamlessly on the larger screen real estate of an iPad. A WhatsApp Experience Built for iPad The iPad version of WhatsApp supports all the key features you’d expect. you’re able to make audio and video calls with up to 32 people. The app lets you share your screen during calls and even use the iPad’s dual cameras for more flexible video chats....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Ronald Christian