Watch this SpaceX ship come tantalizingly close to catching rocket parts

When you really think about it, isn’t it mind-blowing that SpaceX canland a rocketback on the groundafter a mission? Upright. The private space company, led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has pretty much perfected the landing procedure of its first-stage booster for its reusable rocket system. But it’s having a much harder time nailing the process for recovering the fairing, and has yet to pull it off. It is, however, getting tantalizingly close, as this week’s effort shows …...

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Natalie Gill

WebKit code suggests Safari is adding custom Dark Mode and other new features

When Apple added Dark Mode to its operating systems, likeiOSandmacOS, the company made a pretty big deal about it. Which makes sense, considering it was one of the more oft-requested features for the platform(s). And it looks like Apple has some plans to offer up some new elements, along with even more features, inSafari. As first reported recently by9to5Mac, developers are looking to add a few more features to the Safari toolbox in the future....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Dylan Long

What are the Hardest Boss Fights in Resident Evil Games?

Over nearly 30 years of containing zombie outbreaks, Resident Evil protagonists have had to face some of the worst monsters imaginable. Unsurprisingly, some of these monstrosities are quite difficult to put to rest. 8 Best Resident Evil Games From mansions to mutant villages, these Resident Evil games showcase the franchise at its terrifying, action-packed and atmospheric best. Sometimes the protagonist is chased by a nearly unstoppable monster, or sometimes a game designer just decided made one monster do a bit too much damage for no apparent reason....

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Cathy Martinez

Where to find all Safhe Shatranj Chess Pieces in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact uses chess pieces as common motifs, and you’ll find one instance of this while exploring the giant chessboard in Safhe Shatranj. The missing pieces in the area can be filled with Chess Pieces modeled after key locations in Sumeru’s desert region. Collecting all five can be used to unlock a World Quest called Apocalypse Lost, as well as a giant chessboard puzzle. All of these Chess Pieces can be collected from Exquisite Chests while completing The Dirge of Bilqis quest chain and the follow-up quest series called Tadhla the Falcon....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Brittany Jordan

Why Jodie Foster Was Really on Crutches During the Oscars

One moment from last night’sAcademy Awardshad the rare distinction of being among the funniest and most mysterious, simultaneously. Two previous Best Actress winners,Jodie Fosterand Jennifer Lawrence, came out on stage to present this year’s Best Actress. Most were surprised, though, when Jodie Foster came out limping on crutches, and while her joke that Meryl Streep was responsible for her injury got some of the biggest laughs of the night, the real reason for her injury has been revealed....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Michael Atkins

WILL: Follow The Light Showcases Its First Gameplay

TomorrowHead Studiohas released a new trailer forWILL: Follow The Light, the first to feature gameplay from this first-person narrative adventure with puzzles, set to launch this year onPC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. WILL: Follow The Light First Gameplay “This is the first small glimpse of real gameplay captured in the game, and we are very excited to hear your thoughts,” the developers commented. WILL: Follow The Lightstands out for its atmosphere and the protagonist’s personal journey through dangerous environments....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Michael Vargas

WSJ: Apple signs iOS device chip deal with TSMC, decreasing dependence on Samsung

Following up a scoop fromDigiTimesearlier this week,The Wall Street Journalis reporting this afternoon that Apple has finally inked a deal with TSMC, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., to produce chips used in the company’s iPhone and iPad products. The two sides reportedly signed the deal, whichhas been in the makingfor a few years now, earlier this month after TSMC met Apple’s requirements for speed and power usage. And it signifies yet another move by the Cupertino firm to distance itself from Samsung…...

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Heidi Green

WSJ: Apple speeds up electric car project, now targeting 2019 as a prospective shipping date

Apple’s rumored electric project,code-named Project Titan, has sped up development as the Cupertino company now targets 2019 as a prospective shipping date, The Wall Street JournalsaidMonday. In fact, Apple has internally designating the rumored electric vehicle as a “committed project” after it spent more than a year investigating the feasibility of an Apple-branded car, including meetings with two groups of government officials in California. “Leaders of the project have been given permission to triple the 600-person team,” the people familiar with the matter told the paper....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Mark Garcia

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro review: A change of direction

What a difference a year makes. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro follows on from theyear-old Mi 9T Pro - which we thought was excellent for its asking price- with the newer device bringing an even higher specification and more flagship aspirations. It’s a step-change for the series really, with a bigger asking price in tow, adding a certain amount of pressure to expectation. The price is justifiable given the variety of features - the super-fast refresh rate screen, the ultra-resolute camera, and more - but does this jump from one tier to the next actually make sense?...

August 1, 2025 · 10 min · 1935 words · Rodney Anderson

Yahoo buys Donna virtual assistant maker Incredible Labs, will shut down app

Yahoo’s shopping spree continues as the company announced Thursday its newest acqui-hire: San Francisco based Incredible Labs, the team behind a rather compelling virtual assistant app named Donna. Incredible launched Donnaon iOS last summer. Named after Donna Moss, the popular assistant from the TV showThe West Wing, the software is basically a cross between Google Now and Siri. The application strives to manage your day with features like smart notifications, an anticipatory calendar and in-app directions, to mention but a few....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Elizabeth Barron

Zendaya Saves Tom Holland’s Spider-Man From His Biggest Enemy, MCU Made a Mistake Canceling MJ’s Crucial Fight Scene From ‘No Way Home’

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Spider-Man: No Way Homewas fun in many ways, especially with the multiverse synopsis, the movie stood out as a special addition to Tom Holland and Zendaya’sSpider-Manfranchise. Of course, it was a pathbreaking move. The movie worked splendidly, bringing all three Spider-Mans together was indeed a spectacle, and seeing Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man was a nostalgic happy pill that every MCU fan wanted....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Jordan Brewer

Zynga shutting down OMGPOP’s gaming portal website next month

If you’ve ever played the game ‘Draw Something,’ then you’re familiar with OMGPOP’s work. The game studio struck it big last year when its pictionary app hit20 million downloadsin just 5 weeks, inspiring Zynga to buy the company for close to $200 million. But unfortunately, that’s about where OMGPOP’s success story ends. Since the acquisition, the studio has been gravely affected by Zynga’s financial struggles. Its home office in New York has been closed, and now its popular gaming portal site is shutting down…...

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Benjamin Ayala

'Anora' Director Sean Baker Teases Next Project as "Not a Marvel Film"

Sean Baker, the director of films likeThe Florida Project,Red Rocket, and recent Academy Award darling,Anora, is already planning his next film.His sweep at the Oscarssurely made some heads turn and his schedule is probably packed, but don’t expect him to make the jump towards the studio system. The director is planning to stay in the indie circles, and to prove his point, he has made a stinging remark. While talking about his next project, Baker simply said, “Don’t expect a Marvel film....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Marissa Gonzalez