Waymo’s autonomous cars steer clear of any potential election unrest

Waymo has taken its autonomous cars off the streets of San Francisco and placed them in a secure location to ensure they don’t get caught up in any election-related unrest that may occur. Transdev, Waymo’s fleet operations vendor, toldThe Vergethat the company had decided to temporarily pause testing of its self-driving vehicles until Thursday. Chris Cheung, general manager at Transdev North America, said the vehicles will be safely stored at a secure location in Mountain View, California, for the next couple of days....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Shawn Austin

We don’t need more robot vacuums. What we really need is a dusting robot

The majority of the cleaning in my home happens automatically. Between therobot vacuumsin each room, therobot mopin the kitchen, and even the dishwasher, maintaining a spick-and-span home requires little input on my part. But even as theRoomba trundles across the floor, I can’t help but notice the layer of dust across counters. And on the bookshelf. And on the lower shelves of the TV stand. There are enough robot vacuums and mops in the world....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · James Griffin

What the biggest tech companies are doing to make the 2020 election more secure

As we gear up for the November election, all eyes are on tech companies to ensure there’s no spread of misinformation about the voting process or other false claims. In 2016, Russian aids used Facebook to target Americans on the platform, and the manipulated content spreading fake news reached as many as 126 million Americans,according to The New York Times. Since then, Facebook and other platforms have been under the microscope about how they are fighting misinformation and the spread of false news ahead of the election....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Kenneth Long

Where was The Fall Guy filmed?

Where was The Fall Guy filmed? It’s a pretty epic tale of guy meets girl — and that’s without the stunts. But where was The Fall Guy filmed? With Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train under his belt, director David Leitch is returning to the big screen this year with the action-packedThe Fall Guy, taking its story from the 1980s TV show of the same name. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are putting Barbenheimer behind them to take on the roles of Colt and Jody, a stuntman and camera operator who fall in love during a movie shoot....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Ryan Jackson

Who is Mona Patel? CEO goes viral for butterfly dress at Met Gala

Who is Mona Patel? CEO goes viral for butterfly dress at Met Gala The Met Gala 2024 is finally here, with first-time attendee Mona Patel going viral for her functional Iris Van Herpen gown. But who is Mona Patel? Continue reading as we explain all. The Met Gala 2024 is here, with big-name actors, content creators, and more attending what has become one of the biggest fashion events in the yearly calendar....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Alyssa Hopkins

World of Warcraft Classic is an unfulfilling slog without friends

I don’t know what it is exactly, but thinkingback to vanillaWoWmakes me feel like it’s ten years older than it really is. I didn’t join until around the launch of its second expansionWrath of the Lich King, but I distinctly remember one high-school kid trying to sell me on vanilla in the resistant materials lab when we really should have been, you know… learning about the real world. By the time I signed up in 2008, those who tried to get me into Azeroth early had moved on to Callof DutyandBattlefield....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Aaron Bryan

X-Men '97 Season 1 Directors On Marvel Cameos, Storm's Rebirth & The 3-Part Finale

Summary Marveldirectors Emi/Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley break down handling the majorX-Men ‘97season 1 three-part finale. The world ofX-Men: The Animated Serieswent through a lot of game-changing moments in its new sequel series,X-Men ‘97, serving as Marvel Studios’ first official production centered on the iconic mutants. Following the fall of Genosha, the second half ofX-Men ‘97season 1 saw the rise of the heroes’ true and newest foe. While Bastion operated as the main antagonist, theX-Men ‘97season 1 finale concluded with his defeat....

August 24, 2025 · 10 min · 2103 words · Timothy Payne

Zeiss puts Lightroom inside a full-frame camera with a huge touchscreen

Smartphones offer built-in editing, but dedicated cameras have better image quality — Zeiss thinks photographers shouldn’t have to choose between the two.The Zeiss ZX1is a compact full-frame camera with Adobe Lightroom CC built-in — and a touchscreen that rivals the size of a smartphone. Announced during Photokina on Thursday, September 27, the concept camera is slated for arrival early in 2019. While many companies outsource the sensor, Zeiss is making both the lens and sensor for the ZX1, allowing the optics and the sensor to be specially calibrated to work together....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Shawn Green

2021 Toyota Venza review: Star gazer

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ In case you didn’t notice, the season of the comeback is upon us. TheFord Bronco, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Blazer,Hummer, Toyota Supra, and Jeep Grand Cherokee have all been dusted off and revived. Old names tap into nostalgia, and aid automakers in introducing more modern machinery....

August 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1968 words · Sean Morgan

3 Dolph Lundgren movies you should watch in September

This week, Dolph Lundgren is back in theaters withThe Expendables 4, and that makes this the perfect opportunity to look back at three Dolph Lundgren movies that you should watch in September. Lundgren has been acting in leading roles since 1985, but he had a long stretch of direct-to-video films that kept him off the big screen from 1995 to 2010 when he returned to prominence with the first installment ofThe Expendables....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Jason Chapman

7 moments from Samsung history that shaped the Galaxy Z Fold 7

The newGalaxy Z Fold 7is the best foldable for most people — especially in the US — but it costs $2,000. Despite the high price, Samsung has recorded record-breaking sales for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 andGalaxy Z Flip 7, a fact made even more surprising considering Samsung’s current market dominance is less than two decades old. Millions of Samsung foldables have been sold, but I recall a time when selling a Samsung phone priced under $100 was a challenge....

August 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Caleb Diaz

Amazon may have a secret mission to take on UPS and Fedex

Amazon certainly made waves with the launch of Prime, which now offers customers two-day shipping and a host of other features in return for a yearly membership fee. But is Amazon’s biggest game changer yet to come? Bloomberg reports that it has obtained Amazon documents that indicate the company is planning an aggressive expansion of its“Fulfillment by Amazon”service. This would turn a service that has been aimed at helping businesses get their products into the hands of their customers into a UPS or FedEx of sorts....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Gail Ruiz

Amazon slashes $250 off Bird Electric Scooter, arrives by Christmas

Amazon dropped anamazing deal on the Bird Electric Scooter. For today only, until midnight Pacific Time, July 16, 2025, you can buy aBird ES1-300 Electric Scooterfor $250 off, and Amazon can deliver it before Christmas. Approved for use by riders aged 18 years and older, theBird Scooter makes a great giftfor riding in urban areas, on college campuses, and just for fun around the neighborhood. Bird’s ES1-300 Electric Scooter has a 300-watt continuous power electric motor that has a top speed of 15....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Jennifer Lopez