A couple’s recalled dishwasher caught on fire — and now they’re warning others

There’s one thing that you definitely never expect to happen when you load up yourdishwasherand turn it on, and that is for the appliance to go up in flames. For a Wisconsin couple, that incredibly unfortunate event happened and did damage to their home, according toTMJ4in Milwaukee. Now the couple is warning others to check their appliances for any potential recalls that have gone unserviced. Brandon Steele and his girlfriend Robin Peck told the publication the incident was completely unexpected and happened during what was otherwise a normal morning....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Steven Jackson

A Quiet Place: Day One Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Breaks Franchise Record

A Quiet Place: Day One’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Debut Keeps An Impressive Franchise Streak Alive Summary The Rotten Tomatoes audience score forA Quiet Place: Day Onenow sets a franchise record. The prequel movie, now out in theaters, is already setting a franchise box office record with the best opening weekend debut at $53 million. Leading up to its release,Day Onereceived generally positive reviews as it provides a different perspective on the alien invasion of the ultrasonic hearing monsters....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Alicia Martinez

Acer Predator Helios 16 (2023) review: Caged beast

Acer Predator Helios 16 (2023) review: Caged beast A fantastic spec and bizarrely quiet fan cannot save the Acer Predator Helios 16 laptop from some major drawbacks. The Acer Predator Helios isn’t themost expensive, or elaborate laptop we’ve used. It’s also not themost powerful, norfeature filled. It’s a fairly typical affair for Acer, but we routinely found the mass amount of bloatware attached to it out of the box and a few hardware issues made for an uneasy ride....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Amy Robles

Adonit Pro 4 impressions: A Basic But Affordable Stylus

Adonit has made a name for itself in the world of styli, and its latest is the Adonit Pro 4, an update of its passive, non-connected tablet pen. Unlike theApple Pencil— easily the best, most sought after, and among the most expensive stylus on the planet foriPadowners — the Adonit Pro 4 is platform agnostic and can be used on any capacitive touch screen. I used it for a week, and here’s what it’s like....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Rebekah Klein

Apple adds Confirm Subscription prompt on iOS to prevent accidental sign-ups

Apple is apparently looking to help prevent iOS device owners from accidentally signing up for in-app subscriptions with the addition of a new popup in the process. Thechangewas first reported by developer David Barnard, who posted his discovery on Twitter. Whoa! Apple added an additional confirmation step for subscriptions. This new alert comes after you confirm with Touch ID/Face ID. I hope they address this in a more elegant way in iOS 13, but I’m thrilled Apple took a definitive step to curb scam subscriptions....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Gail Bennett DVM

Battlefield 6 is biggest Battlefield game ever and it’s not even out yet

Battlefield 6 is biggest Battlefield game ever and it’s not even out yet Battlefield 6has quickly become the biggest Battlefield game ever on Steam, and it’s not officially out until October. Forget anything else,Battlefield 6has well and truly taken over the gaming scene. Its gameplay and teaser trailers have fans convinced the franchise is back, and over half a million have begun making preparations for its release date. However, there’s no need to wait until October, because, as of August 7-10, it’s currently got anOpen Beta,and it’s clear this game is about to be huge, as it’s already broken records without it even officially releasing....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Adam Cunningham

Chromebooks will finally get the tablet mode they always needed

After Chrome 70 released to desktop and Androidearlier in October,it is now in the process of rolling out to Chromebook devices around the world. This latest update introduces new changes focused on making Chrome OS more touch-friendly, asnoted by Chrome Unboxed. Foremost among the upgrades in Chrome OS 70 is a new interface that centers the system taskbar and makes app icons larger and spaced out for easier access via touch....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Dr. Evelyn Lewis

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is as much of a slam dunk as it sounds

These days, I don’t go into many video games with expectations. I’ve been burned enough times bydisaster launchesto know that I should approach every game with a bit of reservation. It’s to the point where I’ve wiped the word “fan” out of my lexicon almost entirely, refusing to get too excited about any upcoming game even if it’s part of a series I usually like. Sure, I love the originalResident Evil 4, but you won’t catch mehyping the remakewhen I have no idea what state it’ll launch in this month....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Michelle Jackson

Every God of War game, ranked from best to worst

We’ve been slaying gods in games for years, but never have they been as brutal, graphic, and gruesome as in the God of War series. Playing as the Spartan warrior Kratos, the son of Zeus from Greek Mythology, we get to single-handedly face off against nearly every major and minor god and creature from the Greek pantheon of legend in his initial run of games. In his subsequent reboot/sequel, Kratos is in a new land with a new set of gods and monsters for even more larger-than-life encounters....

June 27, 2025 · 10 min · 2008 words · Cesar Jenkins

Everything you need to know about The Old Man season 2

It’s been almost two years since fans ofThe Old Manwatched the finale of the show’s first season. The series, which stars Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow, was compelling for reasons beyond its star-studded cast, and proved to be one of thebest shows on Hulu. Now, the show is set to return for a second season, and fans are ready to learn more about what that new season will entail. The show’s first season told the story of a former CIA agent who left the agency on bad terms and now lives off the grid....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Joshua Ellison

Ford’s Dr. Derriere makes your car seats comfy, no ifs, ands, or butts about it

Ford has a fella working for it known as Dr. Derriere. He got the name not for being a medically qualified butt inspector, but for his unquestionable dedication to the ongoing quest of designing the perfect car seat. Real name Mike Kolich, the longtime Ford engineer is clearly committed to the cause. Just look at the top line onhis LinkedIn page. It says simply: “Comfort at Ford Motor Company.” Kolich, who has a Ph....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Monique Martinez

Fortnite biggest collab streak ever leaked with Mortal Kombat, DBZ & more

Fortnite biggest collab streak ever leaked with Mortal Kombat, DBZ & more Blitz Royale was already a massive hit inFortnite. Now it’s bringing the big guns: anime fights and fatalities. Blitz Royale has rapidly become the most popular mode in Fortnite since its launch on June 29, 2025. It broke records with over 443,000 concurrent players, surpassing both Battle Royale and Zero Build. The secret ingredient to this limited time mode is short, five-minute matches, no building, and a 32-player limit with an addictive progression system....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Samantha Lester

From grocery delivery to gaming, here’s how to stay safe and sane at home

Now that yourhome officeis filled with gadgets to help you stay productive while working from home, it’s time to turn your attention to other critical needs like, say, food. “Shelter in place” is easier said than done when your pantry is empty, and that’s just one of several essential services that might force you to go out when you’d rather stay in. Before you grab your hand sanitizer and head out the door, hold on....

June 27, 2025 · 11 min · 2320 words · Ricardo Jones