Helldivers 2 players demand immediate nerf to “OP” Terminid

Helldivers 2 players demand immediate nerf to “OP” Terminid Helldivers 2 players are demanding an immediate nerf to one thickly armored, fairly common Terminid that they were struggling to defeat. Helldivers 2challenges the bravest soldiers in the galaxy to pick up their rifles and wage war against oppressive forces that are trying to infest planets, including the soldier’s home Super Earth. However, Earth’s forces aren’t going down without a fight, and are utilizing some of thebest weaponsthat technology has to offer, like the SG-225 Breaker and the P-19 Redeemer....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Joseph Bond

Here’s what it will cost to stay on Windows 7 when extended support ends in 2020

There’s now less than a year left before Microsoftends extended supportfor Windows 7. With that deadline approaching, the company has announced its pricing plan for businesses and enterprises that want to pay up and still run the nearly ten-year-old operating system but stay secure with the latest security updates after 2020, according to areport from Petri. Come January 2020, pricing for Windows 7 Professional support will start at $50 per device, with Windows 10 Enterprise coming in as an additional add-on at a rate of $25 per device....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Kimberly Shah

How Susan Kare gave Apple’s Mac its personality

The idea that one of the most influential women in the history of tech is best known for designing icons sounds, on the surface, a bit surprising. Sure, everyone enjoys a good bit of computer iconography, but… most influential? Like, for real? If you think this way, it’s understandable. Icons are such a ubiquitous part of today’s most popular devices — whether that’s personal computers or mobile devices — that it can be tough to imagine them working any other way....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Marilyn Jackson

How to fix Black Ops 6 black screen in-game bug

How to fix Black Ops 6 black screen in-game bug Black Ops 6players are running into a frustrating bug that turns their screen completely black at the start of a multiplayer or Zombies match. But luckily, there are a couple of ways to fix the issue. Treyarch’s latest entry in the CoD series is off to a flying start, withmillions of playersalready loading up andpraising the back-to-basics Zombiesand new omnimovement system....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Nicholas Zhang

How to unpair an Apple Watch

Are you saying goodbye to your trusty Apple Watch? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to unpair and reset your Apple Watch, whether you have your iPhone handy or not. This works with any Apple Watch and iPhone, including theApple Watch Series 10andiPhone 16e, respectively. Difficulty What You Need Your Apple Watch From erasing all content to disabling Activation Lock, we’ll ensure your watch is ready for its next adventure, whether it’s with a new owner or you’re getting fresh start with a shiny new model....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Olivia Phillips

HP TouchSmart IQ506 Review

“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.“ Promising technology, or technology without promise? That’s the question with any “touch” computer that relies on a “natural user interface” (NUI), hoping to make the mouse a distant memory. About 18 months ago, HP released the firstTouchSmartto a mild but interested reception....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Cynthia Austin

I played The Outer Worlds 2 early but now I wish I hadn’t

Not all games demo well. In the case of large, reactive RPGs likeThe Outer Worlds 2, developers don’t have a lot of great options. They can let players try out the opening segment to avoid overwhelming them with systems and avoid story spoilers, but at the risk of the gameplay feeling basic and not properly showcasing how deep the RPG systems go. Another route would be to drop players into a quest hours into the game, but this comes with its own set of problems....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1199 words · Denise Fox

I Think Bachelor In Paradise's Struggle With Ratings Put The Show On Pause

Summary Bachelor In Paradiseis taking an unprecedented, indefinite hiatus, andI believe the show’s longtime issue with ratings is what caused the pausethat’s hitBachelorNation hard. Beginning in 2014,Bachelor In Paradisewas a fun concept that played on otherBachelorspin-offs that didn’t wind up working out in the past. Bringing togetherBachelorNation alumni for a romantic beach getaway, the singles were tasked with creating romantic connections while trying to stay in the competition so they wouldn’t miss out on the potential love of their lives....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Mr. Christopher Morales

I’m confident that Stranger Things 5 will be the Netflix show’s best season

Stranger Thingsseason 5is shaping up to be one of the biggest television events of the century. After the evil Vecna opened a giant portal to the Upside Down in Hawkins, the show will present the final chapter of the heroes’ years-long war with him and his legion of monsters. As one of the most acclaimed TV shows of all time,Stranger Thingshas set some high bars for itself, particularly with its first and fourth seasons onNetflix....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Rebecca Simmons

Joker 2: Release date, trailer, cast, title, plot & more

Joker 2: Release date, trailer, cast, title, plot & more The Joker 2 release date is fast approaching, meaning there’s not long to wait before audiences can witness the Folie à Deux between Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn. Joker Folie à Deux’s buzz has been at a 10 on the Richter scale, which isn’t surprising given the blockbuster success of Todd Philips’ gritty original film about the iconicsupervillain. A dark spin on legendary Batman villain the Joker’s origin story, the first film was a hit at the Oscars and became the first R-rated film togross over $1 billion worldwide....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Melissa Meyer

Layers of Fear radically reshapes two psychological horror classics

When asking a Bloober Team developer to give me his elevator pitch forLayers of Fearat this year’s Game Developers Conference, it became clear just how complicated the project is. On paper, it’s a remake of both the originalLayers of Fearand its sequel, rolled into one Frankenstein package. That’s underselling it, though. The package contains tons of new content as well, which extends both games and retroactively links their stories together. “Remake” doesn’t really scratch the surface at all....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Joseph Ellis

Marvel Rivals’ most OP Duelist desperately needs a counter

Marvel Rivals’ most OP Duelist desperately needs a counter ThisMarvel RivalsDuelist is causing tank players so many problems that they’re desperately searching for a way of countering. Every character in Marvel Rivals fits a unique playstyle. Some provide valuable healing to the rest of the team, while others are all about soaking up damage to attract the attention of enemies and give their squad cover. One of the most crucial, and frustrating if you’re on the receiving end, types of heroes are ‘dive’ characters....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Tanner Taylor

McDonald’s plans to serve up artificial intelligence at its drive-thru windows

McDonald’s is exploring ways to automate its drive-thru service with the help of artificial intelligence. This means you could soon be chatting with a robot rather than a human when you pull up to place your order. Helping the fast-food giant in its high-tech endeavor is Silicon Valley-based Apprente, which McDonald’srevealedthis week it has agreed to acquire. Apprente was founded in 2017 to create a voice-based, conversational platform for complex, multilingual, multi-accent, and multi-item conversational ordering....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Barbara Ramirez