What devices are compatible with Disney+?

After months of waiting, Disney+ is here, bringing with it all of the Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe and Disney Channel content you could ever want. But can you actually watch it? Without a device that supports Disney+, you won’t be able to enjoyThe Mandalorian,Avengers: Endgame(andthe rest of the MCU, give or take a few titles), or any of the other600-plus shows and moviesin Disney+’s huge library. Well, we have good news: If you have a device that can stream content from Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video, you’ll probably be able to use Disney+ too....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Nicole Barber

What happened to Loki’s scepter in the MCU and Marvel Comics?

What happened to Loki’s scepter in the MCU and Marvel Comics? One of the more eye-catching items to show up in the MCU is Loki’s brilliant gold scepter, but the actual timeline of the scepter in the movies and comics has more than a few twists and turns. WhenLokimade his grand debut in theMCU, the trickster god wielded little more than knives and wit. But his return as a villain in The Avengers saw him carry a very notable accessory: a gold scepter with a glowing blue gem....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Linda Ray

Why did London cops seize 72 luxury cars in just three days?

Anyone who’s spent any time in central London can’t have failed to notice the number of supercars and other luxury vehicles cruising the streets, particularly around the glitzy shops and hotels of the capital city’s bustling West End district. In a desperate effort to be noticed, many of the owners drive their motors loudly or at high speed, and London’s Metropolitan Police has had enough. In an operation targeting anti-social driving that began on August 8 and lasted for three days, the Met Police impounded numerous supercars and luxury vehicles worth a total of more than $8 million....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Stephanie Jones

You can sideload Android apps on Windows 11, but you probably shouldn’t

One of the most exciting announcements to come out of Thursday’sWindows 11 eventis the ability to install Android apps on Windows 11. In theoriginal announcement, Microsoft said it’s partnering with Amazon to bring Android apps to Windows 11 through the Amazon App Store. However, a Microsoft engineer has clarified that users will also be able tosideload any Android app. Miguel de Icaza, who has worked with Microsoft in various capacities for several years, said that userswill be able to load APK files— the file extension for Android apps — from Windows....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Ethan Davis

YouTube Shorts surge past TikTok with 200 billion views each day

YouTube Shorts surge past TikTok with 200 billion views each day YouTube has surged past TikTok in the short-form video race, with Shorts now averaging 200 billion views every single day. The massive milestone was announced by CEO Neal Mohan during his keynote at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It’s a huge leap from the 70 billion daily viewsYouTubeShorts saw in March 2024, marking a 186% increase in just over a year....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Douglas Lopez

A data breach can cost millions of dollars — and you might be paying it

According to a recent report fromIBM Security, data breach costs are constantly on the rise. Unfortunately, this spells bad news not just for the companies involved, but also for the customers — in more ways than one. The report, which states that an average data breach is now estimated to cost $4.4 million, exposes the fact that the skyrocketing costs of data breaches directly affect the prices paid by the end customer....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Amber Rios

Acer’s new Swift lineup among first laptops to earn new Intel Evo certification

Acer’s new Swift 5 Ultrabooks are among the first to be verified under Intel’s new Evo platform, while the Swift 3 is still pending certification. What was once known asProject Athena, Intel Evo is now the marketing name for laptops that meet key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, long-lasting battery life, and fast charge — and both Acer notebooks deliver on these metrics thanks to a stated battery life of up to 18 hours....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · David Gray

Affordable Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs could launch imminently

Contrary torumors suggesting otherwise, it seems that Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU desktop series could arrive as soon as the end of May. Wccftech’s sources in Taiwan havesaidthat Team Blue has seemingly accelerated its launch plans for the desktop range of its Arc boards by recently reaching out to supply chain partners. The A750 variant is reportedly scheduled for a release either at the end of May or sometime during the opening stages of June....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Donald Johnson

All FFXIV Online Expansions & DLCs: From Heavensward to Endwalker

All FFXIV Online Expansions & DLCs: From Heavensward to Endwalker Looking for a rundown of all FFXIV’s expansions? Here’s every chapter in theFinal FantasyXIV Online story, from Heavensward to Endwalker. Final Fantasy XIV Online has quite the history despite its sudden growth in popularity. Initially released in 2010, it fell flat on its face before being re-released in the form of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn. From there,the titlehas skyrocketed to fame thanks to the likes ofTwitch streamers such as Asmongold, and in turn, has seen several successive expansions....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Mr. Cory Morgan

Amazon discounts up to $205 off Winix and Germ Guardian air purifiers

We can never really be too sure of what gets mixed in the air we breathe and it’s gotten a lot worse since the coronavirus outbreak. While it is clearly beyond anyone’s control, those of us who want to proactively improve indoor air quality won’t regret investing in anair purifier. Itdoesn’t mean you’re instantly spared from contracting coronavirusbut you’ll surely be able to clear the musty air ofpet dander/fur, pollen, harmful gasses, and to reduce odors, therefore breathe with little to no congestion....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Terry Reed

Ancestry’s holiday deals are the key to unlocking your family’s origins

Have you ever wondered where your family comes from? Wouldn’t it be amazing to learn the backgrounds of your relatives from centuries ago, like where they lived, how they lived, and what they might have achieved? Wouldn’t you love to share that experience with the rest of your family? The Ancestry® holiday deals are the best way to make that happen. This sale will save you quite a bit on both AncestryDNA® kits for yourself and others, and Ancestry gift memberships for friends and family....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Jade Miller

Apple App Store developer earnings grew 24% in 2020, according to study

2020 was a tough year for many businesses, butApple’s App Storewasn’t one of them. In fact, according to a recent study, the App Store “facilitated” a massive $643 billion in billings during 2020 — which represents a 24% year-over-year increase. The study, called “A Global Perspective on the Apple App Store Ecosystem,” was conducted by Analysis Group, and found that over the past five years, more than 1 in 4 small developers who sell digital goods and services on the App Store have grown their earnings by 25% or more every year....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Nathan Moore

BenQ EX3501R ultrawide monitor review

“Why you may 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.“ Big monitors are great, but when size alone isn’t enough, curved ultrawide monitors are the next step. Unfortunately, they aren’t cheap. The BenQ EX3501R won’t change your mind if spending close to a thousand bucks on a monitor makes you cringe – but while $900 might sound like a lot, the EX3501R has a huge suite of features to back it up including HDR support, EyeCare technology, a 100Hz refresh rate, FreeSync, and 35 inches of glorious ultrawide screen space....

July 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1572 words · Mary Williams