Upgrading the Apple M1 to the M2 ends in disappointment

One brave YouTuber attempted to upgrade his2020 Apple M1-based MacBook Proto the latestM2 chip. Seeing as both can be found in a 13-inch MacBook Pro, it shouldn’t be impossible to transplant the M2 to the older version of the MacBook — at least in theory. Despite the fact that the logic board in the new MacBook Pro is nearly identical to its predecessor, the experiment did not go according to plan....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Michelle Hughes

Valorant’s Night Market under fire as players uncover truth of its mechanics

Valorant’s Night Market under fire as players uncover truth of its mechanics As Valorant’s Night Market approaches, players are growing less excited as they’re reminded of what skins can and can’t be added at a discount. Valorant’s infamous Night Market has been scrutinized for being underwhelming over the last few years. This is mostly because the skins often included in the Night Market are ones that players have no interest in purchasing....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jessica Bradley

Venom: The Last Dance Trailer Theory Explains How Spider-Man 4 Could Still Have The Symbiote

Summary The firstVenom: The Last Dancetrailer generated discussion about a possibleSpider-Man: No Way Homeconnection, but a new theory explains how the movie does not necessarily undo a pastMarvel Cinematic Universemoment. Tom Hardy will return this October to put an end tothe only successful franchise in Sony’s Spider-Man Universeso far.Venom: The Last Dance’s first trailerhas finally been released, teasing what fans can expect from the character’s final solo film, and the footage sparked serious debate about Sony walking back a majorSpider-Man: No Way Homemoment....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Jacob Sanders

Verizon, AT&T under investigation for allegedly colluding to block eSIM tech

Verizon and AT&T are under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department after claims that the companies colluded to thwart thedevelopment of eSIM technology— and make it difficult for you to easily switch carriers. According to two people familiar with the matter who were cited in a report by theNew York Times, the Justice Department first demanded information from Verizon and AT&T, as well as industry standard-setting organization GSMA. This took place in February after formal complaints were filed....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Shawn Villegas

Volkswagen adds ChatGPT voice recognition to some models

At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced that it will integrate ChatGPT into the voice-recognition systems of some future vehicles, something the automaker claims will provide greater functionality than standard voice recognition. ChatGPT is scheduled to become available in the second quarter of 2024 and is “being considered for the U.S.,” according to a VW press release. VW is using Cerence Chat Pro to integrate ChatGPT, which will allow drivers to access the chatbot without having to separately activate it, create a separate account from the one associated with their car’s user profile, or install a separate app....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · David Burch

Volvo’s much-anticipated EX30 EV to reach U.S. before year end

Volvo is switching gears again, this time toaccelerate deliveriesof its much-anticipated EX30 subcompact electric SUV so that it reaches the U.S. before the end of 2024. The Swedish automaker last summer hadpostponedthe U.S. launch of the EX30 to 2025, citing “changes in the global automotive landscape.” The move followed the Biden administration’s 100% import tariff on electric vehicles made in China. While production of the EX30 is currently taking place in Zhangjakou, China, Volvo isshifting itto its factory in Ghent, Belgium....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Wendy Ellis

Watch Europe’s workhorse Ariane 5 rocket launch for the final time

After 27 years of outstanding service, Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 5 rocket launched for the final time on Wednesday. The workhorse rocket operated by Arianespace performed as reliably as ever as it blasted off from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana at 6 p.m. ET on its 117th flight. You can watch the moment when it lifts off in the video below: Ariane 5’s final mission was a routine affair, deploying a French military communications satellite and a German communications satellite....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jasmine Eaton

We cannot believe these incredible phone deals from Total Wireless

Everyone loves a good deal, but when it comes to upgrading or buying a new phone and capitalizing on some great wireless plans, almost no one would pass up the right opportunity. That’s precisely why we’re here to share some incredible phone deals that Total Wireless is offering. But, the phone you choose is only half the experience. The wireless network, or rather the wireless provider, is another part of the equation....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Brandy Johnson

What I love (and regret) about ditching the Galaxy S22 Ultra for the iPhone 13 Pro Max

TheGalaxy S22 Ultrawas my primary device since its launch earlier in the year. That is until I decided to buy theiPhone 13 Pro Maxin July. One of my primary concerns with the Samsung flagship was its battery life. When I was using all its features — high refresh rate, maxed-out screen resolution, and more — it simply didn’t last as long as I needed it to. I needed a phone to last me an entire day without battery anxiety, so I went with the iPhone 13 Pro Max....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Christopher Daniels

Will Trent Season 3 Episode 15 just changed Angie’s fate by killing off this character

Will Trent Season 3 Episode 15 just changed Angie’s fate by killing off this character Hold onto your hats – Will Trent just took a very dark turn. Season 3 Episode 15 just changed Angie’s future for good with its shocking death, but where does that leave her? Whether you’ve read the original book series of the same name or watch thebinge-worthy TV showeach week, you’ll know Angie and Will are tight....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Michael Ellis

You can now install any Android app on Windows 11 with a single click

Android apps arrived on Windows 11 not too long ago, but there’s still one big issue: Windows only supports theAmazon Android app store, which has less than a fourth of the apps that can be found on Google Play. But there’s a solution in the form of WSATools, a utility fromengineering student Simone Francothat not only allows you to install any Android app, but also makes the process much easier....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Laura Mcclain

Zuckerberg reportedly expressed ‘disgust’ over Trump’s post on internal call

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly told enraged employees on Friday, May 29, that the social network will re-examine policies that determine how it handles posts in which politicians discuss the use of state force. In an internal recording of last week’s meeting obtained byThe Verge, Zuckerberg expressed “disgust” over Trump’s controversial post, in which he quoted a former Miami police chief who was in charge during Miami’s 1967 race riots....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Melissa Barber

"I Would Die For Master Sol": Star Wars Fans Are Falling In Love With The Most Compassionate Jedi Master

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 3. Summary Lee Jung-jae’s Master Solis central toStar Wars: The Acolyte, and he has quickly won over fans' hearts within theStar WarsTV show’s first three episodes. Having taken inspiration from Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn, Sol has already proven himself to be very different from most of the Jedi viewers have seen in every iteration of theStar Warssaga. As a Jedi who embraces his emotions and uses memories as lessons, Sol is very much the kind of Jedi audiences have been waiting to see - and they can’t get enough of him already....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Courtney Carroll