Everything you need to know when playing 'Madden NFL 18' franchise mode

Madden NFL 18is upon us, which means that eager football fans will soon start their journey in franchise mode. Over the years,EA Sportshas gradually added more depth, allowing players to tinker with every aspect of theNFLseason. While this has been great for diehard football fans, the level of detail may bog down some of the more casual players. No worries, though — we’ve got you covered: here’s how to become aMadden NFL 18franchise modemaster, along with explanations on playing as a sole player or controlling the team as an owner....

August 16, 2025 · 10 min · 2035 words · Carl Brown

Excited for the iPhone 15 Pro? You have to see these new renders

TheiPhone 15— and its rumored hardware upgrades — have been the talk of the rumor mill for the past few months. Now, the folks over at9to5Machave shared what they claim to be CAD-based renders of the iPhone 15 Pro and its Max variant in some stunning visual fashion. Let’s start with the screen. The pill-shapedDynamic Islandis here to stay, but it looks like Apple is trimming the bezels on its upcoming flagships....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Michael Vang

Fibaro smart devices are now compatible with the Samsung SmartThings hub

If you check the “Works with SmartThings” tab on the SmartThings website, you’ll see 329 compatible devices listed. Today, that number has grown. Fibaro has announced integration with the Samsung SmartThings Hub, which means Fibaro’s full lineup of smart home sensors is now available to SmartThings users. The Samsung SmartThings Hub is one of the mostpopular smart home hubson the market today, rivaled only by Wink. Fibaro makes devices like the “smart implant,” a programmable tool that lends smart home-like capabilities to run-of-the-mill appliances....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · David Gonzalez

Fortnite season 7, week 8 challenges and how to complete them

It’s time once again to go over the latestFortnitechallenges, this time, for season 7, week 8. We’re nearing the end of season 7, but before its conclusion, there’s another batch of challenges to complete. This week has some of the easiest of the entire season, with many of them featuring objectives you’d probably complete by playing naturally anyway. Despite this, there are a few you might get stuck on — specifically ones that require you to visit certain unmarked locations....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Morgan Friedman

Fortnite’s bus driver is the game’s biggest mystery & solving it could change everything

Fortnite’s bus driver is the game’s biggest mystery & solving it could change everything Fortnite’s looped island is full of mysteries, like the Zero Point which is responsible for keeping players trapped in the loop. But one mystery tops them all: the identity of the Battle Bus Driver. Fortnite finally turns7 years oldon September 26, and it’s been a long time since players first dropped out of the Battle Bus to go head-to-head in a large multiplayer lobby....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Adrienne May

GoDaddy’s Flare app wants to help get your business idea get off the ground

Sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo help entrepreneurs get their products funded and shipped to backers — but what about the process of where these ideas come from? Confidence in a product or idea is key, and sometimes we need that extra nudge and seal of approval. That’s what GoDaddy is venturing into with a new app called Flare. You heard right — GoDaddy, the company that offers domains and hosts websites for many small businesses — has developed an app that’s part Shark Tank, part idea journal....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Laura Dunn

Google Assistant may not be on Wear OS smartwatches much longer

Google Assistant has been the go-to aide on Wear OS devices for years, but several lines of decompiled code in the latest Wear OS beta suggest Gemini is preparing to stage a coup. Version 16.0.5 of Wear OS contains several strings — a term that refers to a line of text or characters — that point to the inclusion of Gemini in an upcoming version of Wear OS. Currently, the onboard assistant can be accessed by saying, “Hey Google,” when the screen is active or just by holding down the side button....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Karina Sullivan

Hans Niemann says Chess.com ‘can’t be trusted’ and is biased towards streamers

Hans Niemann says Chess.com ‘can’t be trusted’ and is biased towards streamers Controversial chess star Hans Niemann is accusing chess.com of being biased, arguing the platform can’t be trusted after its latest disciplinary decision against Vladimir Kramnik. On December 11, GM Vladimir Kramnik wasbanned from competing in chess.com eventsafter he continued to accuse opponents of cheating, despite being warned not to make allegations on social media. While Kramnik got a lawyer involved in the six-month ban and threatened legal action, another playing is coming to his aid: Hans Niemann....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Erica Gray

Hawk Tuah girl reveals what she’s doing with “15 mins of fame” and it’s adorable

Hawk Tuah girl reveals what she’s doing with “15 mins of fame” and it’s adorable Viral online sensation Haliey Welch, aka the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, is using her “15 minutes of fame” to help animals in need. Haliey Welch iswell-known for an explicit interview,but she’s hellbent on using her newfound popularity to put some good out in the world. On August 22, 2025, Welch posted a video on Instagram showing herself purchasing a ton of animal food, toys, and more from PetSmart to donate to a local animal shelter....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Ashley Jones

HBO sets a January 2023 debut for The Last of Us series

Many years ago, film critic Roger Ebert infamously declared that “video games could not in principle be art.” Because of his position, gamers took Ebert to task and tried to explain that the medium had come a long way since the days of Atari. Ironically, the late Mr. Ebert died a few months before the release ofThe Last of Usin June 2013. Sony and developer Naughty Dog’s powerful fusion of gameplay and cinematic storytelling created an experience that rivals any film or TV show....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Amber Nelson

High-end Motorola Edge X flagship leaks with 144Hz OLED display

Motorola is prepping to launch a high-end device powered by the next-generation flagship Qualcomm chipset. The Motorola Edge X renders and specs have leaked online, which hints at an imminent launch. It is expected to be dubbed as Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in some regions, but will likely launch as the Edge X in the U.S., which tends to follow a different naming convention. As seen on the renders, it could feature a punch-hole camera cutout on its OLED display....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Nancy Kelley

House Of The Dragon Confirms What Daemon's Entire Story Is Really About

Summary A pivotal scene inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 confirms what Daemon’s narrative is all about. Played outstandingly by Matt Smith in theHouse of the Dragoncast, Daemon Targaryen has become one of the show’s most fascinating figures, perfectly embodying the most compelling aspects of the gritty fantasy universe. George R.R. Martin’s book world is iconic for its morally ambiguous characters, subverting traditional fantasy archetypes. Martin himself has even shared in aninterviewthat Daemon, the Rogue Prince, is his favorite Targaryen character....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Amy Harper

How to run any app on the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5

TheSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5is one of the most impressive foldableAndroid deviceswe’ve seen in a minute. Of course, 2023 was also the year that brought us the phenomenalMotorola Razr Plus. And why are both of these phones being called out in the same article? Because the former lets you open and interact with apps on the cover screen. The latter (the Galaxy Z Flip 5)technicallyhas this ability, too, but you’ll need to do a few things to amp up your cover screen’s functionality first....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Denise Reynolds