The Last of Us season 2 casts Jeffrey Wright as Isaac

Jeffrey Wright is joiningThe Last of Usseason 2. According toVariety, Wright has been cast as Isaac, the same role he played inThe Last of Us Part IIvideo game. According to the character description, Isaac is “the quietly powerful leader of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF), a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.” Wright joins a cast that includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Jessica Mitchell

The longest flights in the world

Claiming to have the world’s longest flight may give an airline some bragging rights, but from a passenger standpoint nothing sounds worse than having to sit in the air for more than a dozen hours. The top five longest flights in the world take more than 16 hours to complete, giving jet lag a whole new scale. But it’s more than just a game of one-upmanship among airlines. Ultra-long-haul routes are possible thanks to lower fuel prices and more powerful and fuel-efficient planes that can fly nonstop – nearly around the world – without making a pit stop (point-to-point versus the hub-and-spoke model)....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1244 words · Kerry Marsh

The most anticipated laptops of 2023

Several exciting laptops were announced at CES 2023, and we’re looking forward to seeing all of them. But they’re not the only upcoming laptops leaving us dripping with anticipation. There are also rumored machines, as well as those we only assume will arrive because of typical version cycles or current models that are falling seriously behind. Here’s a list of the most anticipated laptops of 2023. As indicated above, some are already confirmed, some are rumored, and some are based on our assumptions....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Ashley Webb

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin new trailer at Gamescom reveals combat and incredible open-world; Register for the closed beta test now

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin new trailer at Gamescom reveals combat and incredible open-world; Register for the closed beta test now Netmarble revealed a brand-new trailer forThe Seven Deadly Sins: Originduring Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live, offering fans a deeper look at the upcoming open-world action RPG. The new trailer was accompanied by even more exciting news, that the fans can nowregister for the game’s closed beta testwhich will give them a chance to experience the game prior to its official global release....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · John Ferguson

Walmart wants to save billions while integrating autonomy into its supply chain

Walmart, like most automakers and tech giants, believes autonomous technology can help it save a tremendous amount of money. But the company isn’t just interested in getting people from point A to point B; it wants to use self-driving trucks and vans to move goods around America and ultimately slash its shipping costs in half. Walmart could pass the savings onto consumers, while becoming one of Amazon’s worst nightmares. American retailers have already started experimenting with autonomous technology; geo-fenced self-driving prototypes made by Nuro aredeliveringgroceries from a Kroger store in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the same pods willbegin deliveringpizza from Domino’s stores to hungry customers in Houston by the end of 2019....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jillian Molina

What is USB 3.1?

Chances are that you’ve already used USB 3.1 in your daily life. USBs (which stands for “Universal Serial Bus”) are a commonly used type of cord to connect two devices, like a PC with a gaming device or camera. So, what sets USB 3.1 apart from other options, like USB 3.2 or USB-C? Read on to find out the strengths and weaknesses of USB 3.1 and to learn more about technological advancements in current USB innovation....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Christopher Bennett

What to do if you forget your Android PIN, password, or pattern

Setting up a PIN for your Android phone or tablet provides a basic level of security. Even if you opt for a fingerprint reader to unlock your device, Android will still require a PIN as a backup protocol. The downside of using a PIN or pattern is that you can forget them and lock yourself out. If you’re in such a pickle, there’s no need to panic — we’ve got your back....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Jasmine Mccormick

What would it take to build a Matrix-level simulation of reality?

The MatrixImage used with permission by copyright holder Released almost exactly 20 years ago, The Matrix has gone on to become a cultural phenomenon well beyond the science fiction genre. While it was generally considered science fiction at the time, it helped popularize the Simulation Hypothesis: the idea that we’re all living inside a computer simulation. Rizwan Virk is Executive Director of Play Labs at MIT, a video game program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a co-founder and investor in a number of video game startups including Tapjoy, Telltale Games and Discord....

August 14, 2025 · 10 min · 2041 words · Albert Lee

Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

UntilBarbieandSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versecame along,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3was the hit of the summer. But $359 million domestically and $845 million worldwide is nothing to sneeze at! In a year whereAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniaface-planted andThe Flashbecame one of the biggest bombs in cinematic history,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3proved that superhero fans will still show up and keep coming back for a good movie. This movie marks the end of writer and director James Gunn’s stint at Marvel, which began in 2014 with the originalGuardians of the Galaxymovie....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Marissa Morgan

Why Meryl Streep’s Donna Was Killed Off In Mamma Mia 2

Summary DespiteMamma Mia’s success, the original cast was altered when Meryl Streep’s Donna was notably absent from its sequel,Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.Mamma Miamay not be one ofMeryl Streep’s best movies, but it is well-loved for its camp homage to the Swedish pop sensation, ABBA. Many cast members, including Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth, reprised their roles in the well-anticipated sequel, however,Streep only returned for a brief cameowhich left Donna’s future closed for good....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Michaela Savage

Why Rob Rausch Was Never Going To Leave Love Island USA

Summary Rob Rausch experienced heartbreak onLove Island USAseason 6, but he was never going to actually leave the villa. The formerLove Island USAcast member initially coupled up with Leah Kateb, and they appeared to be one of the stronger pairs on the show. However, their relationship faced challenges with the arrival of the new bombshell, Andrea Carmona. Andrea quickly developed an interest in Rob and made a bold move by kissing him during a challenge, which left Leah heartbroken....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Alicia Hanson

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Are Getting A Day-One Game On June 4

Summary Yet another day-one game is coming toXbox Game Passsoon. Currently, the subscription is considered one of the better deals in gaming, due to its regularly changing roster that includes beloved classics and day-one releases on the majority of its tiers, covering a wide variety of genres to appease most types of gamers. May has already seen several day-one releases on the subscription, such as the adorable cat simulatorLittle Kitty, Big City, the epic action-adventure titleSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and theintergalactic hospital management title,Galacticare....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Michael Francis

Yes, Sony is working on the PlayStation 5 — or whatever it’s called

A few months back, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer revealed that his team was hard at work on designing the next generation of Xbox consoles. It shouldn’t come astoomuch of a surprise that Sony is doing the same thing with PlayStation, but we now have confirmation from its CEO. Speaking to theFinancial Times(via IGN), Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida confirmed that Sony was working on “next-generation hardware,” though he didn’t clarify if it would be called the PlayStation 5 or would take some other form....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Vanessa Torres