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5 reasons why the original Gladiator is still worth watching

24 years ago, Russell Crowe became a legend in the arena in Gladiator. Here's why the movie has stood the test of time.
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Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries

Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries.
A soldier shooting a beamshamsher in Black Ops 6.

Game spending is up — and you can thank Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Game spending is up in the U.S. and it's mostly thanks to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Paul Mescal kneels to cup some dirt in his hand in a still from the movie Gladiator II.

Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s disappointing sequel

Without original star Russell Crowe, Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic, falls short in just about every way.
Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

How to stealth kill in Stalker 2

Death comes at you fast while exploring The Zone in Stalker 2. We will keep you alive a bit longer by showing you how to stealth kill enemies with the knife.
Wuthering Waves character illustrations.

The best gacha games in 2024

There are dozens of gacha games out on the market right now, but which are worth your time? Here's a list of the best gacha games you should play in 2024.
A computer generated image of a Samsung phone with a gaming hub logo on it. It's surrounded by floating game iconography, like a controller, a die, and a car.

Samsung’s new cloud service lets you play games without downloading them

Samsung has launched its game streaming service for Galaxy owners, allowing them to play Android games through the cloud.
Google Messages app on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing an RCS Chat message thread.

You can now send higher-quality photos in RCS Google Messages chats. Here’s how

You will soon be able to send messages in their original quality and resolution through Google Messages. Here's how it works.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.

The Android 15 beta for the Galaxy S24 could be here any day now

The expected rollout timeline for the One UI 7 beta has leaked, and it might be here sooner than we expected (or dared to hope).
Two witches stares up on the left and a Roman solder stands on the right.

Glicked: Can Wicked and Gladiator II pull a Barbenheimer at the box office?

This weekend, Wicked and Gladiator II are set to battle at the box office. Can Glicked emulate the success of Barbenheimer?
Jett illustration from Valorant.

How does the Regen Shield work in Valorant?

Patch 9.10 of Valorant introduced a new type of armor called Regen Shields. But how does it even work? We'll explain what this armor does and if it's worth it.
Siri being shown on an iPhone 15 Pro on iOS 18.

The Siri upgrade you’re waiting for might not be ready until 2026

Siri got some updates in iOS 18, but nothing that really took it over the edge. We may have to wait until 2026 for that to finally happen.
The hinge on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Samsung’s trifold foldable might launch in 2025, and we can’t wait

Another trusted tipster has said Samsung could release a trifold phone in 2025, but we still have no details as to its look or specs.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at GTC

Nvidia CEO in 1997: ‘We need to kill Intel’

Nvidia may be the richest company in the world today, but things were a bit different in 1997, when its CEO declared, we need to kill Intel.
Belkin Boostcharge Pro.

If you have this Apple Watch charger, stop using it immediately. Here’s why

One of Belkin's Apple Watch chargers has been recalled due to safety concerns. Here's what you need to know if you own it.
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Watch Blue Origin launch its latest space tourism flight this morning

Blue Origin will shortly be launching its ninth space tourism flight that will carry six private crew members on a 10-minute flight.
The protagonists of GTA V pose for the camera.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (November 22-24)

Wondering where to start with the new batch of PS Plus Premium and Extra games? Consider Grand Theft Auto V, Resistance: Fall of Man, or Overcooked.
A cockpit view in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (November 22-24)

Xbox Game Pass just got some major new releases this week that might justify that Ultimate subscription for another month.
A man walks in a field of wheat in Gladiator.

A legendary musician wrote a bonkers Gladiator II movie that was never made

With Gladiator II now in theaters, let's fondly remember the bonkers version musician Nick Cave wrote back in the early 2000s.
Plex's new 2025 user experience redesign.

Plex redesigns its entire experience without destroying the old one

Plex is rolling out a full redesign, but unlike Sonos, it's doing it in stages, starting with an optional preview of what's to come.
Two RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia’s next-gen GPU plans could be good news for Intel and AMD

A new leak reveals RTX 50-series specs and possible release windows, and so far, it looks like good news for AMD and Intel.
A mutant with a split jaw screams in Stalker 2.

There’s a horrific beauty in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s bugs

Not all of Stalker 2's bugs are bad. In fact, some of them make the shooter even scarier.
A person holding the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

My favorite smartphone camera of 2024 isn’t made by Apple or Google

After using it to take dozens of photos for a series of stories, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has cemented its place as my favorite camera phone of the year. Here's why.
Stage separation of the Starship rocket captured by an onboard camera.

SpaceX image captures dramatic moment during latest Starship test

A newly released photo from SpaceX shows the dramatic moment when the upper-stage Starship separated from the first-stage Super Heavy booster.
samsung 98 inch qn90d review

Samsung QN90D 98-inch review: solid and classy, but worth the price tag?

Samsung's QN90D TV series is generally excellent, but it falls apart at 98 inches
The sixth Starship mission captured from the ISS.

Space station crew had an amazing stroke of luck during Starship launch

The ISS crew happened to find itself directly above SpaceX's Starship launch on Tuesday, and that meant only one thing for NASA astronaut Don Pettit.
Robin Williams and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting.

3 great dramas on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November 2024

All three of our picks for the three dramas on Amazon Prime Video that you need to watch in November are heartwarming stories with emotional stakes.
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Get ready for AI-dubbed YouTube videos

YouTube is reportedly rolling out its AI auto-translation tool to content creators in nine different languages including, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese.
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ChatGPT’s latest model may be a regression in performance

OpenAI's latest flagship model, GPT-4o, might actually be regressing, diminishing its performance to that of its smaller variant GPT-40-mini.
The RTX 4090 sitting alongside the Fractal Terra case.

Nvidia warns gamers of an incoming GPU shortage

Nvidia in its latest earnings call said it expects a potential GPU shortage.
D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD

Some older D-Link routers are vulnerable to attack

Older D-Link routers suffer a security flaw that exposes users to threats such as malware, DoS attacks, and more. See the reason why there is no fix.
The LG Smart Washer and Dryer side by side.

Should you invest in a smart washer and dryer?

Investing in a smart washer and dryer requires a hefty upfront payment, but is it worth the added cost? Here's a closer look to help you decide.
Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad websites appear in a split-screen on a PC monitor.

Proton VPN vs. Mullvad: Which is the best open-source VPN?

I compare Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad, two open-source VPNs with a strong privacy focus and fast servers worldwide, to find out which is best for you.
M4 Mac mini with Satechi hub on a desk.

This gorgeous Mac mini hub exacerbates the power button placement problem

Satechi has announced its new stand and hub for the Mac mini M4, offering extra storage and extra connectivity for the compact PC.