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Western storytelling loves to use mythology as worldbuilding, but it fixates on Greek, Roman, and Norse myths so often that it’s easy to forget other parts of the world, like the American South, have plenty of folklore as well. South of Midnight, the new action-platformer from Compulsion Games, uses this underrepresented roster of cryptids to great success, telling a heartfelt story centered around a girl and her mother. Its decent combat and platforming are elevated to great heights by stellar visual and musical presentation, resulting in a game I can’t stop smiling about. Hazel Flood. South of Midnight stars Hazel…
Sonos is an audio brand we don’t have to think twice to recommend, and when it comes to soundbar tech, it’s hard to beat the power and performance of the original Sonos Arc. The latest edition of this premium system was released a few months ago, but today the O.G. Arc hit its lowest price ever: For a limited time, the Sonos Arc is only $600. Purchase at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Crutchfield to take advantage of this offer. Why you should buy the Sonos Arc Soundbar The Sonos Arc is the perfect audio solution for a medium…
Tom Hardy takes on the criminal underworld in the explosive trailer for Havoc, Gareth Evans’ next action movie. Hardy stars as Walker, a weathered detective who investigates a brutal massacre in Chinatown that appears to be the result of a drug deal gone wrong. Hardy learns that the prime suspect is Charlie (Justin Cornwell), the estranged son of Mayor Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker). The mayor demands that Walker get him back or he will expose the cop’s wrongdoings. “You won’t get out of this city alive without my help,” Walker tells Charlie as they plan their escape. The more Walker…
The popular HBO series The White Lotus wrapped up its third season on Sunday night. Where will the location be for The White Lotus season 4? After the episode aired, HBO ran a special inside-the-episode interview with creator Mike White. With season 4 already renewed, White hinted that the show’s location might abandon the ocean for the first time in series history. “For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular, but there’s always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels,” White said in the interview. The White…
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a “back door” to its encrypted cloud storage systems, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) confirmed on Monday.The IPT said in a written ruling that it had refused the British government’s application that “the bare details of the case”, including that it was brought by Apple, be kept private.Apple and Britain’s Home Office, its interior ministry, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.The Washington Post reported in February that Britain had issued a “technical capability notice” to Apple to enable access to encrypted messages and photos, even for users outside the country.Apple has long said that it would never build a so-called backdoor…
Table of Contents Table of Contents The Accountant (2016) The Bling Ring (2013) High and Low (1963) If you’ve ever scrolled through Max, you’re likely aware that the streamer’s catalog of movies is fairly extensive. Because Max doesn’t have the most impressive algorithm, though, a lot of those movies are totally buried, even if you know what you’re looking for. Looking for crime movies on Max that are actually worth your time can be deeply frustrating, which is why we’ve made the job a little bit easier. We’ve pulled together 3 great crime dramas that are all available on Max…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is reportedly set to launch on May 13. As we wait for the official launch date announcement, the handset has allegedly appeared on e-commerce websites in Europe, hinting at its pricing and storage configurations. The leaked price tags would put the Galaxy S25 Edge right between the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The slim flagship is said to be available in two storage options. It is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset.European retail site Zanetti Shop has listed the unannounced Galaxy S25 Edge, suggesting its price details. As per the listing,…
Google has just officially announced the roll out of a powerful Gemini AI feature that means the intelligence can now see. This started in March as Google began to show off Gemini Live, but it’s now become more widely available. Before you get too excited though, at this stage at least, it’s only available on the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25. Up until now Gemini has been a little limited, albeit in an impressive way. It’s been able to understand voice, images, PDFs and even YouTube videos. Now, thanks to Project Astra, Gemini can see what’s on your…
Vivo T4 5G is teased to launch in India later this month. Previous leaks and reports have suggested some key specifications and expected colour options for the upcoming handset. Now, another report has reiterated the launch timeline of the smartphone and suggested some features including display and chipset details. The Vivo T4 5G has been teased to come with a bigger battery and faster charging speed than the Vivo T3 5G, which packs a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.Vivo T4 5G India Launch: All We KnowThe Vivo T4 5G is teased to get a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC and offer…
Campfire Audio, known for its high-end in-ear monitors, thinks that there’s a strong case to be made for wired earhpones that can deliver high-resolution audio for a reasonable price. Taking a major swing at the “everyday earphone” market, the Portland-based company has just announced a slick update to its entry-level Axion earbuds, outfitting them with USB-C connectivity, a built-in hi-res DAC, and a shiny new contemporary styling, all for $249. While not quite “budget,” the Axion is the most approachable set of earphones in Campfire Audio’s lineup to date, and they’re clearly designed for anyone who wants audiophile-grade sound without…