The Leftovers is your next binge-watch after Lost

So you’ve finished your big Lostbinge-watch, and you’re still feeling the itch to stay in creator Damon Lindelof’s strange, mystical science-fiction universe. Look no further than his big TV follow-up, The Leftovers, which premiered in 2014 and ran for three seasons. Based on the novel by Tom Perrotta, who co-created the show, theHBO seriestells the story of a mysterious event called the “Sudden Departure,” in which 2% of the world’s population suddenly disappeared off the face of the planet without a trace....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1071 words · Felicia Hammond

The Midnight Sky Review: George Clooney's Ambitious Sci-Fi Epic Fails to Resonate

George Clooney pulls double duty as lead actor and director of sci-fi epic,The Midnight Sky. Based on the novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton, the film follows a terminally ill scientist and returning spaceship in the aftermath of an apocalyptic event on Earth.The Midnight Skyhas impressive production values, but fails to be compelling despite a serious dramatic effort. The plot is predictable with several obvious plot twists. Also, the stellar ensemble cast gets bogged down by pacing issues....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Kyle Palmer

The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil

The only thing more overwhelming than choosing awinemight be choosing the right olive oil. These days, most supermarkets have shelves stocked with the stuff. There are “grassy” oils, organics, cold-pressed, and “pure” ones, not to mention all of the countries of origin to consider. It’s enough to make anyone panic and reach for the one with the coolest-looking label. But trust us when we say it’s well worth the time to select a high-quality bottle....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Lori King

This spring, it's Bose ANC headphones or nothing, and they're $50 off

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones have incredible noise cancelling and amazing sound quality, making them an excellent choice for your commute, the office, or just your home. They’re pricey, so get them while you can for $50 with Amazon’s Spring Sale. If you needed a sign to get yourself a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones, this may be it. TheBose QuietComfort Ultrais on sale for $50 off today for Amazon’s Spring Sale, making this a great opportunity to snag them while they’re a lot more affordable....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Michelle Ramos

Torchlight Infinite Overview: Closed Beta Hands-on Gameplay Impression

When you mention free-to-play it’s very hard not to associate the term with recent titles. A monetisation system is definitely something to consider when playing a game, but does Torchlight Infinite do things differently? We take a look at the game as a whole, as well as our own experiences with gameplay on PC from the third closed beta. Torchlight Infinite Overview: Closed Beta Hands-on Gameplay Impression We got a hand-on look at the upcoming free-to-playAction-RPGTorchlight Infinite....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Walter Beasley

What Minecraft Texture Pack does Technoblade use?

Techoblade uses aTightvault Revamptexture pack as of 2021. He previously used a wide variety of packs like WarV2 or TimeDeo’s 2K pack. This texture pack itself has been created with PvP (Player vs Player) mode in mind. With using a PvP texture pack in Minecraft, there are a lot of little details that make a huge difference. Related:Minecraft Bastion Remnant Types and where to find gold One of the smallest but most important details is the transparent inventory bar....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Brett Jackson

Which Wi-Fi Frequency Are You Connected To On iPhone? Here's How To Check

Which Wi-Fi Frequency Are You Connected To On iPhone? Here’s How To Check There are severaldifferences between 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands. However, the one that matters most to users is that 5GHz Wi-Fi offers much faster speeds, while 2.4GHz is relatively slower but provides a better range of up to 230 feet. Depending on what you are doing, you may need to switch between these Wi-Fi frequencies. For instance, if you need to download a large game or file quickly, 5GHz is ideal....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Joseph Diaz

Why I'm holding out for the M6 MacBook Pro

Apple’s put itself in an unusual situation with theMacBook Pro. An updated model with an M5 processor is expected by the end of 2025, or in early 2026 at the latest, and will probably draw in the normal crowd of shoppers looking for a spec bump. But the company is also rumored to be working on an M6 version already, which could ship towards the end of 2026 – so hypothetically, you could end up buying abrand-new laptopin March, only to have it outclassed six or seven months later....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Rachel Stewart

WishDia adds a functional wish list to the Cydia app

All great online stores, including the likes ofAmazonandeBay, have a wish list feature that lets you take note of things you’d like to purchase later. But wouldn’t it be great if digital content stores likeCydiatouted something similar? If you answered ‘yes’ to the question above, then we’ve got some great news for you. A freejailbreak tweakcalledWishDiaby iOS developerJulio Verneincorporates a wish list into the Cydia app, letting you jot down jailbreak tweaks that you’d like to download in the future....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Mrs. Debra Cameron

10 Steam Next Fest Demos You Have to Try – June 2023 Edition

Believe it or not,Steam Next Festevents are great for finding a ton of new games to throw on your wishlist. If it weren’t for the event, I would’ve never heard ofSevered Steel, a game that is the literal definition of gun-fu. The hardest part of these events is undoubtedly the fact that there are hundreds of demos that you have to sift through. That’s why I’ve done the heavy lifting for you....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1270 words · Karen Gray

24 retro photos of old technology and simpler times

Technology has changed a lot over time, from how we get from place to place to how we interact with each other to how we see the world around us. The way we use technology is constantly evolving too. What we don’t often do is take a look back through time to see where it all started or to admire the effort that once went into our daily lives. That’s what we’re doing now though, by collecting a gallery of some of the most interesting, amusing and brilliant images of retro technology and simpler times you’ve ever likely seen....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Randall Fisher Jr.

5 Of The Best Yamaha Motorcycles For Road Trips & Long Rides

5 Of The Best Yamaha Motorcycles For Road Trips & Long Rides You might know Yamaha for its sport bikes; track-dominatingultra-fast machines like the R1, or its smaller (but discontinued) sibling, the R6. Maybe you’ve even eyeballed a few of its entry-level bikes, like the R3 or the MT-03 — excellent choices for beginner riders. If you’ve been interested in motorcycles for long enough, though, you might be thinking about how to best tackle long-distance rides....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1496 words · Rebecca Stevens

ABC News expands to Apple TV owners in Germany, France, UK, Sweden and Hungary

ABC News, which last yeardebutedits inaugural Apple TV channel in the U.S., is now available to owners of Apple’s $99 set-top box in Germany, no subscription required. As firstnotedby German blog iFun.de, it includes live and recorded shows and local news broadcasts from major U.S. cities. This includes content from WABC (New York), KABC (Los Angeles), WLS (Chicago), WPVI (Philadelphia), KGO (San Francisco), KTRK (Houston), WTVD (Raleigh), KFSN (Fresno) and WISN (Milwaukee)....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Colleen Cruz