TGS 2023: Talking Capcom, Developing for Apple Products with RE8 Producer Tsuyoshi Kanda

Mobile gaming has spent the last few years practically exploding in popularity, user base and profitability, and Apple products host a large portion of that still-growing market. So naturally, publishers like Capcom, who were once solely interested in traditional platforms, have been working to make their games more available in the mobile space. It’s not all that easy a thing to do though, as developing for mobile (and Apple products specifically) comes with its set of challenges....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Ashley Knight

Thai Cave Rescue Movie Is Already in the Works

The Thai soccer team that was trapped in a cave for 18 days could soon have their story told on the big screen. The team was recently rescued and the incident gained the attention of the entire world. The 12 soccer players and their coach started their hike through the Tham Luang cave system in what was originally set to be a team building exercise. However, after massive amounts of rain, the cave filled up with water, trapping the team and their coach....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Bridget Jimenez

The 3 Best Fitness Trackers (That Aren't Smartwatches) For 2023

The 3 Best Fitness Trackers (That Aren’t Smartwatches) For 2023 We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tracking the functions of your body down to the tiniest detail has never been easier, with a wide variety of devices capable of at least tracking the basics like step counts and estimated calorie consumption. Paired with fitness apps and dedicated peripherals likesmartwatches, you can now get highly detailed data on your activity, tracking everything from your location to your heart rate, heart rhythm, blood oxygenation, sleep quality, and even your menstrual cycle....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Angela Diaz

The best electric tea kettles

Hand-me-down tea kettles are never the prettieststovetop artifacts to look at, but it’s hard to part ways with a kettle when it’s working just fine. That being said, you shouldn’t deny yourself the modern conveniences of an electric tea kettle. Many electric models can be set to specific temperatures to helpmaximize the flavor of certain tea varieties, while others can be controlled with a smartphone app or set to run automatically on a set schedule....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Erin Johnson

The Elder Scrolls Online Orsinium DLC Available Today for PC

TheElder Scrolls Online’slatest expansion Orsinium is out today for PC and Mac and it’s a doozy, being labeled as the largest content expansion to date. In it players are being given the opportunity to visit the Orc homeworld of Orsinium. Creative director Rich Lambert had a message for fans on theirofficial site: Welcome, everyone, to our second DLC game pack – Orsinium! This is by far our largest DLC to date, and one of the largest zones we’ve ever built....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Melissa Silva

The History Behind The McLaren Logo: How Has The Symbol Changed & Which Was The OG?

The History Behind The McLaren Logo: How Has The Symbol Changed & Which Was The OG? From its very first model, the McLaren M1A, to one of its latest releases, theMcLaren 750S, McLaren has evolved significantly over the course of more than 60 years as a car brand. Over this time, the British car manufacturer has achieved numerous milestones, from winningFormula 1and Formula E races to claiming victory at Le Mans on its first attempt in 1995....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · April Gibson

The OnePlus Pad 3 could possibly be coming later this year

OnePlusrecently announced it won’t release a newfoldable phonethis year, but there’s still a chance a new tablet could be coming soon. Oppo is expected to launch its latest flagship tablet, the Oppo Pad 4 Pro, in China in April, and there’s a distinct possibility it could launch overseas, rebranded as the OnePlus Pad 3 (viaNotebookcheck). TheOnePlus Pad 2launched in July last year, and based on my experience, it is one of thebest Android tabletson the market....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Jenna Mercer

ToneItDown makes previewing alarm tones in the Clock app less intrusive

One thing I’ve noticed while configuring alarms on my iPhone is that the alarm tone preview always resets the volume to 50%, regardless of any adjustments you make with the volume buttons while previewing those tones. That said, it’s a somewhat obnoxious experience to choose the right tone for your upcoming alarm. Those who agree about the circumstances will come to appreciate a new freejailbreak tweakcalledToneItDownby iOS developerLacertosusDeus, as it was specifically designed to mitigate this oversight on Apple’s part....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Luis Brown

What Does RCS Stand For? Here's What The Messaging Format Means

What Does RCS Stand For? Here’s What The Messaging Format Means The era of SMS and buggy MMS is coming to an end, and the torchbearer for mobile communication isgoingto be RCS. Championed by the likes of Google as a leveler for digital conversations, RCS — which stands forRich Communications Services— is already mainstream on Android phones and has also found acceptance by Apple after years of struggle. Technically, RCS is an interactive messaging protocol that is an upgrade to the industry standard that was once SMS and MMS, especially in terms of features available to users....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Robert Cabrera

'Home Alone' Director Praises Keiran Culkin's Legacy, but Wants to See More of Macauley

Chris Columbushas shown nothing but love for the cast members of his beloved Christmas movie,Home Alone.In his latest interview about the holiday classic,he appraised one member of the McCallisters who doesn’t get enough recognition: the Pepsi-guzzling boy with the devilish smile, Fuller. Also known as the bed-wetting cousin, Fuller is played byKieran Culkin, the younger member of the Culkin clan who joined his brother Macaulay in the production.Columbus, a director known for his great workwith young casts,spoke to The Hollywood Reporterabout howHome Alonestill manages to capture the attention of viewers, regardless of what year they were born in....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Abigail Fox

'Scream' Star Jamie Kennedy Says Melissa Barrera Should Not Have Been Fired for Her Beliefs

Jamie Kennedy, the star who played Randy Meeks in theScreamfranchise, says thatMelissa Barrera, the actor who played Sam Carpenter in 2022’sScreamandScream VI, should never have been fired during pre-production ofScream 7. Barrera was removed from her lead role in the film after she made social media posts denouncing Israel’s actions in the Gaza war, and the studio backing the project decided to part ways with her. Kennedy appeared on Fox News Digital to talk about cancel culture: “I think the whole idea, the term ‘cancel’…Think how insane that term is....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Victoria Tucker

'Wednesday' Season 2, Part1 Review: More Laughs, More Intrigue

Jenna Ortegais finally back as the eponymousWednesday, and season two ofTim Burton’s hit Netflix show couldn’t come soon enough. The first season dropped way back in 2022, but rich performances by Ortega and company — not to mention the epic cliffhanger at the end ofseason one— have kept it fresh in fans' minds. Many of those cast members return for the alreadywell-received season 2. And while the brand-new episodes offer somedarker story beats, Burton has ensured the overall feel is consistent with what his team offered up in the first season....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Sandra Hartman

10 Actors Who Experiment A Lot With Their Characters

The choice of an actor becomes a part of his or her legacy. While severalactors stick to a particular genreor a trope, some actors turn into a chameleon across styles and characters. The art of acting is the perfect canvas for exploring personalities distant from one’s lived experience, and several great actors have proven themselves capable of experimenting with different characters that contribute to their eclectic filmography. Here are 10 actors whose acting choices make one curious about their methods....

June 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1532 words · John Rocha