Rey's Parents Aren't in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?

Star Wars: The Force AwakensDirectorJ.J. Abramsalmost set the internet on fire. During the first Tribeca Talks event at the Borough of Manhattan Community College Friday night, Abrams responded to an audience member’s question, “Who are Rey’s (Daisy Ridley) parents?” His answer surprised everyone. While not confirming her lineage, hisshocking responseput to rest many of the prevailing fan theories up to this point. Except one major one. Here’s what he said to the crowd....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Thomas Stevens

Samsung made a speaker version of its Frame TV: Meet Music Frame

Samsung’sThe Frame TVis a clever concept that allows you to turn your TV into a piece of art when you’re not watching it. The design of the TV is such that when you’re not watching a show or streaming a movie, you can display an artwork on the screen instead. Thanks to the design of the TV that mimics that of a picture frame, what would otherwise be a huge black slab on your wall becomes part of the décor....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Jessica Bailey

Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: Clear as can be

Sennheiser has long had a great reputation in the world of audiophile headphones - not necessarily for producing £5,000 headsets that will melt your ears, but rather for its incredible reliability. The 600 series has had a few variants, and through them all has represented some of the best value in audio, bringing you incredibly crisp and detailed audio for a reasonable price. That price sees a jump for the new HD 660S2, so we’ve been checking out whether they’re worth the upgrade....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Thomas Davis

Slushii the Next Fortnite Party Royale Spotlight Series Artist!

If you’ve been hyped over Fortnite’s Party Royale Spotlight Series then you’ve got some more reason to be excited now. It looks like Slushii, a DJ, singer and songwriter, will be performing next as part of the ongoing events that Epic is putting on in the game of Fortnite! Slushii joins the likes of Anderson .Paak, Dominic Fike, Kenshi Yonezu, and Diplo who have graced the Party Royale stage! According to theleaks, Slushii will be premiering a new single during his performance which will be taking place on September 26th, 2020!...

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Katherine Snow

The Crow Remake Gets Completely Scrubbed from Sony's Schedule

It may be time to finally give up on holding onto any hope whatsoever thatThe Crowremake is ever going to happen. Recently, both director Corin Hardy and Jason Momoa bailed on the project, which was getting very near production. This is the latest in a long series of setbacks for the movie, which just can’t seem to catch a real break, despite a lot of people giving it a go over the years....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Kristy Hardy

The iPhone will enable you to share health data with loved ones or a doctor

One of the interesting - and potentially controversial - features in Apple’s new version of iOS is that you may choose to share your Health data with someone you select. The feature is coming to users in the US first. Now, the person you’re sharing with could be your partner - which will work in a very similar way to how you share activity data at present - but it could also be a doctor or other health professional like a caregiver for an older person so gaps in information can be filled in between appointments or visits....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Bruce Johnston

The Nokia XR21 could be the most waterproof phone we've ever seen

Nokia has a new hard-as-nails phone, the Nokia XR21, which may well be one of the most waterproof phones launched so far. This phone carries an IP69K rating, taking it a notch above the likes of the iPhone 14 orSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The IP rating system measures against dust and water ingress, and devices looking to gain certification have to meet particular standards. Many smartphones that claim to be waterproof will have anIP67 or IP68 rating- but Nokia is going one better with that IP69K rating....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Lee Harris

This $20 product is my secret weapon for keeping my devices clean

If there’s one thing I hate, it’sdirty electronics. I’m not afraid to admit I’m aclean freakabout my tech, and I like to keep all mydevices pristine. Dirty screens, in particular, drive me insane. However, our devices getting dirty is simply an unavoidable part of life. Ourtouchscreen displaysattract fingerprints and skin oils like no tomorrow, while dust and pocket lint cling to them easily. And all it takes is an unexpected sneeze or cough to turn yourcomputer monitoror TV into a war zone....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Joseph Woodward

Valve Reveals Fix For Steam Deck Thumbstick Drift

Valve Reveals Fix For Steam Deck Thumbstick Drift After officially launching on February 25th, 2022, this week we’ve seen the Steam Deck arriving in the hands of the first customers who ordered last summer. It didn’t take long before at least one user took to Reddit to document what appeared to be “stick drift” – a topic that’s been the subject of heavy discussion lately thanks toit being a frequent issue in Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Christine Paul

What are the Best LEGO Video Games?

For nearly three decades now, theLEGOCompany has been releasing at least one LEGO-branded video game per year, ranging from original titles to licensed franchise adaptations, and evencrossovers with other hitsfrom the world of gaming. Multiple generations have now grown up playing LEGO games on dozens of different platforms and there’s no end in sight for everyone’s favorite toy company. 10 Best Video Game-Themed LEGO Sets A look at the best of the best in gamer brick-building....

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Luis Clark

Where to find the three perches through the mist in Genshin Impact – All Feather Locations – A Particularly Particular Author World Quest Guide

Once you’ve reached the ceremony, you are tasked to locate three more perches on Tsurumi Island and give your offerings to them. These find these perches you have to wander through the mist on the island, but the game does not tell you the location of three. On the map, you must go to three locations—Northwest of Autake Plains, Shirikoro Peak, and Chirai Shrine. Use Elemental Sight and follow the glowing purple aura to track down the feathers....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Michael Warren

Why You Probably Shouldn't Put Your Soundbar In These Places

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Put Your Soundbar In These Places With all of thestreaming contenton the market today, finding the perfect audio experience is vital. Soundbars have emerged as an integral part of home entertainment systems, offering enhanced audio quality and sleek designs that complement modern TV setups. However, despite the simplicity of their plug-and-play nature, proper placement is crucial for optimizing your soundbar’s performance. While many people may think they can place their soundbar anywhere, specific locations can negatively impact the device’s audio quality, efficiency, and lifespan....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Richard Clark

You Should Change Your Facebook Account Password If You See These Warning Signs

You Should Change Your Facebook Account Password If You See These Warning Signs Every now and then, you’ll find people posting on the public forums that their Facebook account has been hacked. Since we upload a lot of personal details to our Facebook profiles, such as photographs, travel locations, professional updates, and more, having your account in the hands of a hacker is the last thing you would want. Fortunately, it’s very unlikely that your Facebook account would get hacked out of nowhere; instead, you’ll usually get the signs that someone is trying to get access to your account....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Katherine Elliott