Why great contrast is important for your next TV choice

Philips has a long and proud heritage of using powerful picture processing to improve the picture quality of its TVs. And the stellar work over the years has lead to the pinnacle of image tech in its new P5 Picture Engine. The company has managed for the first time to bring tech that was on three chips down to just one, allowing processing to be both faster and more accurate. It therefore focuses more effectively than ever before on enhancing the five most fundamental elements of picture quality: contrast, colour, source optimisation, motion and sharpness....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Sean Brown

Why you should consider an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones have been available through the major network providers for a couple of weeks but you can now buy either unlocked and SIM-free. That means you’re able to pair a shiny, new flagship Samsung phone with any carrier you fancy - even with a Pay As You Go SIM. So here are some great reasons why you should consider an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 or Samsung Galaxy S8+....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Maria Chandler

Worst video game movie adaptations

Video games and movies have been adapting IP from one another since the beginning. Games jumped on the chance to bring big franchises like Star Wars to home consoles, while it took a little longer for any original games to get their first big-screen adaptation. In both cases, these translations from one medium to the other was not a smooth one. In fact, some of the worst games and movies you can find are adaptations....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Donald Burns

YouTuber designs parcel that shoots glitter at porch thieves

You’ve received a notification that something you ordered online was delivered, but when check your front door, nothing is there. This is a growing problem, as more consumers are shopping online. While the FBI has no nationwide statistics, about 30 per cent of Americans say they’ve experienced so-called porch theft, according to a survey by Xfinity Home, Comcast’s home security service. Anotherrecent studysuggested over 11 million packages were stolen in 2017....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Brian Watson

“I wouldn’t be surprised by anything”: Jennifer Aniston Couldn’t Control Her Tears After Angelina Jolie Revealed Her Pregnancy With Brad Pitt Before Divorce Settlement

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While the majority of the Hollywood industry is lit with chandeliers of glamour and stardom, at the end of the day, the people who reside in that world are humans like the rest of us. Thus, there are stories about many of these stars going through things that hurt. Jennifer Aniston is one of those stars that have witnessed this firsthand....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Brian Mcmahon

“People wanted more than just text”: Jennifer Lopez’s Iconic Green Dress Made Google Invent Revolutionzing Feature After Search Engine Went Into Overdrive With Incessant Search Queries

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Jennifer Lopez is one of the most successful singers and actresses in the entertainment industry whose journey speaks volumes about how passionate she is about her art and craft. Lopez has achieved monumental success throughout her storied career and has proved his versatility as an artist by being the best performer in all the fields she is involved in....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · John Franklin

'Blade Runner 2099' Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far

When it was released in 1982, Ridley Scott’sBlade Runnerconsiderably impacted popular culture.Blade Runnerhelped bring cyberpunk and techno-noir to a larger audience and became one of the most revered sci-fi films of the 1980s. A sequel to Scott’s film,Blade Runner 2049, directed by Dennis Villeneuve, was released in 2017 to widespread acclaim and featured Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rick Deckard. The enduring legacy ofBlade Runneras a franchise is still going strong with the upcoming release ofBlade Runner 2099....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Jennifer Mcknight

10 Of The Most Iconic (Fictional) Biker Gangs In Movie & Television History

10 Of The Most Iconic (Fictional) Biker Gangs In Movie & Television History There’s an inherent cinematic quality to motorcycles. Filming someone in a car pretty much needs to be done inside the car, because from outside, you can’t really see anyone. But with a motorcycle, a production can get an incredible aerial shot of the rider with the wind blowing through their hair. There’s an intrinsic rebellious nature to motorcycles to where seeing someone pull up in frame on one already gives the audience an idea of what they’re all about....

July 26, 2025 · 12 min · 2553 words · Jesse Wright

10 Practical Ryobi Tools That Will Keep You Prepared For Winter Weather

10 Practical Ryobi Tools That Will Keep You Prepared For Winter Weather It’s approaching that time of year when the mercury drops and snow and ice sets in for northern territories, and that means it’s almost time to bring out the winter tools. Having a comprehensive arsenal of tools makes battling the cold conditions less of a drag, and therefore it’s always a good idea to check that you’re fully prepared before the worst of the weather arrives....

July 26, 2025 · 9 min · 1852 words · William Yang

5 Solar Camping Gadgets To Bring On Your Next Camping Trip

5 Solar Camping Gadgets To Bring On Your Next Camping Trip We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many types of camping tech that can be found online or in outdoor stores like REI and Academy. Of course, a lot of these require you to have an external power source like aportable electric power stationor a gas-powered generator. There are a couple of issues with this, however....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1376 words · Jeanne Lindsey

5 Spotify settings I use to get the most out of my TTPD listening

It’s over a week sinceTaylor Swiftdropped The Tortured Poets Department, a sudden double album with some 31 songs spanning just over two hours of listening. Wherever you are on your TTPD journey, if you’re heavy in analysis mode or still just casually letting it wash over you (or you weren’t ready for it at all), I suggest you take some moments to optimize your listening experience. Why the Nothing Ear are my designated Tortured Poet’s Department earbuds Nothing dropped numerical nomenclature with its Nothing Ear earbuds, which in name and performance is simple, yet makes a statement....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1450 words · Gerald Cole

Add some personality to your jailbroken iPhone’s Dock with Docktyle

Anyone invested in the Apple ecosystem knows just how essential the iconicDockcan be to their workflow. Natively present on the iPhone, iPad, and even the Mac, the Dock is a convenient place to store your most-used apps such that you always have quick access to them when you need them. As much as we like the Dock on these platforms, it’s worth noting that Apple doesn’t offer much by way of aesthetic customization....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Julie West

Age of Mythology Retold Review – I thought fighting with the Gods would be more exciting

IloveRTS games, and have considerable hours in numerous other similar titles, such as Cossacks and Iron Harvest. So I jumped at the chance to play Age of Mythology: Retold, only for it to fall somewhat short. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy and do recommend this game, yet I can’t ignore that every match feels like the one before it. Let’s break down what makes Age of Mythology: Retold tick, and why, despite having four vastly different factions teaming with pantheons full of interesting Gods, this game came across as rather “samey” before long....

July 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1629 words · Andrea Barrera