“I was like, it’s a fine joke”: After John Mayer, Steve Carell’s Quiet Little Joke Cost ‘The Office’ Whopping $60000 for a Bizarre Reason

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Steve Carell is definitely a meme king. After all, the numerous Michael Scott GIFs and memes circulating online have everyone rolling on the floor. Beyond being a television series, the American version ofThe Officehas a special place in the hearts of the audience. And it’s the witty humor that has kept the show alive, even years after the airing of its last episode....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Beth Manning

5 ChatGPT Alternatives That Aren't Being Talked About Enough

5 ChatGPT Alternatives That Aren’t Being Talked About Enough ChatGPT has been making headlines recently. Now, the concept of plagiarism has been torn up by the newest update to the artificial intelligence system.Wiredreports that the AI writing system is throwing university level essay writing and grading into chaos for institutions. Today’s GPT 3.5 variety can generate lengthy pieces of novel text based on simple prompts; it can even develop responses to one-word inputs....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · John Martin

Ad Astra Trailer Sends Brad Pitt Into Space to Save Earth

20th Century Fox has finally released the first trailer forAd Astra. This movie has been in the works for awhile and has been delayed several times. Some had started to wonder if there was trouble behind the scenes or what the case may be. But, for most casual moviegoers, this is probably going to be the first they hear of it. And what they’re seeing is a big, trippy sci-fi movie starring Brad Pitt, which seems like a pretty easy sell....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Melissa Humphrey

Amazon Echo Flex vs. Echo Dot

TheEcho FlexandEcho Dotrepresent two of the smallest Echo devices with Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa — of course, there is also the Echo Input, but that forgoes a built-in speaker. If you’re choosing between the Flex and the Dot, a small-sized device is likely one of your primary concerns, but which option is better? We take a look at what each Amazon Echo device offers to help find the perfect choice for you....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Morgan Scott

Apple cracking down on VoIP apps in China that use the CallKit framework

Following the earlier removal of unlicensed VPN apps from Chinese App Store, Apple is now clamping down on local VoIP apps that take advantage of the CallKit framework to integrate with the Phone app, Lock screen, phone favorites and more. VoIP apps deliver voice services over the Internet (VOIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol). The iPhone maker reportedly sent out a memo to developers informing them that the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Technology has requested that CallKit be deactivated for each and every app available in China’s App Store....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Mary Young

Apple said to expand its in-house advertising team to 1000 employees

Following a report last week claiming that Apple isshifting more of its TV advertising in house,Ad Agehas taken an extensive look at the company’s new marketing strategies. To regain its edge amid tough competition, Apple has been working hard on assembling an in-house creative team that will eventually number 1000 employees. The company is going after some of the top advertising talent, even poaching executives from its longtime partner TBWA/Media Arts Lab....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Megan Morgan

Apple’s stock price returns to pre-COVID levels, sets a new all-time high

Having recovered from the coronavirus-induced losses, Apple’s stock price has now returned to the pre-COVID levels — the Cupertino tech giant set an all-time intraday record of $326.52 per share while hitting a new all-time high of $328 as part of a large market rally. “Apple is up over $4.00 today amid broader market gains as US employment numbers for the month of May released today came in with an unexpected increase,”MacRumorsreported....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Victoria Mendoza

Best Bethesda Games

TheBethesdaname has become a landmark in the triple-A game industry. Giventheir lengthy history, the studio has come a long way from working on 16-bit games for archaic PCs. Though they’ve had a hand in countless publishing releases, the studio has earned acclaim for their development with the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. 10 Most Iconic Bugs in Bethesda Games Bethesda and Bugs. Working together since 1986. Love them or hate them, you can’t deny theextensive library of video gamesBethesda has provided over the years....

August 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1414 words · Lorraine Moore

Best PvP Weapons in Destiny 2 (2023)

The Iron Banner has returned to the Tower! Battle-hardened PvP veterans and those who really just want the armor will all be flocking to the Crucible this week. But what weapons should you bring? Destiny 2 has thousands of guns, from the white-tier weapons you get when you first start your new life as a Guardian to the coveted Golden Exotics. Best PvP Weapons in Destiny 2 (2023) Plenty of these guns fall well within S-Tier for PvP content, but here’s a curated list of some of the best kinetic, energy, and power weapons to strap on for the Crucible or Trials....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Hannah Kirby

Best Xiao build in Genshin Impact – Weapons, Artifacts, and more!

The world of Teyvat is teeming with interesting characters in Genshin Impact. Some of these characters are suited to support roles, while others are made to be pure damage dealers. Xiao is one such character, which has earned him a lot of popularity in the Genshin community. Xiao’s playstyle in Genshin Impact Xiao is an Anemo polearm user who goes into a stance via his elemental burst, allowing him to pogo jump his way around the battlefield....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Karen Gonzalez

BitLife – How to complete the Good Cop, Bad Cop Challenge

Completing the Good Cop, Bad Cop BitLife Challenge is easy once you know how to achieve each objective. Start by creating any character of your choice, and then follow the steps below. All Objectives in the Good Cop, Bad Cop Challenge in BitLife To complete the Good Cop, Bad Cop Challenge in BitLife, players must achieve the following main objectives. How to become a police officer in BitLife The first objective in the Good Cop, Bad Cop challenge is tobecome a police officer....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Timothy Rios

Bombshell Rumor Claims iPhone Will Allow Third-Party Apps And Alternative App Stores

Bombshell Rumor Claims iPhone Will Allow Third-Party Apps And Alternative App Stores Apple is reportedly preparing to do the unthinkable: let users download apps from third-party sources on their iPhones, and not limit them to the App Store.Bloomberg’sMark Gurman reports that “software engineering and services employees are engaged in a major push to open up key elements of Apple’s platforms.” The bombshell report claims that Apple will allow app installation on iPhones and iPads from alternative app stores....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Robyn Fernandez

Casio Edifice EQB-501 hands-on: A modern, smart chronograph

Smartwatches are here to stay, but for some, they’re an unnecessary annoyance. Constant bleeping, notifications and attention-grabbing might be your idea of a nightmare. However, it is possible to have a regular analogue watch that uses a smartphone’s smarts to keep it in time accurately. Our quick take It’s clear, those looking for a smartwatch aren’t going to buy a Casio Edifice 501, however, for those who want a classic time-telling watch with the added Bluetooth functionality offered by a paired smartphone, the Casio is a great option....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · James Hernandez