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Video Game Moms Who Made Games Feel Like Home: A Mother’s Day Tribute
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This Mother’s Day, we honor the video game moms who made our favorite virtual worlds feel warm, safe, and full of love. From Assassin's Creed to Pokemon and Resident Evil, these characters reflect the nurturing strength and fierce protection that define motherhood.

Doom The Dark Ages Review: Everything Doom, but Better
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Doom The Dark Ages is a stunning continuation in the Doom franchise, perfectly encapsulating the core elements of the Doom gameplay, while introducing more ways to kill, smash and blow enemies. The game also greatly improves on the storytelling aspects that have been missing so far in the other games on the franchise, masterfully executing cinematic cutscenes that often leaves you at awe. However, this is still very much a 'Doom' game, and anyone unfamiliar with the franchise or allergic to constant mind-numbing, adrenaline inducing combat should avoid it.

Hoyoverse will soon require all US based Genshin Impact players to verify their age. The age verification process will be implemented by May 20, 2025. Players that fail to verify their age by July 18, 2025 will have their Genshin Impact accounts suspended. Those that will still fail to verify their age by July 20, 2026 will also lose their Hoyoverse account.

GTA 6 Trailer 2 racked up over 74 million views in 24 hours—but that’s 20 million short of the first trailer's record-breaking debut. Fans are still excited, but the hype seems to have cooled. With a delayed release date and less shock value, Rockstar might be playing it too cool for its own good.

I Used ChatGPT as a Calorie Tracker, Did It Help Me Lose Weight?
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ChatGPT is not just a general-purpose AI chatbot, but can also be used for practical use cases. I have used ChatGPT for tracking calories in food, and it has helped me lose 10 kg. Read the article to learn more about my experience.

US Bill Seeks to Mandate Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores
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US Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has proposed a legislative bill that directs large app store operators with over 100 million US users to allow users to install third-party app stores and also set them as default. It aims to promote competition and protect consumers and developers, and it may also force companies to offer a way to remove or hide pre-installed apps on their phones.

15 GTA 6 Easter Eggs From Trailer 2 and Screenshots That Blew Our Minds
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From nods to Vice City and dynamic character details to pets, mini-games, and even a potential Phil Cassidy cameo, Rockstar packed fan-favorite Easter eggs in GTA 6 trailer 2 and screenshots. Discover all the GTA 6 Easter eggs we found in trailer 2 and the official screenshots here.

GTA 6 Trailer 2 Released: Showcases Jason and Leonida
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Rockstar Games finally revealed the official trailer 2 for GTA 6. The trailer revealed a more in-depth look at the male protagonist, Jason, and his relationship with Lucia. During the weekend, Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 has been delayed, with the official release date set for May 26, 2026.

Google Accidentally Leaks Their Upcoming Android Material Redesign
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Google accidentally leaked details of their new Material 3 Expressive design for Android. The redesign is based on extensive research and aims to be more energetic and user-friendly. It appears to be cooler and helps users find components faster, and improves accessibility for older users.

Skype is Dead, Long Live… Anything But Teams
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Microsoft is finally setting the sun on Skype, the service that popularized video calling and brought so many people together over the 2000s and the early 2010s. Now they want you to switch over to Microsoft Teams, a dull, boring and heavily professional oriented alternative that has a fair share of issues. So I will be explaining why this isn't the right alternative to Skype and its legacy, and instead which other app should you move to after Skype.

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Review: Perfect Upgrade for Budget Gamers
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The GeForce RTX 5060Ti is the perfect pick for budget gamers who are looking to upgrade from their old 20 or 30 series GPUs. The 16GB VRAM is pleasant to have and will increase the longevity of the GPU for quite a few years. The DLSS 4 support also feels amazing when playing the new gen games with Ray Tracing with DLSS.

Google is revamping the Clock app with Material 3 Expressive, featuring a new font, elongated time selectors, and bigger floating action button. The new look is a shift from the rounder appeal to a more circular rectangular layout.

GTA 6’s 2026 Delay Confirms the Fans Were Right All Along
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With no release date updates or even a second trailer, the Fall 2025 release window for GTA 6 always appeared shaky. The game has now been delayed officially, which is why I've decided to revisit old Reddit threads that were convinced this was going to happen.

The Last of Us Season 2 Adapts My Favorite Video Game Scene Beautifully
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We have moved to the events of the day one in Seattle and it is when the beautiful sequence of Ellie playing the guitar happens in the game. The Last of Us Season 2 has finally adapted this most-anticipated sequence, find out how the scene in the TV show masterfully captures the emotions just like in the video game here.

Dina Finds Out About Ellie’s Immunity in The Last of Us, But There’s a Major Difference
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The part where Dina finds out Ellie is immune to the cordyceps infection has been adapted in episode 4 of The Last of Us season 2. However, the showrunners have made some great changes to how the events played out. Discover how this moment differs from the video game and whether the change worked out or not here.

Sad News for Solo Leveling Fans; Season 3 Might Not Arrive Until 2028
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Solo Leveling fans expected to see Season 3 of the popular anime series gracing their screens in 2026. However, Sota Furuhashi, an Aniplex producer, has some rather unfortunate news for the fans, and he has hinted at a possible 2028 release window.

What is the Meta AI App: New Features and Overview
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Meta launched its standalone AI app which features a Discover feed and Llama 4 powered voice chat. The Discover feed allows users to share AI creations, however all of its voice features are limited to U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, leaving other regions with basic options. The chatbot also lets you create AI-generated images, text-chat with the ability to search the web for latest information.

GTA 6 Delayed to 2026, Confirms Rockstar
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GTA 6 has unfortunately been delayed to 2026. Keep on reading to know exactly when it will release here.


US Judge Orders Apple to Halt Off-App Store Commissions Immediately
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The US Northern District of California Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers made a ruling that Apple has been found in violation over its 2021 injunction which required the company to allow developers to add third-party payment solutions via in-app links. Because of this, Apple has now been urged to stop collecting any kind of fees or commissions for app purchases made outside the App Store, effective immediately.

Marvel’s Thunderbolts Post-Credits Scenes Explained
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Thunderbolts is finally in the theaters and to everyone's surprise, this movie is way better than anyone woud have anticipated. However, what's even better is the post-credits scene. So, here, find out all you need to know about it!

Android Is About to Get Its Biggest Glow-Up in Years
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Android is getting its biggest visual overhaul in years with the upcoming Material 3 design language. It will bring ablur and transparency effects, a shift from rounded elements to a more practical, boxy aesthetic, and colorful icons in settings. Other UI tweaks include compact notifications, and updated status bar icons.

New WhatsApp Features Added in April 2025
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We are back again in April bringing you all the new and exciting that have arrived on our favorite messaging app. From privacy features like Advanced Chat Privacy to other minor changes throughout the user interface, we will be going over all the new WhatsApp features that have arrived over the month of April.

A Journey of Self-Discovery: This App Helped Me Take Control of My Emotions
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In this read, I will go over How We Feel, a journaling app with a visual and guided approach. By identifying emotions and tracking patterns, the user gained self-awareness and made meaningful changes to improve their mental health. The app offers insights, AI-powered reflection, and hotlines for professional help.

I Think GTA 6 Will Be the Final GTA Game: Here’s Why
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GTA 5 is one of the biggest hits in all of video games due to Rockstar Games pushing GTA Online. With GTA 6 coming this fall and the rumors of a metaverse formula, it tells me that this will be the final nail in the coffin. However, there is always the possibility of a GTA sequel.

First Look at Galactus from Fantastic Four First Steps Revealed In The Most Unexpected Way
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Fans have been waiting for the first look at Galactus but Marvel has not yet graced us with the first full look at Galactus. However, we might have got it from somewhere else and in this article, find out all about it!

China’s Alibaba Dunks on Meta with New Qwen 3 AI Models
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Alibaba has launched highly-advanced AI models under the Qwen 3 series. There are a total of eight new models including two MoE AI models. The smaller Qwen3-30B-A3B MoE model is the star of the show as it outperforms GPT-4o with just 3 billion activated parameters.

ChatGPT Now Lets You Do Shopping, and It’s Ad-Free (For Now)
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OpenAI has significantly enhanced web search on ChatGPT to make it more useful for shopping. Users will now see product cards, reviews, and pricing next to recommended items. OpenAI says ChatGPT offers direct links to products and doesn't offer ads or sponsored items, for now.

7 Things Fans Absolutely Don’t Want in GTA 6
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There's a lot of features fans are hoping to see in GTA 6, and similarly, there are things they desperately want to see it avoid. So, we've compiled the most prominent things fans don't want to see in Rockstar's upcoming title.

Psycho Bandit Skin Returns After 5 Years in Fortnite: Here’s How to Get It
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The Psycho Bandit skin has returned to Fortnite after five-year long hiatus. You can get the Psycho Bundle for 2000 V-Bucks in Fortnite item shop to get the Psycho Bandit skin, Claptrap back bling, and Psycho Buzz Axes pickaxe. The skin was last seen in the Fortnite item shop on May 31, 2020—nearly 1,800 days ago.

CMF Phone 2 Pro Review: What an Upgrade Should Look Like
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CMF has just announced their new Phone 2 Pro, the successor to the original Phone 1 and after using the device for almost a week, I will be going over my experience with the device and answer whether this is the best budget phone you should get in 2025 or not.

What Did Ellie Leave at Joel’s Grave In The Last of Us Season 2?
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The Last of Us is back with another episode this weekend and the episode is full of the main characters mourning the death of their beloved Joel Miller. Right before Ellie sets out to get justice for Joel's death, she visits his grave and leaves coffee beans on top of it. Discover the meaning behind Ellie's parting gift for Joel here.

Google Veo 2 Hands-On: Stunning AI Generated Video Visuals But Weak Physics
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Google's Veo 2 video generation model is quite capable of generating authentic videos, however, it falters in following the laws of physics. Check out our video results and judge for yourself.

Havoc Review: Tom Hardy and Gareth Evans Deliver a Relentless Cinematic Action Spectacle
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Havoc is a beautiful spectacle that surprises you with incredible action and choreography. On top of that, Tom Hardy delivers a remarkable performance and charms the audience with his beast mode.

Move Aside Siri, Perplexity’s AI Voice Assistant Is Here on iPhones
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Perplexity AI has launched its voice assistant on iOS devices, allowing users to access it on iPhones and iPads. The assistant can perform tasks like drafting emails, playing music via Apple Music, and setting reminders, and more taking on Siri's job. However, it has some limitations, such as not working with all system apps and occasional connectivity issues.

Rockstar, Say No to GTA 6 Console Exclusivity: Here’s Why We’re Against It
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GTA 6's console exclusive launch didn't come as the biggest of surprises but its disappointing nevertheless. In this article, I embark on a extensive rant on the matter, and try to highlight exactly what makes this decision so unacceptable.

Wednesday Season 2 Release Date Revealed by Netflix
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Wednesday Season 2 is split into two parts and recently the official trailer for the new season has finally revealed the premiere date details. Here's all you need to know.

Pixel 9a Review: Not Love at First Sight, But Give It a Week
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The Google Pixel 9a is a subtle but an improved take on Google's refined formula, featuring a good ergonomic design, without a protruding camera bar, a good display and the biggest battery we have seen on a Pixel. However, the Tensor G4 processor remains to be a disappointment if you push it through heavy workloads, and the cell reception is infuriating. But if you can look past that then you get the best of what Android has to offer, with 7 years of updates promise. It has its quirks, but it proves to be a good device for regular day to day usage.

Max’s Password Sharing Restrictions Arrive with $7.99 Extra Member Fee
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Max is introducing a new Extra Member Add-On, requiring an additional $8 fee per user. The plan is required if someone is using your account outside of your household. Extra members get access to their own profile with the same perks as the owners subscription.

Hands-On with Instagram Edits, Meta’s Answer to CapCut
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Meta has launched their new Instagram linked video editing tool called Edits. The app features an analytics tool, an ideation and project management page, and Instagram’s video editor with AI features in one. The app is targeted towards reel content creators and is available to download on Android and iOS

Apple Forced to Remove “Available Now” Claim from Apple Intelligence Page
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Apple has discontinued showing the "Available Now" banner on its Apple Intelligence homepage following an inquiry from the National Advertising Division (NAD). The inquiry found that Apple's promotional materials "reasonably conveyed" that all of their AI features were readily available at launch which isn't the case and has thus recommended that Apple modify or discontinue these claims.

Will the One Piece Manga End in 2025? Explored
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In recent times, plenty of rumors have surfaced online that Eiichiro Oda's magnum opus, One Piece, will end in 2025. However, if you are curious whether One Piece will end later this year, find out our take in this guide. And pssstt..the answer is no, the One Piece manga is not going to end in 2025.