4 indicators Game of Thrones could be facing a Walking Dead-style decline

HBOis betting big on Westeros. It’s easy to understand why –Game of Throneswas the network’s most viewed series of all time, until its spin-off,House of the Dragon, premiered in 2022. There are currently seven Game of Thrones spin-offs in the works, with the next series,A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, set to premiere in the summer of 2025. While all of this suggests that we’re in store for never-ending Game of Thrones content, there are some troubling signs that remind me of the early struggles of The Walking Dead, another TV universe that never reached the potential it showed early on....

June 28, 2025 · 10 min · 1944 words · Amanda Evans

70mai dash cams have massive discounts for Black Friday

If you don’t yet own a dash cam, it’s time to add this useful gadget to your vehicle. Black Friday is a great time of year to purchase a dash cam, with so many deals on the best tech out there. For 2023, 70mai is offering huge discounts on its top-selling dash cams and rear cam bundles. Check out these four deals to see which one will fit your lifestyle....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Shane Rocha

A Google Chromecast timeline in 6 hardware releases

TheChromecastwasn’t Google’s first stab at creating software for the living room, but it is by far it’s most popular. Whereas the original (and now discontinued) Google TV platform tried to awkwardly marry Google’s browsing and search experiences with more traditional television, the Chromecast did one thing and did it well. Its accessibility both in terms of price (nearly all the Chromecast dongles Google released were under $50) and features (streaming audio and video from just about anywhere) made it the perfect representative of what Google does best: cleverly leveraging web-based technology to solve a complicated problem....

June 28, 2025 · 10 min · 1938 words · Kelly Finley

Adventurer Mode Beginner's Guide in Dwarf Fortress

Quick Links Arguably even more intimidating than Dwarf Fortress’s Fortress mode is its Adventurer mode. Allowing you to create a highly customizable character, this is an open-world roguelike experience that is alien to many players. It isn’t intuitive and going through it unprepared will often lead to meandering through miles of wilderness until an inevitable death. Dwarf Fortress: Beginner’s Guide Learn how to play Dwarf Fortress with this guide designed to help complete beginners make sense of one of the single most complex games ever made....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Diane Melendez

After HomePod, MediaTek wants to provide modems for iPhone

MediaTek is expected to supply Wi-Fi chips to Apple for the HomePod speaker. The Taiwanese company has bigger plans, however, as it hopes to replace Qualcomm as one of Apple’s modem chip providers for iPhone, according toDigiTimes. Industry sources say Apple and MediaTek have agreed to terms that will bring customized Wi-Fi chips to the HomePod. MediaTech already supplies a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module for a smart speaker by Broadcom....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Paul David

All Final Fantasy Characters In Kingdom Hearts

Quick Links Many Final Fantasy characters have appeared in theKingdom Heartsseries before, including Cloud Strife and Yuna. Some of their appearances, however, aren’t what you’d expect. All Final Fantasy Kingdom Hearts 1 Cameos The original Kingdom Hearts has plenty of Final Fantasy characters, some are even important narrative figures. They include the following: Wakka, Selphie, and Tidus are the first three Final Fantasy heroes we meet in Kingdom Hearts. However, they look much younger than their original selves....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Wendy Brown

All game modes in LEGO Fortnite, explained

LEGO Fortnite is a survival crafting experience that’s fun, fresh, and very user-friendly. To get started, I’m here to explain the two game modes you have access to in LEGO Fortnite. What are all the game modes in LEGO Fortnite? Currently in LEGO Fortnite, there isSurvival and Sandbox. These are the only two game modes so far and they’re different in their own ways. Related:What are Charms in LEGO Fortnite? Explained The cool thing about both modes is that you canmake either game mode a Custom gameby using customization options for enemies, hunger, temperature, stamina, elimination, drop inventory upon elimination, friendly creatures, and villagers....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Emily Hoffman

All Machine Strike Challengers in Horizon Forbidden West

Machine Strike, the board minigame found across the world of Horizon Forbidden West, provides players with a relaxing strategy game on the edge between chess and Risk. While pieces can be bought in several places, challengers will only exist in the larger cities. We’ll go over where to find all of the challengers and what challenge level they will be at. Chainscrape Challenger The first of the challengers players run into is the tutorial runner in Chainscrape....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Michael Owen

All Spells and Cheat Codes in Vampire Survivors & DLC (March 2024)

Vampire Survivors has many unlockable things, and we can’t blame you for wanting to use a few cheats here and there. Here’s a list of allSpells you’re able to cast in Vampire Survivors. How to Cast Spells (Cheats) in Vampire Survivors To cast spell cheats in Vampire Survivors, you’ll first need to secure theScrolls of Morbane. This item will unlock the Secrets menu, which will allow you to enter cheats (called “spells” in Vampire Survivors) to unlock new characters, stages, and relics....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Shannon White

Amazon Prime Video isn't worth it

Prime Video also allows customers to buy channels and rent or buy videos in addition to streaming the titles that come with a paid subscription. All of this makes for a somewhat cumbersome – and, at times, complicated – service. And with so manystreaming servicesavailable, so many titles to enjoy, and with limited time and budgets,Prime Videosimply isn’t worth the investment anymore. At all. Here’s why I think it isn’t worth your time or dollar....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Travis Schultz

Apex Legends dev explains why Octane skins may never unmask him

Apex Legends dev explains why Octane skins may never unmask him A Respawn developer has explained why Apex Legends players may never see Octane without his mask in the battle royale. However, there could be a way to make up for it for those desperate. Ever since Respawn Entertainment included a mugshot of Octavio Silva inPathfinder’s Quest Book, fans have been waiting to see if the studio would ever include his face in the game via a new cosmetic....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Cole Mendez

Apple AirTag 2 redesign rumors

I’m a big fan ofApple’s AirTagand own five of the trackers for tracking my water bottle, messenger bag, keys, and two dogs. I’ve alsogifted severalto family members as easy, they-won’t-buy-one-for-themselves presents. Released in 2021 at the affordable price of $29 for one and $99 for four, AirTags are small, well-designed Bluetooth item trackers that utilize Apple’sFind Mynetwork. It’s been over three years since AirTags' public debut, and they’ve yet to receive a hardware update....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Rachael Mitchell

Apple Watch gains FCC approval ahead of April launch

Apple’s jump into wearables, theanticipated Apple Watch, has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission, ahead of its launch in April, an update to Apple’s website indicated on Tuesday. Apple removed the footnote that said it hadn’t been approved by the regulatory agency. The removal of the text indicates the Cupertino-based company has been approved. “This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission,” the Apple Watch webpage read before Tuesday, “This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Billy Martin