Luza Studios/Getty Images While the AI bubble burst seems to be closer since OpenAI’s Sora shut down on April 16, demand for components hasn’t slowed down. Countless companies snapped up crucial computer components such as RAM, which inflated prices for countless gadgets — not even the Raspberry Pi was safe from the fallout. But now Samsung might…

Static Media Science fiction has made it abundantly clear, whether it’s in a super-cool DeLorean or a phone booth operated by two total dudes, time isn’t always on your side. Traveling through it can lead to paradoxes, see people erased from existence, or, at the absolute worst, be caught in a time loop that they…

JuliaDorian/Shutterstock Many smart TV models support popular streaming apps, and some come with the Google TV platform preloaded instead of a custom operating system. But some people may prefer using set-top boxes or streaming sticks connected to their TV to access their favorite streaming services. The Google TV Streamer and the various Google Chromecast models…

Critic reviews for “Mortal Kombat II” are rolling in, and they’re all saying the same thing: It’s an entertaining action flick with great martial arts-inspired combat, but with a poor script that drags the experience down. Simon Abrams put it best in his review on the Roger Ebert website, saying, “It makes good on its grisly…

khunkornStudio/Shutterstock The security of one’s personal data is increasingly important in a world where sophisticated hackers use all sorts of tactics to steal login information and money from unsuspecting users. While you can use theft protection features, the theft of a phone could result in a temporary loss of precious data, assuming a backup is available.…

Valio84sl/Getty Images After a long beta cycle, the first stable iteration of Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is finally here on older Samsung phones, bringing many popular features present on the Galaxy S26 to previous-generation Samsung devices. The update started rolling out in Korea on May 6, 2026, but it should drop in other regions throughout May.…

PTZ Pictures/Shutterstock “Little Foot” isn’t just a beloved character from “The Land Before Time,” it’s also the name given to the fossil of a human ancestor found in a South African cave in 1994. Although critical features, like the fossil’s face, could provide insights into our shared evolutionary history, for decades, those insights remained elusive.…

Static Media Just like a time-traveler once said to a bunch of clueless ’50s high-schoolers, “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it.” In the case of some sci-fi stories that braved the big screen, that’s certainly true. Sci-fi movie history is littered with misfits that, upon…

Studio Aurelia/Shutterstock The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is designed to maximize immersion with its haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that simulate things like falling rain and the distinct feel of firing different weapons. Sony has added new features over the years, such as the ability to pair it to multiple devices and adaptive charging, which…