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One of the unspoken oddities of ChromeOS is its lack of system sounds. Your Chromebook doesn’t make a “woosh” noise when you move a file, for example. But Google is finally on the right path, as ChromeOS now uses system audio to indicate charging and battery status. Audio makes an operating system more immersive, and it helps users understand when an action is successful or unsuccessful. That’s why system audio is such a prominent feature on Windows and macOS—a MacBook makes a noise when it’s plugged in, so you don’t need to check the screen to confirm that it’s charging....

One of the most fun and interesting parts ofSid Meier’s Civilization 6is its copious amounts of quirky and sometimes hilarious achievements. These achievements can sometimes have ridiculous requirements that seem next to impossible, but, in my view, give the player something to strive for aside from simply playing the game and trying to win. This is a feature that’s sorely missing fromCivilization 7, but it’s always possible that interesting new achievements will be rolled out in the future....

Warning: This post contains MAJOR spoilers forCleanerCleaneris a new action thriller fromCasino Royaledirector Martin Campbell, andthe film’s ending is worth examining in detail.Following a limited theatrical release in only 378 theaters, many audiences have been drawn to the newDaisy Ridley-starring action filmsince it was released on Max. While the movie has been described as aDie Hardclone,Cleanerattempts to update its material. While the action is strong, and the film has great polish, it is actually the themes of the story, and how they come to a head in its conclusion, that makeCleanerworth watching....

Cyclopsis famously the leader of the X-Men, and has been for quite some time, but it seems as though he’s trading his long-standing position for a new leadership role with theAvengers. Well, not exactly. But this latest development in Marvel Comics canon is probably the closest fans will get to actually seeing Cyclops lead the Avengers, and that alone is something for fans to be excited about. In a preview ofThe Avengers#30 by Jed MacKay and Farid Karami, it’s explained thatthe Avengers are going on a mission to find the Missing Moment, and they need another team of heroes to protect the Earth in their absence....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Dark Winds season 3.Two new characters have been added toDark Windsseason 4, and one of them has a chance to fix an underwhelming storyline from season 3. Theending ofDark Windsseason 3wrapped up most of the show’s loose threads rather neatly. There was some clear setup forDark Windsseason 4, such as the fact that Joe (Zahn McClarnon) and Emma Leaphorn (Deanna Allison) still need to get back together, but the season ended in a very good place....

Part of what makes FromSoftware’s games so exciting is how much content is created and discovered outside the game itself.Elden Ringis a great example of this, as players continue to find secrets, process lore, delve into PvP, and more. Now that manyElden Ringplayers have finished their playthroughs, speedrunning has grown increasingly popular. One new discovery could help theseElden Ringspeedrunners, and it could helpElden Ringcasual players, too. Reddit user Opposite_Solution_38 shared aclip fromElden Ringthis past week during which they discovered something strange....

Since its launch,Disney+has been heavy on nostalgia with its extensive catalog of movies and TV shows, but with the addition of its throwback channel, there are some shows that will make you feel like a kid again. In 2019, Disney joined the streaming war with Disney+, which made most of the studio’s catalog of movies and TV shows available to stream. Disney+ has put together different collections, and its most recent one is fueled by nostalgia....

Star Warscreator George Lucas is makingSan Diego Comic Con (SDCC)history by attending SDCC 2025, marking the movie industry legend’s very first SDCC appearance. This year, San Diego Comic Con takes place from July 24th to July 27th, and while there will no doubt be a host of thrilling panels, George Lucas' history-making SDCC panel is particularly exciting. Per Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the institution hosting the panel,Star Warscreator George Lucas will be joined by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and acclaimedStar Warsproduction designer Doug Chiangfor a San Diego Comic Con panel hosted by Queen Latifah, yet another industry icon....

Google Nest devices are a great addition to any home, especially so if you’re heavily into Google’s ecosystem. If you’ve been waiting to hop on some, you can now do so for cheaper than ever, as you can score a few devices for more than half off. A handful of Google devices have been notably discounted as an early Black Friday deal on Best Buy. Google’s smart Nest Audio speaker, also a $100 value, has been taken down a notch to $50....

Summary TheHaloseason 2 release may have been accidentally leaked by Paramount Plus, causing a significant stir in the TV industry. Haloseason 1 earned mixed reviews but earned a passionate fanbase. Even though theHaloTV series had some issueswith its flow, people thought it was a good adaptation and are hopeful about what’s ahead. In March 2022, Paramount Plus announced the show’s renewal, but no one knew when the second edition would arrive on the platform....

Warning: Includes SPOILERS for Fire & Blood, the source material for House of the Dragon.House of the Dragonseason 3 has theopportunity to change a George R.R. Martin book moment while also making up for a mistake inGame of Thronesseason 8.House of the Dragonseason 3is on its way, with several battles and critical moments established in the closing montage of season 2, including the Battle at the Red Fork. The clash between the Lannisters and Riverlords isn’t going to absorb the most screen time early in season 3, but it’s still an important battle with a character death that will alter the political landscape of Westeros....

Hogan Knows BeststarHulk Hogan’s funeral just took place, but one major member of his family was missing, and she spoke out to defend her decision. Hogan died on July 24 at 71 years old. The cause of death was recently revealed to be a heart attack. At the same time, it became public knowledge that theHogan Knows Bestcast memberhad leukemia, though it’s unclear if his cancer contributed to his passing....

Director Christopher Landon just hit the marquee again with the well-reviewed thrillerDrop, which has me even more excited about the upcoming threequel in theHappy Death Dayblack comedy slasher series. BothHappy Death Dayand its sequel,Happy Death Day 2U, were critical and box office hits for Blumhouse Productions, and have evolved into landmark modern slasher movies. Both movies elevate the traditional slasher formula by placing theprimary victim in a time loop, forcing her to relive her murder at the hands of a baby-face-masked killer over and over again....