The Sims 2: Pet Stories hits Mac App Store

Tired of good ol’ Sims? How about Sims with pets? Based off of The Sims 2 engine, this classic Sims title returns to the Mac—courtesy of Electronic Arts and Aspyr Media—with updated graphics and several other enhancements and is available for the first time on the Macexclusively through the Mac App Store. With native display support for Retina and 4K Macs, gesture support for zoom and rotate, drastically improved performance and other tweaks, you can now care for and train those lovable yet unpredictable pets as you compete for Best in Show at the most important local pet show of the year....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Jacob King

Valerian 2 Script Is Finished, Trilogy Planned

While we’ll have to wait and see if audiences respond toValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, which is themost expensive French moviein history, filmmaker Luc Besson is already preparing for multiple sequels. While promoting his upcoming sci-fi adaptation, hitting theaters July 21, the writer-director revealed that he has already finished writing aValeriansequel, and he’s even started working on a third movie. Here’s what the filmmaker had to say, when asked about the potential for sequels, although he still doesn’t know if they’ll ever get made....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Cindy Lloyd MD

What is Amazon Prime Book Box for kids and how does it work?

Amazonhas officially launchedPrime Book Box. Here’s everything you need to know about it and how it works. What is Amazon Prime Book Box? Prime Book Box is a paid subscription service where you receive a box of children’s books every month, two months, or three months.Each box contains four board books (for ages two and younger) or two hardcover picture books or novels (for ages three to 12).Amazon says you’ll save up to 35 per cent off the list price of these books....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Hannah Fowler

What is Hydrow Wave? The cheaper, compact rower explained

If you enjoy low-impact cardio and strength training, then you’ve probably considered buying a rowing machine such as theHydrow. However, considering it costs $2,495 / £1,995 that might be a bit too steep for some. That’s why Hydrow has introduced a second rower, Wave, which is considerably more affordable than the original. Here’s everything you need to know about it. What is Hydrow Wave and how much does it cost?...

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Christopher Morales

What is Jailbreaking?

What Does Jailbreaking Mean? Jailbreaking, or “hacking” is giving a user read/write access to otherwise locked OS files on your iPhone. It allows you to “unlock” your iPhone and activate it on another GSM carrier that doesn’t have bad Luke Wilson commercials. It gives you access to app stores like Cydia that offer programs that you won’t see in Apple’s popular counterpart. It’ll even give you the ability to customize the background of your home screen and change the look of your icons and menu colors....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Casey Baker

Where Are Season 3 Week 3 Quests in Fortnite? – Fortnite Missing Quests Explained

Every week, players get to complete weekly challenges to earn XP and level up their Battle Pass in Fortnite. However, this week, the challenges are missing from the Quests tab, and here is the reason why. Why Are Week 3 Quests Not Showing Up in Fortnite – Answered The reason for the Week 3 quests not showing up in the Quests tab is not something on your side, but it is that the challenges have not been added to the game yet....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Amber Hoover

Will Emma Stone Sue Disney Next Over Cruella Streaming Debut?

AfterScarlett Johansson filed a suit against Disneyover the release ofBlack Widow, Emma Stone is now reportedly considering doing the same thing over the release ofCruella. Yesterday, Johansson made headlines when it was revealed that she was suing Disney because of a potential “breach of contract” over the release ofBlack Widow. Johansson claimed that Disney’s decision to release the film on Disney+ Premier Access broke her contract, as her salary is directly linked to box office earnings....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Amy Moreno

Will Luke Evans Return as Dracula in Universal Monsters Universe?

Universal is moving ahead on their shared monsters cinematic universe, which officially debuts withTom Cruise’sThe Mummynext year. Originally,Luke Evans’Dracula Untoldwas supposed to be the kickoff, but that didn’t exactly work out. However, it looks like he may still get another crack at playing Dracula in theUniversal Monsters universe, and it sounds like Universal may attempt to avoid recasting the role. In a recent interview withLatino Review,Luke Evanstalked a bit about Universal’s plans and revealed that conversations have happened between himself and the studio....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · David Guerra

Your laptop should really only have this battery inside it

If you’ve got a recentlaptop, you probably don’t think about its battery all that much beyond keeping itcharged. You might need to worry aboutreplacing it every few years, but only if capacity starts to plummet. Some people upgrade their laptops so frequently for performance reasons that even depleted batteries are a non-issue. Regardless, it’s good to be aware of the different battery types out there. You don’t want to buy an outdated battery by accident, and if you have an old laptop, it may be possible to upgrade to more efficient technology....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Christine Swanson

3 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A Used Starlink Dish

3 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A Used Starlink Dish Whether you live in a rural area that doesn’t have reliable internet coverage or are a vanlifer looking to take high-speed connectivity on the road with you, you may have considered purchasing a Starlink dish. There’s no question thatStarlink represents a major step forward in internet technology, which is one of the reasons it’s become so popular in recent years....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Aaron Li

5 Car Brands You Might Not Know Ford Owned

5 Car Brands You Might Not Know Ford Owned Ford represents one of the longest-lived and most prolific automakers worldwide, selling its vehicles to global audiences across multiple branches. For the most part, we’re all familiar with these: brands like Ford Canada, Ford Europe, Ford Australia, Mercury, Lincoln, and so on. But underneath the regular marques lies a whole system of shares, investments, badge-engineering, and more that enabled Ford to not only spread its influence across continents, but share and receive technology from foreign and internal companies....

July 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1612 words · Dr. Faith Adams

5 Home Depot Finds To Help Level Up Your Home Security

5 Home Depot Finds To Help Level Up Your Home Security We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you live in a gated community, a neighborhood, or an apartment, home security is something that none of us can overlook. You never know when someone will mark your home as their next target. Thankfully, with seemingly daily advances in technology, it’s never been easier to beef up your home’s security....

July 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1479 words · Meghan Henderson

6 Reasons you need software to manage your fleet

If you’re running an organization that relies on a fleet of vehicles, you need software to manage your fleet. Although it was sufficient in the past, today’s software makes manually tracking your needs obsolete. Software will make your job easier regardless of your industry. If you run a fleet of any kind, you’ll benefit. Whether you’re running a cab company, a delivery service, or a repair company, here are several reasons to start using fleet management software....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Daniel Coleman