Netatmo Smart Modulating Thermostat adds hot water control

Netatmo has announced its second smart home thermostat: the Smart Modulating Thermostat. So what’s different about this one? In a nutshell: the Modulating Thermostat has OpenTherm technology, meaning the system can “adjust the temperature of the water in the heating circuits to manage the home’s temperature precisely,” says Netatmo. That means not only can this smart home product be used to control your heating - whether automatically, using the app, or via the thermostat itself - but it can also control your hot water too....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Dr. Gabriel Smith PhD

OpenAI launches GPT Store: A chatbot marketplace in ChatGPT

You might know OpenAI best as the organization behind ChatGPT and its series of Generative Pre-Trained (GPT) AI models. In November,the company announcedit would allow third-party developers to program their own GPT models – taking the large language comprehension capabilities of the base model and adding in extra prompts to converse with and guide, say, a customer toward a purchase decision or a cook to a recipe inside a publication’s database prompted by a list of ingredients....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Gerald Pearson

Persona 5 Voted Best Game of All Time!

Enterbrain, a Japanese magazine publisher just released issue 1,500 of their popularWeekly Famitsumagazine and included the results of a survey in which they asked readers to vote their favorite game of all time regardless of release date, genre, or platform. In addition to the readers, the magazine’s own editorial staff, and a sizable panel of celebrities and game developers were also asked to vote. Weekly Famitsu:PERSONA 5Leading the Pack! The rules of the survey states that; each person may vote up to three games in order of preference with each allotted a certain number of points like below:...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Matthew Wheeler

Pokemon Go Landorus Therian Forme: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

Pokemon Go Landorus Therian Forme: Best moveset for PvP and Raids Landorus Therian Forme is a very sought-after attacker inPokemon Go, so whether you’ve just caught one or you’re trying to create the perfect Battle League champion, you’ll need the Legendary’s best moveset. The Forces of NatureLegendariesare incredibly powerful, but with two different forms available for each, there’s a lot to consider when deciding which ones to power up and what moves they should learn....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Mark Gilmore

Radical Oris watch strap is made from recycled plastics, and it looks great

Luxury watchmaker Oris has introduced a watch with a strap made from a new material calledr-Radyarn, a filament yarn made from recycled plastics, and the even better news is it that looks great. Often with recycled materials, the design can be simple or at worst, unattractive, but Oris has struck the right balance between style and design, especially when pairing it with theDivers Sixty-Fivewatch. We love the way it references an undulating sandy beach and the sea, which neatly ties in with not only the watch’s natural habitat, but also the strap’s unique material....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Robin Murray

Ranked: Batman TV shows

Batman has been a fixture of the superhero world since 1939, and since the 1960s, the caped crusader has been entertaining fans on television. That has included a wide range of shows, from the campy style of the original Adam West series, to darker spin-offs like Gotham, and plenty ofanimated showsfor both kids and adults alike. Just as many comics authors have put their own spin on Batman, TV creators have taken Bruce Wayne and his alter ego to some fascinating places that have helped define the character for generations of fans....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1653 words · John Johnson

Renée Ballard to Be Focus of Bosch Spin-Off at Amazon Studios

Amazon Studios is expanding its popularBoschfranchise by adding two new spin-off series to its roster. The first spin-off,Bosch: Legacy, continues the narrative of the original series, which followed LAPD Detective Harry Bosch on his investigations of different crimes. The story focuses on Detective Renée Ballard and her work in the LAPD’s cold case division. She will use unconventional tactics she learned from her mentor, retired Detective Harry Bosch, to solve her cases and bring justice to her community....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Marcus Anderson

Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong

The rivalry between Donkey Kong and Mario traces all the way back to the early 80s, where Mario was called Jump Man and was saving Pauline instead of Peach or Daisy. Although these days Donkey Kong and Mario tend to be on civil terms, there are plenty of reasons these two still decide to go head-to-head on occasion.Mario vs. Donkey Kongoriginated in 2004 where it acted as a spiritual successor to an older Donkey Kong title that came out for Game Boy ten years earlier....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Paul King

Review: SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! The yellow sponge has been kicking around since 1999 and has amassed a sea of fans in his wake. Since then, SpongeBob has gone on a 12 season run (so far), along with three theatrical film releases and plenty of games under his belt. Of those games, none is more famous than SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom. Released in 2003 for the PS2, Xbox and GameCube, Battle for Bikini Bottom dazzled with its faithful recreation of the show’s locations and characters, but most importantly, it was a fun romp through Bikini Bottom....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Thomas Coleman

Shiny Pokémon TCG Set Potentially Coming in January

Quick Links Pokémon fans, get ready for a thrilling start to the new year! We haveexclusive information from Pokebeachthat a special Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) English set will be released on January 26th. Here’s what you can expect: New Product Line: The set will introduce not only an Elite Trainer Box but also a novel product called a “Sticker Collection Blister.” Inside this blister, you’ll find three booster packs, a promo card, and a sticker....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Jennifer Reyes

Shots, Rival Kingdoms, Twicer, and more apps to check out this weekend

There has been so much going on lately that it is difficult to keep track of all of the tech news. Luckily, as the weekend hits, it is time to slow down and relax. If you are looking for something fun to unwind with over the weekend, we’ve got a list of apps and games below that we think you’d be interested in checking out. The Enchanted Cave 2 Traverse a fantasy world where caves are filled with magic and treasure in this traditional retro adventure game....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Savannah Dyer

SOMM: Cup of Salvation Director and Winemaker Talk Wine and War

There’s a good chance that audiences will ponder what truly goes into that glass of wine they’re sipping after experiencingSOMM: Cup of Salvation.Thethought-provoking new documentary, directed byJason Wise,provides a deep dive into the primal origins and innate passion for wine and how it continues “to shape the very fabric of human existence.” The documentary follows a father and daughter as they embark on a mission to revive the ancient grapes of their homeland in Armenia....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1413 words · Lisa Black

Soundcore C30i Clip-on Earbud review: The perfect Bose dupe

Both admittedly vain and very much not a runner, I’ve long been hesitant to integratebone conduction headphonesinto my daily routine. As a young woman living in Manhattan, however, staying aware is – especially with theviral punching incident last month– more important than ever. And as much as I love mynoise-cancelling earbudsfor locking into work or a workout, I’ve been slowly coming to the realization they may not be the safest mainstay....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1408 words · Katie Wells