Top 10 sci-fi book series to read in 2024

Picking a sci-fi book series to read in 2024 means you’ll have to sort from a long list spread across modern entries and classics alike. Committing to a standalone book and doing the same for a series is different. The latter requires a lot more resources, as a series usually consists of three or more titles. If you decide to invest your time in one, you’ll need to go all the way....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Maxwell Benton

TP-Link’s Kasa and Tapo Devices Are (Partially) Merging

TP-Link’s entries in the smart home ecosystem can occasionally get a little confusing. The company has two smart home sub-brands: Kasa andTapo. The worst part is that they often overlap with each other, and there’s no clear differentiator between both brands. TP-Link has seemingly already realized this and will start to merge them under one app. A new update to the Tapo app is finally letting owners of Kasa devices control them from one single app....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Laura Estes

Upcoming RPG Sequels We Can't Wait To Try (In Order Of Release)

2021 has been a big year for video games, but not as big as the next couple of years are turning out to be. Apart from theamazing new video games, PS5 exclusives, indie games,and plenty more, various sequels have been announced for 2022 and 2023. And although there are a lot of games that are on thefarhorizon, likeElder Scrolls 6, others are closer than they seem. RELATED:Upcoming Games With Incredible Graphics Now that the excitement surrounding the2021 Game Awardshas boiled down, and all 2021 games have been played, it’s time to mark our calendars and start waiting for the next best video games to come....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Diana Becker

Why Did Lucasfilm Cancel Star Wars: The Acolyte, & Was It A Mistake?

The Acolyte’scancelation was big news last summer, especially because the show had stirred up so much online discourse and controversy, but one year after the show’s premiere, did Lucasfilm really make the right choice by not reviewing the show?The Acolytedebuted with a two-episode premiere one year ago today, although the show had already drawn plenty of criticism before episodes had even been released. This stemmed from a number of places, ranging from backlash to the show’s diverse cast to the idea that the show was changing (or ‘ruining’)Star Wars....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Jessica Pham MD

World of Warcraft Reveals New Druid and Blood Elf Customization Options

Summary World of Warcraftrecently shared a blog post detailing the new Blood Elf hair colors and Druid shapeshifting forms coming in Patch 10.2, Guardians of the Dream. Fans who play a Blood Elf or a Druid inWorld of Warcraftwill want to visit the Barber Shop once the new content update drops. Guardians of the Dream isWorld of Warcraft’s next big content update coming on November 7. Like many of the patches before it, 10....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Patricia Hernandez

Zenless Zone Zero: How To Add Friends

Quick Links Zenless Zone Zerois a single-player role-playing game, which means that players must face challenges andengage in battles on their own. However, there are still some enthusiasts who want to get in action alongside their friends. Despite the desire for cooperative play, the multiplayer feature inZenless Zone Zerois not very diverse and is only limited to afew game modes. Well, as you can expect, this feature is quite tricky to understand, but fear not — this guide explains everything in detail....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Danielle Gonzales

$350 PS4 arrives, Bloodborne coincidentally 50% off

Why how did that ever happen Everyone holding out on buying a PS4 the past few weeks has won the waiting game, as the PS4price dropwent official starting today. Most major retailers have the bundles on sale at the $350 starting price tag, so if you’ve been waiting to flick out your credit card, this is your wallet’s moment to shine. In a not-so-coincidental move, Best Buy has also toss up a few PS4 exclusives on sale, the most noteworthy of which isBloodbornefor $25 (lowest price for a new version), andLittleBigPlanet 3for $20....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Douglas Guzman

$80 Game Becomes First To Lower Price Following Fan Outrage, With More Xbox Price Drops Confirmed

Xbox has responded to fan backlash about Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming RPGThe Outer Worlds 2, officially lowering its $80 price after widespread negative response.The Outer Worlds 2was revealedduring an Xbox Games Showcase earlier this summer. Its Standard Edition’s $79.99 price tag caused controversy almost immediately, with many players suffering from sticker shock. However, Microsoft has now announced across its social media channels (viaWindows Central) thatit’s knockingThe Outer Worlds 2- and other holiday releases - back down to $70 at launch- the industry standard for new triple-A releases....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Andrew Johns

10 1923 Characters Can Appear In Taylor Sheridan's Next Yellowstone Prequel

While the 1920sYellowstonesaga appears to be over after1923season 2’s finale, at least 10 characters can resurface in Taylor Sheridan’s next Dutton story. Theend of1923season 2closed out the saga for Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) and the rest of Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton’s (Helen Mirren) family. Still,Yellowstonehas another prequel in the works, titled1944. 1944will pick up 20 years after thewinter of 1924. Those who survived1923season 2’s finalecould resurface, and, whether it’s the creative direction Sheridan will head, many actors are willing to return to their roles....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Jason Johnson

10 Best Sitcoms On Netflix You Probably Never Heard Of

AlthoughNetflixhas big-name sitcoms, the streamer’s catalog also includes some incredible sitcoms that most people haven’t heard of. Although numerous genres exist, sitcoms are the bread and butter of TV, and viewers can find one in every direction they turn. These shows boast an established group of main characters who get into a variety of comedic situations. Some of thebest sitcoms of all timehave garnered fan bases that last for years after they finish, thanks to their A+ casts and excellent writing....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Joshua Hobbs

10 Great Board Games to Play if You Like 7 Wonders

The satisfying civilization building, exciting card drafting, and strategic resource management of7 Wondershas won the classic board game many fans. Though it’s always a solid choice for game night, you might be ready to try a new tabletop title instead. Below you’ll find our picks for the best board games like7 Wonders.Each entry on this list has a few similarities in terms of either mechanics or theme, but offers a novel experience that you and your group will surely enjoy....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Amber Melton

10 Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Games Every Fan Of The Genre Should Play Once

Like manyfantasysubgenres, the “sword and sorcery” genreis reasonably loosely defined, but is usually about heroes, or a hero, of action, going on a violent and exciting adventure in a wild, untamed setting. Typically speaking, magic is known to be dark and dangerous, and while the stories tend to be lower stakes and less politically focused thanGame of Thrones, there are many supernatural elements associated with sword and sorcery titles. Many games can fit the genre, and a large part of that comes from the adventure and action of these titles....

July 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1937 words · Peter Adams

10/10 Sitcoms Are Rare, But This HBO Classic With A 93% RT Score Is Perfect From Start To Finish

Though it far exceeds the expectations and constraints of a typical sitcom, the TV showVeepis a landmark addition to the genre that every fan should be watching. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the helm of an ensemble cast that includes comedic legends like Tony Hale and Anna Chlumsky,Veep’s razor-sharp writing and hilarious style are elevated by this unforgettable teamthat grew alongside the series. Veepis one of the fewsitcoms that are perfect from start to finish, but it’s easy to say this aboutVeep, as it starts brilliantly, and somehow, only gets better as the seasons progress....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Alexandria Hansen