Gemini Can Finally Do One of Google Assistant’s Oldest Tricks

Summary One of the reasons why I haven’t been super excited about Gemini is how many things it lacks compared to the ancient Google Assistant. For a very long time, Assistant has been able to identify songs when you ask it to, which can be a real lifesaver. But with Gemini stepping into the spotlight, that seamless experience vanished, leaving a frustrating void. For a while, asking Gemini “what song is this?...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Kathy Larsen

Genshin Impact Reveals Promo Code for April Fools Day

HoYoverse celebrates April Fools' Day by releasing a new promo code for allGenshin Impactplayers to redeem for a limited time.Genshin Impactpromo codes are typically distributed during a special program, but code distribution on April Fools' Day appears to be an exception this year.On March 31, HoYoverse held itsGenshin Impactversion 3.6 special programdetailing several new pieces of content arriving in the April update. The Sumeru region will be expanded once more with another new area, and Dendro characters Baizhu and Kaveh make their long-awaited debut in the version 3....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Angela Taylor

GPS Arrow Origin Traced Back to Atari’s Asteroids

GPS technology has become so commonplace that it’s easy to take the technology for granted. So many easy-to-overlook innovations are ignored when using this modern technology, including one particular aspect that found its roots in the foundational video gameAsteroids. One of the original technologies in this field was the Etak Navigator, first used in 1985. While this wasn’t a traditional GPS, it could still track a car’s movements relative to a map....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Crystal Graves

Harry Potter TV Show Just Debunked One Of The Best OG Actor Recasting Theories After Exciting Franchise Update

One of the best OG recasting theories surrounding the upcomingHarry Pottershow was starting to become more and more plausible, but a new casting update has finally debunked it. The cogwheels of production for the highly anticipatedHarry PotterTV series are rushing as new casting updates are being announced each day. Following some of thelatest casting updates for HBO’sHarry Potter, it looks like nearly all major characters from the opening arcs of the original story have been cast....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Vanessa Burns

Henry Cavill's Best Role: The Villain in Mission: Impossible

Henry Cavillhas made his name mostly by playing heroic characters and good guys, but one of his best performances came in the role of a villain. Most people discovered Henry Cavill thanks tohis role as Superman inMan of Steelor his performance in theNetflix fantasy seriesThe Witcheras Geralt of Rivia. In fact, throughout his career,Henry Cavill mainly played heroic characters, from his role as Theseus inImmortalstoSherlock Holmes inEnola Holmesand Napoleon Solo inThe Man from U....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Hannah Johnson

Hitman 3: Cloud Version will sneak onto Nintendo Switch January 20

Cloud Maiming IO Interactivehas announcedthe cloud-streamed edition of stealth sequelHitman 3will be made available on Nintendo Switch on January 20, day-and-date with its PC, PlayStation, and Xbox brethren. Hitman 3: Cloud Version, as the title suggests, allows Switch players to enter Agent 47’s dangerous “World of Assassination” via smart technology, which allows the ambitious sandbox sequel to stream directly to Nintendo’s hybrid console.Hitman 3marks the first time a franchise entry has been available on a Nintendo platform since the 2003 GameCube release ofHitman 2: Silent Assassin....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Samuel Lopez IV

Hogwarts Legacy: Where to Find Dittany Leaves

Magical Plants are an important part of the experience inHogwarts Legacy; there’seven an entire Herbology class dedicated to the study of them.Dittany Leavesare the first magical plants that players will be introduced to and remain one of the most useful ones throughout the entirety of the game. Dittany Leaves are one oftwo ingredients needed to make Wiggenweld Potions, the primary method of healing when taking damage from poachers, Ashwinders, Pensieve Guardians, and whatever else may try to end the player’s journey early....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Brandon Jimenez

How Long Does It Take To Cross Red Dead Redemption 2's Map?

There was never really any doubt thatRed Dead Redemption 2was going to be a massive game. Rockstar stated before launch that it would be thebiggest world they had ever endeavored to create, and it even contains the entirety of the first game’s map. But exactly how long does it take to crossRed Dead Redemption 2’s various biomes and locations? About 16 minutes, if you subtract a few gunfights and obstacles....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Elizabeth Forbes

How to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Mounting monsters inMonster Hunter Wildshas several benefits, and it should be one of the first attacking techniques you should get accustomed to. When you come across a monster in the game, mounting it isn’t the easiest activity out of all. However, putting in the extra effort will be beneficial in many ways. Let’s take a look at how to mount a monster inside the game effectively. Monster Hunter Wilds mounting system explained When you come across a monster, you can’t just mount it immediately....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Robert Yoder

How to Redeem Fortnite V-Bucks Card

WhileFortniteis a free-to-play game, fans can purchase V-Bucks, its in-game currency, and exchange it for cosmetic items or access to Battle Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass, or OG Pass. Gamers can get V-Bucks in theFortniteItem Shop, platform digital stores, or physical retailers. While digital V-Bucks are immediately added to the player’sFortniteaccount, physical V-Bucks cards must be redeemed to become associated with an account. This guide will show gamers how to redeem V-Bucks inFortniteso they can top up their accounts....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Alexandria Watson

Kentucky Route Zero Final Episode May Finally Be Releasing

Kentucky Route Zerois in the news again. After its stunning debut and becoming one of thebest underrated games of 2014, another chapter is hopefully on its way very soon. Originally released in 2013,Kentucky Route Zerois a magical, fantastical game about the adventures of Conway, the truck driver who stumbles on the mysterious Route Zero. This point-an-click adventure game has a 9/10 rating on Steam and was recognized as one ofthe best game narratives in 2015, and people seem to really love the simplistic art style and interesting story....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Jack Scott

Luigi's Mansion 2: Expected Release Time

The rerelease ofLuigi’s Mansion 2: Dark Moonfor the Nintendo Switch will offer lots of people a chance to experience this excellent sequel for the first time. The game uses mission-based progression to break your exploration of each Mansion into smaller and more manageable chunks, originally intended to make the game easier to play in bursts while on the go. The game has Luigi exploring five different Mansions as he reclaims the fragments of the titular “Dark Moon” and attempts to seal King Boo away again....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Joshua Thomas

Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer DLC Will Be Free

Gamers looking forward to playing multiplayer inMass Effect: Andromedawill be happy to know that Aaryn Flynn, BioWare’s general manager, has confirmed the games multiplayer maps will be playable free of charge. The announcement was made on Twitter after a fan of the upcoming game asked the exec whetherMass Effect: Andromedawould feature free maps, like inMass Effect 3, or paid ones like seen in other EA games such asBattlefield 1. Flynn’s exact word were that theMass Effect: Andromedamultiplayer experience would be “just like ME3,” which likely means that while maps will be free, players will still have the option to buy weapon and armor upgrades that should give them an edge over their fellow players....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Zachary Manning