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Movies & TV

When art imitates life: TV characters that were nixed when their actors died

How does a television series deal with the death of an actor? In many cases, the character is killed off rather than being replaced. Here's a list of some of the more memorable such moments when art imitated life.
Gaming

Sega Genesis Mini release date and price revealed, with first 10 of 40 games

The Sega Genesis Mini will finally roll out in September with an $80 price tag, following the retro console trend started by Nintendo and Sony. The first 10 of the device's 40 pre-loaded games have also been revealed.
Gaming

These Xbox One exclusives are the definition of quality over quantity

Xbox One has a prestigious collection of handpicked titles that you can't play on other consoles. Here are the latest and greatest Xbox One exclusives, including some that are also available on PC
Gaming

Valve Index VR headset confirmed, more information coming in May

The Valve Index was teased, confirming rumors that the gaming company is working on its own virtual reality headset. More information about the Valve Index will be coming in May, which could also be the device's release date.
Emerging Tech

LIGO to resume its Nobel-winning hunt for gravitational waves

The hunt for gravitational waves is back on. After a series of upgrades, the National Science Foundation’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) will resume its search for ripples in space and time on Monday, April 1.
Emerging Tech

A tiny pebble could have caused the dramatic self-destruction of asteroid Gault

Hubble has captured images of a self-destructing asteroid called 6478 Gault. The asteroid has two comet-like tails of debris, suggesting that Gault is breaking apart due to a phenomenon known as the YORP effect.
Emerging Tech

Stormy, blistering hot, and full of carbon monoxide: an unfriendly exoplanet

The GRAVITY instrument on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer has observed its first exoplanet, HR8799e, using a technique called optical interferometry.
Gaming

The Division 2 promised big strides in accessibility. But did it deliver?

Ubisoft has been vocal about their focus on providing accessible options for as many players as possible, and The Division 2 is the latest to make its case. We spoke with them and a number of players about features and room for improvement.
Gaming

A batting guide on how to hit like Ken Griffey Jr. in MLB The Show 19

Baseball is a pitcher's game nowadays. That logic applies to MLB The Show 19, too. But you can still rack up hits and runs by being patient in the batter's box and finding the batting style that works best for you.
Gaming

You're not a true fan without these Nintendo Switch exclusives

Who doesn't love a good Nintendo game? If you're looking for great first-party titles for your Nintendo Switch, take a look at our list of the very best exclusives available right now.
Mobile

The best LG G8 ThinQ cases to safeguard your smartphone

Glass is a great material for a phone, but even toughened glass can crack or scratch. That's why we've put together this list of the best LG G8 ThinQ cases and covers to protect your new phone and keep it looking good.
Computing

Make sure your CPU isn't getting too toasty with one of these easy methods

Need to learn how to check your CPU temperature? You've come to the right place. Whether you plan to delve into your UEFI/BIOS or just need a software recommendation, we have you covered.
Emerging Tech

See baby stars being born in the beautiful Butterfly Nebula

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope was launched in 2003 and was supposed to last two and a half years - but 16 years later it is still going. Now astronomers have created an infrared image of a nebula that acts as a nursery for baby stars.
Emerging Tech

Curiosity data shows how asteroid impact could have made Mars habitable

A new study using data from the Curiosity rover has revealed clues that the planet may have been habitable thousands of years ago. Curiosity's Sample Analysis at Mars instrument provided data on the formation of nitrites and nitrates.
Computing

File Transfer Protocol explained: What FTP is and what it does

FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol," and it's used to transfer files online. Most internet users don't need it, but web developers use it constantly. Here's what FTP is, how it works, and how you can get started using it.
Photography

Photography News: These broken filters add sweet in-camera effects

One company is making intentionally imperfect filters to create cool bokeh, light leak and flare effects with a set of variable prism filters from Prism Lens FX. In this week's photography news, find what feature the Canon EOS R is getting…
Music

The best new music this week: Billie Eilish, White Denim, and more

Looking for the best new music? Each week, we find the most compelling new releases just for you. This week, we have some new music from Billie Eilish, White Denim, and Quelle Chris.
Mobile

Clear out your inbox with the 10 best third-party email apps for iOS

There are a lot of great apps for managing emails on your iOS device. Here are 10 of our current favorites, so you can better organize that messy inbox and archive messages with a simple flick of the finger.