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One of the most tense space thrillers of all time finally has a new streaming home

Chris Hinton — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:01:14 GMT

Movies come and go. But often, there are cinematic epics that stand the test of time and remain an incredible feat in visual storytelling and expert film-making. Jurassic Park is one such film that comes to mind. This modern blast from the past contains visual practical and CGI effects that have stood the test of time. It's a film that is buoyed by a well-crafted script, a talented cast, and a legendary director. All of these variables coalesce into one exciting thrill ride that manages to feel like a modern film that is simply a period piece set in the 90s. Throughout the age of Hollywood, there are many films that have refused to go quietly into obscurity. Alien, Godfather, and 2001: A Space Odyssey are examples of such films.

3 charging mistakes that could be frying your iPad

Roger Fingas — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:14 GMT

One of the luxuries of using an iPad over an iPhone is that you can relax about charging. Although it might not last as long as an e-ink tablet, you're still getting about 10 hours of active use or several days of standby time. It's why I like bringing an iPad with me on long flights. I can binge movies the entire trip and still have spare power by the time I land, only topping up whenever there's a layover.

Recent and classic horror films have a new free streaming hub just in time for fall

Anthony Orlando — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:14 GMT

Horror is one of the most popular genres, with countless fans watching scary movies and shows year-round. As shown by the success of summer movies like Obsession and Backrooms, there is a massive audience eager to watch new, original horror films. With so many people flocking to theaters to see scary movies, streaming services are able to reach a massive fanbase by bringing horror right to their homes.

The Chromecast will always be better than the Google TV streamer

Eli Becht — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:14 GMT

The Google TV Streamer is Google's latest foray into the streaming world, and it replaced the outgoing Google Chromecast. As somebody looking to retire my Chromecast 4K, I thought about making the obvious decision of going for the Streamer, but there were a few different things that gave me pause.

Fire TV's Basic Mode is worse than you think

Roger Fingas — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:14 GMT

A recurring question among TV shoppers is whether it's still possible to buy a "dumb" TV. I understand the appeal. If all you're doing is connecting a Blu-ray player or game console, the apps on a smart TV are redundant. Worse, TV makers often try to trick you into enabling ACR, which snoops on your viewing habits for little or nothing in return.

I found out why Apple CarPlay suddenly dies on some roads

Roger Fingas — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:01:14 GMT

There's a strange phenomenon with CarPlay that could be plaguing you daily, or may have never happened to you at all: sudden cutouts at precise geographic locations. My family and I used to live in Alberta, and whenever we would drive north from Calgary into Edmonton, CarPlay would drop at a highway section near Leduc. This was so dependable that we learned to shut off the infotainment system completely to avoid it.

Roku has a secret money-saving superpower most users don't know about

John Kanellakos — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:13 GMT

When it comes to streaming, it's never going to be perfect. You're never going to find every title that you want to watch under one streaming service. You aren't going to find all the best features on one app. It's why so many people are subscribed to so many services and also use free streaming options as well. There's so much content to be watched for you and your family. But keeping track of where it all is the toughest part.

Amazon just quietly raised the price of all its Fire Sticks

Craig Donaldson — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:18:38 GMT

If there's one thing that's sadly become all too common in the tech world in 2026, it's price hikes.

Walmart shoppers can finally use Apple Pay and Google Wallet

Amanda Kondolojy — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:28:34 GMT

Tap to pay is accepted virtually everywhere, from big box retailers like Best Buy and Target to your local mom-and-pop fruit stand at the farmer's market. However, even though this is a convenient and trusted option, there has been one stickler which has staunchly refused to join the digital wallet revolution: Walmart.

Stop worrying about your TV's always-on microphone

Eli Becht — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:05:21 GMT

Like many TVs these days, mine has a microphone built in. I have a Fire TV Omni QLED in a spare bedroom, and there's a small toggle on the bottom of it that turns my microphone on and off. When I first got the TV, I had many reservations about leaving the microphone off. I didn't want it listening in and possibly becoming active when I'm watching something. Over the course of a few weeks, I decided to stop turning off the microphone and just leave it on.