The Golden Bachelorettestar Chock Chapple, 61, seemstotally bewitched by his willowy blonde fiancée, Joan Vassos, 62, but he’s not ready to leave Wichita, where he’s got a very cozy nest. Chock’s a successful entrepreneur with a thriving company, Insurance Services Group, and his Kansas kingdom is filled with creature comforts. He’s even got a man cave made from a storage unit.Chock has put down roots in Wichita, just like Joan has in Rockville, Maryland....

Google finally gave us a complete look at its upcomingPixel TabletatI/O last week. In all, it sounds like a pretty compelling device, featuring capable specs — a Tensor G2 chipset, 8GB of RAM — at a price you could safely call midrange: $499. One of the most interesting things about the tablet, at least on paper, is that it’s bundled with a dock that both charges the device and augments its audio output....

Excel is powerful, but its formulas can get unwieldy fast. I found a way to simplify even the most bloated ones without losing functionality, and it’s been a total game-changer for my spreadsheets. What Is the LET Function? LET is a function in Excel that allows you to add variables to your formulas to make them more manageable and efficient. Think of variables like containers with labels that store different values, such as numbers or text....

The launch of theGalaxy S24series is now just days away, and with it the arrival of the S24 Ultra, Samsung’s all-singing, all-dancing flagship phone for 2024. It’s all but guaranteed to pack Samsung’sbest camera yet, and should be the chief competition for Google’s Pixel 8 Pro in that department. Or at least, that’s the story in the US. Buyers elsewhere in the world have always had a few extra options thanks to the major Chinese smartphone players, and December’s Vivo X100 Pro has just set the bar pretty high for smartphone photography this generation....

Summary The identity of Micah Plath’s girlfriend is no longer a secret after she finally made her debut inWelcome To Plathville. Micah, 22, shocked viewers when he announced in theWelcome To Plathvilleseason 6premiere that he’s living in Florida with his new girlfriend. An aspiring model, Micah established a life and career in California. He had never shown an interest in settling down, but a change of heart led him to leave California and return east to move in with his girlfriend....

Quick Links Sony launched the PlayStation Portal in November 2023—a gaming device that looks like a DualSense controller bisected by an eight-inch screen. But what exactly is the Portal? Is it Sony’s competitor to the Nintendo Switch and SteamDeck? Or is it a cloud gaming device like the Logitech G Cloud? What Is the PlayStation Portal? The PlayStation Portal features an eight-inch touchscreen with a 1080p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate....

Quick Links While Steam initially took a cautious approach to publishing games using generative AI, it has now announced guidelines that will see the company “release the vast majority of games that use it”. But what do these new rules on AI games mean for gamers? Steam Takes a Softer Stance on Games Using AI In 2023, Steam’s parent company Valve noted that it needed time to learn more about the complex legalities and copyright rules around generative AI before making any rash decisions....

WhatsApp for Android has been adopting a more iOS-like design in recent beta releases, with the latest change being abottom navigation bar. The service was also recently spotted working on aredesigned context menu for messages, bringing another aspect closer to the iOS version. These modifications reflect WhatsApp’s desire to provide a more consistent user experience across platforms, likely due to the need to keep up with theleading messaging apps. In addition to those efforts, the Meta-owned platform appears to be giving the app’s top bar on Android a subtle makeover....

Summary Interview with the Vampireseason 3 crashed into the public eye in spectacular fashion atSan Diego Comic-Conwith its new trailer, showing Daniel exploding mysteriously into a coughing fit. In what is surely one of thebiggest trailer drops at SDCC, the trailer shows offInterview with the Vampireseason 3’s new rockumentary aesthetic, in line with the storyline of the book it is adapting -The Vampire Lestat. The second book inThe Vampire Chronicles, this novel followed Lestat becoming a rock star....

Wordle is a popular word game where people attempt to figure out how to solve the puzzle each day as there is only one puzzle per day released. While the game is simple enough, it can be as challenge when the word is obscure or just something you aren’t totally familiar with. If you are wondering what the solution is forWordle 1431then we’ll be providing it for you in this guide!...

Belkin just announced a voluntary recall of all for one of its BoostCharge Pro power banks as it discovered a manufacturing defect that might put users at risk. Because of this, the company says that all users should stop using it immediately and is offering a full refund to all affected customers. How to Know if Your Power Bank Is Affected The power bank affected by the recall is the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K with the model number BPD005....

Summary An incredibleX-Mencosplay featuring Strye shows just how brilliant fans' recreations of comic characters can be. Shared on Instagram by @nerd_alert_cosplay and @patloikaphotoworks, this cosplay puts the mutant villain on a throne, exuding his power. It masterfully brings iconic comic art into reality in a stunning costume display. Stryfe, the supervillain clone of Nathan Summers, debuted in 1990 inThe New Mutants #86. Created by Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld, this alternatefuture version of Cablehas frequently been pitted against the X-Force....

Summary FromAirplane!toBlazing SaddlestoThe Rocky Horror Picture Show, some parodies are so great and iconic that they outshine the movies they originally set out to spoof. Usually, a parody movie only gets made because the film it’s targeting is a cultural staple. As hilarious asSpaceballsis, it was never going to outdo theStar Warssaga.But some parodies go for more obscure targets;not a lot of people know thatAirplane!is practically a shot-for-shot remake of a ridiculous disaster movie calledZero Hour!...