Lupe Fiasco teams up with Google to create AI rhyming tools for rappers

Wasalu Jaco, who you might know as Lupe Fiasco, has been lending his artistic expertise to the realm of artificial intelligence. As both a rapper and an academic, Fiasco delves into the transformative influence of technology on music, particularly rap, in a recentvideo on Google’s YouTube channel. His focus isn’t on a system that generates lyrics autonomously, but one that mirrors his creative process, prompting users to view any word or phrase from many different perspectives....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Lisa Solomon

Next Marvel Show Sets Up The MCU's Doctor Doom According To Wild Theory

Summary According to a wild new theory, Marvel Studios' upcomingAgatha All Alongseries could introduce Doctor Doom as the next major villain of theMCU. Kathryn Hahn was confirmed to be reprising her role of original Salem witch Agatha Harkness shortly after her debut in 2021’sWandaVision, and the newly-releasedtrailer forAgatha All Alonghas provided a first look at her upcoming solo adventure. As if Agatha Harkness and a new coven of witches wasn’t enough, one scene in the trailer could hint at Doctor Doom also making himself known inAgatha All Along....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Dustin Smith

Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Watching This 10-Season Crime Show On Netflix

Now is the perfect time to start watchingThe Blackliston Netflix, considering James Spader’s upcoming role.The Blacklistis a crime thriller series which follows FBI agent Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) and her connection to the FBI’s most wanted criminal, Raymond Reddington (James Spader), following his spontaneous decision to help the FBI to hunt other high-profile criminals down.Since it first aired in 2013,The Blacklist’ssuccess has led to the creation of comics, novels, and a video game....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Barbara Myers

NYT Mini Crossword June 29, 2025 Answers (6/2/25)

Our NYT Mini Crossword June 11, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Denise Sanchez

RIP Beeper Mini: iMessage on Android app removed from the Play Store

We followed the development of Beeper’s iMessage integration closely throughout 2023 because it represented the best chance we’d ever had of getting blue bubbles on Android — at least, it gave us more reason to hope thanNothing’s failed Sunbird solution. But things quickly spiraled out of control when the company went public with Beeper Mini, a spinoff of the multi-platform messenger that broughtiMessageto any Android user willing to pony up $2 a month....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Jennifer Smith

Samsung's fancy Galaxy AI features are coming to older phones next month

AlthoughSamsung’s Galaxy S24 serieslooked pretty familiar to their respective predecessors, there was one key difference setting each model apart from previous entries: AI. The company’s Galaxy AI platform made a big splash, gaining some big promotion during events like the Super Bowl. Still, we’ve known for a while features likeInstant Slow-MoandTranscript Assistwouldn’t stay exclusive to the Galaxy S24 for long, and if you’re a proud owner of any device in Samsung’s 2023 flagship lineup, you’ve got some good news coming your way next month....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Dr. Jeffrey Martin DVM

Sister Sage's Plan In The Boys Season 4: All Finale Twists, Secrets & Reveals

The following contains spoilers for The Boys season 4 episode 8, “Assassination Run,” now streaming on Prime Video Summary Sister Sage’s true plan inThe Boysseason 4 helped ensure the villainous victory seen in “Assassination Run,” tying together several seemingly disconnected events to form an impressive conspiracy. Sage has been one of the most compelling elements ofThe Boys' fourth season, a truly cerebral foe that the heroes couldn’t reason with or punch out....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1480 words · Alyssa Cortez

Spotify Has Apple Music Beat With This One Feature

Quick Links I’ve had an Apple Music subscription since it launched, but lately, I’ve been jealous of Spotify users. While this jealousy isn’t enough to make me cancel my subscription, I do envy the endless number of funny and unique user-made playlists on Spotify. What Is Apple Music Lacking? Screenshot by Marissa Zupancic — no attribution I don’t listen to music often. I’m so behind on new releases, new artists, and the music scene in general, except for global stars like Sabrina Carpenter....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · David Murray

Square Enix reveals original visual novel for mobile, available to preregister now

Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo was announced during Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct, but for some bizarre reason, only on the Japanese version of the stream. However, the spooky visual novel is slated as a worldwide release, coming to Android alongside iOS, Steam, and Nintendo Switch later this year. Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is set in late 20th-century Tokyo. The story follows multiple characters, each separately investigating the mystery of a local ghost story, The Seven Mysteries of Honjo....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Christian Page

Suicide Squad's Iconic Neck Bombs Achieve Their Final Form in DC's Most Evil Gadget of All Time

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead for Suicide Squad: Dream Team #4!As bad as the infamous ‘neck bombs’ Amanda Waller uses in theSuicide Squadare, she’s found a way to make them even worse. Dreamer has been doing everything she can to get out from under Waller’s thumb, but her latest threat is far worse than what Nia Nal can imagine. InSuicide Squad: Dream Team #4by Nicole Maines and Eddy Barrows, Dreamer is being hauled back to Waller after an escape attempt....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Carla Chase

The 'Baby' Form of Galactus' Species Reveals How Disturbing They Actually Are

Summary When it comes to power in the Marvel Universe, it doesn’t get much more impressive thanGalactus- a gigantic energy being who consumes entire worlds to satiate his never-ending hunger. However, as godlike as Galactus is, he’s not totally unknowable, and over the years, Marvel has revealed a number of cosmic truths about his role in the universe and his larger ‘species.’. One such reveal comes in 2010’sGalacta: Daughter of Galactus, by Adam Warren and Hector Sevilla Lujan....

June 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1808 words · Sonya Wilson

The 10 Best Relationships in Star Wars Canon & Legends, Ranked

Summary Although the Jedi have a rule against attachments,Star Warshas featured a number of incredible romantic relationships—these 10 are the best in Legends and canon.Star Warsmovies and TV showshave had romantic plotlines from the very beginning, with Han Solo and Leia’s relationship (and, awkwardly, Leia and Luke’s) being prominent throughout the original trilogy. Since then,Star Wars’best moviesandStar Wars’best TV showshave introduced numerous other couples. However, the franchise’s best relationships go beyond justthe canonicalStar Warstimeline....

June 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2168 words · Katrina Gordon

The 6 Best Shared Calendar Apps of 2024

Quick Links Having difficulty coordinating when it comes to scheduling tasks and planning events? Here are some of the best shared calendar apps to help you plan activities easily with your family and friends, regardless of whether they own an iPhone or Android device! TimeTree is the best all-in-one shared calendar app. To start, you can set up more than one shared calendar. For example, you can create one shared calendar each with your family, friends, and partner....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · John Kaiser