The team behind Raspberry Pi, the popular line of single-board computers, just released an external USB hub to expand the connectivity of its Raspberry Pi computers. It has four USB 3.0 ports for connecting peripherals and an extra port for powering the hub, if needed. TheRaspberry Pi USB 3 Hubconnects to a single-board computer (or any other computer for that matter) via an 8cm USB 3.0 Type-A cable. The cable is attached to a small box with four downstream ports where you may plug in your peripherals....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episode 7, “Daddy Issues.“There has long been a hole in the logic of whyResident Alien’s main character is so unusual, but season 3, episode 7, “Daddy Issues,” has finally provided an ironclad explanation. WhileAlan Tudyk’s Harry Vanderspeigleisn’t the only member of theResident Aliencastto be so outlandish, he tops the list of the sci-fi dramedy’s list of bizarre characters for a fascinating reason. Harry is one ofResident Alien’s best characters, and a significant part of why he’s so great is due to Tudyk’s eccentric performance choices while playing the character....

Independent game developers may not compete with AAA studios in terms of budget, but their work tends to have a larger degree of freedom. Something that begins as a one-person project can capture that developer’s vision, from the farming simulatorStardew Valleyto more bizarre ideas like thefractal-based arena shooterSpaceflux. German developer Benjamin “BenStar” Kiefer’sRevitais envisioned as a “fast-paced roguelite with a very, very strong emphasis on risk-reward systems.” Among a sea ofRogue-inspired titles,Revitastands out by using its main character’s health as currency....

Yesterday at the Game Awards, Xbox and the developer Rare released a new trailer forSea of Thievesthat revealed its release date. Considering it was previouslydelayed from a 2017 to a 2018 release, this new date may excite many fans who have been waiting for more information about the game. While it didn’t receive a nomination for the most-anticipated game, it may have been on many gamers’ personal list. The trailer portrays some at-sea pirating antics, a scene of changing clothes, and an unfortunate series of events for a chicken....

Shang-Chi 2is officially in the works currently atMarvel Studios, naturally leading fans and the stars of the film to contemplate on what they would like to see come to fruition in the sequel. Actor, Simu Liu, recently opened up in an interview as to what thoughts and outstanding questions have been brewing inside his head regarding the fate of his character and his spot in the overall MCU multiverse. Liu made his presence known when he landed his breakout role inMarvel Studios’Shang-Chi, and he has secured yet another leading role in a film coming out next month....

Walter Koenig wishes supporting characters like Mr. Chekov were given more to do inStar Trek: The Original Series. Koenig portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov inStar Trek: The OriginalSeries seasons 2 and 3, and in sevenStar Trekmovies. Walter now reviews episodes of classic 1960sStar Trek, providing his invaluable memories and insight onThe 7th Rulepodcast hosted byStar Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk. DuringThe 7th Rule’s review ofStar Trek: The Original Seriesseason 2, episode 15, “The Trouble With Tribbles,” Walter Koenig highlighted the winning performances ofTOS' supporting characters, especially James Doohan as Scotty and Nichelle Nichols as Lt....

Stardew Valleyis a genuine indie success story. Created by one person and launching in 2016,Stardew Valleygrew until it sold 10 million copies, and continues to find success today. As beloved as the original is, there could be more on the way. Eric Barone, the game’s creator, is leaving the door open to aStardew Valley 2. Barone is hard at work onupdate 1.5 forStardew Valley. While talking with Game Informer about the game, Barone mentioned that isn’t he ready to announce update 1....

There’s a lot of pressure onStranger Thingsseason 5 to succeed, thanks to its reputation and long hiatus, butthe final episodes can get off to a good start by fixing one of season 4’s biggest blunders.The Netflix sci-fi horror drama series is set to end with its fifth season, more than three years after season 4’s finale. Fans will soon have to say goodbye tobelovedStranger Thingscharacters, and hopefully, watch a satisfying ending that serves as the perfect send-off for the popular TV show....

Warning! Minor spoilers for Thunderbolts*!In a surprising move, the New Avengers have finally debuted in theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Every year that passes by, a new team comes to the universe, drastically expanding the beloved franchise. And yet,Marvel Studios has onlyscraped the surface of the teams that fans want to see make an appearance in the MCU. Though they came together and briefly took on the name Thunderbolts, the newest MCU team has been re-brandedas the New Avengers....

WithThe Testamentsset to explore the next chapter of the nation of Gilead, one character’s ending inThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6 has already determined one potential major departure from the book. The Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel envisioned a horrifically reshaped US government regime that forces fertile women into childbearing slavery, and ran from 2017 to 2025. While the main series has concluded,The Testamentswill adapt the 2019 novel, picking up where season 6 left off as a new trio of characters set out to bring down Gilead....

The most disturbing episodes ofThe Twilight Zoneleave viewers with haunting impressions that aren’t soon forgotten. Rod Serling’s classic anthology series wrapped social commentary in tales of fantasy and science fiction. Even limited by the technology of its original broadcast era,The Twilight Zonemanaged to deliver sequences that still disturb viewers today. Later revivals ofThe Twilight Zonein the 1980s, 2000s, andJordan Peele’s 2019The Twilight Zonetried to recapture the initial horror that these original episodes evoked in stark black-and-white, but few retellings have the same impact that Serling’s original did....

Bravo fans have waited a while to get their “suburban soap opera” fix in the form ofThe Valley, theVanderpump Rulesspin-off that follows the lives of Los Angelenos in their 30s and 40s who have moved on from their days of youthful indiscretions and hard-partying and are now adjusting to “adulting.“The Valleyseason 2premiered on April 15, and the drama is picking up where it left off. Some of the cast, like Kristen Doute, Jax Taylor, and Brittany Cartwright, are familiar toVanderpumpfans, as they starred on the original version that began airing in 2013....

While there’s a lot to love about the Windows 11 Start Menu, the way Microsoft shows a vertical list of “all apps” isn’t ideal. However, the company is finally testing a new way to show apps in the Start Menu, with an expanded grid view in the latest beta build. First spotted byseveral people on Redditin the latest beta Build 22635.3420, Microsoft is experimenting with an option for Windows 11 users to show all apps in a convenient “Grid View,” which some may prefer....