Tech Week in Review: Google’s AI Push, Apple Outage, OnePlus Boosts India Manufacturing

Ava Brooks2 weeks ago010 mins

The week concluding June 29, 2025, proved pivotal for the global technology sector, marked by significant strategic shifts from industry behemoths and notable product movements from rising players. From Google’s deepened commitment to artificial intelligence impacting internal structures and product roadmaps, to an uncharacteristic service disruption affecting millions of Apple users worldwide, and OnePlus’s strategic…

Fontaines D.C. – Romance Album Review: A Spirited Yet Uneven Exploration

Sierra Ellis9 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Fontaines D.C., the Irish post-punk quintet, has returned with Romance, their fourth studio album. Released on October 6, 2024, this record finds the band venturing deeper into the sonic territories that have increasingly defined their artistic evolution. If their earlier work in Dogrel (2019) carried the raw, rebellious energy of a young band emerging from…

Slow Horses Season 4 Review – A Riveting, Darkly Comic Spy Drama

Richard Pinrod9 months ago5 months ago013 mins

If there’s one thing Slow Horses has nailed by now, it’s how to turn the gritty and often grim world of British espionage into something both darkly funny and dramatically riveting. In Season 4, the show remains a sharp-edged spy drama, but with an unexpected charm that continues to captivate its loyal audience. Based on…

Gladiator II Review: Vengeance, Spectacle, and Power Play in Ancient Rome

Richard Pinrod10 months ago5 months ago014 mins

When Ridley Scott announced that he was returning to the Colosseum for Gladiator II, one couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow—was it necessary to resurrect the world of Maximus Decimus Meridius? After all, Gladiator (2000) was a cinematic juggernaut, sweeping five Oscars, including Best Picture, and becoming a cultural touchstone. Yet, after years of swirling…

“Speak No Evil” Movie Review: A Darkly Twisted Masterpiece or Just an Exercise in Misery?

Ava Brooks10 months ago5 months ago014 mins

There’s a certain art to films that make you uncomfortable, the kind that doesn’t rely on jump scares or gory effects but instead digs its claws into your mind, festering there for days after the credits roll. “Speak No Evil” is exactly that kind of film—a sinister little piece of cinema that leaves you questioning…

“The Emptiness Machine”: Linkin Park’s Bold Return to Form – A Comprehensive Review

Tiana Blake10 months ago5 months ago012 mins

Linkin Park has always been a band defined by evolution. From the angst-ridden nu-metal days of Hybrid Theory to the electronic experimentation on A Thousand Suns, they have never been afraid to challenge their sound. In 2024, after a tumultuous seven-year hiatus following the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, the band has returned with a…

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Review: A Sequel That Should’ve Stayed Buried, But… Keaton Saves the Day

Felicia Holmes10 months ago5 months ago012 mins

Tim Burton is back at it with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a sequel no one really asked for, but hey, here we are, because apparently Hollywood just can’t resist digging up the dead — quite literally in this case. This long-awaited follow-up to the 1988 cult classic offers a messy mix of nostalgia and new antics, and…

Wicked (2024) Movie Review: A Mesmerizing Journey Back to Oz

Ava Brooks10 months ago5 months ago013 mins

When the much-anticipated Wicked movie adaptation finally hit theaters last week, fans of both the Tony Award-winning musical and The Wizard of Oz were eager to see if director Jon M. Chu’s vision could live up to expectations. After all, this film has been years in the making, delayed multiple times due to the pandemic,…

Tinashe’s Quantum Baby Review: A Flash of Brilliance Wrapped in Futuristic Sounds

Jackson Reed11 months ago5 months ago012 mins

If 2023’s BB/ANG3L was Tinashe dipping her toes into experimental waters, Quantum Baby sees her diving in headfirst. Released on August 16, 2024, Quantum Baby marks a significant point in Tinashe’s career, solidifying her as a trailblazer in alternative R&B. As the second installment in her self-released trilogy, the album follows her viral success with…

Album Review: Megan Thee Stallion – “Megan”

Jackson Reed11 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Megan Thee Stallion’s self-titled album Megan, released under her own Hot Girl Productions, marks a significant moment in her career. The project showcases her growth as both a rapper and a cultural figure, balancing her signature swagger with vulnerability. However, despite its high-energy tracks and undeniable charisma, it’s a mixed bag when viewed through the…