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Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion adds a new tundra region, 12 dungeons, and quality-of-life updates, earning an 8/10 from RPG Site. While the new content is enjoyable and well-designed, critics note it narrows the game's scope rather than expanding its unique identity. The update also removes Denuvo DRM and balances player feedback from different regions.
Brooke LeBlanc, a California tech executive at Corgi, went viral for a lengthy list of non-negotiables for her future husband and says she’s found at least five “Mr. Rights.” Meanwhile, Corgi’s dog-themed San Francisco cafés are drawing sharp customer criticism over issues like smell, maintenance and prices as the startup pursues aggressive growth (including plans for 100+ SF cafés) and has raised about $400 million at a $2.6 billion valuation, plus a recent $11 million Dogpatch property purchase tied to Stephen Curry. LeBlanc’s mom is involved in vetting suitors, illustrating a blend of romance headlines and startup business news.
A multi-show roundup of fall premieres: HBO’s Youth charms with Sharon Horgan’s sharp, relatable take on a 50-something mom balancing career, parenting, and dating; Lanterns leans into human, character-driven drama while expanding the Green Lantern mythos; Peacock’s The Traitors: New Blood refreshes the format with an all-civilians cast and new twists; Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story leans into sensationalism with Bridget shaking Lizzie’s world, raising questions about depth versus shock value.
A roundup of 10 newly released electronics to watch at Best Buy in September 2026, including the Oura Ring 5, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming PC, Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless headphones, Polaroid Go Gen 3 instant camera, Nothing Ear (3a) wireless earbuds, Insta360 X6 8K 360 camera, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush, JBL Pulse 6 speaker, and Apple Watch Ultra 4, with snapshots of performance, price, and expert/user reviews.
CNET revisits the original 2007 iPhone review to highlight a device that was innovative and easy to use but lacked features, struggled on EDGE, and carried a $499 price (about $800 today) that many viewed as steep for a phone tied to an AT&T contract; the piece contrasts that hype and pricing with today’s buzz around the iPhone Duo’s rumored foldable design and its $2,000 starting price.
Washington Post reviewer Gene Park praises Marvel’s Wolverine for its striking visuals and Logan-centered storytelling, yet notes the arcade-style combat feels familiar and without ambition, relying on quick-time events rather than deeper gameplay.
Washington Post critic Gene Park calls South Korea’s high-budget monster epic Hope the weirdest blockbuster in years, a bold blend of horror, sci‑fi and comedy that, despite CGI quirks, excites with its striking visuals and humor as a police chief and deputy battle a mysterious creature in a remote village; reportedly the most expensive Korean film ever, it earns about 3.5 stars.
CNET’s 2026 best-phones roundup covers top picks across iOS and Android, led by the iPhone 17 as the best overall for most people, with strong contenders like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 8, iPhone 17 Pro/Max, Pixel 11, Z Flip 7, and Pixel 10A. The guide highlights category-focused choices (best for content, durability, premium experiences, and value) and explains testing criteria (battery life, cameras, displays, and AI features) with updates reflecting newer releases as of August 2026.
The article compares Apple Maps with Google Maps and highlights five main drawbacks of Apple Maps: it can consume large amounts of storage over time; it has limited and less detailed user reviews (often relying on Yelp); its real-time routing updates can be slower or less reliable; it isn’t a native Android app and browser use on non‑iOS devices imposes feature limitations; and it offers weaker international and rural-area business information, making Google Maps a more capable option in most scenarios, with Waze or Garmin as additional alternatives.
Four recent TV entries—Paramount+’s The Varnell Hill Show, the Furious finale, Lanterns, and FX/Hulu’s Adults season 2—receive a mixed verdict: The Varnell Hill Show is nostalgic and stylish but fails to justify its premise or modern relevance; Furious remains gripping and thoughtful about power, trauma, and revenge, though its setup for future seasons risks simplification; Lanterns ambitiously reimagines John Stewart’s origin as a race- and family-centered drama with strong turns, yet its prestige-drama heft can feel heavy; Adults season 2 sharpens its Gen Z ensemble into a tighter, consistently funny eight-episode arc that proves how a short season can still land big laughs.
August 2026’s gadget round-up spotlights notable updates like the Matic robot vacuum with voice commands, Polaroid x Pokémon instant cameras (Pikachu, Sylveon, Poké Ball editions), Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), Insta360 X6, Viture Pro 2 AR glasses with built-in diopters, CMF Clip Pro wireless earbuds, the Dreame A3 AWD Pro robotic mower with LiDAR, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Framework Laptop 12 with longer battery life and a Linux option—showing August wasn’t quiet before the fall tech deluge.
A state-by-state roundup of restaurants critics and locals say are overhyped, separating ambience from substance and offering alternatives for discerning diners.
At the Coyote vs. Acme premiere, Will Forte says he felt gaslit by its cancellation, but a wave of positive reviews from outlets including Vulture, IndieWire, THR and Deadline is vindicating the project, with critics praising its smart blend of Looney Tunes humor and contemporary concerns.
The Transmitter's 2026 summer reading list highlights five new neuroscience titles and other notable releases—ranging from Susana Carmona's A Mother's Brain and Tara Mahfoud's A Brain for Europe to Michael Cole's Brain Flows, Baland Jalal's The Phantom Mind, and Mark Humphries' The Latent Brain—covering brain plasticity, network dynamics, sleep, and critiques of big‑science projects, with excerpts and interviews accompanying the coverage.
Three top vertical 6-bike racks—Thule ReVert 6, Velocirax Max 6, and Yakima HangTight 6—were tested over months of shuttle duty. Velocirax Max 6 leads in capacity and stability (100 lb per bike; 300 lb total) and best suits heavy bikes and e-bikes, though it’s the heaviest and most expensive. Thule ReVert 6 excels for solo use with its bi-directional TiltAssist and easy tool-free mounting, but offers lower per-slot capacity (55 lb/bike; 250 lb total) and sits at a higher price. Yakima HangTight 6 is the most versatile for a mixed fleet (kids’ to enduro bikes) but has the lowest total capacity and the most sway, plus requires a separate anti-wobble setup. Overall, Velocirax Max 6 provides the best value and performance for heavy bikes, Thule ReVert 6 favors solo shuttle days, and HangTight 6 suits lighter, varied-bike crews but isn’t ideal for serious shuttle duty.