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Lil Nas X, the internet's favorite source of perpetual good news, has adopted some dogs.

The rapper tweeted two photos of two very cute Bernese Mountain Dogs on Wednesday night with the caption "I have to pick one u guys." Fortunately, Twitter guided him in the right direction — a first for the platform — and convinced him to adopt both.

Any dog finding a home is good, obviously, but this moment felt particularly nice. Lil Nas X is still basking in the success of "Old Town Road," and acquiring two soft and furry friends seems like a really good way to celebrate. (So is performing for an elementary school full of adoring fans.) Read more...

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John Rambo is back for one last fight, and this time he has a murder farm.

Rambo: Last Blood is the fifth and (probably) final installment in the Rambo franchise, starring Sylvester Stallone as the titular Rambo. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the latest sequel looks like it's going to be filled with all the hyperviolent action you expect from the series.

In Last Blood, Rambo is looking like a cowboy in the desert and he clearly has some kind of problem with some locals who are armed to the teeth. It doesn't look like they'll be much of a problem for the Vietnam vet who has mastered the art of setting deadly traps and is basically as skilled as Hawkeye with his bow. Read more...

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Many people resist the urge to get a decent VPN for their Android phone. Why bother with an extra app just to get online, now that internet connections are ubiquitous? 

Over time, however, the scenarios in which you might need a VPN become more common. You could need to check what a site looks like from another geolocation, or test something that isn't available in your country. What often acts as the final straw is being unable to watch some of your favourite TV shows while travelling.

A VPN, or virtual private network, provides an additional layer of privacy when connecting to the internet. It's like using a private tunnel to browse the web, keeping you safe from prying eyes and enabling you to surf as if you were connecting from a server in a different place. Typically, all you need to do as a user is install the app on your smartphone, start it up, choose a server location, and then you can just continue browsing as usual. Read more...

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Adulting is one of the most harsh realities you’ll stumble into. It’s filled with new concepts like “paying bills” and “cleaning your apartment” — but one of the most difficult things you’ll eventually have to get used to is cooking dinner after an exhausting day of work (literally the last thing you want to do). Being thrown headfirst into self-sufficiency is hard enough, so why not find a way to make it just the slightest bit easier on yourself? As for the cooking problem, buying an Instant Pot is your perfect solution. 

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In a recent update to its Google Play developer policies, Google addressed loot boxes, sex/nudity, and hate speech in its supported applications. 

The specific changes outlined in an expanded Monetization and Ads page require developers with randomized reward items to "clearly disclose the odds of receiving those items in advance of purchase," which could incentivize games to lower loot box probabilities to make their purchase seem more worthwhile. 

Loot boxes have come under scrutiny even outside of Google, as the Federal Trade Commission and Missouri Senator John Hawley are launching respective attempts to investigate and potentially ban them — the FTC will host a public workshop in Nov. 2019 to see if loot boxes violate consumer protections and Hawley's reportedly problematic bill aims to outlaw pay-to-win and gambling adjacent monetization in all games marketed to children under 18.  Read more...

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When it comes to buying a new 4K TV, it pays to wait. You might see a tempting offer on the model you have your heart set on, but we always recommend biding your time until the right deal comes along.

If you play your cards right and stay patient, you could save a couple of hundred pounds, or even a bit more, on a new TV. If it's your lucky day and all the stars align perfectly, you could even save over £800 on a 65-Inch 4K TV. That day has come.

The LG 65-Inch UHD 4K HDR Smart LED TV with Freeview Play is now available for just £597. That's a massive reduction of over £800 on the list price of £1399.99. So congratulations if you waited, because this is your reward. Read more...

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Something that is often neglected when it comes to gaming is the audio. It's pretty common to see an impressive set up, replete with everything from a gaming chair to a mechanical keyboard, but with no sound system whatsoever.

This needs to change. Audio should not be an afterthought. It should be a priority, always. Powerful audio can completely immerse you in your experience, bringing games, movies, and music to life. Please, the neglect of audio needs to stop.

The Razer Nommo gaming speakers are now down to just £84.99 from £149.99. That's a saving of £65 on list price, and comes with free delivery in the UK. Read more...

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