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Summary I love that queerness inStar Trekis normalized. It seems perfectly natural forStar Trekto include queer characters, butexplicit on-screen LGBTQ+ representation has been surprisingly rare until recently.Star Trek’s first same-sex kiss made franchise history in 1995, when Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) fell for Lenara Kahn (Susanna Thompson) inStar Trek: Deep Space Nineseason 4, episode 9, “Rejoined”. Lt. Hikaru Sulu (John Cho) was briefly shown with a male partner in 2016’sStar Trek Beyond....

In 2025, more automotive features that were once premium add-ons are becoming standard equipment than ever before. Fromscreened rearview mirrorsto augmented reality displays, new vehicles are stacked to the brim with technological advances. However, that means that used vehicles have more to stack up against, especially in terms of standard features. Whether it’s aused hybridto maximize fuel economy or a real work horse, nobody should buy a used vehicle in 2025 if it doesn’t have these features....

TheiOS 12 updatewill allow emergency responders in the United States to know your exact location when you call 911. The change will provide faster and more accurate information to help reduce emergency response times, according toApple. To achieve this, Apple is turning to emergency technology company RapidSOS’s Internet Protocol-based data pipeline to share HELO location data with 911 centers. Apple launched HELO (Hybridized Emergency Location) in 2015, which estimates a mobile 911 caller’s location using cell towers and on-device data sources like GPS and Wi-Fi Access Points....

Earlier this week,Apple unveileda brand new subscription service calledFitness+. As the name suggests, it’s all about health and fitness, and it launches later this fall. And while some have suggested it’s a nice addition to Apple’s services in light of many people still working from home, Apple’sJeff Williamssays it’s been in the works for quite some time (viaReuters). So while it may be a solid new service for folks who can’t visit the gym in light of current conditions, it’s not a reaction toCOVID-19....

In case you haven’t seen it yet, iOS 11 comes with a redesigned Now PlayingLock screeninterface. It’s sleeker and takes up less space so you can manage your music playback and see missednotificationsin the same place more easily. Now, a newjailbreak tweakcalledLysithea Xby iOS developerijapija00brings this iOS 11 Now Playing Lock screen interface to jailbroken iOS 10 devices. Shown above, the changes are somewhat drastic. The interface for your music looks a lot like a Today widget would, only it’s showing your Now Playing media instead of your typical widget information....

Apple hasannounceda massive change to how users in the European Union will be able to install apps on their iOS devices. Instead of being limited to just Apple’s App Store, users will be able to use third-party app stores, something Apple has been staunchly against since the introduction of the App Store. This was rumored to happen all the wayback in 2022, so it’s not a surprise that it’s officially happening, but it’s still exciting for EU iPhone owners....

Now that the Global Reveal for Modern Warfare 3 has come and gone, we have an idea of what to expect from Zombies, and so far it seems like a Frankenstein’s monster. Parts of Zombies and parts of DMZ were thrown together to create a mode that seems like it’s meant for… no one. In pushing these two modes together, the identity of both modes has been removed. Zombies fans won’t be happy and DMZ fans won’t be happy....

Netgear XAVB1004 Home Theater 4-Port Powerline Switch Kit Back before HDTVs, set-top boxes, consoles and Blu-ray players sprouted ethernet ports, the only people who needed a network hook-up near their AV kit were those with media streamers. Now one cable might not be enough, so Netgear have stepped into the fray with theirXAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection kit. Consisting of a four-port ethernet switch with Powerline support, the kit funnels an internet connection across your mains wiring and shares it with multiple devices....

The new features found in the latest beta version ofiOS 4.3keep trickling out as expected, and it’s looking more and more like Apple wants to further establish itself in the social media circle. For instance, theoften mocked‘Ping‘ — Apple’s music and social networking mashup — is now reported to send users push notifications when they receive news and alerts. But that’s not all of the goodies that Apple has tucked away in their latest firmware version…...

A new trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince draws near. This newest trailer emphasizes the monsters that Psaro will be wrangling and synthesizing in the upcoming monster catching game. The showcased monsters include some rather strange and food themed creatures, but anyone who has been following Dragon Quest is aware the numerous dreadful puns that are used in coming up with names for the bestiary. Some of these include the Goonache Goodie which appears to be a chocolate slime, Vegan Dragora, Croc-a-Bugle-Doo, King Jester Slime and the Sugar Baddie....

Newly Released US Government ‘Blueprint’ Would Ban Nearly All Gas Powered Cars Gas powered cars could become quite scarce if the plans put forward in a new government blueprint come to light. The blueprint follows years of ambitious targets as the United States and other countries move towards carbon neutrality. Some of the more ambitious plans that have been confirmed include President Biden’s goal ofelectric vehicles comprising half of all vehicle salesby the end of the decade....

Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal has fans delighted by one big change The Switch 2 has finally been revealed and Nintendo fans around the world have shared their excitement for the next-gen system. On July 19, 2025, after months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo finally broke its silence on the Switch 2. The Japanese video game company shadowdropped details on the follow-up handheld console, much to the delight of eagerly waiting fans....

Nothing has announced a new Black Edition of its first product, theEar 1 true wireless earbuds. First released earlier in 2021, the Ear 1 is the first product from a companyco-foundedby former OnePlusser Carl Pei. From the very beginning, Nothing’s messaging has all been about how different it will be to the mainstream, and that started with design. The Ear 1 features a transparent plastic charging case and transparent plastic around the earbud stems....